JP2005334550A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine issuing a premium card for a player when a rare premium presentation is carried out. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes: an internal lottery means for internally drawing lottery deciding whether a special game state advantageous to the player is generated or not; a variable display game performance means for changing and stopping display of identification information on a screen on the basis of the result of the internal lottery, and performing a variable display game displaying a plurality of presentation patterns by a presentation image; a presentation display control means for dividing the plurality of presentation patterns in association with the degree of winning expectation value of the internal lottery, mainly selecting a presentation pattern with a low appearance rate in the case of a large expectation value and a presentation pattern with a high appearance rate in the case of a small expectation value, and displaying the selected pattern at the screen before the identification information is stopped and displayed; and a card issuing means for issuing a card on condition that the presentation pattern with the least appearance rate is selected and displayed and also the special game state is generated. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachislot gaming machine or a pachinko gaming machine provided with display means for displaying an effect according to the game.

  Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines and pachislot gaming machines are known as gaming machines.

  In such a gaming machine, a game is played for the purpose of acquiring more game media such as prize balls and medals, and whether or not a special game state in which a large amount of the game media can be acquired at a time is generated. Internal lottery means for performing internal lottery, and variable display for executing variable display game for displaying and stopping the identification information on the screen based on the result of the internal lottery and displaying a plurality of effect patterns with effect images What is provided with the game execution means has a general structure.

  In other words, in the case of a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched on the game board wins one of the winning openings called a start opening, an internal lottery is performed based on the winning combination, and depending on the lottery result The symbols as identification information are displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the screen. When the lottery result is won and the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the special gaming state (so-called “ Jackpot ").

  On the other hand, in the case of a pachislot machine, when a start lever is operated after inserting a medal into the insertion slot, on the basis of the operation, an internal lottery is selected as to which of a plurality of types of winning combinations including losing and as identification information. Only when the player performs a reel stop operation in accordance with the reel stop order determined according to the lottery result by rotating and displaying a plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols printed on the surface. The rotating reels are stopped so that the symbols become a combination corresponding to the combination determined by lottery, and the number of game media corresponding to the combination is paid. Depending on the determined combination, the game proceeds to the special game state (so-called BB (Big Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), etc.), and a predetermined combination in which a predetermined number of game media is paid is generated a predetermined number of times. It is like that.

  In this way, if a game in which symbols as identification information are variably displayed and a lottery result is displayed in a symbol stop mode is referred to as a variable display game, in order to entertain the player with the variable display game, In recent years, gaming machines configured to display effect images according to games have become mainstream in recent years.

  In addition, such an effect display usually classifies a plurality of types of effect patterns set in association with the winning expected value of the internal lottery, and when the expected value is large, the expected value is selected from among the effect patterns with a low appearance rate. When is small, it is mainly selected from the production patterns having a high appearance rate, and is displayed on the screen until the variably displayed symbol is stopped and displayed.

  For example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, the state immediately before reaching the special gaming state is referred to as reach, and at the time of reach, the effect display is performed using a reach pattern in which the variable display time of the symbol is longer than usual, There was one that increased the degree of prediction of jackpot (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In this way, when performing an effect display that increases the degree of prediction of jackpot, a reach pattern with a high appearance rate and a reach pattern with a low appearance rate are set in the reach state, and this appearance rate and the expected value for jackpot For example, making them inversely proportional. In other words, the expected value is high for a reach pattern with a low appearance rate, and the expected value is low for a reach pattern with a high appearance rate. Among reach patterns with a low appearance rate, there is a reach pattern that has a particularly low appearance rate and can be seen by a player very rarely, and this is generally called premium reach. This premium reach is a premium production that is more elaborate than other productions, and is usually a big hit with a probability of 100%.

On the other hand, not only in pachinko machines but also in pachislot machines, there is an effect display that informs that it will be 100% big hit, and it is made when even more profit can be obtained than BB and RB mentioned above even in big hit. It is a joy for the player to encounter such a premium production.
JP 2003-181031 A

  As mentioned above, encountering an extremely rare premium performance in a pachinko machine or pachislot machine is a time of greatest joy for the player, and a bliss as if recording a hole-in-one in golf. At the same time, you will be immersed in a sense of superiority over other players.

  Nevertheless, even when such a premium effect is displayed, when the effect display ends, the identification information is only stopped and displayed in the award mode corresponding to the jackpot, and the game is shifted to a special gaming state. As with, the game was only mechanically advanced thereafter.

  Now, even if you encounter a corner premium production, the time to immerse in its joy and superiority will end without difficulty, and you will feel unsatisfactory.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a special gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, and identification information is variably displayed on the screen based on the result of the internal lottery. And a variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game for displaying a plurality of effect patterns with effect images, and displaying the plurality of effect patterns in association with the size of the winning expected value of the internal lottery, When the expected value is large, it is selected from among the production patterns with a low appearance rate, and when the expected value is small, the production pattern with a high appearance rate is selected mainly until the identification information is stopped and displayed. A game provided with effect display control means for displaying on the screen and ticket issuing means for issuing a card on condition that the effect pattern having the lowest appearance rate is selected and displayed and the special game state has occurred. And the.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, a character image related to the effect image is printed on the card.

  According to the present invention, when an effect pattern having the lowest appearance rate, that is, a premium effect that occurs very rarely occurs and a transition is made to a special game state, a joy is doubled because a card is issued on the spot. In addition, it can be a memorial to encounter a premium production. In addition, possession of the card can maintain a sense of superiority forever, and a new gaming purpose of collecting cards will be generated and willingness to play will increase, so it will be possible to improve the ability to attract customers in gaming halls etc. .

  The gaming machine according to the present invention includes an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and variably displays identification information on the screen based on the result of the internal lottery. A variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game that displays a plurality of effect patterns as effect images while stopping display, and classifying the plurality of effect patterns in association with the winning expected value of the internal lottery, When the value is large, the screen is selected from the production patterns with a low appearance rate, and when the expected value is small, the production pattern with a high appearance rate is mainly selected and the identification information is stopped and displayed. Effect display control means for displaying, and ticket issuing means for issuing a card on condition that the effect pattern having the lowest appearance rate is selected and displayed and the special gaming state has occurred. .

