JP2006314379A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine provided with a new game form and capable of improving a savor of a game by providing a new display form. <P>SOLUTION: A display control circuit 250 functions as a display control means for displaying the special performance images (for instance, an image 92c and an image 92f) of different kinds corresponding to the number of ball entries in areas (for instance, a specified display area 32d and a specified display area 32f) of a size corresponding to the number of the entries of game balls to an accessory (for instance, a winning attacker 44 exclusive for a specified game) when executing the specified game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, in a normal game, when a game ball enters a start port provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a special game, and a special symbol is displayed on the display means. Fluctuation display and production accompanying display are performed. Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the lottery is won, the game shifts to a special game. In the special game, a round game in which the prize winning opening is opened for a long time is repeated a plurality of times (usually 15 times), and a lot of game balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, in a normal game, a small amount of prize balls are paid out in response to a game ball entering a game object on the game board, and the player's possession ball gradually decreases. In addition, when a player plays a game, most of the time spent in the normal game is spent.

Therefore, the player is very sensitive with respect to changes in the gaming state related to the transition to special games. For this reason, various display modes relating to changes in the gaming state are used in order to eliminate the tiredness of the player relative to the normal game. For example, as such a gaming machine, there is a gaming machine that improves the interest of a game by changing and displaying the occurrence time of one of a plurality of types of reach notice patterns (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-310946 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, there are two games: a special game in which a round game that opens a grand prize opening is performed a plurality of times, and a normal game in which a game ball is reduced for a longer time than a special game. It is a very simple game form that is performed alternately. For this reason, in the above gaming machine, the game is likely to be monotonous. For example, when a normal game lasts for a long time, the player feels bored of the game and tends to lose motivation for the game. Under such circumstances, it is desired to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form.

  In addition, provision of a display mode relating to a change in the game state for the player is very important for improving the fun of the game. It is desired to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of the game by providing a new display mode even when the above-described new game form is provided.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that has a new game form and can improve the interest of the game by providing a new display form. Is to provide.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Control means for controlling whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous for a player is executed a plurality of times, and to control execution of the advantageous game, and execution of the advantageous game A game board provided with an accessory that sometimes performs a predetermined opening operation, a display means for displaying an effect image, and a display control means for performing display control of the effect image on the display means, the control means, As an advantageous game, control is performed to execute either a special game with a long release time of the accessory or a specific game with a release time of the accessory shorter than the special game, and the display control means A game machine characterized by performing a control to display different types of special effect images according to the number of game balls entering the bonus item when the game is executed.

  According to the invention of (1), as an advantageous game, any one of a special game having a long opening time of an accessory and a specific game having a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game is executed. Thus, in the invention of (1), in addition to the execution of the special game, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the specific game is executed in which the opening time of the accessory is shorter than that at the time of execution of the special game. In addition, when a specific game is executed, different types of special effect images are displayed according to the number of game balls entering the bonus item. In this way, by displaying different types of special effect images according to the number of game balls that enter the game, the game balls can enter and play on the game when the specific game is executed. A new display form capable of recognizing the number of game balls entering can be provided. With the above, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction that the specific game is being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

(2) The display control means performs control to display the special effect image in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls entering the bonus item when the specific game is executed. The gaming machine according to (1), characterized in that:

  According to the invention of (2), when the specific game is executed, the specific game is executed by displaying a special effect image in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of the game balls entering the accessory. It is possible to recognize the number of game balls that enter the game and the number of game balls that enter the game according to the size of the display area. With the above, it is possible to further increase the player's satisfaction with the specific game being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  (3) At least a part of the game board is made of a permeable area, the display means is provided behind the permeable area of the game board, and the accessory is opened when the special game is executed. And the display control means includes a display area including a region behind the second accessory in the display means. The gaming machine according to (2), wherein control for displaying the special effect image is performed in a region.

  According to the invention of (3), the special effect image is displayed in the display area including the back area in the second accessory that performs the opening operation when the specific game is executed, which is different from the time when the special game is executed. Accordingly, a new display mode in which a special effect image is displayed in a display area that is visually close to the player and behind the second character performing a predetermined opening operation when a specific game is executed. Thus, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and improve the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, in addition to the execution of the special game, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the specific game having a shorter release time of the accessory than the execution of the special game is executed. In addition, by displaying a special effect image of a different type according to the number of game balls that enter the bonus game, the game ball enters the bonus game and the game ball into the bonus game when the specific game is executed. It is possible to provide a new display form capable of recognizing the number of incoming balls. With the above, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction that the specific game is being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) that is entirely permeable as a permeable region. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. As will be described later, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a (see FIG. 5) that enables display of effect images when a game other than a specific game is executed, specifically, when a normal game and a special game are executed. ) And specific display areas 32b to 32f (see FIGS. 5 to 9) different from the display area 32a. The display area 32a and the specific display areas 32b to 32f (see FIGS. 5 to 9) are disposed so as to overlap from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed between all or part of the game board 14. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image for decoration are displayed. Thus, the game board 14 functions as an example of a game board at least part of which is made of a permeable region. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 32 functions as an example of display means provided behind the transmissive region in the game board. In the display area 32a, the effect image may be displayed even when the specific game is executed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transparent gaming board 14, for example, an area where game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a, An electrical decoration unit 53 including 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  In FIG. 2, a first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material so that a game ball won in the winning opening 24 (see FIG. 4) passes through a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 4) described later. Is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information).

  When a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state (the round game will be described later). The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state (special mode). The normal game state is a game state in which a normal game is executed, the special game state (15R big hit game state) is a game state in which a special game is executed, and the specific game state (2R big hit game state) is a specific game. Is a gaming state in which is executed. The normal game state includes three game states: a normal mode, a special mode that is a probability variation state, and a specific mode that is a probability variation state. The special mode and the specific mode are states in which the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state (lottery) is higher than in the normal mode.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to the 15R big hit game state (special game state). However, as will be described later, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeral “5”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the 15R big hit gaming state to the normal mode. To do. That is, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, the numerical symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the 15R big hit gaming state to the special mode that is a probable change state. There is nothing.

