JP2006271512A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of games without making a specific game state monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine 1, the number of points is set for each stopping display mode except for a specific stopping display mode of special patterns, and the number of points according to the stopping display mode is stored whenever variable display of the special patterns is stopped. The rate of game state transition is determined based on the stored number of points, and a lottery for the game state transition is executed based on the rate of game state transition (Step S316). As a result, the rate of game state transition is different for each lottery for the game state transition, and therefore, the amusement of games can be enhanced. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that uses a game ball to play a game.

  Currently, various gaming machines are on the market. Among them, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine, there is a symbol display device that displays a special symbol (identification information) when a game ball wins a winning prize opening. When a special symbol is stopped and displayed with a combination of predetermined symbols, it becomes a so-called “big hit” and shifts to a “special game state” advantageous to the player.

  In recent pachinko machines, what is called a stochastic machine has become widespread, and in this stochastic machine, a combination of specific special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “probability changing symbols”) determined in advance is stopped and displayed. When the special game state ends, the game proceeds to a “probability change game state” which is more advantageous than the normal game state. When this probable gaming state is entered, after the current special gaming state ends, the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state from the next time increases, and the game state shifts to an advantageous gaming state in which the game can proceed without reducing the number of possessions. When the special game state is entered with a combination of special symbols (hereinafter referred to as “normal symbols”) other than the “probable variation symbol”, the game state returns to the normal game state after the special game state ends.

  In addition, in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, in addition to the gaming state related to the probability variation as described above (probability variation gaming state), a variation time reduction gaming state (so-called “so-called“ There is also a short-time gaming state)). The short-time gaming state is, for example, when a special gaming state of “normal big hit”, which is non-probable in the “probable gaming state”, occurs, and when the special gaming state ends, Both when the game state occurs and this special game state ends, or only when the special game state of "normal big hit" that is non-probable change in "probability game state" occurs and this special game state ends. After the special gaming state is over, the special symbol will be displayed in a short time for a predetermined number of games, for example, 100 rotations, and the probability of occurrence of the special gaming state from the next time will remain low, but without reducing the possession An advantageous gaming state that can advance the game.

Conventionally, in the specific gaming state such as the probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state, various ideas have been made with respect to the occurrence form, thereby improving the gaming interest. For example, in Patent Document 1, when a big hit is won during a predetermined number of short-time games, the short-time game is further extended 50 times.
JP 2004-89437 A

  However, there is one commonality regarding the end form of the specific gaming state. That is, as described above, the specific gaming state such as the short-time gaming state and the probability variation gaming state is normally automatically terminated when a predetermined number of special symbol fluctuation displays are made, Generally, the player also knows this number.

  For this reason, when a player enters a specific game state such as a short time, the player has to deal with the specific game of the predetermined number of times, and the game is monotonous and not interesting.

  In addition, such a problem is the same in Patent Document 1, and even if the short-time game is extended, the number of times of extension is determined in advance, so that the specific game after the extension tends to be monotonous.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of the game without monotonizing a specific gaming state. .

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention described in claim 1 is characterized in that a change display means for changing and displaying identification information on condition that a game ball has passed a predetermined part in a game area, and a first game Game state transition control means for controlling the transition of the gaming state between the state and the second gaming state in which a relatively advantageous game can be performed over the first gaming state, The gaming state transition control means shifts the gaming state from the first gaming state to the second gaming state on condition that the stop display mode of the identification information to be variably displayed is a specific stop display mode. In the gaming machine, a set value storage means for storing a set value set for a stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode in the identification information, and a transfer rate for storing a game state transition rate according to the set value Storage means and settings A set value determining means for determining a set value corresponding to the stop display mode based on the set value stored in the set value storage means each time the identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode set to The determined set value storing means for storing the set value determined by the set value determining means, and the game state transition rate corresponding to the set value stored by the determined set value storing means are stored in the shift rate storing means. Transition rate determining means for determining based on the gaming state transition rate, and transition lottery means for performing lottery for shifting the gaming state based on the gaming state transition rate determined by the transition rate determining means, The gaming state transition control means controls the transition of the gaming state based on the lottery result by the transition lottery means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the set value is set for the stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode in the identification information, and the stop display is performed every time the identification information is changed and stopped. A set value corresponding to the mode is stored, a gaming state transition rate is determined based on the stored setting value, and a gaming state transition lottery is performed based on the gaming state transition rate. . Therefore, the transition rate of the gaming state is different every time the transition lottery is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, during the second gaming state, not only does it not know when the transition to the first gaming state occurs due to the presence of the transition lottery, but also the second game depends on the result of the transition lottery depending on the transition rate. Since the end time (continuation period) of the state will be different, the player will always play the game in the second game state with a sense of tension, and without having to monotonize the second game state, Can be improved.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 1, the predetermined stop display mode in which the set value is set is the specific stop display mode that establishes the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. Is different. Therefore, as is generally done conventionally, the specific first stop display mode that establishes an advantageous transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state (for example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine) So that the player understands the so-called “big hit stop” and makes the player aware of the presence (or timing) of the lottery by the transfer lottery means, and the contents related to the set value (for example, the value of the set value, If the set value is not set for all stop display modes other than the specific stop display mode, the stop display mode for which the set value is set, etc.) should be kept secret from the player. For example, the player cannot know how much the lottery will be drawn (it is not known when and when the second gaming state will end), so during the second gaming state Substantial game You can enjoy with Zhang feeling, end timing of the second game state can be improved remarkably the game excitement than ever has been fixed.