  As a gaming machine, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state (big hit) that can be obtained in large quantities at once, such as a pachinko gaming machine or a pachislot gaming machine, Based on the result of the internal lottery, identification information is variably displayed and stopped on the screen, and a variable display game that displays a plurality of effect patterns by effect images is used.

  Then, the effect pattern with the lowest appearance rate, called the premium effect, is displayed on the screen, and when a big hit occurs, a card is issued to the player to experience a premium effect that rarely appears. I try to leave a proof of what I have done as a memorial.

  It is preferable that a character image related to the effect image is printed as the card. It is also desirable that the card has a rare value that cannot be obtained at least elsewhere.

  It is also possible to give the cardholder a predetermined merit by making it possible to use this card in the hall at a later date. For example, when opening a game hall in the morning, even if visitors are in line, if you present this card, you can enter preferentially and be able to freely select the desired gaming machine. Can be considered. Alternatively, points may be given to the cards, and prizes may be presented according to the total points.

  In this way, the player encounters the premium effect by setting the effect pattern with the lowest appearance rate called the premium effect on the screen and then issuing a card to the player when a big hit occurs. The joy can be further increased by giving a card, and possession of the card can keep a sense of superiority forever. Furthermore, a new gaming purpose of collecting cards is generated, and the gaming motivation for the gaming machine equipped with the ticket issuing means is further increased. On the other hand, in game halls and the like where such game machines are installed, it is expected that more players will receive the card, which can improve the ability to attract customers, and has a great business advantage.

  A control circuit is provided in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration, and the internal lottery means, variable display game execution means, effect display control means, and ticket issuing that is a main part of the present invention from the CPU, RAM, ROM, etc. in the control circuit. Means are mainly composed.

  In addition, the variable display game, that is, the display of the identification information in a variable display and stop display, and a screen for displaying a plurality of effect patterns as effect images, a liquid crystal display device can be suitably used. If present, it may be provided at a substantially central position of the game board.

  Alternatively, a game board of a pachinko gaming machine is formed of a transparent member such as various synthetic resins such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin, and a substantially entire area of the game board is formed behind the game board made of the transparent member. A liquid crystal display device may be arranged so as to be an effect displayable region. In addition, it can replace with a liquid crystal display device and can also be set as organic EL (Electronic Luminescent).

  Further, in the case of a pachislot machine, the liquid crystal display device may be provided at an appropriate location on the housing of the gaming machine, but if the liquid crystal display device uses a transparent liquid crystal, a transparent liquid crystal display is provided on the entire front surface of the housing. A device may be provided so that the player can see through the rotating reel.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. In the present embodiment, the present invention is described as being applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

(Configuration of pachinko machines)
1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of each part constituting the pachinko gaming machine, FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 4 is a view of the pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows a control circuit.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 3, a pachinko gaming machine 10 is a prepaid card for renting a game ball to play a pachinko game on a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in a game hall. The card unit 150 is provided as a set with the insertion port 150a (FIG. 3).

  The gaming machine main body includes an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10, a main body frame 12 disposed in the outer frame 11, and a transparent game described later attached to the main body frame 12 in a detachable manner. A board 14 and other various parts not shown, a front frame 16 pivoted on one side to the main body frame 12 to be opened and closed, and a transparent game board 14 so that the transparent game board 14 can be seen through the transparent game board 14. A liquid crystal display device 32 detachably attached to the back side of the main body frame 12 so as to be located on the back side.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 only needs to be disposed so as to overlap all or part of the transparent game board 14 from the back side. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed substantially over the transparent game board 14. It arrange | positions so that it may overlap. That is, it is arranged so as to overlap at least the entire game area 15 formed on the transparent game board 14. Note that reference numeral 15a denotes a game area outside area that does not correspond to the game area 15, and in this embodiment, the game area outside area 15a also overlaps the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so as to overlap substantially the entire transparent game board 14 and can be seen through from the transparent game board 14, so that in this embodiment, at least on the transparent game board 14. The effect displayable area 32a including the entire game area 15 is formed.

  In the effect displayable area 32a, an effect image or background image using characters or the like can be displayed along the theme of the pachinko gaming machine 10, such as a reach effect described later.

  In addition, a variable table execution area 34 that allows variable display of identification information in a variable display game, which will be described later, is formed at substantially the center in the effect displayable area 32a. In the variable display execution area 34, a normal symbol 94 in a normal symbol game described later can also be displayed.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12. Reference numeral 46 ′ denotes a cover for the speakers 46 </ b> R and 46 </ b> L, which is formed on the front frame 16. A firing handle 26 is attached to the lower right side of the main body frame 12. That is, a player who plays a game on the pachinko gaming machine 10 is positioned on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 so as to be able to operate the launch handle 26 and the like, and is in a state of facing the transparent gaming board 14. .

  Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a launching device 130 (see FIG. 4) having a bullet ball device made of a solenoid or the like is provided. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the launching handle 26. ) Is provided, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting device 130 according to the rotation angle, and the game balls are sequentially supplied to the transparent game board 14. Fired. Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor, may be used. It doesn't matter.

  In FIG. 1 to FIG. 3, reference numeral 21 denotes a tray unit attached to the lower front portion of the main body frame 12 so that an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 are formed and positioned below the front frame 16. It is arranged. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the launching device 130, and the game balls exceeding the capacity of the upper plate 20 are supplied to the lower plate 22. Reference numeral 132 denotes various lamps used for effect display and notification. Reference numeral 19 denotes a transparent protective plate made of glass or the like, and is attached to the opening of the front frame 16.

  The transparent game board 14 is formed of a transparent member using acrylic resin and is entirely transmissive. Arc guide rails 30a and 30b are provided on the front surface of the transparent game board 14 and the guide rails 30a and 30b are provided on the front side. The surrounded area is a game area 15. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a and flows down in the game area 15.

