JP2006304935A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a player to play for a long period of time without getting bored by changing over between predictive displays having different reliabilities according to the number of executed times of a variable display game and providing it with a novel game property. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine is provided with a plurality of starting areas where the passing of a game ball becomes an opportunity of starting a unit game, a game state control means shifting to a big winning game state according to a lottery result by a lottery means, a predictive performance execution means executing the predictive performance indicating the extent of the probability of shifting to the big winning game state using a prescribed performance component before the lottery result is derived, and a counting means counting the executed number of unit games. When the number of unit games reaches a prescribed number of times prescribed in each starting area, this game machine changes the reliabilities by varying performance modes of the predictive performance despite of using the same performance component. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine represented by a pachinko machine.

  Conventionally, a pachinko game machine is known as a representative of a ball game machine. In recent years, there has been a pachinko gaming machine equipped with display means such as a liquid crystal display device, which can execute a so-called variable display game on this display device, and can shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player if the game result is a jackpot. It has become mainstream.

The variable display game means that when a game ball launched on a game board enters a so-called start opening having a start area, an internal lottery is performed to determine whether or not a big win is won, and based on the lottery result Thus, a plurality of types of decorative symbols corresponding to the identification information for identifying “big hit” or “out of line” are derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and these are displayed in a variable manner and stopped.
At this time, if it is a big hit, it is common that three of the decorative symbols are derived and displayed in a row, but before the three decorative symbols are arranged, if one more are arranged, a big win is obtained, so-called reach state. The so-called predictive display that suggests that the game is likely to become a big hit or a high probability of being a big hit is performed to enhance the interest of the variable display game and to excite the entire game.

  Although this indication is high in appearance, there is a low possibility that it will actually reach a reach or a big hit, that is, there is a low reliability, while conversely the appearance is low, the reliability is Some are extremely expensive. If a highly reliable predictive display is performed, the player's expectation will increase at a stretch, and the best part of the variable display game will be enjoyed.

  However, with regard to the reliability, since it has been fixed at a preset reliability, the player has forgotten the reliability of the sign display as the game is repeated, and the sign display is made. However, if it is empirically understood that it can not be expected at all, there is no uplifting feeling, on the contrary, the display itself may even get in the way, which may lead to a decrease in game motivation.

  Therefore, depending on the number of executions of the variable display game that is started when the game ball passes through the start opening, the appearance rate of a specific predictive effect is increased or the appearance rate of a specific predictive effect is decreased. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-346130 A

However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is merely a simple one that is switched to a sign display with different reliability depending on the number of executions of the variable display game, and after all, the player is easily bored.
An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of solving the above-described problems.

  (1) Therefore, in the bullet ball game machine according to the present invention as set forth in claim 1, lottery means for lottery whether or not to shift to a jackpot game state advantageous to the player for each unit game, and the game ball passes A plurality of start areas that are triggered by the passage of the game ball to start the unit game, a game state control unit that shifts to the jackpot gaming state according to a lottery result by the lottery unit, and the lottery result And a game ball passes through each starting area, and a game ball passes through each start-up area, using a predetermined production component to execute a sign production showing a high possibility of shifting to the jackpot gaming state. Counting means that counts the number of unit games executed, and the indication effect executing means is configured such that when the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in each starting area. , Same production While using the formed elements was decided to change the reliability respectively by varying the representation embodiment of the indication effect.

  (2) According to the present invention described in claim 2, in the ball game machine according to claim 1, it is provided with display means capable of displaying at least an image, and the indication effect executing means uses image data as the indication effect. An effect display is displayed on the display means.

  (3) In the present invention described in claim 3, in the ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, an effect with different degrees of reliability by using different effect modes while using the same effect component A plurality of sign tables storing patterns, and a sign table selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of sign tables, and the sign effect executing means has a unit game count counted by the counting means. When the predetermined number of times is reached, the sign table selecting means is configured to select a sign table associated with the predetermined number of times from the plurality of sign tables.

  (4) According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, the information processing apparatus further comprises a notifying means for notifying that the sign table is newly selected. Features.

  (5) In the present invention described in claim 5, in the ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the plurality of start areas include a first start area and a second start area. Are provided apart from each other in the left-right direction.

  According to the present invention, for each unit game, lottery means for lottery whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, the game ball can pass, and the passage of the game ball starts the unit game A plurality of start areas for triggering the game, and a counting means for counting the number of unit games executed when the game ball passes through each start area. When the predetermined number of times determined in the area is reached, the player is allowed to change the effect mode of the indication effect so that the player can perform the indication effect of the effect mode according to his / her preference, A new gameability of launching a game ball aiming at a specific starting area is added to prevent a monotonous game, and a ball game machine that does not get bored can be obtained.

  The ball ball game machine according to the present invention, for each unit game, lottery means for lottery whether to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, the game ball can pass, the passage of the game ball is said A plurality of start areas that trigger a unit game, a game state control unit that shifts to the jackpot gaming state according to a lottery result by the lottery unit, and the jackpot game before the lottery result is derived Predictive effect execution means for executing a predictive effect indicating the high possibility of transition to a state using a predetermined effect component, and counting the number of unit games executed by the game ball passing through each starting area The predictive effect executing means, when the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in each starting area, while using the same effect component Said It is obtained so as to change the respective reliability by changing the representation embodiment of the effect.

  For example, in the case where a start area A in which the effect mode is changed with a smaller unit game count α and a start area B in which the effect mode is changed with a unit game count β larger than α are provided on the game board, If you are satisfied with the presentation mode in the current sign production, you can launch a game ball aiming at the start area B, which will take a long time to change the production mode, If you are not satisfied with the production mode and want to change it, you can launch the game ball with the aim of starting area A.

In this way, the new game nature of launching game balls aiming at a plurality of start areas enables an entertaining game that is difficult to get tired of, and when the game is repeated, the presentation mode is changed You can enjoy the fun at the same time.
In addition, since the change in the production mode directly becomes the change in the reliability, the player will continue to play the game while newly investigating how much the reliability of the predictive production is, and more and more tired will come It becomes a difficult ball game machine.

Further, the bullet ball game machine includes at least display means capable of displaying an image, and the indication effect executing means can display an effect display using image data as the indication effect on the display means.
In other words, the indication effect is specialized for displaying the indication by an image, and can be appealed visually to the player. Therefore, the change in reliability is very easy to understand, and the effect of the indication is easy to realize.

  The bullet ball game machine in this case includes a display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information for each unit game, a plurality of game balls that can be passed, and the passage of the game sphere triggers the start of fluctuation of the identification information. And a lottery means for lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that a game ball has passed through any of the plurality of starter areas, and a lottery by the lottery means Display control means for deriving and displaying the result on the display means, gaming state control means for shifting to the jackpot gaming state when the display mode derived and displayed by the display control means is a specific mode, and the lottery result is derived and displayed Before being played, the sign effect execution means for executing the sign effect indicating the high possibility of shifting to the jackpot game state using a predetermined effect component, and the game ball passes through each starting area Counting means for counting the number of unit games executed more, the sign effect execution means, when the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in each starting area, While using the same effect component, the reliability can be changed by changing the effect mode of the indication of indication.