  In the above configuration, as the second gaming state, for example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, a “probable gaming state” or “short-time gaming state” in which a more advantageous game than the normal gaming state (first gaming state) can be performed. "Special gaming state" caused by jackpot (both described in [Background Art]). In the above configuration, as the specific stop display mode for establishing the transition from the first gaming state to the second gaming state, for example, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, “normal big hit” “probability big hit” (both And the like, which are described in the section of “Background Art”). Further, the display mode in which the set value is set may be all stop display modes other than the specific stop display mode, but is a part of the stop display modes other than the specific stop display mode. It doesn't matter.

  In the above configuration, the “set value” may be anything as long as it can be counted. As an example, a numerical value given as a point can be given. In this case, in order to give superiority or inferiority to the set value of the stop display mode, the points may be varied depending on the stop display mode.

  In the above configuration, the set values stored in the determined set value storage means are cumulatively counted over a predetermined period, and the game state transition rate according to the accumulated value of the set values over the predetermined period is the transition rate. The game state transition rate corresponding to the cumulative value of the set values stored in the storage means and cumulatively counted over a predetermined period is determined by the transition rate determination means, and the predetermined period has passed. Alternatively, the transfer lottery may be performed by the transfer lottery means. In this case, the “predetermined period” in which the set value is counted cumulatively (until the transfer lottery is performed) may be defined by the number of times the identification information is changed. That is, the set value cumulative counting process may be completed (transition lottery is performed) at a stage where a variation stop cycle is started a predetermined number of times until the variation of the identification information is started and stopped.

  Of course, the set value stored in the determined set value storage means does not need to be cumulatively calculated, and the gaming state transition rate does not need to be determined based on the cumulative calculated value. Also, the time of the transfer lottery by the transfer lottery means does not have to be after the predetermined period. For example, by randomly extracting one set value stored in the determined set value storage unit, the gaming state transition rate may be determined based on the extracted set value. In this case, for example, each time the identification information variation stop cycle is performed a predetermined number of times, a setting value corresponding to the specific number of times is extracted from the determined setting value storage means, and the gaming state transition rate is based on the extracted setting value. May be determined. In addition, a transfer lottery may be performed each time one set value is extracted from the determined set value storage means and the gaming state shift rate is determined based on the set value.

  In the above configuration, the “gaming state transition rate” is a probability that the gaming state shifts from one state to another state. For example, the gaming state transition rate is shifted from the second gaming state to the first gaming state. It is a probability. In this case, as an example of the form of “the gaming state transition rate according to the cumulative value of the set value over the predetermined period”, the larger the accumulated point (set value) value, the more advantageous the transition rate (advantageous). The probability of shifting to the second gaming state or the probability of maintaining the advantageous second gaming state is set to be high).

  Further, in the invention described in claim 2, in the invention described in claim 1, the transition lottery means is provided on the condition that the gaming state is the second gaming state. A lottery for shifting from the gaming state to the first gaming state is performed.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the same effect as that of the invention described in claim 1 can be obtained, and after the game has entered the second game state, the transition lottery means Since there is a possibility that the game state may be shifted to the first gaming state at any time (unfavorable transition), it is possible to increase the so-called “pounding feeling” and “harassment feeling” in the second gaming state. it can.

  Further, in the invention described in claim 3, in the invention described in claim 1 or claim 2, the first set value and the first set value are compared with the stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode. A set value setting means for setting a second set value having a value relatively higher than the set value of 1, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a stop display mode having the second set value. It is further provided with the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports that.

  According to the invention described in claim 3, the same effect as that of the invention described in claim 1 or 2 can be obtained, and the set value of the stop display mode is made superior or inferior by the set value setting means. Since it can be attached, the interest of the transfer lottery is greatly enhanced. Moreover, since the fact is notified when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode having the second set value, it is possible to give the player a different sensation from a normal game, and it is advantageous. The player can be aware that he is in a gaming state, and his willingness to play can be improved.

  In the above configuration, the relative value difference between the first set value and the second set value can be defined by the number of points described above, for example. In the above configuration, the “notification unit” may be, for example, a flash in the image display control of the gaming machine, a sound effect in the sound control of the gaming machine, or a lamp control of the gaming machine. Or lighting a different color than usual.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of the game can be improved without monotonizing a specific gaming state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko gaming machine 1 as a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. This pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main body frame 1a that forms a housing. The main body frame 1a includes a front door 2A and a dish panel 2B. Inside the glass 2a of the front door 2A, a game board 3 constituting the game area of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is attached to the main body frame 1a, and various winning areas are arranged on the surface of the game board 3. (It will be described later).

  Further, below the game board 3, there is provided an upper plate 21 for collecting game balls to be paid out as prize balls or rental balls. The game balls discharged to the upper plate 21 are placed on the back side of the plate panel 2B. It is supplied to the provided launching device 82 (see FIG. 3).

  Also, below the upper plate 21, the ashtray 20, a discharge port 22 for discharging game balls overflowing when the upper plate 21 is filled with game balls, and a game discharged from the discharge port 22 A lower plate 23 for storing a ball and a launching handle 24 for launching a game ball toward the game unit are provided.

  Speakers 25L and 25R are provided on both sides of the dish panel 2B, and BGM and sound effects are output from the speakers 25L and 25R.

  FIG. 2 shows a specific configuration example of the game board 3. As shown in the figure, a symbol display area 4 is provided at approximately the center of the game board 3 for displaying a display including a variation display of special symbols and an effect animation as identification information for determining the game state. The symbol display area 4 is an area that mainly performs display including variation display of special symbols and effect animation based on image signal input. Specifically, a game ball wins a winning winning opening 6 (to be described later). The special symbol change display is started.