  Further, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven on the transparent game board 14 as shown in FIG. 2, and the flow direction when the game ball flows down from the upper part to the lower part of the game area 15 is changed in a complicated manner. ing. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not set it as the structure which drives in the obstacle nail | claw 13, but protrudes in the front direction of the transparent game board 14 with the resin-made or metal bar-shaped body. Note that the obstacle nail 13 is omitted in FIGS. 1 and 3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 that greatly change the flow direction of the game ball are disposed at a substantially central position of the transparent game board 14 (game area 15). Are arranged in a vertically opposed state. The variable display execution area 34 is formed between the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4. The first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 can also be formed of a transparent member.

  The transparent game board 14 also has a plurality of general winning holes 5 for winning when a game ball enters, a starting hole 6 for triggering the variable display game, and a win in the variable display game. In the big hit game (hereinafter also referred to as “round game”) executed at the same time, a game that did not enter the big prize opening 8 that can be opened for a predetermined time, and also the general prize opening 5, the start opening 6, and the big prize opening 8 An out port 7 for discharging the ball to the back side of the game area 15 is provided.

  The big winning opening 8 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be freely opened and closed. In the round game, the shutter 40 is opened to easily accept a game ball. Further, in this special winning opening 8, there is a specific area (not shown) called a V zone having a V count sensor 102 (see FIG. 4) and a general area (see FIG. 4) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4). The shutter 40 is driven in an open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. The In other words, when either of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls at the grand prize winning opening 8 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the big winning opening 8 is put into a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Subsequently, the shutter 40, which has been changed from the open state to the closed state, is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 8 in the open state has passed through the V count sensor 102. In other words, on the condition that the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening 8 is in the open state passes through the V zone provided in the big winning prize opening 8, it is again opened after being closed, and the round The game can be continued.

  Further, the start opening 6 provided above the big winning opening 8 serves as a trigger for starting the variable display game as described above. When a game ball wins the start opening 6, a variable display game is provided. Is started, and the three rows of identification information groups are variably displayed on the variable display execution area 34. In addition, the symbols as identification information used in the variable display game in this embodiment are arithmetic numbers from 0 to 9, and the identification information group is configured by collecting the numbers 0 to 9 as the identification information. Yes.

  Further, in the present embodiment, among the identification information displayed in the three horizontal rows, a state where two rows are stopped and displayed with the same number and the other row is changing is called reach. In this reach, when the identification information in the last column is stopped and displayed, if it stops at the same number as the identification information that has already been stopped and displayed, the big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered and the round game starts. Is done. Also, during this reach, a relatively long effect display in which characters and the like appear is displayed.

  By the way, in the jackpot game state, “normal jackpot” which becomes the normal game state when the round game described above is finished, and after the round game is finished, the digestion time of the variable display game is shortened and the internal lottery probability is set. There is a so-called “probability big hit” with an increased probability variation, and this “probability big hit” is usually given when the numbers indicating the identification information are arranged in the same odd number in three rows.

  The variable display game is started on the condition that a game ball is won at the start port 6, and the identification information group is displayed in a variable manner every time the start condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball at the start port 6 is set as the variable display start condition of the variable display game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the start port 6 and the variable display game is being executed and the upper limit number of reserves has not been reached, the variable display game can be held. That is, when a game ball wins the start opening 6 during the variable display of the identification information group in the variable display game, the game ball wins the start opening 6 until the identification information group in the variable display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variation display of the identification information group based is suspended. Then, in a state where the execution of variable display of the identification information group is suspended, when the identification information of each identification information group is stopped and displayed, execution of variable display of the identification information group held is started. Here, when the identification information is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the identification information group is executed once. For example, when the identification information group is suspended for three times and the identification information is stopped and displayed, one of the variable display of the identification information held is executed once, The two doses will be held thereafter.

  For example, when a player enters the general winning opening 5 and the grand winning opening 8, for example, 15 game balls are paid out as one winning ball and then enter the start opening 6. For example, four game balls are paid out as winning balls for each winning ball.

  Also, ball passage detection gates 55, 55 are provided on the left and right sides of the starting port 6, and when the ball passage detection gate 55 detects the passage of a game ball, as shown in FIG. When the normal symbol 94 fluctuates at a predetermined position in the display execution region 34 and is stopped and displayed with a predetermined symbol such as a circle as shown, for example, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 4) A movable piece 58 attached to the starting port 6 (so-called “tulip”) is driven in the opening direction from the initial closed state so that the game ball can easily enter the starting port 6. In addition, when a predetermined time (for example, 0.2 seconds) elapses, the movable piece 58 is closed again and the game ball returns to a state in which it is difficult to enter the start port 6. In this embodiment, such change display and stop display of the normal symbol 94 are referred to as a normal symbol game.

  Further, a path 9 for winning game balls is provided on the back surface of the transparent game board 14, and the game balls winning in the general winning opening 5, the start opening 6 and the big winning opening 8 pass through the passage 9. Collected. If the passage 9 is formed of a transparent member, a game ball passing through the passage 9 can be visually recognized by the player through the transparent game board 14.

  With the above-described configuration, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has the transparent gaming board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed so as to be seen through from the transparent gaming board 14, approximately the entire area of the transparent gaming board 14. It is formed as an effect displayable area 32a, and while playing a pachinko game aiming at winning a prize ball by launching a game ball as usual, a variety of effect displays according to the game are displayed over almost the entire area of the transparent game board 14. It can be displayed everywhere, and the player can be entertained with great effects and can be improved. Further, conventionally, when the size of the liquid crystal display device 32 is increased, the size of the game area 15 is relatively reduced, and the change in the behavior of the game ball is scarce, and there is a possibility that the interest of the pachinko game may be cut off. With the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game area 15 can be secured sufficiently wide while the effect displayable area 32a can be expanded to execute various effects.