  In addition, as a specific means for varying the production mode of the sign production, a plurality of signs storing production patterns having different degrees of reliability by using different production modes while using the same production component. A sign table selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of sign tables, and the sign effect executing means is configured such that the number of unit games counted by the counting means is set to a predetermined number of times. When it has been reached, the sign table selecting means can select the sign table associated with the predetermined number of times from the plurality of sign tables.

That is, for example, in the case where the indication effect is an image display using image data as described above, an indication pattern in which a predetermined character is an effect component is stored in one indication table. In the other sign tables, effect patterns having different numbers and sizes of the characters are stored, and the reliability of the effect patterns is different for each sign table.
Therefore, it is possible to easily and surely control to change the indication of the indication according to the number of games, and when the game progresses (if the number of unit games increases), the indication of the indication that the same character appears by changing the indication table selected. Even so, the production mode is different and the reliability can be changed.
Since the player recognizes that the appearance of the predetermined character is a sign display while continuing the game, the change in the presentation mode by the character becomes a change in the reliability. It is easy to feel and you can also enjoy different aspects of the production.

In addition, it is possible to provide notifying means for notifying that the sign table is newly selected.
That is, if the game is continued for a long time, it becomes easy to get bored, but by notifying the player that the sign table has been changed, for example, the reliability of a certain sign display that has been displayed so far is low However, in future displays, it is possible to arouse new expectations such as higher reliability, and even if the game continues for a long time, the notification will be made and the player will be fresh. You can return to your feelings and enjoy the game.

By the way, the plurality of start areas may be configured such that the first start area and the second start area are separated from each other in the left-right direction.
Regarding the separation distance, for example, when the game ball is divided into the first start area and the second start area, it is only necessary to change the launch intensity by the launch handle operation.
With such a configuration, it is possible to generate a new enjoyment of changing the handle operation and hitting the game balls.

  Note that a counting means for counting the number of unit games executed by the game ball passing through each starting area can be provided for each of the plurality of starting areas. Then, the number of times the game ball passes (the number of times the unit game is executed), which is a condition for changing the indication mode of the sign display, is displayed in advance for each start area, while the plurality of counting means provided in the ball game machine Counting display means for displaying the result of counting can also be provided so that the player can guess the timing when the reliability of the sign display is changed. The position where the counting display means is provided is preferably in the vicinity of the starting area.

In addition to the form performed by the above-described image display, for example, sound, light, and the like can be used as the indication effect.
When the sign effect is executed with sound, an effect pattern consisting of a predetermined melody is stored in each sign table using the same scale as the effect component, and each rhythm table has a different rhythm so that the effect mode is different. Production patterns that store different chords and musical instruments to be played are stored. Also here, the reliability of the production pattern is made different for each sign table.
In addition, when performing an indication effect using light, an effect pattern to be flash-displayed at a predetermined light intensity using an LED as an effect component is stored in each indication table. Differently, the effect patterns in which the light emission timing, the flash speed, and the light emission color are different are stored. Also here, the reliability of the production pattern is made different for each sign table.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. In the following, a ball game machine will be described as a pachinko game machine.

(Configuration of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view of a gaming board of the pachinko gaming machine, and FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in the game hall, A main body frame 12 disposed in the outer frame 11, a game board 14 attached to the main body frame 12 for performing actual pachinko games and other various parts (not shown), and one side pivoted on the main body frame 12. And a front frame 16 that can be freely opened and closed.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper portion of the main body frame 12, and a firing handle 26 is attached to the lower right side.

  Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a launching device 130 (see FIG. 3) having a bullet ball device made up 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 firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the launching device 130 according to the rotational angle, and the firing intensity according to the rotational angle. Thus, game balls are sequentially fired onto the game board 14.

  In addition, a tray unit 21 is attached to the lower part of the front surface of the main body frame 12, and an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 are formed and disposed so as to be positioned below the front frame 16. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 has arcuate guide rails 30a and 30b for guiding game balls launched by operating the launch handle 26 on the front surface, and is surrounded by the guide rails 30a and 30b. The inside is designated as a game area 15, and the launched game ball is guided by the guide rail 30a and flows down in the game area 15.

In addition, a liquid crystal display device 32 is provided substantially in the center of the game board 14, and the liquid crystal display device 32 faces from the back side of the game board 14 to the back side of the main body frame 12 with the display surface facing forward. It is detachably attached.
A so-called “variable display game” is played on the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, when a game ball passes through a starting area, which will be described later, an internal lottery is performed by a later-described control unit that functions as a lottery means, and a lottery result is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.
When the lottery result is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, a special symbol 93a as identification information is displayed in a variable manner on the special symbol display unit 93 provided on the game board 14, and the special symbol 93a is displayed in accordance with the variable display. Thus, the three decorative symbols 32a are derived and displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 32 so as to be variably displayed.
Then, when these are stopped and displayed in a specific combination, for example, when all three of the same decorative symbols are arranged, it is possible to shift to a jackpot gaming state described later in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed.

In addition, on the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 32, not only the variable display and stop display of the decorative symbols 32a but also the effect display according to the progress of the game can be performed.
For example, during execution of the variable display game, an effect image such as a character image is appropriately used in a so-called “reach” state in which a bonus game is achieved if one of the three decorative symbols 32a is arranged before the other one is arranged. So it is possible to perform so-called reach production, which enhances the fun of gaming.
Further, in the present embodiment, a so-called “predictive display” is performed using a predetermined character, which suggests that this reach state is likely to be reached and that there is a high possibility of becoming a jackpot gaming state, and is variable. In addition to enhancing the fun of the display game, the whole game is excited. In the present embodiment, the control unit described later has a function as a sign effect executing means for executing such sign display.

  Further, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven on the game board 14 so that the flow direction when the game ball flows down the game area 15 from the upper part to the lower part is changed in a complicated manner. In addition, it is good also as a structure which does not set it as a structure which drives an obstruction nail, but protrudes the resin-made or metal rod-shaped body in the front direction of the game board 14 in the game board 14.

  The first game ball guide member 3 and the second game ball guide member that greatly change the flow direction of the game ball so as to sandwich the liquid crystal display device 32 are positioned at a substantially central position of the game board 14 (game region 15). 4 is arranged in a vertically opposed state.

  Further, a normal symbol display portion 94 is provided below the second game ball guiding member 4 along with the special symbol display portion 93. In the normal symbol game described later, normal symbol information such as ◯ × is provided. The symbol 94a is displayed in a variable manner and a stop manner.

  Further, the game board 14 is provided with a first start port 6a and a second start port 6b that are spaced apart from each other as a start region that triggers the start of the variable display game. Here, the first start port 6a and the second start port 6b are positioned so as to sandwich the liquid crystal display device 32, and the player can play the game ball with the first start port 6a and the second start port. In the case of dividing into 6b, it is necessary to change the firing intensity by changing the operation amount of the firing handle 26.