  Furthermore, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “3”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state). As will be described later, after the 2R big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to a probability change state (specific mode). In other words, the specific mode that is a probability change state is a state in which the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state (lottery) is higher than in the normal mode.

  When the 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). It becomes a state. Further, when the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) is reached, as will be described later, blade members (so-called ordinary electric motors) provided on both the left and right sides of the special game-specific prize winner 44 (see FIG. 4). The accessory) 48 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can be received by the special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44.

  On the other hand, when a special symbol such as a numeric symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is in the normal mode. If the normal mode is maintained and the game state is a special mode in which the probability change state is maintained, the special mode that is the probability change state is maintained, and if the game state is the specific mode in the probability change state, the probability change The specific mode that is the state is maintained.

  As described above, in the normal game mode, the special mode that is the probability variation state, and the special game mode that is the probability variation state, the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. A game in which is transferred or maintained is called a “special symbol game”. That is, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game or a specific game described later.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal symbol”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, 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 firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  As an example in which the combination of identification information for performance is a specific display mode, when the player is stopped and displayed in a state where all the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are aligned, the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which a round game advantageous to the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. Note that, as will be described later, after the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, an “odd number” numerical symbol) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to a special mode that is a probable change state.

  As an example in which the combination of identification information for performance is a specific display mode, when the display is stopped in a state where all of the specific numeric symbols (for example, “even” numeric symbols) are complete, the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which a round game advantageous to the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numeric symbol (for example, “even number”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to the normal mode.

  As an example in which the combination of identification information for presentation is a specific display mode, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a sequential number (for example, a numerical symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), The game state shifts from the normal game state to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice at the maximum. As will be described later, after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numerical symbols “1”, “2”, “3”) is stopped and displayed, the 15R big hit gaming state starts. Then, the gaming state shifts to a specific mode that is a certain change state.

  On the other hand, when the combination of the identification information for effects does not become a specific display mode, if the gaming state is the normal mode, the normal mode is maintained, and the gaming state is a special mode in which the probability state is changed In the case where the special mode that is the probability variation state is maintained, and the game mode is the specific mode that is the probability variation state, the specific mode that is the probability variation state is maintained.

  As described above, in the normal game mode, the special mode that is the probability change state, and the specific game mode that is the probability change state, the presentation identification information is variably displayed and then stopped. A game in which the game state is shifted or maintained by the above is referred to as a “variable display game”. That is, the “variable display game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “variable display game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game or a specific game described later. In addition, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, the character that is pleased with the character image such as “big hit! An image or the like is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Here, in the normal game executed in the normal game state according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, The special symbol display 33 is a game in which the identification symbol variation display is performed, and the liquid crystal display device 32 performs the special symbol variation display as an effect and the accompanying effect display. As described above, the normal game state includes three types of game states: the normal mode, the specific mode, and the special mode. As will be described later, the specific mode (so-called probability change) and the special mode (so-called probability change) have a higher probability of transition to an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times as compared to the normal mode. In the present embodiment, the specific mode and the special mode are different game states, but the specific mode and the special mode may be the same game state. Further, the normal game described in this embodiment is an example, and the normal game of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal game may be a game in which a lottery is performed when a player enters a ball entrance such as a start gate. The normal game of the present invention may be any game other than an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to a player is performed a plurality of times.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. Note that in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passing gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area, and a blade Game members such as a special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 having a member 48, a shutter 40, a large winning opening 39, a round number display 51, and general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c and 56d are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  Here, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second character that performs a predetermined opening operation when the specific game is executed, and the special winning opening 39 is a second game that performs a predetermined opening operation when the special game is executed. It is an example of one accessory.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, the downward flow of the game board 14 is made while changing its traveling direction.

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, the game ball moves behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and further along the rail-shaped second warp path 49 and is guided behind the obstacle 57. It is burned. The game ball guided behind the obstacle 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 through a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the obstacle 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 described above (which is one of the start of the predetermined special symbol variation display), the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, for example, the special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times (pieces).

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Further, also in the variable display game in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the above-described start opening 25 (this is one of the start of variable display of identification information for predetermined effects). The variation display of the identification information for production is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

  Further, as another condition (variable display start of identification information for predetermined effect), the identification information for effect is stopped and displayed. In other words, the display of the identification information for the effect is started each time the change display start condition for the identification information for the effect is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 is set as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined presentation identification information variable display start condition. Alternatively, another embodiment may be used.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 10) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, Game balls can easily enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). This shutter 40 has a special symbol display 33 with a special numerical symbol stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the game state is advantageous for the player. When the game state is shifted to the game state (15R big hit game state), the game ball is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 10). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. In this special game, as will be described later, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 1) when the game balls are received in the big prize opening 39 that performs the opening operation. Since it is paid out, the game is advantageous to the player. In this way, the special winning opening 39 functions as an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed.

  Further, a special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 that forms a predetermined area is provided on the right side of the obstacle 55. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. Further, an obstacle 58 is provided on the special game-dedicated prize winner 44. The blade member 48 is in an open state in which a special ball symbol 48 is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 33 and the game state is shifted to the 2R big hit game state, so that a game ball can be received. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 enters an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be received. That is, the special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with the obstacle 58 on the upper side, and therefore cannot receive a game ball unless the blade member 48 is driven and opened.

  The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a blade member 48 and a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 10). Then, the blade member 48 is driven to an open state until a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passes through a predetermined area of the count sensor 105 or until a predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or the predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 enters a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  It should be noted that the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a closed state (second state) where the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to accept a game ball from the open state (first state) in which the game ball is easily received. The game up to this state is called a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Here, a game from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is referred to as a specific game. As will be described later, the specific game is received by a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 that performs an opening operation, so that a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 1). ), The game is advantageous to the player. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 functions as an example of a second accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when the specific game is executed.