  Further, since the liquid crystal display device 32 according to the present embodiment is attached to the main body frame 12 separately from the transparent game board 14, the weight of the liquid crystal display device 32 is not applied to the transparent game board 14. However, the labor can be reduced when maintaining the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the transparent gaming board 14 can be replaced freely.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above, a characteristic feature of the present embodiment is that a premium card issuing device 151 is provided as ticket issuing means, as shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the premium card issuing device 151 is incorporated in the card unit 150. 151a is a card issuing slot. The premium card issuing device 151 does not necessarily have to be incorporated into the card unit 150, and may be provided independently, or may be attached to an appropriate portion of the gaming machine main body.

  The issued premium card C is a variable display game in which a production pattern with the lowest appearance rate, called a premium production, is displayed on the screen among various production patterns prepared when a reach production described later is performed. When it occurs, it is issued to the player, and a predetermined symbol is imprinted as shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, a design using a character set for each model is drawn. This premium card C can be issued only from this type of pachinko gaming machine 10, and is not sold as a product in the market and has a rare value. The control of the process in which the premium card C is issued from the premium card issuing device 151 will be described in detail later.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machines)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in the figure, a main control circuit 60 as a control unit includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game. That is, the main control circuit 60 functions as a variable display game execution means. When the lottery result is a win based on an internal lottery means for internally drawing whether or not the winning in the variable display game is won, the lottery result by the internal lottery means Also, it functions as means such as a jackpot game execution means for shifting to a jackpot game state advantageous to the player. The main control circuit 60 has a predetermined effect pattern according to the actual game, such as variably displaying and stopping a plurality of identification information in the variable display execution area 34 via the sub-control circuit 200 described later. Although it will function also as an effect display control means for performing an effect display consisting of, the sub-control unit 200 functions directly as the effect display control means.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as the center of the various means described above including the effect display control means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, when a jackpot determination table or an effect to be referred to when determining a jackpot by random lottery is selected. Various tables such as an effect pattern selection table to be referred to are stored.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means may be used. Further, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect pattern selection random number counter, and the number of winning prize opening To supply a command to the counter, the big prize winning prize counter, the out ball counter, the starting memory number counter, the ball passing memory number counter, the waiting time timer, the waiting time before lottery, the big winning opening time timer, and the sub control circuit 200 Data, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the variable display game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of the variable display game. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special symbol”) as identification information related to the jackpot to be stopped when the jackpot is determined in the variable display game. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a symbol as identification information to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The effect pattern selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of identification information and a pattern of reach effect. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 8 is opened in one big hit gaming state, that is, the number of round games (so-called round number). It has become. Then, when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the special winning opening opening number counter to be incremented by “1”.

  The big prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 8 during one round and passed the V count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

  The out ball counter indicates the number of game balls that do not win any of the winning ports provided on the transparent game board 14 during one round, the so-called out ball number. When a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the out sphere sensor 112, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the out sphere counter so as to increase it by “1”.

  The start memory number counter indicates the number of suspensions of the variable display game. That is, when a game ball is won at the start port 6 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended, and the number of variations of the retained identification information is indicated.

  The ball passing memory number counter indicates the number of reserved regular game (hereinafter also referred to as a ball passing memory number). That is, when a game ball passes through the ball passage detection gate 55 but the fluctuation display of the normal symbol 94 cannot be executed, the fluctuation display is suspended, but the number of fluctuations of the held normal symbol 94 is indicated. is there.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time during which the shutter 40 is driven and the special prize opening 8 is open. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol memory area stores data such as random numbers for jackpot determination, random numbers for jackpot symbols, clear data corresponding to one variable display in the variable display game, and special data from the special symbol memory area (0) is stored. There is a symbol storage area (4). In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data (starting storage information) corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. . That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed, and the hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be. When the variable display of the current identification information is finished, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area ( 3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated. On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area also includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4) as in the special symbol storage area, and the normal symbol storage area as in the special symbol storage area. Update control is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 supplies commands to a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub control circuit 200. For this purpose, a serial communication IC 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, the out ball sensor 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the starting winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big winning port A solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  Here, the V count sensor 102 is provided in the V zone in the special winning opening 8. The V count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the V zone at the special winning opening 8.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general pitching zone different from the V zone in the special winning opening 8. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general entry zone at the special winning opening 8.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 is provided in the general winning port 5, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through each general winning port 5.

  The out ball sensor 112 is provided in the out port 7 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the out port 7.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in each of the ball passing detection gates 55. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 6, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start port 6.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a so-called “tulip” including a pair of movable pieces 58 attached to the start port 6 via a link member (not shown), and is supplied from the main CPU 66. In response to the signal, the movable piece 58 is set in an open state or a closed state.

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to a shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) that opens and closes the special prize opening 8, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided inside the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. . As a result of the tilting of the seesaw, the game ball is switched so that the game ball can easily pass through the V zone or the general entrance zone.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out a game ball as a prize ball, a launch device 130 that fires a game ball, and the card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  Further, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid (or launching motor) or the touch sensor described above.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72.

  The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of various lamps 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. However, the present embodiment is characterized by functioning as ticket issuing means.

  That is, in the variable display game, when a premium effect, which will be described later in detail, is made and the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the ticket issuing means is also configured via the premium card issuing control circuit 152 provided as a direct ticket issuing means. The premium card issuance device 151 is controlled to issue a premium card C (see FIG. 6).

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply signals from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 as the effect display control means includes a sub CPU 206 as a display control means for performing display control on the display means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. The circuit 250, the sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and the lamp control circuit 240 for controlling various lamps 132, and the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60. The performance according to is performed.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control on the liquid crystal display device 32 and functions as various means described later including the effect display control means.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. .