  In addition, the side portions of the first start port 6a and the second start port 6b are provided with a plurality of general winning ports 5 that are awarded when a game ball enters, and on the lower side of the game board 14, A grand prize opening 8 that can be opened for a predetermined time in a round game executed when winning a variable display game is provided, and the general prize opening 5 and the start opening 6a (6b) are provided below the special prize opening 8. In addition, an out-out port 7 through which game balls that have not entered the big winning port 8 are discharged to the outside of the game area is provided.

  The big winning opening 8 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 40. In the round game, the open state in which the shutter 40 is opened and the game ball is easily received, and the shutter 40 is closed and the game ball is closed. The state where the ball is not entered is repeated a predetermined number of times. Further, in this special winning opening 8, there is a specific area (not shown) called a V zone having a V count switch 102 (see FIG. 3) and a general area (see FIG. 3) having a count switch 104 (see FIG. 3). The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 29 seconds) elapses. . 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 switch 102. In other words, on the condition that the game ball accepted 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. A round game that is a game can be continued. And the state in which this round game is performed is called a jackpot game state.

  As described above, the first and second start ports 6a and 6b provided at the left and right positions above the big prize winning port 8 serve as a trigger for starting the variable display game. The first and second start ports When a game ball wins one of 6a and 6b, an internal lottery process is performed by the control unit described later, and the special symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 93 according to the lottery result, and a variable display game is started. In the liquid crystal display device 32, the decorative pattern 32a is variably displayed. The unit game (one game) of the variable display game is from the start of change to the stop of the change of the special symbol and the decorative symbol 32a. When winning in the internal lottery process in this variable display game, a plurality of special items that are changing The symbols 93a and the decorative symbols 32a are stopped and displayed in a state where they are aligned with the same symbol, and the game proceeds to the jackpot gaming state described above. The special symbols 93 used in the variable display game in this embodiment are numbered 0 to 9, and can be displayed in three horizontal rows on the display surface 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when the variable display game is being executed when the game ball enters the first and second start openings 6a and 6b, the upper limit number of holdings determined for each start opening 6a and 6b has not been reached. On this condition, the variable display game can be put on hold. That is, when a game ball wins one of the first and second start ports 6a and 6b during execution of the variable display game, variable display based on winning of the game ball at the start port 6a (6b) until the game ends. The start of the game is put on hold. Then, when the variable display game being executed ends, the variable display game that has been put on hold is started.

  By the way, for winning in the case of entering the general winning opening 5 and the big winning opening 8, for example, 15 game balls are paid out as winning balls by the payout device 128 (see FIG. 3). For example, four game balls are paid out as winning balls for each winning ball when winning at the starting port 6a (6b).

  In addition, a pair of movable pieces 58 that are so-called electric tulips called tulips are attached to the first and second start ports 6a and 6b, respectively, so as to be freely opened and closed. The initial state of the movable piece 58 is a closed state, and in the closed state, the game ball enters the starting port 6a (6b) only from a narrow space between the pair of movable pieces 58 and 58, but is open. When driven in the direction, the movable piece 58 serves as a guide to make it easier for the game ball to enter the start port 6a (6b).

In addition, game ball passing gates 55 and 55 are provided in the vicinity of each starting port 6a (6b), and a pass gate switch 114 (see FIG. 3) disposed on the game ball passing gate 55 is used for the game ball. When the passage is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and as a result of the lottery, the normal symbol 94a is variably displayed and stopped in the normal symbol display unit 94. Then, for example, when an internal lottery is won and a stop symbol is displayed with a predetermined symbol such as “◯” as illustrated, the first start port solenoid 118a or the second start port solenoid 118b (see FIG. 3) is displayed. In any case, the movable piece 58 attached to the start port 6a (6b) is driven in a predetermined opening / closing pattern. Needless to say, the movable piece 58 is not driven when it is out of the internal lottery. In this way, the normal symbol 94a is displayed in a variable manner and stopped, and the result until the movable piece 58 is driven to open and close (or the state where it is not driven) is called a normal symbol game.
Note that the normal symbol 94a is not limited to displaying “O” and “X” in two places (two-digit display) as shown in the figure, and any symbol can be used as long as it can indicate the lottery result. Such a display form may be used.

  In FIG. 1, 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. Reference numeral 132 denotes various LEDs and lamps used for effect display and notification.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 having the above-described configuration, the present embodiment is characterized by the variable display game (unit game) executed in addition to the above-described configuration when the game ball passes through each start port 6a (6b). When the control unit functioning as the indication effect executing means has a predetermined number of times determined by each starting port 6a (6b), the control unit functioning as the indication effect executing means is provided. In addition, while using the same production component, the reliability is changed by changing the production mode of the sign display.

  In the present embodiment, 200 times and 500 times are determined as the predetermined number of times in the first start port 6a provided on the left side of the game board 14, and the second start port 6b provided on the right side of the game board 14 has a predetermined number of times. 500 times and 1000 times are determined, and the number of times that the variable display game has been executed by entering the game ball into the first start port 6a reaches 200 times or the game to the second start port 6b. When the number of times that the variable display game is executed by entering the ball reaches 500 times, the sign display that was the first effect mode until then is changed to the second effect mode while using the same effect component. In addition, the number of times that the variable display game has been executed reaches 500 times by entering a game ball into the first start port 6a, or variable display by entering a game ball into the second start port 6b. The game has been executed 1000 times That the, now prognostic display has a second representation embodiment of until it is the while using the same effect elements is changed to the third representation embodiment.

Therefore, if the player is satisfied with the presentation mode in the current sign display, the player can launch a game ball aiming at the second start port 6b which is considered to take a long time until the presentation mode is changed. What is necessary is just to operate the launch handle 26 and launch the game ball aiming at the first starting port 6a if the change is desired without being satisfied with the present mode of displaying the indication of the current sign.
In this way, the new gameability of launching a game ball aiming at the first start port 6a or the second start port 6b enables an entertaining game that is difficult to get tired of, and also allows for repeated games. If you go, you can also enjoy the fun of changing the production mode.
And since the reliability differs for each production mode from the 1st production mode to the 3rd production mode, when the production mode is changed, the player has the reliability of the sign display. The game is continued while searching for a new one, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 is more difficult to get tired of.

  Further, a ball lending operation panel 90 is provided between the tray unit 21 and the game board 14, and when a ball lending operation switch 91 provided in the ball lending operation panel 90 is operated, a predetermined number of game balls are raised. It is supplied to the dish 20.

  Similarly, when the effect operation button 92 provided in the ball lending operation panel 90 is operated, the indication mode of the indication of indication is reset to the initial state. The effect state in the initial state is the first effect aspect, and each effect aspect will be described in detail later.