  In this embodiment, the symbol display area 4 is constituted by a liquid crystal display device 11 (see FIG. 3) as a variable display means. For example, the symbol display area 4 is constituted by a CRT (cathode ray tube), a plasma display, electroluminescence, or the like. Further, instead of an electrical display device, another mechanical device including an operation object such as a mechanical rotating reel or a model having a pattern drawn on the outer peripheral surface may be used.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a first gaming state called a normal gaming state and a second gaming state in which a relatively advantageous game can be performed. The second game state includes “special game state”, “probability game state”, and “short-time game state” (both described in “Background Art”), which are called “hit”, and are variably displayed. When the special symbol stop display mode becomes a specific stop display mode, it becomes “big hit”, and the gaming state changes from the first gaming state to the “special gaming state” of the second gaming state (big hit gaming state) ). The specific stop display mode to be “big hit” is, for example, a special symbol stopped on the left side of the symbol display area 4, a special symbol stopped at the center of the symbol display area 4, and a special symbol stopped on the right side of the symbol display area 4 All of the three symbols are the same stop pattern (for example, the stop pattern shown in FIG. 2) in the case of the same pattern. Further, according to the type of special symbol constituting a specific stop display mode that is a big hit, the “big hit” is classified into “probable big hit” and “normal big hit”.

  The “probability big hit” is a “specific stop mode” (a predetermined stop display mode among the specific stop display modes) when the predetermined probability change game state transition condition is satisfied, that is, the “probability change symbols” are arranged. Occurs when. In addition, when “probability big hit” is reached, in the general gaming state after the “big hit gaming state” is ended, the probability of big hit occurrence is high (probability gaming state). On the other hand, the “normal big hit” occurs when a predetermined short time gaming state transition condition is satisfied, that is, when “non-specific stop mode” in which “normal symbols” are arranged is obtained. If “normal big hit” is reached, there will be no change in the probability of winning big hits in the general gaming state after the “big hit gaming state” ends, but the special symbol variation display time will be relatively short. It becomes. Note that such a series of gaming state control (gaming state transition control between the first gaming state and the second gaming state) is performed by the main control circuit 30 as gaming state transition control means described later. This is performed by the main CPU 31.

  Further, below the symbol display area 4, a normal electric accessory 5 constituting a start winning opening 6 called a start chucker is provided. The ordinary electric accessory 5 is a winning device (a so-called “tulip”) having a movable piece 6a that can be converted into a first state in which it is easy to win the start winning port 6 and a second state in which it is difficult to win the starting winning port 6. . Even in the second state in which the movable piece 6a is closed, about one game ball can be won. Then, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 6, for example, five prize balls are paid out.

  Further, normal symbol operating gates 7 are provided on the left and right sides of the symbol display area 4. When a game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 7, “○, × for normal symbol display is displayed by the symbol display area 4. The images “” are alternately lit, and when only the image “◯” is lit after a predetermined time, the ordinary electric accessory 5 is converted to the first state.

  Below the ordinary electric accessory 5, there is a large winning opening 8 called an attacker comprising a door opening and closing type variable winning device that can be converted into an “open state” advantageous to the player and a “closed state” disadvantageous to the player. Is provided. The special winning opening 8 is maintained in an open state for a predetermined period of time when the special symbol variation display in the symbol display area 4 is stopped in the big hit stop mode.

  Then, it is determined that a predetermined number (for example, 15) of prize balls will be paid out when a game ball wins the prize winning opening 8. The above-mentioned “special gaming state” means a gaming state in which the grand prize winning opening 8 is in an open state, and during this special gaming state, the open state is maintained until the ten winning balls 8 are won or 30 seconds have passed. A continuous game (hereinafter referred to as “big hit game”) can be played 15 times (round). Here, the first jackpot game is referred to as “first round”, and the second and subsequent jackpot games are also “second round”, “third round”,. . . . . . Called. In addition, in order to perform the next round after the big hit game ends, it is generally necessary to satisfy a predetermined condition of “V winning” in which a game ball wins a V winning opening.

  Here, the big winning opening 8 is composed of a plurality of winning openings, and the V winning is a V winning that is a condition for establishing the V winning when a game ball wins a V winning opening of the plurality of winning openings. The mouth is usually provided at the end of the special winning opening 8. Further, an out port 9 for collecting out balls is provided below the special winning port 8.

  A rail 10 is installed on the left side of the game board 3. A game ball launched from a launch device 82 provided on the back side of the game board 3 moves up along the rail 10 and is driven into a game area.

  Four normal symbol storage LEDs 12 are provided on the right side of the symbol display area 4, and reserved ball storage LEDs 13 a to 13 d are provided on both sides of the symbol display area 4. The normal symbol memory LED 12 lights one by one whenever a game ball passes to the normal symbol operating gate 7 during the variation of the normal symbol, and “○,” for normal symbol display in the symbol display area 4 at that time. This is to inform the player of the number of times that “×” can be alternately turned on (up to four times), and the fifth and subsequent passes are not counted and are invalidated.

  A left wind turbine 14 and a right wind turbine 15 are provided on the left, right, top and bottom of the symbol display area 4, and the left wind turbine 14 and the right wind turbine 15 change the flow path of the game balls and rotate when the game balls collide with each other. And play a function of increasing game playability.

  Further, on the left and right sides of the start winning opening 6, there are provided general winning openings 16, 17, 18, 19 determined so as to pay out 10 winning balls when there are winning balls, respectively.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a decorative lamp 26 is provided on the housing around the game board 3 to produce a light effect according to the game state.