  In particular, in the present embodiment, an effect pattern determination table used when selecting an effect pattern to be performed during reach from a plurality of effect patterns is also stored. This effect pattern is related to the progress of the effect display, and when this effect pattern is appropriately called and executed by the sub-control circuit 200, the variable information game including the variable display and stop display of the identification information and the reach effect is displayed. Various effects are displayed according to the progress. The effect pattern determination table will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage unit that stores programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage medium including the control unit is used. As long as it is different, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the main control circuit including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 is provided. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212 as display control means, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and power-on 1 includes an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image in the effect displayable area 32 a including the variable display execution area 34 of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, various images including the effect pattern and the like are displayed on the screen in the effect displayable area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data (including reach time), and normal symbol image data indicating a normal symbol 94 are separately stored. Yes. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 also receives identification information image data indicating identification information, normal symbol image data indicating normal symbol 94, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206. Various image data are read out, and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. The VDP 212 then superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speaker 46.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern and selects one piece of audio data from a plurality of pieces of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46 (46R, 46L).

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

  Hereinafter, the issuance of premium cards, which is a feature of the present embodiment, will be described in detail including premium effects.

(Description of production pattern determination table)
First, the effect pattern determination table stored in the program ROM 208 of the sub control circuit 200 will be described. In order to simplify the description, as shown in FIG. 5, the effect patterns relate to five types of reach effects corresponding to “1” to “5” indicating expected values, respectively. Even if the effect pattern determination table is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the program ROM 208 stores a reach effect pattern determination table that is executed at the time of big hit or loss. FIG. 5A is an effect pattern determination table for winning, that is, a big hit, and FIG. 5B is an effect pattern determination table for loss. As described above, there are “normal big hit” and “probable big hit” with probability fluctuation as described above, but since the common production patterns are used, the explanation will be made without distinction.

  In each effect pattern determination table, random numbers for determining effect patterns from 0 to 9999 are allocated for each effect pattern, and each effect pattern is associated with the expected value of jackpot. In other words, if the player sees the production pattern at the time of reach, it is possible to determine the probability of a big hit, and a production pattern with a high appearance rate has a low big hit expectation value and a low appearance rate. The pattern has a large jackpot expectation.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, a premium performance pattern that appears very rarely is provided, and since this premium performance appears only when the big hit is confirmed, it is for the winning time shown in FIG. The player can know in a reach state that the jackpot has been confirmed when this premium effect is made.

  In the jackpot reach effect pattern determination table shown in FIG. 5A, the effect pattern (a) in which “1” having the lowest expected value of jackpot is set has an appearance rate of 10%. Then, the appearance rate of the production pattern (b) with the expected value “2” set is 25%, the appearance rate of the production pattern (c) with the expected value “3” is the highest 40% in this table, and the game The appearance rate of the production pattern (d) with the expectation value “4”, in which the expectation of the big hit is considerably high when viewed from the user side, is 24.97%. Then, the effect pattern (e) in which the expected value “5”, which is a big hit decision, is set as the premium effect pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and the appearance rate is 0.03%.

  On the other hand, the outlier reach effect pattern determination table has the same display mode as the reach effect patterns (a) to (d) stored in the jackpot reach effect pattern determination table (FIGS. 7 to 9). Effect patterns (a) to (d) are set, and the expected values correspond to “1” to “4” as in the table.

  However, even if the production pattern (d) with the expected value “4” is selected here and the reach production is made, it has already been determined that the result of the internal lottery is “out”, so the player Although we look at the reach production while expecting a big hit, the result will be “out of place”.

  By the way, the appearance rate of each reach effect pattern can be set as appropriate. For example, the appearance rate and the expected value may be inversely proportional. That is, it is possible to set the appearance rate in order from the lowest to the highest expected value and the appearance rate from the highest to the lowest.

(Description of display screen)
Next, the reach effect screen including the premium effect in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In both cases, the reach state is the number “7” indicating the identification information.

  FIG. 7 shows a reach effect corresponding to the expected value “1”, and a state in which the boy character D appears and performs some action on the left or right side of the variable display execution area 34 is displayed.

  FIG. 8 shows a reach effect corresponding to the expected value “2”, and a state in which the boy character D appears on the left and right sides of the variable display execution area 34 and performs some action is displayed. Although not illustrated, for example, the boy character D may further increase, which corresponds to the expected value “3”.

  FIG. 9 shows a reach effect corresponding to the expected value “4”. After the boy character D appears on the left and right of the variable display execution area 34 and performs some action, it is positioned below the variable display execution area 34. There is an effect display where a large fireworks shines.

  FIG. 10 shows a premium reach effect corresponding to the expected value “5”. Large fireworks are launched to the left and right of the variable display execution area 34, and a boy character D and a normal display are displayed below the variable display execution area 34. A mode in which a girl character E that is not performed appears as a pair and a predetermined action is performed by both of them appears (also referred to as “reach action”).

  When this premium reach effect occurs, the identification information in the center row finally stops at “7” and a big hit occurs.

  The reach action by such premium reach production is rarely encountered normally because the appearance rate is extremely low as described above. Therefore, a player can immerse himself in supreme joy only by encountering such premium reach, and can immerse himself in superiority with respect to other players.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, when the premium reach effect is executed as described above and a big hit occurs, the premium card C shown in FIG. 6A is issued from the premium cart issuing device 151 shown in FIG. Is done. In this embodiment, the card issuance timing is when the jackpot gaming state is finished. However, the issue timing is not particularly limited, and may be, for example, immediately after the transition to the big hit gaming state or immediately after the start of the premium effect.

  The issued premium card C has a rare value, so the player who holds it can double the joy of encountering the premium reach production, and leave it as a proof and commemoration of having experienced the premium reach production. So, you can keep a sense of superiority by holding a card.

  For example, if the pachinko machine A is the theme of a fighter and if the reach production is based on a martial arts scene, the premium card C on which the fighter is depicted as shown in FIG. 6B is issued. It will be.