(Electric configuration of pachinko machines)
Here, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment including the control unit will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the control unit includes a main control circuit 60 and a sub control circuit 200 connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game, and the sub-control circuit 200 mainly functions as the effect control means of the present embodiment including the indication of the sign, and the command from the main control circuit 60 In response to this, the display control of the liquid crystal display device 32 and other controls related to various effects are performed. PO is a command output port connected to the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and PI is a command input port connected to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200.

  The main CPU 66 included in the main control circuit 60 is connected to an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70. According to the game program stored in the main ROM 68, it has a function of executing various processes.

  The main ROM 68 in which the game program is stored is referred to when various subprograms for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 and the internal lottery process in the variable display game are determined as a big hit by random lottery. Various tables are stored, such as a jackpot determination table to be played and a hit determination table referred to when a hit determination is made by random lottery in a normal symbol game.

  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 other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, 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.
The main control circuit 60 is connected to various devices via an input / output interface (I / O) 63.

  In FIG. 3, a first start winning port switch 116a is provided in the first starting port 6a, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the starting port 6a. .

  The first start port solenoid 118a is connected to the movable piece 58 attached to the first start port 6a via a link member (not shown), and in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the movable piece 58 is provided. Is in an open state or a closed state.

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

  The second start port solenoid 118b is connected to the movable piece 58 attached to the second start port 6b via a link member (not shown), and in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the movable piece 58 is provided. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The V count switch 102 is provided in the V zone at the special winning opening 8, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the V zone at the special winning opening 8. The count switch 104 is provided in a general entrance zone different from the V zone, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general entrance zone in the big winning opening 8. To do.

  The general winning ball switch 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 wins each general winning port 5.

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

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to a shutter 40 that opens and closes the special prize opening 8, and the shutter 40 is driven in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open or close the special prize opening 8. And

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

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

  The main control circuit 60 is also connected with a payout / firing control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out a prize ball and a launching device 130 for launching a game ball. The card unit 150 is connected. The card unit 150 and the ball lending operation panel 90 are connected.

  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 main control circuit 60 is provided with various counters (not shown). In the present embodiment, counters that count the number of executions of the variable display game executed based on the respective detection signals from the first start winning port switch 116a and the second starting winning port switch 116b are provided as counting means. . Note that the count of the variable display game is reset when the jackpot game state is reached, and thereafter is counted again from 1.

  Further, a counter for counting the number of game balls won in the V / count switch 102, the count switch 104, the general winning port switch 106, the first starting winning port switch 116a, and the second starting winning port switch 116b, and payout / firing control. A counter that counts the number of game balls fired by a signal from the circuit 126 is provided.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 32, control on sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, control of various LEDs / lamps 132, etc., according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. It functions as an effect control means that mainly controls the effect display, including the execution of the sign effect.

  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 is a sub-CPU 206, a program ROM 208 connected to the sub-CPU, a work RAM 210, an image control circuit 250 for performing image display control in the liquid crystal display (LCD) 32, and sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L. And a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling various LEDs / lamps 132, and executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

In particular, the image control circuit 250 includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a palette circuit, and includes an image data processor (not shown) that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data processor includes an image data ROM that stores various image data including image data for rendering based on various rendering patterns, a D / A converter that converts the image data as an image signal, and a power source. It is connected to an initial reset circuit that generates a reset signal when it is turned on.
The image control circuit 250 is provided with a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32, and by storing image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium. Various effect images including a sign display can be displayed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  By the way, in the image data ROM connected to the image data processor of the image control circuit 250, in addition to effect image data corresponding to various effect patterns, special symbol image data indicating the special symbol 93a, background image data, normal symbol Various image data such as normal symbol image data indicating 94a is separately stored.

In addition, the program ROM 208 has various controls including a program for executing the variable display control and stop display control of the special symbol 93 in the variable display game, and a control for changing the presentation mode of the indication display according to the number of variable display games. A program to be executed is stored.
Also, in the program ROM 208, a special symbol 93a selected and executed in accordance with a command output from the main control circuit 60 based on the internal lottery result (winning / losing) executed by the main control circuit 60 in the variable display game. Variation tables, a table storing reach effect patterns set for each variation pattern, a table storing a plurality of other effect patterns, and a command from the sub CPU 206 functioning as the operation amount detection means A table for selecting an effect pattern corresponding to the operation amount based on the operation amount is stored.

In particular, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a sign table group used for sign display is stored. This sign table group is composed of three sign tables divided according to the degree of reliability.
That is, the first predictor table (FIG. 4A), the second predictor table (FIG. 4B), and the third predictor table (FIG. 4C) are arranged in descending order of reliability.
One of the indication table groups is initialized. In the present embodiment, the third predictor table is initially set, and when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is powered on, it is executed when winning at either the first start port 6a or the second start port 6b. When the sign display is performed in the variable display game, the third sign table is selected.

  In each of the sign tables including the initially set third sign table, effect patterns having different degrees of reliability are stored by using different effect modes while using the same effect component. Here, as an effect pattern used for the indication of the indication, each indication table includes “no notice pattern”, “mouse fireworks pattern”, “rocket fireworks pattern”, “launch fireworks pattern”, “sparkler pattern”, “triple fireworks pattern”. ”,“ Meteor group pattern ”,“ Don-chan group pattern ”, and“ Hazuki-chan group pattern ”are set.

Each effect pattern is associated with a random value corresponding to “big hit” and “lost” for each sign table, and the reliability varies depending on the setting range of the random value. The random value range is 0 to 72.
For example, taking “Don-chan group pattern” and “Hazuki-chan group pattern” as an example, in the first predictive table with the highest reliability, the random value associated with “Don-chan group pattern” at the time of jackpot is 31. The random number values associated with “Hazuki-chan group pattern” at the time of jackpot are 51 to 72. That is, it can be seen that these two patterns are displayed as a sign relatively frequently at the time of the big hit. On the other hand, in the same first predictive table, at the time of losing, the random number value associated with the “Don-chan group pattern” is only 72, and the “Hazuki-chan group pattern” has no associated random value. That is, when the first predictor table is selected, the “Hazuki-chan group pattern” is never displayed as a sign when the internal lottery is lost, and the probability that the “Don-chan group pattern” is displayed as a sign It can be seen that it is extremely low.
That is, from the player's perspective, the “Don-chan group pattern” and the “Hazuki-chan group pattern” are predictive displays with high reliability. Therefore, when the “Don-chan group pattern” and the “Hazuki-chan group pattern” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 during the game, it is understood that there is a high possibility of winning a big hit.

For example, taking the “mouse fireworks pattern” as an example, the random value associated with the jackpot is 1 to 2, and the random value associated with the loss is 16 to 35. In other words, the sign display by the “mouse fireworks pattern” has a very low probability of being displayed at the time of a big hit, and the probability of being displayed at the time of a loss is very high. That is, when the “mouse fireworks pattern” is displayed, it can be seen that almost no jackpot can be expected.
In this way, when the first predictor table is selected, a sign display that can be expected to be a jackpot can be actually expected, and a sign display that cannot be expected to be a jackpot is not actually expected. Is relatively clear.