  In the normal game state, neither the special winning opening 39 nor the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 is in a state where the game ball can be received. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the specific game, the opening time of the bonus item in one round game is shorter than the special game in which the releasing time of the bonus item is long.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening 39 as a first accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation at the time of execution of a special game and the specific game as a second accessory that performs an opening operation at the time of execution of a specific game. Each of the dedicated winning attackers 44 is provided, but these may be one large winning opening.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the winning combination, two winning combinations, that is, the special winning opening 39 and the special game winning winning attacker 44, are described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is on the game board. Any number of two or more items may be provided. In this way, the game board 14 functions as an example of a game board provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when an advantageous game is executed.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds.

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 10) including a main CPU 66 described later). Any number of rounds may be used.

  Further, the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the specific game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 10)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the large winning opening 39, and the specific game dedicated winning attacker 44, according to the type of each winning opening. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game area on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Further, since the round number display means is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 functioning as display means for performing the effect display related to the round number, the number of rounds depends on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect display. Can be displayed more clearly.

[Description of display screen]
Next, the effect image using the character image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of the display means for displaying the effect image, and the effect identification information will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. 5 to 9, for convenience of explanation, the liquid crystal display device 32, the start port 25, the blade member 23, the obstacle 58, and an example of the first character that performs the opening operation when the special game is executed. Only a special prize opening 39, a specific game dedicated prize attacker 44, which is an example of a second character that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed, and a blade member 48 are described, and guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), Description of game members such as the obstacle 55 is omitted.

  FIG. 5 shows that, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the specific effect image related to the specific game is different from the display area where the effect image is displayed when the game different from the specific game is executed, specifically, when the normal game is executed. It is drawing which shows being displayed in a display area (specific display area).

  First, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for presentation that has been stopped is started to be changed and a variable display game is executed. After that, as shown in FIG. 5, among the plurality of symbol columns, the first stop column (for example, the left column) and the second stop column (for example, the right column) for the effect identification information are stopped and displayed. The combination of the displayed identification information for presentation becomes a predetermined display mode (combination), and the identification information for presentation is in a reach state.

  Specifically, among the identification information 94a, 94b, and 94c for production, the identification information 94a for production that is stopped and displayed is “1” of the number symbol, and the identification information 94c for performance that is displayed and stopped is numerical. When the design identification information 94b in the third stop row (for example, the middle row) is stopped and displayed with the numeric design “2”, the design identification information 94a, 94b, 94c is displayed. Since the combination is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for production is stopped and displayed with the numerical symbols “1”, “2”, “3”), the combination is stopped. The combination of the production identification information 94a and 94c is in a reach state as a predetermined display mode. That is, the production identification information 94a, 94b, 94c is in a reach state that is a predetermined display mode. In FIG. 5, a variable display game is executed. That is, in FIG. 5, a normal game that is a game different from the specific game that is an advantageous game is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in a specific display area 32b different from the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as will be described later, an image 92a (for example, launch) is displayed as an image (specific effect image) relating to a specific game. An image simulating the three fireballs of the previous fireworks) is displayed. That is, the specific effect image is displayed in the specific display area even when a game different from the specific game is executed.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows that the specific effect image related to the specific game is displayed on the display means in a specific display area different from the display area where the effect image is displayed when the game different from the specific game is executed. It is a display screen to show.

  As shown in FIG. 6, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, presentation identification information 94a, 94b, 94c includes serial number symbols (for example, “1”, “2”, “3”). (Numeric design) is stopped. Therefore, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) advantageous to the player, and the specific game is executed. That is, the blade member 48 of the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44, which is the second accessory that performs the opening operation when the specific game is executed, is in an open state, and a game ball can be inserted.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display means, the specific display area 32c, which is a display area different from the display area 32a, has an image (specific identification) currently being executed. As the effect image), an image 92b (for example, an image imitating a three-dimensional ball of fireworks before launching) is displayed. That is, in the liquid crystal display device 32, an image 92b is displayed as a specific effect image in a specific display area 32c different from the display area 32a in which the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect is displayed in a normal game different from the specific game. Is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 7 is a drawing showing that when a specific game is executed, a special effect image is displayed in the specific display area when a game ball enters the opened special game-specific winning attacker 44. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the specific game is continued from FIG. 6, and all the identification information for effects is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display means, the (first) game ball enters the specific game dedicated winning attacker 44 in the specific display area 32d which is a display area different from the display area 32a. On the condition that the count sensor 105 (see FIG. 10), which is an example of a detection means for detecting a game ball that has entered the special game-specific prize winner 44, has detected a game ball. As the effect image, an image 92c (for example, an image simulating fireworks by blasting a three-scale ball) is displayed.

  In other words, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image (for example, an image) is provided on condition that the detection means (for example, the count sensor 105) that detects the game ball that has entered the accessory has detected the game ball. 92c) is displayed.

  In this way, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image is displayed on the condition that the game ball enters the accessory, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the accessory at the time of executing the specific game. A new display form that can be recognized can be provided. With the above, it is possible to increase the satisfaction of the player that the specific game is being executed and gained profits from the specific game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92d (notifying effect image for notifying that a specific game is being executed is displayed in the specific display area 32d as the special effect image described above. For example, a character image imitating a firework craftsman) is displayed.

  That is, at the time of execution of the specific game, the specific game is executed as a special effect image on the condition that the detection means (for example, the count sensor 105) for detecting the game ball that has entered the accessory detects the game ball. A notification effect image (for example, a character image 92d) for notifying that this is being performed is displayed.