  FIG. 3 shows a specific configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 1. As illustrated, the gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 30. The main control circuit 30 includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as “main CPU”) 31 as an arithmetic processing unit, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as “main ROM”) 32 as a read-only storage means, and a readable / writable storage means. The RAM (hereinafter referred to as “main RAM”) 33 is configured as a main component, and these are arranged on one circuit board.

  As the main RAM 33, a dynamic memory (DRAM) is used. Input signals from various sensors connected to the main control circuit 30 are input to the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30, and the main CPU 31 performs processing according to the input signals in accordance with a control program stored in the main ROM 32. Execute.

  Further, the main control circuit 30 generates a reset signal (not shown) for generating a reset signal for periodically executing the entire game control processing program (for example, every 2 ms) (this is referred to as “interrupt generation”). And an initial reset circuit 35 for generating an initial reset signal for executing an initial process for the circuit when the power is turned on.

  The main control circuit 30 includes, as signal input means, for example, a V / count switch 28S for detecting that a game ball has won a V winning opening provided in the big winning opening 8, and a V winning of the large winning opening 8. A count switch 29S that counts the number of game balls won in a specific winning opening excluding the mouth, general winning ball switches 16S to 19S that detect gaming balls that have won in the general winning openings 16, 17, 18, and 19, and A passing gate switch 7S that detects a game ball that has passed through the symbol actuating gate 7 and a start winning port switch 6S that detects a game ball that has won a winning winning port 6 are connected, and as signal output means, for example, A start opening solenoid 5a provided on the ordinary electric accessory 5 and controlling the conversion operation of the movable piece 6a, a large winning opening solenoid 8b for opening and closing the large winning opening 8, and a large winning opening 8. The data backed up by the seesaw solenoid 8a that distributes the game balls to either the V winning opening or the specific winning opening and controls the main control circuit 30 and the payout device 105 is deleted. A backup clear switch 100 is connected.

  In such a configuration, for example, when a signal from the start winning port switch 6S is input to the main control circuit 30 via the I / O port 98, the main CPU 31 uses the input signal as the start memory number in the main RAM 33. Cumulatively memorize and determine whether or not there is a big hit. Then, a control command (hereinafter referred to as “command”) relating to the display of the symbol display area 4 generated based on the determination results is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 40 described later.

  The main ROM 32 stores data necessary for various decisions regarding the display of the symbol display area 4. For example, a “hit determination table” that is referred to when determining whether or not the symbol change stop result performed in the symbol display area 4 is a big hit, reach when the symbol change stop result is lost (What is reach?) "Reach determination" referred to when determining whether or not to generate a special symbol variation display in which the left symbol and the right symbol are the same symbol and the middle symbol is stopped and displayed with a different symbol) “Table”, “stop symbol determination table” that is referred to when determining the final stop mode that is the final stop mode of the special symbol, and “production” that is referred to when selecting an effect pattern (effect display pattern) A “pattern selection table” and the like are stored in the main ROM 32.

  The main CPU 31 periodically updates various random number counters, and at the time of starting winning, the main CPU 31 reads the count values of these random number counters (hereinafter referred to as “random number values”) and forms them in the main RAM 33. Store in a predetermined storage area. The random value stored here is used for various determinations performed in the main control circuit 30.

  The “big hit determination table” is used to determine whether or not the symbol variation stop result is a big hit, and the main CPU 31 determines the value of the big hit determination random number counter (“big hit determination randomness” extracted at the time of this determination). The above-mentioned determination is performed by comparing the numerical value) with a numerical range set in the jackpot determination table.

  Here, the “big hit determination random number counter” is formed in the main CPU 31 and is periodically updated within the range of “0 to 315”. As an example, in the “big hit determination table”, the numerical range of the big hit determination random value for determining the loss is “0 to 6” or “8 to 315”, and the numerical range of the big hit determination random value for determining the big hit Is “7”. In addition, there are five big hit determination random numbers which are determined as big hits during probability change: “7”, “57”, “117”, “217” and “297”.

  Further, when the start winning slot switch 6S detects the game ball when the game ball wins the start winning slot 6, the main CPU 31 stores the big hit determination random number value taken out in the big hit determination described above in the main RAM 33 holding ball. A maximum of four jackpot determination random numbers are stored as reserved balls in the reserved ball storage area of the main RAM 33.

  When the current special symbol variation game is completed, the next new special symbol variation game is performed as many times as the number of reserved balls stored in accordance with the random number for jackpot determination stored in the main RAM 33. Is continued until the reserve ball is digested.

  Further, when a reserved ball is stored in the reserved ball storage area, the light is turned on by an amount corresponding to the number of stored balls among the four reserved ball storage LEDs 13a to 13d. For example, in the holding ball LED, when one big hit determination random number value is stored in the holding ball storage area, only the left holding ball storage LED 13a is displayed, and the big hit determination random number value stored in the storage area increases. Accordingly, the right holding ball storage area LEDs are sequentially turned on from the left side.

  Then, when the special symbol variation game currently being performed is finished, the changing random number for jackpot determination is deleted, the next stored jackpot determination random value is used, and the stored ball storage LED 13 that is lit The right holding ball storage LED 13 is turned off, and this operation is continued until there is no holding ball. If the jackpot determination random number corresponding to the changing special symbol matches the jackpot random number in the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 32, the jackpot is determined.

  Here, the maximum number of the holding balls stored in the main RAM 33 is four, and when four holding balls are stored and the holding ball LEDs are all lit, no matter how many start ball winnings occur thereafter. It is not stored as a holding ball, and no big hit determination is made based on it.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a sub control circuit 40 disposed on one circuit board different from the main control circuit 30. Similar to the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40 includes a CPU (hereinafter referred to as “sub CPU”) 41, a ROM (hereinafter referred to as “sub ROM”) 42, and a RAM (hereinafter referred to as “work RAM”). 43) as the main components.