(Machine machine operation)
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 11 to 13 and FIGS. 15 to 22 below. The state transition of the variable display game control process (FIG. 13) executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

(Main process)
First, as shown in FIG. 11, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a variable display game control process relating to the progress of the variable display game and the identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

(System timer interrupt processing)
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt processing is executed in accordance with clock pulses generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 shown in FIG. This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the starting port 6, the ball passing detection gate 55, and the general winning port 5 is executed (step S43). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 on the condition that the game ball has won at various winning holes. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 8 that is opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a symbol designation command indicating the type of identification information derived and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variation pattern indicating a variation display pattern of identification information. Includes specified commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to pay out a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. As a result of this process, when a game ball wins a variety of winning holes, a predetermined number of award balls set in advance are paid out from the payout device 128. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

(Variable display game control process)
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values shown at the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Is executed, and the variable display game proceeds.

  First, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the variable display game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 checks the variable display game holding number when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, and if there is a holding number, The jackpot determination, stop-displayed derived identification information, identification information variation pattern, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. Furthermore, the start memory number counter is updated so as to decrement “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start memory number designation command set in this way is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. . As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect and a notification regarding the start memory number in accordance with the received start memory number designation command. On the other hand, if there is no pending number, a demo screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. Therefore, the main CPU 66 that executes step S74 performs control to the jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of variable display of the identification information on the liquid crystal display device 32 is a combination of specific identification information. It will be. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management as the control state flag, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (06) indicating that the control status flag indicates the management of reopening waiting time for the big winning opening, and a value indicating that the winning opening is being opened when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. (04) is set in the control state flag. Moreover, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the special winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the winning situation in each round game including the big winning mouth winning counter and the out ball counter (at least the values of the big winning mouth winning counter and the out ball counter are set to “0”). Execute “Clear to“). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 8 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and when the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is performed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a jackpot end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80.

  Further, based on the set of the value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game, the main CPU 66 relates to the gaming situation in the big hit gaming state including the big winning mouth opening number counter, the big winning mouth winning counter, and the out ball counter. The process of clearing the values of the various counters to be executed (at least the process of clearing the winning prize opening number counter to “1” and the other counters to “0”) is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, variable display game end processing is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the variable display game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when it is not the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processes of step S78 and step S76 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a round game is executed. In the case where a round game is being executed, if the jackpot game state end condition (jackpot game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order. As a result, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that in this round game end condition, there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area (so-called “punk”) until a predetermined time elapses, or the maximum number of round games (in this embodiment, The jackpot gaming state will be terminated on condition that (15 rounds) has been completed.

(Special symbol memory check process)
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. Then, in step S102, it is determined whether or not the number of variable display games held is “0”. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the start memory number (that is, “data indicating the variable display game hold number”) from the start memory number counter, and determines whether or not the start memory number is “0”. If it is determined that the starting memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is not determined that the starting memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. .

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S107, and if it does not determine that it is a big hit, moves the process to step S108.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a designating command of identification information to be made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining an out symbol from the random symbol counter for determining an out symbol, and determines identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column based on the random symbol value for determining the out symbol. Then, data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in this manner is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a designating command of identification information to be made. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column are the same identification information, and the left column and the middle column are the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the middle column identification information as a predetermined number of frames (for example, 3 frames) are determined to be corrected, and control is performed so as not to be a big hit. That is, according to this step, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined before the result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  Note that the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the variable display of the identification information is reached in order to determine the identification information to be stopped and displayed by executing step S107 or step S108. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes step S107 or step S108 in the present embodiment corresponds to reach determination means for determining whether or not the variable display of the identification information becomes reach.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S107 and S108. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and uses the fluctuation effect time. The indicated value is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112.

  In step S112, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so as to decrease the start memory number counter by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start memory number designation command stored in this way is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

(Input detection processing)
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 is supplied with predetermined detection signals from various sensors such as the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 which are switches related to the winning ball. Detect whether or not Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

  In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, predetermined signals from the V count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the start winning ball sensor 116, the general winning ball sensor 106, and the out ball sensor 112 related to the identification information as a special symbol. Detect whether is supplied. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 66 performs processing such as updating the number of stored sphere passages described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.
(Special symbol related switch input processing)
The subroutine executed in step S232 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V count switch input according to a predetermined signal supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 establishes a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed, A process at the time of detecting the V count switch is executed to store and update the winning opening opening number counter to be incremented by “1” (step S264).

  In this V count switch detection process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V count sensor 102, the main winning prize winning counter is set to “ A process of updating the memory so as to increase by 1 ″ is executed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S266, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. Although the details will be described with reference to FIG. 18, when the main CPU 66 determines that the holding number of the variable display game is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value. Store in a predetermined area of the RAM 70. The main CPU 66 performs a big hit emphasis execution lottery and sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S267.

  In step S267, it is determined whether or not there is an out ball switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is an out sphere switch input in response to a predetermined signal supplied from the out sphere sensor 112, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the out sphere counter to increase by "1". A process at the time of out-ball switch detection is executed (step S268). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is an out ball switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

(Process when starting port is detected)
The subroutine executed in step S266 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the variable display game holding number is “4” or more. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the start memory number from the start memory number counter and determines whether or not the start memory number is “4” or more (step S501). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. In other words, when the number of the variable display game held has reached the upper limit, the game ball has won the start opening 6, but this subroutine is terminated without storing the start storage information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S502), and moves the process to step S503.

  In step S503, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value as startup storage information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 (step S504). The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing such as step S105 in FIG. The type of identification information to be determined is determined. As described above, the main CPU 66 satisfies a predetermined variable display start condition that allows variable display of the identification information when a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied when a game ball enters the start port 6. Until this time, the starting storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S505.

  In step S505, the main CPU 66 executes processing for comparing the extracted jackpot determination random number value with the jackpot determination value. Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot determination random number value is the same as the jackpot determination value (step S506). The jackpot determination value includes a probability variation jackpot determination value indicating a probability jackpot and a normal jackpot determination value indicating a normal jackpot. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is the same as the probability variation jackpot determination value. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S507. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number is the same as the normal jackpot determination value, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S508. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot determination random number value is not the same as the probability variation jackpot determination value and the normal jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step S509. As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes steps S505 and S506 stores the start memory information stored in step S504 as specific start memory information indicating that the result of variable display of the identification information is a combination of specific identification information. It will be determined whether or not.