  In this way, when the specific game is executed, the specific game is executed by displaying the notification image by displaying the notification effect image notifying that the specific game is being executed as the special effect image. You can recognize again. With the above, it is possible to further increase the player's satisfaction with the specific game being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the image 92 c or the character image 92 d displayed as an example of the special effect image is displayed in the specific display area 32 d including the back area of the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44. That is, the special effect image is displayed in the display area including the area behind the second accessory in the display means.

  In this way, a special effect image, particularly a notification effect image, is displayed in the display area including the back area of the second accessory that performs the opening operation when the specific game is executed, which is different from the time when the special game is executed. Accordingly, a new display mode in which a special effect image is displayed in a display area that is visually close to the player and behind the second character performing a predetermined opening operation when a specific game is executed. Thus, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and improve the interest of the game.

  Next, FIG. 8 shows that the specific effect image related to the specific game is displayed on the display means in a specific display area different from the display area where the effect image is displayed when the game different from the specific game is executed. It is a display screen to show.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the specific game is continued from FIG. 7, and all the identification information for effects is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8, in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display means, the specific display area 32e, which is a display area different from the display area 32a, includes an image (specific identification) currently being executed. As the effect image), an image 92e (for example, an image imitating the three-scale ball of fireworks before launching) is displayed. That is, in the liquid crystal display device 32, an image 92e is displayed as a specific effect image in a specific display area 32e different from the display area 32a where the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect is displayed in a normal game different from the specific game. Is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 9 is a drawing showing that different types of special effect images are displayed according to the number of game balls entering the bonus item when executing a specific game.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the specific game is continued from FIG. 8, and all the identification information for effects is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display means, the second game ball has entered the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 in the specific display area 32f which is a display area different from the display area 32a. On the condition, that is, on condition that the count sensor 105 (see FIG. 10), which is an example of a detection means for detecting the game ball that has entered the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44, has detected the second game ball. As a special effect image, an image 92f (for example, an image simulating fireworks with a three-scale ball blasted) is displayed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, in the liquid crystal display device 32, in the specific display area 32f, in addition to the image 92f, a notification effect image for notifying that a specific game is being executed as the special effect image described above. Character images 92g (for example, character images imitating fireworks craftsmen) and 92h (for example, character images of girls) are displayed.

  Here, when the specific game is executed, an image 92c and a character image 92d (see FIG. 7) that are displayed as special effect images on the condition that the first game ball has entered the special game dedicated prize attacker 44. Are different from the image 92f and the character images 92g and 92h (see FIG. 9) that are displayed as special effect images on the condition that the second game ball has entered the special game-specific prize winner 44. Yes. That is, on the liquid crystal display device 32, different types of special effect images are displayed according to the number of game balls that have entered the special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44.

  In other words, at the time of execution of the specific game, different types of special effect images (for example, the image 92c and the image 92f) according to the number of game balls that enter the bonus item (for example, the special game-specific prize winner 44). Is displayed. Such display control is performed based on an entry effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 12) described later.

  In this way, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image of a different type corresponding to the number of game balls entering the accessory is displayed, so that the game ball to the accessory at the time of executing the specific game is displayed. It is possible to provide a new display form capable of recognizing the number of balls and the number of game balls that enter the role. With the above, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction that the specific game is being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when the specific game is executed, a display area in which an image 92c and a character image 92d as special effect images are displayed on condition that the first game ball has entered the special game dedicated prize attacker 44. An image 92f and character images 92g and 92h as special effect images are displayed on the condition that a second game ball has entered a specific display area 32d (see FIG. 7) and a special game-specific winning attacker 44. The specific display area 32f (see FIG. 9), which is a display area to be displayed, has a different size. In other words, on the liquid crystal display device 32, a special effect image is displayed in a specific display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls that have entered the special game-specific prize winner 44.

  In other words, at the time of execution of the specific game, areas (for example, the specific display area 32d and the specific display area 32f) having a size corresponding to the number of game balls that enter the bonus item (for example, the special game-specific prize winner 44). ), Special effect images (for example, the image 92c and the image 92f) are displayed. Such display control is performed based on an entry effect pattern selection table (see FIG. 12) described later.

  In this way, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image is displayed in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls that have entered the bonus game. The number of game balls that enter the game and the number of game balls that enter the role can be recognized based on the size of the display area. With the above, it is possible to further increase the player's satisfaction with the specific game being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 9, the image 92 f and the character images 92 g and 92 h displayed as an example of the special effect image are displayed in the specific display area 32 f including the back area of the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44. That is, the special effect image is displayed in the display area including the area behind the second accessory in the display means.

  In this way, the special effect image is displayed in the display area including the back area in the second accessory that performs the opening operation when the specific game is executed, which is different from the time when the special game is executed. Therefore, a new display in which a special effect image is displayed in a display area that is visually closely overlapped as viewed from the player, behind the second accessory performing a predetermined opening operation when executing a specific game. Depending on the form, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, the image 92f and the character images 92g and 92h shown in FIG. 9 are detected by the detecting means (for example, the count sensor 105) that detects the game ball that has entered the accessory when the specific game is executed. It is also a notification effect image informing that a specific game is being executed, which is displayed on condition that a ball has been detected.

  In the present embodiment, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the images 92a to 92h are displayed in the specific display areas 32d and 32f on the condition that the count sensor 105 detects a game ball. The display area in which can be displayed can be displayed in any display area other than the specific display area. Of course, the images 92 a to 92 h are not necessarily displayed in the area including the back area of the second accessory in the liquid crystal display device 32. The specific effect image can be displayed at an arbitrary position on the display means as long as it is a specific display area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the image 92a (see FIG. 5) is displayed as an example of the specific effect image displayed in a game different from the specific game, but the specific effect displayed when the game different from the specific game is executed. Any image can be selected as long as it is an image related to a specific game, that is, an image that makes the player aware of the specific game.