  The sub CPU 41 responds to a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 via a serial communication IC (command output port) 50 provided in the main control circuit 30 and a command input port 99 provided in the sub control circuit 40. The display control including the symbol variation and the effect animation in the symbol display area 4 is performed. Further, in the sub CPU 41, in addition to the display control of the symbol display area 4, the voice output control from the speakers 25L and 25R according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, and the frame disposed on the front door 2 and the game board 3 Operation control of a light emitting body (lamp 26) such as an LED or an on-board LED is also performed.

  As a specific means for executing processing according to the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40 controls the image control circuit 45 for controlling the symbol display area 4 and the speakers 25L and 25R. Audio control circuit 46 and a lamp control circuit 47 for controlling the lamp 26.

  The image control circuit 45 is configured by means for generating image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen based on a command from the sub CPU 41 and executing display control of the image data.

Specifically, the image control circuit 45 should read and display the dot data in the image data ROM according to the parameters set in the image data ROM and sub CPU 41 for storing dot data for generating image data. VDP for generating image data (Video
Display Processor), D / A converter that converts image data generated by VDP into RGB signals, and an initial reset circuit that generates a reset signal when the symbol control program enters an abnormal processing routine (not shown) Is provided.

  The sound control circuit 46 includes a sound source IC, an amplification circuit (amplifier), and a sound data ROM, and outputs sound signals composed of BGM and sound effects to the speakers 25L and 25R.

  Next, a procedure of control processing performed by the main control circuit 30 will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  FIG. 4 shows main processing performed in the main control circuit 30. In this main process, first, in step 10, the main CPU 31 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the settings at the time of the previous power-off. In step S12, the main CPU 31 executes a special symbol control process, which will be described later, and then performs a normal symbol control process in step S16. Thereafter, in step S18, the main CPU 31 updates the lost symbol, initial value, random number, and production random number. Perform random number update processing.

FIG. 5 shows a system timer interrupt process executed so as to interrupt the main process of FIG. 4 at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). In this system timer interrupt process, first, in step S20, the main CPU 31 updates values such as a jackpot determination random number value. Thereafter, in step S21, the main CPU 31 performs a switch input detection process. Specifically, an input signal input by the V / count switch 28S, the count switch 29S, the start winning port switch 6S, the general winning port switches 16S to 19S, or the like is detected. Subsequently, in step S22, the main CPU 31 updates the remaining variation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the remaining opening time of the start port 6 and the big winning port 8 in the open state, and the like. In step S <b> 23, the main CPU 31 outputs a signal for driving a solenoid or the like that drives the start port 6 or the special winning port 8. Thereafter, in step S24, the main CPU 31 issues a special symbol designation command for designating a special symbol stop symbol, a variation display pattern designation command for designating a set special symbol variation display pattern (effect display pattern), and the like to the sub-control circuit 40. Output to. Subsequently, in step S25, the main CPU 31 pays out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of the prize slot into which the game ball has entered (general prize openings 16 to 19, the big prize opening 8, etc.). Is output to the payout / firing control circuit 102.
Next, the “special symbol control process” in step S12 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 6, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S102 to step S110 indicate game control flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the game control flag. Is executed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S101). In this process, the main CPU 31 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In steps S102 to S110, which will be described later, as will be described later, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S102 to step S110 to be executed.

  In step S102, a special symbol storage check process described later with reference to FIG. 7 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 31 checks the start memory number counter when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check. If the start memory number counter is not 0, the main CPU 31 determines and derives the big hit The identification information, the effect information display pattern of the identification information, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 31 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.

  In step S103, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and if the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a fixed display waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S104, a special symbol display time management process described later with reference to FIG. 8 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 31 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 fixed display waiting time has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 31 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 big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S105 is set to be executed. On the other hand, the main CPU 31 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit.

  In step S105, a big hit start interval management process is executed. The main CPU 31 reads the value from the main ROM 32 in order to open the big winning opening 8 when the control status flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. Based on the obtained data, the variables positioned in the main RAM 33 are updated. The main CPU 31 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening 8 is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening time timer.

  In step S106, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 31 sets the large winning opening opening number counter to 1 when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases. The main CPU 31 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 31 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S107, 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 open, the main CPU 31 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is 10 or more and the opening upper limit time (the big prize opening). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the time timer is 0) is satisfied. The main CPU 31 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 33 in order to close the special winning opening 8 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 31 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 31 sets the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer.

  In step S108, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 31 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball in the winning a prize mouth, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the winning prize port when the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning prize mouth elapses. It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is 15 or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 31 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 big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting in step S109 is performed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 31 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management in the control state flag. The main CPU 31 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

  In step S109, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 31 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol 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. The main CPU 31 sets a high probability flag in order to vary the jackpot probability when a predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied. Note that the “predetermined probability variation condition” means that, for example, the special symbol 0 to 9 is a big hit with three odd special symbols.

  In step S110, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 31 stores and updates the start memory number counter so as to decrease by one. In order to display the next variation, the main CPU 31 extracts the random numbers for the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value extracted at the time of winning the start winning opening 8 and stored in a predetermined start storage area. Shift sequentially.

  Next, the “special symbol storage check process” in step S102 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S200, the main CPU 31 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S202, and when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check. Finishes the special symbol control process.