  In step S509, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the starting memory number, and sets data indicating a starting memory number designation command based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start memory number designation command set in this way is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. . As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect and a notification regarding the start memory number in accordance with the received start memory number designation command. In addition, the starting memory number designation command includes data based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted in step S503 and the jackpot symbol random number value (for example, whether or not the random number value is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, identification information) Or the like, whether or not the result of the variable display is reached), and the sub-control circuit 200 (sub CPU 206) supplies the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200. For example, it is possible to recognize whether or not the random value is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, whether or not the result of variable display of the identification information is reach. If this process ends, the process moves to step S510.

  In step S507, as in step S509, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the start memory number, and sets data indicating a start memory number designation command based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, as described later, in accordance with the received start memory number designation command, effects and notifications regarding the start memory number are executed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a probability change jackpot command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the probability variation jackpot command set in this way is supplied as a probability variation jackpot command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub-control circuit 200 receives this probability variation jackpot command and selects the effect execution region determination table for probability variation jackpot. If this process ends, the process moves to step S510.

  In step S508, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the starting memory number, and sets data indicating a starting memory number designation command based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, as in steps S509 and S507. As a result, as described later, in accordance with the received start memory number designation command, effects and notifications regarding the start memory number are executed. The main CPU 66 sets data indicating a normal jackpot command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the normal jackpot command set in this way is supplied as a normal jackpot command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub-control circuit 200 determines whether or not the normal jackpot is won based on whether or not the normal jackpot command is received, and if it is determined that the normal jackpot is won. Is to select the effect execution area determination table for normal jackpot. If this process ends, the process moves to step S510.

  In step S510, a special symbol (identification information) change start process in the variable display game is performed, and the process for stopping the change from the change of the identification information and further performing the effect display during the change is performed. Then, after this step S510 is completed, this subroutine is terminated. The special symbol variation start process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Normal symbol related switch input processing)
The subroutine executed in step S233 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not there is a ball passage switch input (step S281). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a ball passing switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the passing ball sensor 114, the main CPU 66 executes a ball passing detection process (step S282).

  In this ball passage detection time process, the main CPU 66 increases the ball passage storage number counter by “1” up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, “4”) as in the case of the start port detection time process shown in FIG. A process for updating the memory is executed. Then, an internal lottery process for determining whether or not the normal symbol game is “winning” is performed, data indicating the lottery result (for example, whether or not “winning”, the result of variable display of the normal symbol 94, etc.) and The data indicating the ball passing memory number designation command including the data indicating the ball passing memory number is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the ball passing memory number designation command set in this way is supplied as a ball passing memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Is done. The sub CPU 206 of the sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect and a notification regarding the ball passing memory number in accordance with the received ball passing memory number designation command. When this process is completed, or when it is not determined that there is a ball passing switch input in the process of step S281, this subroutine is terminated.

(Operation of sub control circuit)
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command receiving process as shown in FIG.

(Command reception processing)
First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not a start memory number designation command has been received (step S341). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S342. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S343.

  In step S342, the sub CPU 206 executes a pending number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets start memory information, data indicating the start memory number before the update, and data indicating the start memory number after the update in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the start memory number based on the start memory number designation command received from the main control circuit 60, and updates the data indicating the start memory number positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In this process, updating is performed regardless of increase / decrease in the number of holds. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S343, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S344. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S346.

  In step S344, the sub CPU 206 executes reach determination processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a reach based on the variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S345.

  In step S345, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern with reference to the variation pattern, the reach determination result, and the effect determination table. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern included in the variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60, the determination result that determines whether or not the reach is reached in step S344, and the effect determination table. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S346, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a probability variation jackpot command has been received. In this processing, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the probability variation jackpot command has been received, in step S347, the probability CPU jackpot data indicating that the probability variation jackpot command has been received is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and this subroutine is executed. finish. The probability change jackpot command data is erased by the sub CPU 206 when the jackpot gaming state is entered. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received a probability change jackpot command, it moves the process to step S348.

  In step S348, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a normal jackpot command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the normal jackpot command has been received, in step S349, the sub jack 206 sets the normal jackpot command data indicating that the normal jackpot command has been received in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and executes this subroutine. finish. The normal jackpot command data is erased by the sub CPU 206 when the jackpot gaming state is entered. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the normal jackpot command has not been received, it moves the process to step S350.

  In step S350, the sub CPU 206 executes control corresponding to other received commands (for example, a ball passing memory number designation command). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

(Special symbol variation start processing)
Further, in the sub-control circuit 200, a special symbol variation start process different from the command reception process, the hold number effect display process, and the like is executed at a predetermined timing. This variation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the startup storage information remains (step S381). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the number of starting memories, and determines whether or not the starting memory information remains depending on whether or not the data is “0”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the start memory information remains, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S382. On the other hand, if it is determined that the starting storage information does not remain, the process proceeds to step S383.

  In step S382, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. As described above, the predetermined variable display hold condition is a condition in which the identification information fluctuates without reaching the upper limit when the game ball enters the start port 6. If the sub CPU 206 determines that a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined variable display hold condition is not satisfied, it moves the process to step S384.

  In step S383, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 6. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 6 depending on whether or not the start memory number has changed from “0” to “1”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has won the start port 6, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S384. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has not won the start port 6, the sub-CPU 206 ends this subroutine. .

  In step S384, the sub CPU 206 executes a variation start process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the reach effect is accompanied or not, and data indicating a variation pattern of the identification information according to the determination result. The sub CPU 206 is set in the work RAM 210. And in each process demonstrated below, it demonstrates as a case where it is determined that the fluctuation | variation of identification information accompanies reach production. Note that the variation pattern of the identification information is based on a variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the variation pattern to the VDP 212 at a predetermined timing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S385.