On the other hand, in the third predictive table having the lowest reliability, the random number value associated with the “Don-chan group pattern” is 54 to 64, and the random value associated with the loss is 60 to 66. Random values associated with “Pattern” are 65 to 72, and random numbers associated with lose are 67 to 72. In other words, it can be seen that these two patterns are displayed without much difference even when a big hit or a loss occurs.
Looking at each production pattern, it can be seen that there is no great difference in the probability of display between the big hit and the lost, and there are many so-called gusset displays. That is, the indication of the indication when the third indication table is selected has low reliability.

In the present embodiment, the production patterns stored in the first indication table, the second indication table, and the third indication table have different production aspects while using the same production component.
That is, for example, when the predictive effect pattern is the “fireworks pattern”, a character called Don-chan is one of the common effect components, but as shown in FIG. The sign effect pattern (FIG. 5C) in which Chan is drawn is stored, and corresponds to the first effect mode. In the indication effect pattern (FIG. 5B) stored in the second indication table, even the same Don-chan is drawn as a boy, and corresponds to the second effect mode. A young man Don-chan is drawn in the predictive effect pattern (FIG. 5A) stored in the first predictor table (FIG. 5A), and corresponds to the third effect mode. Moreover, the display size of the character is also small in the third indication table serving as the first effect mode, the second sign table serving as the second effect mode, the first sign table serving as the third effect mode, and the progressive display size. Has increased.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, when the predictive effect pattern is the “Don-chan group pattern”, a character called “Don-chan” is also one of the common effect components. A sign effect pattern (FIG. 6C) in which a group of don chan with a small number of chan and a small display size is stored is stored, and corresponds to the first effect mode. In the second sign table, a sign effect pattern in which the number of don-chan groups is larger than that in the third sign table and the display size is larger than that in the third sign table (FIG. 6 ( b)) is stored and corresponds to the second effect mode. In the first sign table, a sign effect pattern in which the number of don-chan groups is larger than that in the second sign table and the display size is larger than that in the second sign table (FIG. 6 ( a)) is stored and corresponds to the third effect mode.

In this embodiment, when the number of variable display games counted by the counter reaches a predetermined number, the selected sign table is changed by the control unit that functions as the sign effect executing means and the sign table selecting means. I am doing so. Therefore, even if it is a sign display in which the same character appears, the effect mode is displayed differently as the first to third effect modes, and the reliability changes.
That is, in the third predictive table, even if the predictive display is made in the first presentation mode by the Don-chan group pattern, it is not reliable, but if the number of variable display games increases, it will be stored in the first predictive table. In this case, a sign is displayed in the third production mode by the group of don-chan groups. In this case, the player expects that the reliability will be high. It becomes a feeling and comes to play.

As described above, the condition for switching the indication table is a case where the predetermined number of times determined for each start port 6a (6b) is reached, and 200 times and 500 times as the predetermined number of times for the first start port 6a. The second starting port 6b provided on the right side of the game board 14 is set to 500 times and 1000 times as a predetermined number of times.
Therefore, the number of times that the variable display game is executed by entering the first starting port 6a reaches 200 times, or the variable display game is executed by entering the game ball into the second starting port 6b. When the number of played games reaches 500 times, the third sign table is switched to the second sign table, and the number of times that the variable display game is executed by entering the game ball into the first start port 6a is 500 times. Or when the number of times that the variable display game is executed by entering the game ball into the second start port 6b reaches 1000 times, the second predictor table is switched to the third predictor table. It is.

In this way, the predictor table is switched by stepping up in the order of the third predictor table (reliability: low) → second predictor table (reliability: medium) → first predictor table (reliability: high). As a result, even if the number of variable display games increases without becoming a jackpot gaming state, the presentation mode is changed when the number of variable display games increases, and at the same time the reliability increases, It is expected that the player's dissatisfaction will be reduced to some extent by almost eliminating the indication of signs, and a new willingness to play can be expected.
In addition, since the number of variable display games determined for the first start port 6a and the second start port 6b is different, the player can have the effect mode as long as the player is satisfied with the current effect mode. The game ball may be fired aiming at the second starting port 6b, which is considered to take a long time to be changed, and if you are not satisfied with the current performance mode and want to change, As a result, the game ball is fired by aiming at one start port 6a, and a new playability of causing a game ball to be fired by aiming at two start ports by adjusting the operation amount of the launch handle 26 occurs. It can enhance interest.

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage unit that stores various programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage that can be read by a computer including the control unit. As long as it is a medium, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, you may record on storage media, such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. 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 audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various types of audio data, and an amplifier that amplifies audio signals, although not shown.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern, selects one audio data from a plurality of audio data stored in the audio data ROM, reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, and supplies it to the sound source IC. The sound source IC that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, supplies the sound signal to an amplifier, and generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L.

  The lamp control circuit 240 is composed of a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal (not shown) and a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. Based on the lamp decoration pattern, it is possible to produce various light effects.

  Here, processing executed by the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described. 7 is a flowchart showing the main process in the main control circuit 60, FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the command reception interrupt process, FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol control process, and FIG. 10 is a state transition of the control process of the variable display game. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a special symbol memory check process.

(Main process)
First, as shown in FIG. 7, initialization processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, and work area initialization is performed (step S11). That is, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on.
Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process, which is the main control in executing the variable display game, is executed (step S12). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S12 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 process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. by “1” (step S41). Although not described in detail, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the starting port 5 or the like (step S42). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out (winning) a game ball on the condition that the game ball has won at various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 8 that is opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are executed (step S43). 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 S44). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

In step S45, 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 decoration designating command indicating the type of identification information to be derived and displayed, a variation pattern designating command indicating a variation display pattern of the decoration design 32a, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.
In step S46, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the launch / payout control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. 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.

(Special symbol control processing)
The subroutine executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 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 special symbol game (variable display game) proceeds.