  In step S <b> 202, the main CPU 31 confirms whether the number of start memories (holding number) is “0”. The main CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step S206 when the number of start memories is “0”, and proceeds to the process of step S204 when the number of start memories is not “0”.

  In step S206, the main CPU 31 generates and sets a demonstration effect command for instructing execution of the demonstration effect display. This demonstration effect command is generated when the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer (the state where no special symbol variation display operation is performed, the big hit game is not performed, and there is no starting memory). The

  In step S204, the main CPU 31 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag. Thereafter, in step S208, the main CPU 31 performs a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number value included in the start-up memory. Subsequently, in step 210, the main CPU 31 confirms whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 31 proceeds to the processing of step S212, and the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. In that case, the process proceeds to step S214.

  In step S214, the main CPU 31 determines a lost symbol based on a predetermined random value. Specifically, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display based on the random number value extracted from the reach determination random number. Further, when executing the reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 31 displays the “left” and “right” symbols based on the random number values extracted from the random numbers for reach symbol determination. And the “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the middle lose symbol. Further, when the reach is not executed in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 31 is based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the lost symbols corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. , “Left”, “Middle” and “Right” symbols are determined.

  In step S212, the main CPU 31 determines the jackpot symbol ("left", "medium", "right") based on the jackpot symbol determining random value included in the start-up memory. Thereafter, in step S216, the main CPU 31 performs an effect display pattern determination process for the big hit symbol and the lost symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 31 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in a range of 0 to 99 by a random number generator. Then, the main CPU 31 compares the extracted random number value with the variation display pattern selection table and determines the variation display pattern of the big hit symbol and the lost symbol. More specifically, when the result of the big hit determination is “losing”, the main CPU 31 sets the variation display pattern selection table for loss based on the extracted random number value (random number value for variation display pattern selection). One of the set fluctuation display patterns is selected as a fluctuation display pattern. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is “normal big hit”, the main CPU 31 is set in the normal big hit variation display pattern selection table based on the extracted random number value (variable display pattern selection random number value). One of the changed display patterns is selected as a display pattern. Further, when the result of the big hit determination is “probable big hit”, the main CPU 31 is set in the fluctuation display pattern selection table for probability change based on the extracted random number value (variable display pattern selection random value). One of the variable display patterns is selected as the variable display pattern. When the main CPU 31 selects the variable display pattern, the main CPU 31 sets the above-described variable display pattern designation command corresponding to the selected variable display pattern. Note that the above-described variable display pattern selection table is stored in the main ROM 32.

  When step S216 is completed as described above, in step S218, the main CPU 31 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in step S216 in the waiting time timer. Subsequently, in step S220, the main CPU 31 deletes the random number value and the like used for the special symbol variation display this time from a predetermined storage area.

  Next, the “special symbol display time management process” in step S104 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to FIGS. In this process, as shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the control state flag is a predetermined value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, as described above. (Step S300). If this determination is YES, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is 0 (step S302), and if the timer is 0, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S303, the number of times of special symbol variation display (the number of variation stop cycles from when the variation of the special symbol is started until it is stopped) performed when the game ball wins the start winning opening 6 is counted. A variation count process is performed. Specifically, for example, the count value of a counter that counts the number of times of special symbol variation display is incremented by one.

  When the one-variation counting process in step S303 is completed, it is determined in step S304 whether or not a big hit has occurred. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S305. If not, the process proceeds to step S310 (see FIG. 9).

  In step S305, the count value counted in the one-variation counting process is reset to zero (that is, the value of the counter that counts the number of times of special symbol variation display is cleared), and as a set value to be described later The number of points is cleared.

  When the processing in step S305 is completed, in step S306, the value of the control state flag is set to a predetermined value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S308, and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 9, in step S310, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the probability variation function is in operation. That is, it is determined whether or not the “probability changing gaming state” in the second gaming state. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S321, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S311, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the variable time shortening function is in operation. That is, it is determined whether or not the “short time gaming state” in the second gaming state. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S321, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S312.

  In step S312, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a point as a set value has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the display of a special symbol, which is performed by winning a game ball in the start winning opening 6, has become a stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode described above. In the present embodiment, a predetermined number of points is set in advance as a set value for a stop display mode other than a specific stop display mode, and the set content is stored in the main ROM 32 as a set value storage unit. . The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of points is set in the stop display mode of the special symbol to be variably displayed (whether or not a point has been generated) and what is the value when the number of points is set. It can be determined from the information regarding the number of points stored in the main ROM 32. That is, each time the special symbol is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode in which the number of points is set, the main CPU 31 stores information on the number of points stored in the main ROM 32 in accordance with the stop display mode (set value). It functions as a setting value determining means that can be determined from

  FIG. 10B shows an example of setting the number of points for a stop display mode (so-called “losing stop appearance”) other than a specific stop display mode. In this example, in order to give superiority or inferiority to the set value of the stop display mode, the points are varied depending on the stop display mode. Specifically, 1 point is set as a first set value for a predetermined first loss eye (hereinafter referred to as a weak loss eye), and a predetermined second loss eye (hereinafter referred to as a strong loss eye). 3 points are set as the second set value having a value relatively higher than the first set value, and 0 points are set for the other losing eyes (this is referred to as “eye”). In this sense, the main ROM 32 can also function as a set value setting means for setting the first set value and the second set value for a stop display mode other than a specific stop display mode. Note that the strong loser eye is a combination of specific symbols as shown in FIG. 11A, for example, “one” “one” “four”, “three” “one” “five”, “seven”. “5” “8”, “seven” “seven” “five”, “seven” “seven” “don” (The special symbol “Don” is drawn, for example, Don-chan, a character appearing on the production display screen etc. "Eight" "nine" "three", "three" "three" "seven", "don" "seven" "three", "seven" "five" "three", "three" “5” and “7” may be set. Further, as the weak lose eye, for example, as shown in FIG. 11B, a lose eye with reach may be set. Furthermore, as shown in (c) of FIG. 11, the losing eyes other than the strong losing eyes and the weak losing eyes may be set to 0 points.