  Similarly, in the present embodiment, the images 92c, 92d, and 92f to 92h displayed in the specific display area are examples of special effect images, and any image can be selected.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the fact that the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c (for example, “1, 2, 3”, etc.) for performance is stopped and displayed in sequential numbers indicates that the specific game is being executed. For example, the same numbers and characters may be stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

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

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a performance condition selection random number counter, a special game dedicated prize opener counter, Grand prize opening number counter, special game-specific prize attacker prize counter, special prize mouth prize counter, special symbol game number counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, special game dedicated prize Attacker opening time timer, special winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to ordinary symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, starting memory number Counters, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special prize opening 39. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The specific game-dedicated winning attacker release count counter indicates the number of times the so-called special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) is released (so-called round number) in an advantageous game. Also, the grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed the V · count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. The special game-dedicated prize winner counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the special game-dedicated prize attacker 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) holds the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed. However, it shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). In addition, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. It shows the number of hold times of regular symbol games. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  In the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned, and various information is stored.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensors 104 and 105, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are connected. , Passing ball sensors 114 and 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, and backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 105, which is an example of a detection means, is provided in the specific game dedicated winning attacker 44. The count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won (passed) the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown). When a specific game is executed, the blade member 48 is operated according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is opened. When the specific game is not executed (for example, when the normal game is executed or when the special game is executed), the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is operated according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is closed.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

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

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the control relating to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the board effect lamps 36a and 36b, the decoration lamp 133a, according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control related to lamps such as 133b is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The sound control circuit 230 performs control related to the sound to be generated, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the board surface effect lamps 36a and 36b and the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores a production pattern (specific game production pattern) during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. Also, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific effect notification effects patterns. The program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  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 are positioned such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like.

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the 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.

  A display control circuit 250 functioning as a display control means includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, a D / A converter 218 for converting image data as an image signal, a power supply It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when it is turned on.

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

  The VDP 212 is a device that includes circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit, and can perform various processes for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

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

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

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps such as the decoration lamps 133a and 133b in accordance with the program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads one type of lamp decoration pattern from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies a predetermined light emission signal to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration pattern. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the decoration lamps 133a and 133b based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 11 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 393/400. When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 4/400. When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 2/400. When the big hit determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability change). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit probability change) is 1/400.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state (specific mode), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of play. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 330/400. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 40/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 20/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). That is, the probability of shifting to the special game state (15R big hit probability change) is 10/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state (special mode), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of play. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 330/400. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 40/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 20/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). That is, the probability of shifting to the special game state (15R big hit probability change) is 10/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value.

  In this way, in a probability change state (specific mode), that is, a game in a specific mode after execution of a specific game, and a probability change state (special mode), that is, a game in a special mode after execution of a special game with probability change. Compared to the normal gaming state, the range of the random number for jackpot determination in which the transition to the specific gaming state, the special gaming state (15R jackpot), and the special gaming state (15R jackpot probability change) is set is wider. Yes.

  In other words, after executing a special game with certainty, the game is executed in a special mode with a different winning (big win) probability of the lottery, and after the specific game is executed, the game is executed in a specific mode with a different winning (bonus) probability of the lottery. I do.

[Direction pattern selection table during entry]
Next, the table stored in the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 10) will be described below with reference to FIG. Note that even if the table shown in FIG. 12 is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  FIG. 12 shows the number of times a game ball is detected by the count sensor 105, which is an example of the detecting means, that is, the number of game balls that enter the special game-specific prize winner 44, which is an example of an accessory, in other words, the work RAM 210. FIG. 10 is an example of an entry effect pattern selection table showing a correspondence relationship between an entry counter stored in (see FIG. 10) and an entry effect pattern selected based on the entry counter.

  As shown in FIG. 12, this entry effect pattern selection table includes an entry counter stored in the work RAM 210, an entry effect pattern selected based on the entry counter, and a reference specific display area. Are stored in association with the enlargement ratio of each specific display area. It should be noted that a specific display area in which a special effect image is displayed when the first game ball has entered the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44, that is, when the ball counter stored in the work RAM 210 is "1". Is the above-mentioned reference specific display area. In addition, for convenience of description, the special effect image that is displayed when the in-game effect pattern is selected is shown in parentheses in the in-game effect pattern. In the enlargement ratio, the type of the specific display area in which the special effect image is displayed is described in parentheses.

  Specifically, when the entrance counter stored in the work RAM 210 is “1”, the entrance effect pattern A is selected, and the image 92c and the character image 92d are displayed as special effect images. The enlargement ratio of the specific display area where the special effect image is displayed is “1” times that of the reference specific display area. That is, as described above, the specific display area when the entrance counter stored in the work RAM 210 is “1”, specifically, the specific display area 32d (see FIG. 7) becomes the reference specific display area. Yes. Accordingly, the image 92c and the character image 92d are displayed in the specific display area 32d.

  When the entry counter stored in the work RAM 210 is “2”, the entry effect pattern B is selected, and the image 92f and the character images 92g and 92h are displayed as special effect images. The enlargement ratio of the specific display area 32f for displaying the image is “1.5” times. That is, the image 92f and the character images 92g and 92h are displayed in the specific display area 32f that is “1.5” times as large as the specific display area 32d.

  When the entry counter stored in the work RAM 210 is “3”, the entry effect pattern C is selected, and an image 92i and character images 92j, 92k, and 92l are displayed as special effect images. The enlargement ratio of the specific display area 32g for displaying the image is “2” times. That is, the image 92i and the character images 92j, 92k, and 92l are displayed in the specific display area 32g that is “2” times as large as the specific display area 32d.

  As described above, in the specific game, different types of special effect images corresponding to the incoming counter are displayed in the specific display area in which the specific display area 32d is enlarged based on the enlargement rate corresponding to the incoming counter. That is, in a specific game, the number of game balls that enter the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls that enter the special-game-specific winning attacker 44, which is an example of an accessory. Different types of special effect images corresponding to the screen are displayed.