  In step S385, the sub CPU 206 executes a waiting time process before lottery. In the waiting time before lottery processing, the sub CPU 206 sets the waiting time before lottery (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time before lottery timer, and proceeds to step S387.

  In step S387, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination random number extraction processing. In this effect pattern determination random number extraction process, the sub CPU 206 generates a random number to extract an effect pattern determination random value, and stores the extracted effect pattern determination random value in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S388.

  In step S388, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a probability variation jackpot command has been received. That is, the sub CPU 206 makes a determination based on whether or not the probability variation jackpot command data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and if it is determined that the probability variation jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S389. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation jackpot command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S390.

  In step S389, the sub CPU 206 performs an effect corresponding to the effect pattern determination random value extracted in the process of step S387 based on the common jackpot effect determination table (see FIG. 5) for the probability variation jackpot and the normal jackpot. A pattern is selected, data indicating the selected effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and the process proceeds to step S393.

  In step S390, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a normal jackpot command has been received. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the normal jackpot command data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and when determining that the normal jackpot command is received, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S391. On the other hand, if it is determined that the normal jackpot command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S392.

  In step S391, the sub CPU 206 selects an effect display area corresponding to the effect execution area determination random value extracted in the process of step S388, based on the jackpot effect pattern determination table (see FIG. 5), and selects the selected effect display area. Data indicating the reach effect pattern is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and the process proceeds to step S393.

  In step S392, the sub CPU 206 selects a reach effect pattern corresponding to the reach effect pattern determination random value extracted in the process of step S387 based on the deviation effect pattern determination table, and indicates the selected reach effect pattern. Data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and the process proceeds to step S393.

  In step S393, the sub CPU 206 performs a reach effect execution process. That is, the sub CPU 206 supplies the data indicating the reach effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in the process of step S389, step S391, or step S392 to the VDP 212 at a predetermined timing. Accordingly, the reach effect is executed in the middle of the variable display game using substantially the entire effect displayable area 32a (see FIGS. 7 to 10).

  Thereafter, in the case of the probable big hit or the normal big hit, a round game is executed, and when the gaming state is finished, a premium card C is issued.

  That is, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 22, when the big hit game execution process is performed in step S601, it is determined in step S602 whether or not the big hit game has ended. The premium card C issuance process is mainly executed in the sub-control circuit 200. The main control circuit 60 determines whether or not the big hit game is finished. When it is judged that the big hit game state is finished, the main control circuit 60 is supplied as a card issue designation command from the main CPU 66 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200.

  The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the card issue designation command after the big hit game is finished outputs an issue command signal to the premium card issue control circuit 152 (FIG. 4) in step S603, and issues the premium cart C illustrated in FIG. Let

  As described above, this premium card C has a rare value in which a girl character E that does not normally appear in the production display is drawn in addition to the boy character D used in the reach production of the pachinko gaming machine 10. The player who has acquired this premium card C is further increased in joy and superiority in encountering premium reach production.

  By the way, although the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment has been described as adopting the transparent gaming board 14 provided with the liquid crystal display device 32 behind, it may be a pachinko gaming machine using a general gaming board. Is natural.

(Other embodiments)
Next, as another embodiment, FIG. 23 shows an example in which ticket issuing means is provided in a pachislot machine.

  As shown in the figure, in this embodiment, a premium card ticket issuing device 900 is built in a lower right portion of a housing 910 of a pachislot machine. Reference numeral 901 denotes a card issuing slot.

  A premium effect with the lowest appearance rate is performed by the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 915 provided on the upper portion of the front panel 914 provided with three rotating reel windows 911, 912, and 913. When a gaming state advantageous to the player is generated, a premium card C depicting a fighter shown in FIG. 6B is issued from the card issuing port 901. As a premium reach effect in the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a powerful fighting scene is displayed. In the figure, 916 is a medal slot, 917 is a start lever, and 918L, 918C and 918R are reel stop buttons.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated through embodiment, in each embodiment, only the specific example was illustrated, and this invention is not specifically limited. That is, the present invention mainly includes an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and the identification information is variably displayed on the screen based on the result of the internal lottery. And a variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game for displaying a plurality of effect patterns with effect images, and displaying the plurality of effect patterns in association with the size of the winning expected value of the internal lottery, When the expected value is large, it is selected from among the production patterns with a low appearance rate, and when the expected value is small, the production pattern with a high appearance rate is selected mainly until the identification information is stopped and displayed. A configuration comprising effect display control means for displaying on a screen and ticket issuing means for issuing a card on condition that the effect pattern having the lowest appearance rate is selected and displayed and the special gaming state has occurred. That was which is characterized, it may be a gaming machine card is issued when the lowest special effect occurrence rate was made. Therefore, a technique such as an existing ticketing machine may be used as the card issuing means, and the specific configuration can be designed as appropriate.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are only the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the principal part of the same pachinko gaming machine. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment effect pattern determination table in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the premium card which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment effect screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment effect screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment effect screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the reach | attainment effect screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game machine which concerns on other embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

C Premium card 10 Pachinko machine 32 Display device 32a Production displayable area 34 Variable table execution area 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
70 Main RAM
150 Card Unit 151 Premium Card Ticketing Device 152 Premium Card Ticketing Control Circuit 200 Sub Control Circuit 206 Sub CPU

Claims (2)

Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not to generate a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Based on the result of the internal lottery, variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game for displaying and stopping the identification information on the screen and displaying a plurality of effect patterns with effect images;
The plurality of performance patterns are classified in association with the size of the winning expected value of the internal lottery, and when the expected value is large, the performance pattern with a low appearance rate is selected from among the performance patterns with a low appearance rate. Production display control means for displaying on the screen until the identification information is stopped and displayed mainly from among the patterns,
Ticket issuing means for issuing a card on condition that the production pattern having the lowest appearance rate is selected and displayed and the special gaming state has occurred,
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a character image related to the effect image is printed on the card.

Images