First, as shown in FIG. 9, 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 step S72 to step S81, 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. Further, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer 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. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. The derivation identification information, the variation pattern of the identification information, 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. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration 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 process 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. In the case of 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 big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. That is, in the case of a big hit, the result of the variable display of the identification information is controlled to a specific display mode. Therefore, the main CPU 66 executing step S74 has the result of the variable display of the identification information as the specific display mode. In the event that the game state transition condition is satisfied, control is performed to shift to a big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. The main CPU 66 executing step S74 is an example of a gaming state control unit. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol 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 big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the main status in order to open the big winning opening 8 when the control state 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 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 big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening opening command indicating that the special winning opening 8 is open in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. As a result, the data indicating the special winning opening open command is supplied as the special winning opening open 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 S45 of FIG. As a result, even in the sub-control circuit 200, the number of rounds and the state of the special winning opening 8 can be recognized. 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. Although a detailed description is omitted, the main CPU 66 determines that the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the management of waiting time for reopening the big winning opening, and the number of opening of the big winning opening when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The counter is updated so that the counter is incremented by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a special winning opening opening command indicating that the special winning opening 8 is open in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, including data indicating the number of rounds. As a result, the data indicating the special winning opening open command is supplied as the special winning opening open 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 S45 of FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can also recognize the number of rounds and the state of the big prize winning opening 8. 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 (a predetermined closing condition 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 the monitoring of the winning ball remaining in the winning mouth, and when the monitoring time of the winning ball remaining in the winning mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the winning prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the winning opening number (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 big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. 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 big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state 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 to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability variation state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

In step S80, 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 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, when the time corresponding to the special symbol game end process has elapsed, a value (09) indicating a change end command set is set in the control flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.
In step S81, a change end command set is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is the value (09) indicated by the change end command set, and the data indicating the start memory number designation command in the process of step S80 is the main CPU 66 by the process of step S45 of FIG. It is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a start memory number designation command. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation 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 special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case where the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” and “09” in this order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, step S80, and step S81 shown in FIG. 9 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. 9 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 flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processing of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. In the case where a specific game is being executed, if the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08”, “09” In this order, the processing from step S77 to step S81 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. It should be noted that the specific game end condition is that the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has elapsed (so-called “puncture”), or the maximum hit round maximum continuation number (the upper limit round number, for example, In this embodiment, 15 rounds are completed), and the big hit gaming state is terminated.
As described above, the main CPU 66 that executes Step S75 to Step S77 controls the control state flag to open the grand prize winning port 8 and the shutter 40 in the big hit gaming state, and when a predetermined closing condition is satisfied. The round control in the closed state is repeatedly performed with the predetermined number of rounds as an upper limit.

(Special symbol memory check process)
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and when it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, If the process proceeds to step S102 and it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. That is, in step S102, when the result of variable display of the identification information is derived and displayed, it is determined whether or not the startup storage information is stored.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. Although not described in detail, 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 sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. 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 big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is different. As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is the probability variation state, the probability of transition to the specific gaming state (identification information variable display result is specified). The probability of the display mode is improved as compared with the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined jackpot transition condition is satisfied. 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 number extracted at the time of winning the start opening 6a (6b), and determines the special symbol 93a as identification information based on the jackpot symbol random value. The data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In particular, when determining the identification information as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs a control for shifting to the probable variation state in step S79 (FIG. 9) described above. Become. Data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display unit 93. As a result, the special symbol 93a as the identification information is derived and displayed on the special symbol display unit 93. Further, the data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied as a decorative design 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 S45 of FIG. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol 32a corresponding to the special symbol 93a is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. 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 determines the outlier symbol as identification information as a special symbol, and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display unit 93. As a result, identification information as a special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display unit 93. Further, the data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied as a decorative design 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 S45 of FIG. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol 32a corresponding to the special symbol 93a is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines the variation pattern based on the variation pattern selection random number extracted from the variation pattern (effect condition) selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern table (not shown). Store in a predetermined area. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display unit 93. As a result, the identification information as the special symbol 93a is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 93 with the determined variation pattern. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner 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 S45 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 processing, the main CPU 66 calculates the variation time based on the variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the variation time table indicating the variation time of the variation pattern, and uses the value indicating the variation time as the waiting time. Store in timer. In step S111, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed. When this process is completed, this subroutine is terminated.

(Sub control circuit main processing)
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on. In other words, the sub-control circuit main process is performed regardless of whether the power supply is intentionally shut off or unintentionally shut off (the state in which initial setting described later is performed or a predetermined return condition is satisfied and backup recovery is performed. This is a process that is started when the power is turned on, regardless of whether or not it is to be performed.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in step S200, the sub CPU 206 executes an initial setting process such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initialization process for normally playing a game based on the power being turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The update of the random number value associated with the aforementioned indication of sign is also executed by this process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although detailed description will be given later, a command received from the main control circuit 60 is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. When a sign display command is received, the sign display determination process is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although not described in detail, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, and subsequently executes lamp control processing for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 in step S250. . When the process of step S250 is completed, the process is moved again to step S210.

Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initialization process in step S210 is completed, the processes from step S210 to step S250 are repeatedly executed.
By the way, in the present embodiment, in step S250, if the command analysis pattern switching command used for the indication of the indication is set as a result of the command analysis processing in the previous step S220, the lamp 132 is flashed and the indication is displayed. I'm trying to let you know when the reliability of has changed. As described above, the sub control circuit 200 also functions as a notification unit that notifies that the sign table is newly selected.

(Command reception interrupt processing)
The sub-control circuit 200 periodically executes command reception interrupt processing at predetermined intervals based on the clock pulse even while the above-described main processing is being executed. FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of command reception interrupt processing by the sub-control circuit 200.

When the pachinko gaming machine 10 executes the indication display, it is executed by the sub control circuit 200 based on a command from the main control circuit 60.
As shown in FIG. 13, the sub CPU 206 first performs a register saving process (step S300), and stores the input command in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210 (step S310).
Thereafter, the saved register is restored (step S320), and the command reception interrupt process is terminated.

  Here, the command analysis process in step S220 in the sub-control circuit main process described above will be described. FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of command analysis processing.

  First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer (step S410). This corresponds to the process in which the command is stored in the reception buffer in step S310 in the previous command reception interrupt process. If the command is not stored, this subroutine is terminated.

  If a command is stored in step S410, the sub CPU 206 executes reading of the command (step S420). Then, it is determined whether or not the read command is a change display pattern instruction command (step S430). If the read command is a change display pattern designation command and a flag for executing the sign display is set The process moves to step S440, and for other specified commands, the process moves to step S450.

In step S440, the sub CPU 206 executes an indication effect determination process, and then ends this subroutine. This indication effect determination process will be described in detail later.
In step S450, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a symbol confirmation command has been received.

  If the symbol determination command has been received, the sub CPU 206 executes a variation number addition storage process (step S460). That is, the number of executions of the variable display game is cumulatively counted. In addition, although detailed description is abbreviate | omitted at this time, the normal production | presentation display process which does not accompany an indication display is also performed. After completing this process, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S450 that the symbol confirmation command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 performs processing corresponding to other commands such as a game ball winning number storage designation command and a game ball firing number storage command, for example. This is executed (step S470), and this subroutine is terminated. In the process corresponding to the game ball winning number storage designation command, the number of winning game balls is cumulatively counted. In the process corresponding to the game ball firing number storage command, the number of game ball fires is cumulatively counted.

(Predictive effect decision processing)
Here, the indication effect determination process executed in step S440 in the previous command analysis process will be described. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the sign effect determination process in the variable display game when winning the first start opening 6a, and FIG. 16 shows the sign effect determination process in the variable display game when winning the second start opening 6b. It is a flowchart which shows the flow. In the present embodiment, as the indication effect, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an image based on the indication effect pattern stored in each indication table described above.