  As described above, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image of a different type according to the number of game balls entering the bonus game is displayed, so that a game to the bonus game during the execution of the special game is displayed. It is possible to provide a new display form capable of recognizing the number of balls entered and the number of game balls entered into an accessory. With the above, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction that the specific game is being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image is displayed in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls entering the bonus game, thereby playing a game on the bonus game when the specific game is executed. It is possible to recognize the number of balls that have entered the ball and the number of game balls that have entered the role according to the size of the display area. With the above, it is possible to further increase the player's satisfaction with the specific game being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, when the entrance counter stored in the work RAM 210 is “1” to “3”, the specific display area 32d is enlarged based on the enlargement rate corresponding to the entrance counter. Thus, different types of special effect images corresponding to the entrance counter are displayed. Even when the entrance counter is “4” or more, the specific display area 32d is displayed based on the enlargement rate corresponding to the entrance counter. It is also possible to display different types of special effect images according to the entrance counter in the enlarged specific display area. That is, the number of game balls that enter the accessory for displaying a special effect image can be any number.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 13 to 22 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 15) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a startup memory number counter are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, a special symbol control process is performed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt 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.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R big hit) is executed is measured. 2R and special winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 that is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is executed, etc. Then, various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, a specific effect image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch 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 holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate 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. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, as 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. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the 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. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. 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 value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) 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. 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 S81. 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 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Alternatively, the main RAM 70 stores data for opening the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game-specific prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning port 39 or the special game-specific prize is read. A signal for opening the attacker 44 is supplied to the special prize opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from an open state where the grand prize opening 39 easily accepts a game ball to a closed state where the grand prize opening 39 hardly accepts a gaming ball, or a special gaming dedicated prize attacker 44 is a gaming ball. A special game or a specific game in which a single round game in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball) may be repeated multiple times. Will be.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. In addition, when the advantageous gaming state is a special game, the main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”, etc.) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game state is the specific game, the main CPU 66 sets the open upper limit time (for example, 1 second, etc.) in the special game dedicated prize opener timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the specific game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76. In this way, the main CPU 66 is a control means for performing control to execute either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game as an advantageous game. It is an example.

  In this way, in special games and specific games, which are examples of advantageous games, an object (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4), a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), etc.) Perform the opening action in the game. The special game has a longer opening time in each round game than the specific game. For this reason, in addition to the execution of the special game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by providing a new game form in which the specific game is executed with a shorter release time of the accessory than when the special game is executed. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In step S76, a round number display management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Then, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase 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 S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game is the specific game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the reopening of the accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The game-specific prize-attacker release count counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the specific game dedicated winning attacker is being released. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second) in the special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that an accessory is being released, if the special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere 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 S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, and if the remaining ball in the accessory monitoring time has elapsed, The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning opening 39, the large winning opening opening number counter is “15” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is “7”) It is determined whether or not any of the above conditions 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 S80 is executed.

  When the advantageous game is a specific game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the bonus game, and if the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the main CPU 66 The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), the specific game dedicated winning attacker release count counter is “2” (the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is It is determined whether or not any of the conditions of “3”) or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 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 accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. 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 S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing 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 S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, 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 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. 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, 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. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 15 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. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  That is, with reference to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of winning the start opening and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the probability variation in which the winning probability of the lottery differs after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot Transition to a gaming state that becomes a state (specific mode), transition to a gaming state that changes to a certain change state (special mode) after a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot, or a special game that is an example of a jackpot After the state (15R big hit), it is determined whether or not to shift to a gaming state that does not become a certain change state (special mode). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls a lottery to determine whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times.

  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. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S107 when determining that it is a big hit, and moves the process to step S108 when determining that it is not a big hit.

  In step S107, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. 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 distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S107 and step S108, that is, based on the lottery result by the processing in step S105. . Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, etc., and based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display of the identification information for the effect and A game in which stop display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines the effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the progress of a game (variable display game) in which variation display and stop display of identification information (for production) are repeatedly performed.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

  That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the processing of step S107 and step S108, the main CPU 66 uses a plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. One LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. With the above processing, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol in a variably manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. Thus, the lamp control circuit 76 is an example of a round number display control unit.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in a waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the memory area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is performed (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 18, the normal mode (state C1500) in which the probability of transition to the 15R or 2R big hit gaming state is a predetermined reference value is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1504), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1506), and when it is not a big hit, the gaming state in the normal game is maintained.

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1506), it is determined whether or not it is a 2R big hit. In the case of 2R big hit, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1508), and in the case of not 2R big hit, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1512).

  In the specific game state (state C1508), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a specific mode (state C1510).

  The specific mode (state C1510) is a state in which a game is executed in a specific mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1502) is different after the above-described specific game is executed (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. In the specific mode, as described above, the determination values in the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1512), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. In the case of a probable change big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit probable change) (state C1514).

  Note that the jackpot determination state (state C1504), the 2R jackpot determination state (state C1506), and the probability variation determination state (state C1512) are described as separate states for convenience of explanation. Specifically, FIG. This is executed by the process of step S106.

  In the special game state (15R big hit probability change) (state C1514), a special game that is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from step S75 to step S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to a special mode (state C1516).

  The special mode (state C1516) is a state in which a game is executed in a special mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1502) is different after the above-described special game is executed (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. In the special mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 11) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the special game state (15R big hit) (state C1520), the special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing of steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the normal mode (state C1500).

  In this way, as an advantageous game, either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of the above-mentioned accessory than the special game is executed. As a result of the lottery, when a specific game is won, the execution of the specific game is controlled by the control means. Therefore, in addition to the execution of the special game, a new game form is provided in which a specific game is executed in which the release time of the accessory is shorter than when the special game is executed. In addition, a first character (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4)) that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed and a second character (for example, a specific character that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed). And a game-specific winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4). For this reason, the second character (for example, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44) is not used when the specific game is executed, but the first character (for example, the big prize opening 39) that performs the opening operation when the special game is performed. A new game form in which a predetermined opening operation is performed is provided. That is, in addition to the execution of the special game, it is possible to provide a new game form in which the specific game having a shorter release time of the accessory than the special game is executed.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66 performs various sensors such as a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and a starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. Thus, it is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S232.