  If the determination result in step S312 is YES, the process proceeds to step S313, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S313, the main CPU 31 performs a point storage process for storing the number of points (determined by the set value determining means) obtained in the process in step S312 in the main RAM 33 as the determined set value storage means.

  When this process in step S313 is completed, the main CPU 31 subsequently determines whether or not a predetermined period has expired in step S314. In particular, in the present embodiment, this “predetermined period” is defined by the number of times the special symbol is changed. Specifically, the main CPU 31 displays the number of special symbol changes displayed when a game ball wins the start winning opening 6 (the number of variable stop cycles until the special symbol change is started and stopped). For example, it is determined whether or not has reached 10 times. That is, it is determined whether or not the count value counted in one variation count process has reached 10. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S318 so as to avoid a gaming state transition lottery process (step S316) described later, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S <b> 315, the main CPU 31 performs a point accumulation process for accumulating the number of points for 10 fluctuation stop cycles stored in the main RAM 33. Further, following this process, the main CPU 31 performs a game state transition lottery process for shifting from the second game state to the first game state in step S316 (the main CPU 31 functions as a transition lottery means). To do). Specifically, when the gaming state is one of the second gaming states, the short gaming state is set (YES is determined in step S311). In the present embodiment, the normal gaming state is changed from the short gaming state. A transition lottery process (hereinafter referred to as a falling lottery process) for shifting to the (first gaming state) is performed.

  In the falling lottery process, a predetermined gaming state transition rate is determined based on the accumulated value of the number of points obtained by the point cumulative addition process performed in step S315, and a falling lottery is performed based on the gaming state transition rate. . Specifically, the game state transition rate (game state transition rate according to the number of points) according to the cumulative value of the number of points over a predetermined period, that is, the cumulative addition value of the number of points for 10 fluctuation stop cycles is the transition rate storage means. The main CPU 31 determines a gaming state transition rate corresponding to the accumulated value of the number of points obtained in the process of step S315 based on the gaming state transition rate stored in the main ROM 32. (In this sense, the main CPU 31 functions as a transition rate determining means for determining a gaming state transition rate corresponding to the number of points stored in the main ROM 32).

  FIG. 10 (a) shows an example of the relationship between the assumed cumulative added value of the number of points for 10 variable stop cycles and the gaming state transition rate corresponding to each cumulative added value. This relationship is stored in the main ROM 32 as a gaming state transition rate table. The “gaming state transition rate” is a probability that a gaming state shifts from one state to another state, and in this embodiment, is a probability that the gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the short-time gaming state. In this flowchart of the present embodiment on the premise that the short-time gaming state is in progress, this is defined as the probability of continuing the short-time gaming state. Therefore, in the gaming state transition rate table shown in FIG. 10A, the larger the value of the cumulative number of points (the cumulative addition value for 10 times), the more advantageous the transition rate (probability of maintaining the short-time gaming state) Is set to a high transition rate).

  FIG. 12 (a) shows an example of a special symbol stop display mode for 10 variable stop cycles. The cumulative value of the number of points in this example is 5 points when the point conversion table shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the gaming state transition rate table shown in FIG. 10A is used, the gaming state transition rate is 70%.

  When the situation as in the example of FIG. 12 occurs in the processing stage of steps S312 to S316, the main CPU 31 determines that the game state transition rate is 70% (the transition rate at which the short-time gaming state is maintained with a probability of 70%). A drop lottery process will be performed. Specifically, for example, random numbers of 0 to 99 are extracted, and whether or not to end the short-time gaming state based on the extracted random number value (whether or not to shift the short-time gaming state to the normal gaming state) Is determined. FIG. 12B shows an example of a random number table used in the falling lottery process using such random numbers. This random number table is a random number table corresponding to a gaming state transition rate of 70%, and therefore the short-time gaming state is maintained with a probability of 7/10 (when random numbers 30 to 99 are extracted) (ie, 3 / With a probability of 10 (when random numbers 0-29 are extracted) the short-time gaming state is terminated).

  When the above-described falling lottery process is completed, the process proceeds to step S317. In step S317, the count value counted in the one-variation counting process in step S303 is reset to zero (that is, the value of the counter that counts the number of times of special symbol variation display is cleared), and is cumulatively counted. The points for 10 times are also cleared.

  When the process of step S317 ends, the main CPU 31 performs the process of step S318. In step S318, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the variable time shortening function is continued. That is, based on the lottery result of the falling lottery process accompanying random number extraction, it is determined whether or not the short-time game state is maintained (whether the short-time game has been avoided). If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S321, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S319.

  In step S319, the operation of the normal symbol variation time shortening function is stopped. Thereafter, in step S320, the operation of the ordinary electric accessory opening extension function is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S321. In step S321, the value of the control state flag is set to a predetermined value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the number of points is set for the stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode in the special symbol. The number of points corresponding to the stop display mode is stored, the gaming state transition rate is determined based on the stored point number, and the gaming state transition lottery is performed based on the gaming state transition rate. It has become. Therefore, the transition rate of the gaming state is different every time the transition lottery is performed, and the interest of the game can be improved. In particular, during the short-time gaming state, not only does it not know when the transition to the normal gaming state will occur due to the presence of the transition lottery, but also the end time of the short-time gaming state (continuation) depending on the result of the transition lottery depending on the transition rate Therefore, the player always plays a game in the short-time game state with a sense of tension, and can improve the interest of the game without monotonizing the short-time game state.