The flow of processing for changing the effect mode when the variable display game is performed by winning the first start port 6a and the number of times reaches the predetermined number is as follows.
As shown in FIG. 15, first, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a specific variation pattern with a flag for executing a predictive display is received (step S510).
If it has not been received, this subroutine is terminated, and if it has been received, the number of fluctuations α, that is, the number of executions of the variable display game executed by winning the first starting port 6a is confirmed ( Step S520).

  Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not 0 <the number of fluctuations α ≦ 200 (step S530). If 0 <the number of fluctuations α ≦ 200, the first reliability table having the lowest reliability is selected. A third sign table (see FIG. 4C) on which the sign display is performed in the effect mode is selected (step S550).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S530 that the number of changes α is 200 or more, the process proceeds to step S540, and it is determined whether 201 <number of changes α ≦ 500.
If 201 <number of fluctuations α ≦ 500 is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 displays the second sign table in which the sign display is performed in the second effect mode having medium reliability from the sign table group (see FIG. 4B). ) Is selected (step S560).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S540 that the number of fluctuations α is 500 or more, the first sign table in which the sign display is performed in the third rendering mode with the highest reliability from the sign table group (see FIG. 4 (a)) is selected (step S570).

  When any of the processes of step S550, step S560, and step S570 is completed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the selected sign table is the same as the previous one (step S580), and if it is the same, the process proceeds to step S600. Then, the sign display based on the sign effect pattern selected in any of step S550, step S560, and step S570 is executed, and this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the predictor table selected in step S580 is not the same as the previous one, a notification command for notifying that the predictor table has been changed and the reliability has been changed is set (step S590), and thereafter, step S550, step The sign display based on the sign effect pattern selected in either S560 or step S570 is executed (step S600), and this subroutine is terminated.

On the other hand, when the variable display game is performed by winning the second start opening 6b and the number of times increases and reaches a predetermined number, the flow of processing for changing the effect mode is as follows.
As shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 206 first determines whether or not a specific variation pattern with a flag for executing a predictive display has been received (step S610).
If it has not been received, this subroutine is terminated, and if it has been received, the number of fluctuations β, that is, the number of executions of the variable display game executed by winning the second start port 6b is confirmed ( Step S620).

  Next, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not 0 <the number of fluctuations β ≦ 500 (step S630). If 0 <the number of fluctuations β ≦ 500, the sub CPU 206 has the least reliable first among the predictor table groups. A third sign table (see FIG. 4C) on which the sign display is performed in the effect mode is selected (step S650).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S630 that the number of changes β is 500 or more, the process proceeds to step S640, and it is determined whether 501 <number of changes β ≦ 1000.
When satisfying 501 <number of fluctuations β ≦ 1000, the sub CPU 206 displays the second sign table in which the sign display is performed in the second rendering mode having a medium reliability from the sign table group (see FIG. 4B). ) Is selected (step S660).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S640 that the number of fluctuations β is 1000 or more, the first predictor table (in which the predictor is displayed in the third rendering mode with the highest reliability from the predictor table group (FIG. 4 (a)) is selected (step S670).

  When the processing of any of step S650, step S660, and step S670 is completed, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the selected sign table is the same as the previous time (step S680), and if it is the same, the processing proceeds to step S700. Then, the sign display based on the sign effect pattern selected in any of step S650, step S660, and step S670 is executed, and this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the predictor table selected in step S680 is not the same as the previous one, a notification command for notifying that the predictor table has been changed and the reliability has been changed is set (step S690), and then step S650, step The sign display based on the sign effect pattern selected in either S660 or step S670 is executed (step S700), and this subroutine is terminated.

  According to the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment described above, when a game ball is won in the first start port 6a or the second start port 6b when playing a pachinko game mainly including a variable display game. Based on this winning, a lottery for jackpot determination is performed. As a result of the lottery, when it is determined to shift to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), the main CPU 66 supplies the variation pattern designation command to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 to execute the effect display and the sign display. Then, the sub control circuit 200 executes the indication display based on the indication effect pattern with reference to the indication table (FIG. 4).

At this time, when the number of variable display games based on the winning to the first starting port 6a counted by the counter of the main control circuit 60 reaches 200 times or 500 times, the currently selected indication table is changed. And the sign display with different reliability is executed based on the sign effect pattern (see FIG. 5) having different effect modes while using the same effect component.
That is, even if the indication effect pattern is displayed as an indication by the same “fireworks pattern”, if the number of variable display games is less than 200, fireworks are made by a child Don-chan. If the number of times is 200 times or more and less than 500 times, the fireworks will be made by the boy Don-chan, and if the number of variable display games is 500 times or more, the fireworks will be made by the young man Don-chan. It becomes. And, as the change of the presentation mode is structured in stages like this Don-chan's growth, it is easy for the player to realize that the reliability has changed, and the player's expectation on the reliability is also improved, Improve motivation.

In addition, even if the indication effect pattern is the indication of the same “Don-chan group pattern”, if the number of variable display games is less than 200, the number of Don-chan is small and the display size is small. If the number of display games is 200 times or more and less than 500 times, the number of don-chans increases slightly and the display size increases, and if the number of variable display games is 500 times or more, the number of don-chans also increases. By changing the production mode so that the display size is maximized and the display size is also maximized, it is easy for the player to realize that the reliability has changed, and the player's expectation on the reliability is also improved. Can be improved.
Therefore, even if a player has been playing a pachinko game for a long time, the presentation mode of the sign display changes midway, and this change creates new expectations for the reliability, and the game motivation is improved and the ball game is played. It will be possible to entertain forever.

In particular, as the number of variable display games increases unnecessarily, the player's frustration also increases, but in this embodiment, according to the present embodiment, as the number of executions of the variable display game increases, Since the reliability is switched in the order of “low” → “medium” → “high”, it is possible to prevent a new expectation from being generated for the reliability of the indication of signs and a decrease in game motivation.
Also, if you want to continue the first production mode (predictor display by the third predictor table) for a while, even if the level of reliability remains low, the amount of operation of the launch handle 26 is adjusted. Then, it is only necessary to play a game aiming at the second start opening 6b where the number of variable display games is large until switching to the second predictor table. Since the number of executions of the variable display game required for switching the sign table set for the second start port 6b is 500 times and 1000 times, the sign display according to the desired effect mode is continued for a long time. .

  In the present embodiment, for ease of explanation, the number of executions of the variable display game and the number of indication tables required for switching the indication table determined for each start port 6a (6b) are set to the numbers described above. However, these can be set as appropriate.

In the present embodiment, the signing table initialization function is given to the effect operation buttons 92 (see FIGS. 1 and 3) provided on the ball lending operation panel 90.
That is, for example, when a player is replaced, the subsequent player takes over the state of the previous player playing, and the reliability of the indication of the sign remains in the state of the previous player, By operating the effect operation button 92, the number of executions of the variable display game based on winning at each start port 6a (6b) is initialized to zero, and the indication table is also returned to the initially set third indication table. It is. Therefore, the player can play the game with a new feeling by operating the effect operation button 92 regardless of the timing of the game on the pachinko gaming machine 10.