  In step S232, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this processing, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 is supplied with predetermined signals from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensors 104 and 105, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. Detect whether or not The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals performs processing such as starting and storing special symbols. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S233.

  In step S233, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, and if it is determined that a predetermined detection signal is supplied, the normal CPU starts. Processing such as storage is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S232 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S263. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S263.

  In step S263, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 sets a flag indicating that the specific area has been passed. A process at the time of detecting the V / count switch for updating the memory so as to increase the grand prize winning prize counter is incremented by 1 (step S264). When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S265. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the process proceeds to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether there is a count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 105 as an example of the detecting means, the main CPU 66 sets the special game dedicated prize attacker prize counter to “1”. “Count switch detection processing for updating the memory so as to increase is executed (step S266). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S267. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S268. Note that the main CPU 66 and the count sensor 105 that execute the process of step S265 function as a (ball game) detection unit that detects a game ball that has entered a bonus item (for example, a special game-specific prize winner 44).

  In step S267, a ball entry command is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores, in the main RAM 70, data indicating a winning command indicating that the specific game dedicated winning attacker winning counter is incremented by "1" on condition that the count sensor 105 detects a gaming ball. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S268.

  It should be noted that the data indicating the ball entry command is supplied as a ball entry command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 increments the entrance counter stored in the work RAM 210 by “1” based on the received entrance command.

  In step S268, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered a start port 25 which is an example of a specific winning port provided on the game board 14. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S269. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. The main CPU 66 and the start winning ball sensor 116 that execute the process of step S265 are examples of game ball detecting means. Further, the main CPU 66 functions as a start port winning determination means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered a specific winning port provided on the game board 14.

  In step S269, a start port detection time process is executed. When this process ends, this subroutine ends. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the reserved number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value, and stores the predetermined area in the main RAM 70. To remember.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Display control processing]
The display control process in the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66, selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, and places the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Store. In particular, when the identification information for effect is in a specific display mode, the sub CPU 206 selects a predetermined specific game effect pattern as the effect pattern and stores the selected specific game effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, it is determined whether or not the specific game is a big hit. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the combination of the identification information for presentation is in a specific display mode based on the variation pattern designation command received in step S210, and the identification information for presentation is specific. If the display mode is selected, the process proceeds to step S240. If the identification information for presentation does not have a specific display mode, the process proceeds to step S260. As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S220 functions as a specific mode determination unit that determines whether or not the combination of the identification information for presentation is in a specific display mode.

  In step S240, a specific game effect display control process is performed. With respect to this process, the sub CPU 206 performs display control processing at the start of a specific game based on an effect pattern (specific game effect pattern) stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, as will be described later. Execute. Further, the sub CPU 206 performs an entry effect display control process for performing a control to display a special effect image based on the received entry command, that is, on the condition that the detection means has detected a game ball. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S260, other game effect display control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern to the display control circuit 250 based on the effect pattern stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. A specific effect image as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the specific display area of the liquid crystal display device 32.

[Specific game effect display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S240 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S310, a timer setting process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 substitutes a predetermined game execution time stored in the program ROM 208 into a timer variable in the work RAM 210 and sets a timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S320.

  In step S320, a specific game start effect display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the specific effect pattern at the start of the specific game to the display control circuit 250 based on the specific effect pattern set in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S330.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. A specific effect image as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed.

  In step S330, a process for determining whether or not a ball entry command has been received is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received a pitch command that is transmitted on condition that the count sensor 105, which is an example of a detection means, has detected a game ball, the sub CPU 206 is based on the received pitch command. Thus, the entrance counter stored in the work RAM 210 is incremented by “1” (step S340). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S350. As described above, the work RAM 210 functions as a storage unit that stores the number of game balls that enter the game. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that it has received a pitching command, it moves the process to step S370.

  In step S350, an effect display control process for entering a ball is performed. The sub CPU 206 refers to the entrance effect pattern selection table in FIG. 12 and selects an entrance effect pattern based on the entrance counter stored in the process of step S340. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets the selected entry effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the entering effect pattern to the display control circuit 250. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S370.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the entering effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. In addition, a special effect image as shown in FIGS. 7 and 9 is displayed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 250 is provided on the condition that the pitching command is received, that is, to the specific game dedicated winning attacker 44 as an example of the detecting means (first). The image 92c is displayed as a special effect image on condition that a game ball has entered.

  In other words, the display control circuit 250 has a special condition on the condition that the detection means (for example, the count sensor 105) that detects the game ball that has entered the accessory detects the game ball at the time of execution of the specific game. It functions as display control means for displaying an effect image (for example, image 92c).

  In this way, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image is displayed on the condition that the game ball enters the accessory, thereby allowing the game ball to enter the accessory at the time of executing the specific game. A new display form that can be recognized can be provided. With the above, it is possible to increase the satisfaction of the player that the specific game is being executed and gained profits from the specific game, and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 250 displays a character image 92d, which is a notification effect image for notifying that the specific game is being executed, as the special effect image described above on the liquid crystal display device 32. Let

  In other words, the display control circuit 250 has a special condition on the condition that the detection means (for example, the count sensor 105) that detects the game ball that has entered the accessory detects the game ball when the specific game is executed. As an effect image, it functions as a display control means for displaying a notification effect image (for example, a character image 92d) for notifying that a specific game is being executed.