  Further, in this embodiment, the predetermined stop display mode in which the number of points is set is different from a specific stop display mode in which a transition from the normal game state to the special game state (big hit game state) is established. Therefore, as is generally done conventionally, the player can grasp the “big hit stop appearance” as a specific stop display mode for establishing an advantageous transition from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, and the transition lottery means In addition to making the player recognize the presence (or time) of the lottery, the contents related to the number of points (for example, the value of the number of points, the strong loser and the weak loser, etc.) are confidential to the player If this is the case, the player cannot know how much the lottery will be drawn (it does not know when and when the short gaming state will end). Can be enjoyed with a considerable sense of tension, and the gaming interest can be greatly enhanced compared to the conventional case where the end time of the short-time gaming state is fixed.

  13 and 14 show a modification of the above-described embodiment. In this modified example, when a special symbol to be variably displayed is stopped and displayed with a strong losing eye, the fact is notified.

  In order to realize such a process, it is necessary to slightly change the process between step S312 and step S313 in the “special symbol display time management process” shown in FIG. Specifically, the main CPU 31 performs processing according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 13 and 14. The process shown in FIG. 13 is the same as steps S300 to S308 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the same processing of steps S310, S311, and S312 as in FIG. 9 is performed and YES is determined in step S312, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a strong losing eye appears in step S330. Judge whether or not. That is, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode in the special symbol variation display performed by winning the game ball in the start winning opening 6 is a strong losing eye. If this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S313, and if YES, the process proceeds to step S332.

  In step S <b> 332, the main CPU 31 transmits a command indicating that a strong losing eye has appeared to the sub CPU 41 of the sub control circuit 40. Further, the sub CPU 41 receives this command and performs a predetermined notification process for notifying the player of the appearance of a strong losing eye. As such notification processing, flashing is performed on the screen of the liquid crystal display device 11 serving as notification means, sound effects are generated from the speakers 25L and 25R serving as notification means, or notification means is provided. For example, the lamp / LED 26 may be lit in a different color.

  In addition, since the process of step S313-S321 following step S332 is the same as embodiment mentioned above, the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  As described above, in this modified example, when a strong losing eye that can secure an advantageous number of points in the falling lottery appears, the fact is notified, so it is possible to give the player a feeling different from a normal game. At the same time, the player can be aware that he is in an advantageous gaming state, and his willingness to play can be improved.

  The present invention can be applied not only to pachinko gaming machines but also to various gaming machines that handle game balls.

It is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine which shows an example of the gaming machine of this invention. It is a front view which shows the specific structural example of the game board of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. It is a flowchart of the main process of a main control circuit. It is a flowchart of the system timer interruption process of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart of the special symbol control process of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart of a special symbol memory check process of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart (the 1) of the special symbol display time management process of the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart (the 2) of the special symbol display time management process of the main control circuit which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. (A) is a gaming state transition rate table showing an example of a relationship between an assumed cumulative added value of the number of points for 10 variable stop cycles and a gaming state transition rate corresponding to each of these cumulative added values; ) Is a point conversion table showing an example of setting the number of points for a stop display mode other than a specific stop display mode. It is a figure which shows the kind of lose eye in which the number of points is set. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the stop display mode of the special symbol for 10 fluctuation stop cycles, (b) shows an example of the random number table (for 70% transition rate) used in the falling lottery process using random numbers. FIG. It is a flowchart (the 1) which concerns on the modification of the special symbol display time management process of FIG. It is a flowchart (the 2) which concerns on the modification of the special symbol display time management process of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
11 Liquid crystal display device (variation display means; notification means)
25R, 25L Speaker (notification means)
26 Lamps / LEDs (notification means)
31 main CPU (game state transition control means; transition lottery means; set value determination means; transition rate determination means)
32 main ROM (shift rate storage means; set value storage means; set value setting means)
33 Main RAM (determined set value storage means)

Claims (3)

Fluctuation display means for variably displaying the identification information on condition that the game ball has passed through a predetermined part in the game area;
Gaming state transition control means for controlling transition of the gaming state between the first gaming state and a second gaming state in which a relatively advantageous game can be performed over the first gaming state;
Comprising
The gaming state transition control means transitions the gaming state from the first gaming state to the second gaming state on condition that the stop display mode of the identification information to be variably displayed is a specific stop display mode. In the gaming machine to let
A set value storage means for storing a set value set for a stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode in the identification information;
Transition rate storage means for storing the gaming state transition rate according to the set value;
A set value determination for determining a set value corresponding to the stop display mode based on the set value stored in the set value storage unit each time the identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode in which the set value is set Means,
Determined set value storage means for storing the set value determined by the set value determining means;
A transition rate determining means for determining a gaming state transition rate corresponding to the set value stored by the determined setting value storing means based on the gaming state transition rate stored in the transition rate storing means;
Transition lottery means for performing a lottery for shifting the gaming state based on the gaming state transition rate determined by the transition rate determining means;
With
The gaming state transition control means controls the transition of gaming state based on the lottery result by the transition lottery means.   The transition lottery means performs a lottery for shifting from the second gaming state to the first gaming state on condition that the gaming state is the second gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Setting value setting means for setting a first set value and a second set value having a value relatively higher than the first set value with respect to a stop display mode other than the specific stop display mode. When,
Informing means for informing that when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the stop display mode having the second set value;
The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising:

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