Here, a table initialization process in which the sign table is initialized in accordance with the operation of the effect operation button 92 by the player described above will be described with reference to FIG.
First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the effect operation button 92 has been operated (step S710). If not operated, this subroutine is terminated.
If it is determined that the sub-CPU 206 has been operated, the sub CPU 206 reads the current sign table (step S720), and then executes an initial setting table selection process for switching to a pre-set sign table (a third sign table in the present embodiment). (Step S730). At this time, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 also executes a process of resetting a counter value for counting the number of executions of the variable display game to zero. After completing the process of step S730, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.

By the way, in this embodiment, although demonstrated as an indication production | presentation, as an indication production | presentation, the player displays the indication by an image (refer FIG. 5) so that it may be easy to actually realize the change of production | presentation aspect etc., The indication effect pattern stored in the table is not necessarily limited to an image or the like.
For example, it may be a sign effect using sound, light, etc., and in the case of a sign effect by sound, even if a melody is composed of the same scale as the effect component, It is only necessary to store a symptom production pattern in which the rhythm, tempo, or musical instrument to be played is different.
In addition, in the case of an indication effect by light, even if, for example, the same LED / lamp 132 emits light and is displayed in flash as an effect component, in order to change the effect mode, the light emission cycle and flash for each indication table It is only necessary to store the sign effect patterns with different speeds and emission colors.

  Further, as described in the present embodiment, the gaming machine according to the present invention does not need to be the pachinko gaming machine 10 installed in the game hall or the like. It can also be applied to various gaming machines.

  In this case, on the display unit of the game machine, a pachinko game area image, a game ball image, and a plurality of passable start area images that trigger the unit game to be displayed when the game ball image passes are displayed. A possible display control function, a lottery function for lottery whether to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player for each unit game, and a transition to the jackpot gaming state according to a lottery result by the lottery means A game state control function, and a predicate effect execution function for executing a predictive effect indicating a high possibility of transition to the jackpot game state before the lottery result is derived, using a predetermined effect component; A counting function that counts the number of unit games executed when a game ball passes through each starting area, and the number of unit games counted by this counting function reaches a predetermined number of times determined in each starting area A game simulation program for causing a computer to implement a predictive effect execution function for changing the reliability by changing the effect mode of the predictive effect while using the same effect component is loaded and executed on a gaming machine It is good to let them.

This game simulation program can be downloaded from the Internet or the like, or what is recorded on a recording medium such as a CD may be read into the gaming machine.
The gaming machine includes the display unit including a liquid crystal panel, a speaker, and a game ball launch button, and further includes an operation button having a function equivalent to the effect operation button 92 described above.

From the above embodiments, the following gaming machines are realized.
For each unit game (for example, variable display game), lottery means (main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, step S105 in FIG. 11) for lottery whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and a game ball Can be passed, and a plurality of start regions (for example, the first start port 6a and the second start port 6b) that trigger the start of the unit game by passing the game ball, and the lottery result by the lottery means In response, a gaming state control means (for example, main control circuit 60) for shifting to the jackpot gaming state, and an indication effect indicating a high possibility of shifting to the jackpot gaming state before the lottery result is derived. The sign effect execution means (for example, the sub-control circuit 200) executed using a predetermined effect component (for example, the character named Don-chan in FIG. 5) and the game ball pass through each starting area Counting means (e.g., a counter) for counting the number of unit games executed, and the predictive effect executing means is configured such that the number of unit games counted by the counting means is a predetermined number of times determined in each starting area. (For example, 200 times and 500 times in the case of the first start port 6a, 500 times and 1000 times in the case of the second start port 6b), while using the same production component A ball game machine in which the degree of reliability is changed by changing the indication mode of the indication effect (for example, the indication effect determination process shown in FIG. 15 and the indication table shown in FIG. 4).

  The bullet ball game machine includes at least display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) capable of displaying an image, and the indication effect executing means displays an effect display using image data as the indication effect on the display means. A ball game machine to play.

In the above-mentioned ball game machine, a plurality of effect patterns (for example, indication effect patterns shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5) stored with different degrees of reliability by using different effect modes while using the same effect component. Sign table (for example, the sign table shown in FIG. 4) and a sign table selection means (for example, main control circuit 60) for selecting any one of the plurality of sign tables, the sign effect executing means. When the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times, the sign table selecting means selects a sign table associated with the predetermined number of times from the plurality of sign tables. A ball game machine.
In the above ball game machine, a ball game machine comprising notifying means (for example, LED / lamp 132) for notifying that the sign table is newly selected.

  In the above ball game machine, the plurality of start areas are provided such that a first start area (first start port 6a) and a second start area (second start port 6b) are separated in the left-right direction. A ball game machine.

As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated through embodiment mentioned above, it has only illustrated the specific example here and does not limit this invention in particular.
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 of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the game board of the same pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram which shows the electric constitution of the pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing which shows a precursor table. It is explanatory drawing of an indication effect pattern. It is explanatory drawing of an indication effect pattern. It is a flowchart which shows the main process in a main control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows a command reception interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the state transition of the control processing of a variable display game. It is a flowchart which shows a special symbol memory | storage check process. It is a flowchart which shows a sub control circuit main process. It is a flowchart which shows the command reception interruption process of a subcontrol circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the flowchart of the command analysis process of a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows an indication effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an indication effect determination process. It is a flowchart which shows a table initialization process.

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10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
14 game board 32 liquid crystal display device 60 main control circuit 66 main CPU
92 Production execution button 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU

Claims (5)

For each unit game, lottery means for lottery whether to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player;
A plurality of start areas in which a game ball can pass, and the passage of the game ball is an opportunity to start the unit game;
In accordance with the lottery result by the lottery means, game state control means for shifting to the jackpot gaming state,
Before the lottery result is derived, a sign effect execution means for executing a sign effect indicating a high possibility of shifting to the jackpot gaming state using a predetermined effect component;
Counting means for counting the number of unit games executed by the game ball passing through each starting area;
With
The sign production execution means includes:
When the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times determined in each starting area, the reliability is obtained by changing the effect mode of the predictive effect while using the same effect component. A ball game machine characterized by changing. A display means capable of displaying at least an image;
The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the sign effect executing means displays an effect display using image data on the display means as the sign effect. While using the same production component, a plurality of indication tables storing production patterns with different degrees of reliability by different production modes;
A sign table selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of sign tables;
With
The sign production execution means includes:
When the number of unit games counted by the counting means reaches a predetermined number of times, the sign table selecting means may select a sign table associated with the predetermined number of times from the plurality of sign tables. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that   The bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising notification means for notifying that the sign table is newly selected. 5. The bullet ball according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of start areas are provided such that a first start area and a second start area are spaced apart from each other in the left-right direction. Gaming machine.

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