  In this way, when the specific game is executed, the specific game is executed by displaying the notification effect image by displaying the notification effect image notifying that the specific game is being executed as the special effect image. You can recognize again. With the above, it is possible to further increase the player's satisfaction with the specific game being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 250 displays the image 92c or the character image 92d displayed as an example of the special effect image in the specific display area 32d including the area behind the specific game-specific prize winner 44. Let That is, the display control circuit 250 functions as a display control unit that displays a special effect image in a display region including a region behind the second accessory in the display unit.

  In this way, a special effect image, particularly a notification effect image, is displayed in the display area including the back area of the second accessory performing the opening operation when the specific game is executed, which is different from the time when the special game is executed. Accordingly, a new display mode in which a special effect image is displayed in a display area that is visually close to the player and behind the second character performing a predetermined opening operation when a specific game is executed. Thus, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 250, in the specific display area 32d, on condition that the first game ball has entered the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 when the specific game is executed. An image 92c and a character image 92d as special effect images are displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 9, the display control circuit 250 displays an image as a special effect image in the specific display area 32f on the condition that the second game ball has entered the special game dedicated prize attacker 44. 92f and character images 92g and 92h are displayed. That is, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the display control circuit 250 is a specific display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls entering the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44. An effect image is displayed.

  In other words, the display control circuit 250 has an area (for example, a specific display area) having a size corresponding to the number of game balls that have entered the bonus item (for example, the specific game-specific prize winner 44) during execution of the specific game. 32d and the specific display area 32f) function as display control means for displaying different types of special effect images (for example, the image 92c and the image 92f) according to the number of entered balls.

  In this way, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image of a different type corresponding to the number of game balls entering the accessory is displayed, thereby allowing the game ball to be applied to the accessory at the time of executing the specific game. It is possible to provide a new display form capable of recognizing the number of balls entered and the number of game balls entering the role. With the above, it is possible to improve the player's satisfaction that the specific game is being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when a specific game is executed, a special effect image is displayed in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls entering the bonus game, thereby playing a game on the bonus game when the specific game is executed. It is possible to recognize the number of balls that have entered the ball and the number of game balls that have entered the role according to the size of the display area. With the above, it is possible to further increase the player's satisfaction with the specific game being executed and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the display control circuit 250 displays an image 92 f and character images 92 g and 92 h displayed as an example of a special effect image, a specific display area 32 f including the back area of the special game dedicated prize winner 44. To display. That is, the display control circuit 250 functions as a display control unit that displays a special effect image in a display region including a region behind the second accessory in the display unit.

  In this way, the special effect image is displayed in the display area including the back area in the second accessory that performs the opening operation when the specific game is executed, which is different from the time when the special game is executed. Therefore, a new display in which a special effect image is displayed in a display area that is visually closely overlapped as viewed from the player, behind the second accessory performing a predetermined opening operation when executing a specific game. Depending on the form, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and improve the interest of the game.

  In step S370, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 (for example, decreases the value of the timer variable by 2 mm seconds). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S380.

  In step S380, a process for determining whether or not it is within a predetermined period is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is within a predetermined period depending on whether or not the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 is a predetermined value (for example, 0 or more). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the time is within the predetermined period, it moves the process to step S390. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that it is within the predetermined period, it moves the process to step S395.

  In step S390, a process is performed to determine whether or not the pitching counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the pitch counter stored in the work RAM 210 is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, specifically, “3” or greater during the second opening operation. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the incoming counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S395, and the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the incoming counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. In step S330, the process returns to step S330.

  In step S395, the entrance counter is cleared. In this process, the sub CPU 206 clears the ball entry counter stored in the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as wing mono, Hikoki Mono, and the first designated as right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a part for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) ) Including a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly controls a lottery to determine whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times, and also controls the execution of the advantageous game; A game board provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation at the time of execution of the advantageous game, a display unit that displays an effect image, and a display control unit that performs display control of the effect image on the display unit; The control means performs, as the advantageous game, control to execute one of a special game with a long release time of the accessory and a specific game with a release time of the accessory shorter than the special game, and the display control The means is a gaming machine characterized in that, during execution of the specific game, control is performed to display a special effect image of a different type according to the number of game balls entering the accessory. Means, Technical Edition, display means, a specific configuration of a display control unit may be suitably designed or modified.

  Furthermore, the present invention provides the gaming machine, wherein the accessory performs a predetermined opening operation when each round game is executed in the special game and the specific game, and the control means is more As a gaming machine that performs control to execute the special game with a long release time of the bonus game in a round game, the release time of the bonus game in each round game is different between the special game and the specific game. Thus, it is possible to provide two game forms in which an advantageous game is divided into two stages that are advantageous to the player, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of 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. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an effect pattern selection table at the time of entering in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display areas 32b to 32f Special display area 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 37 Display case 39 Large winning opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive winning attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuits 92a to 92c, 92e, 92f, 92i Image 92d, 92g, 92h, 92j-92l Character image 94a, 94b, 94c Presentation identification information 102 V / count sensor 104 Count sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launch control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 133 Decoration Lamp 150 Card Unit 200 Sub Control Circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

Control means for controlling the lottery of whether or not to execute an advantageous game for performing a round game advantageous for a player a plurality of times, and for controlling the execution of the advantageous game;
A game board provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when the advantageous game is executed;
Display means for displaying effect images;
Display control means for performing display control of the effect image in the display means,
The control means performs, as the advantageous game, control to execute one of a special game with a long release time of the accessory and a specific game with a short release time of the accessory than the special game,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control to display different types of special effect images according to the number of game balls entering the bonus item when the specific game is executed.   The display control means performs control to display the special effect image in a display area having a size corresponding to the number of game balls entering the bonus item when the specific game is executed. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game board is at least partially composed of a permeable region,
The display means is provided behind the transmissive region in the game board,
The accessory includes a first accessory that performs an opening operation when the special game is executed, and a second accessory that performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed.
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the display control unit performs control to display the special effect image in the display region including a region behind the second accessory in the display unit.

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