JP2006325847A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a novel game mode and improved in the amusement nature of the game by providing a novel display mode. <P>SOLUTION: When a ball putout rate calculated by a process of a step S225 is lower than a prescribed standard, more specifically, when a range of the putout rate is a range α, a display control circuit 250 makes an image 92a (for example, an image imitating a specific performance image of Sanjaku-dama (firework having a diameter of approximately 90 cm, prior to launching)), displayed on a display area 32a of a liquid crystal display device 32. <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) A lottery for determining whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is executed a plurality of times, and a control means for controlling the execution of the advantageous game and a game ball roll A gaming board having a gaming area and having a predetermined release operation at the time of execution of the advantageous game is provided in the gaming area, a display means for displaying an effect image, and an effect image on the display means Display control means for performing control, and calculation means for calculating the rate of play of the game ball with respect to a predetermined number of games, wherein the control means is a special game with a long release time of the accessory as the advantageous game. And a control for executing any one of the specific games whose release time of the bonus item is shorter than that of the special game, and the display control means controls the specific game in accordance with the pitch rate calculated by the calculation means. About Gaming machine and performs control to display a constant effect image.

  According to the invention of (1), it is provided with a calculation means for calculating a game ball exit rate with respect to a predetermined number of games, and as an advantageous game, a special game with a longer release time of an accessory, and a role than the special game. Execute one of the specific games with a short release time. Thus, in the invention of (1), a new game form is provided in which a specific game is executed in addition to the execution of the special game, the execution time of the accessory being shorter than that at the time of execution of the special game. And a display control means performs control which displays the specific effect image regarding the said specific game according to the pitching rate calculated by the said calculation means. As a result, in the invention of (1), the specific game is executed in a new display form in which the specific effect image is not always displayed but is displayed according to the exit rate calculated by the calculation means. By notifying by the display of the specific effect image, the ratio of the display number of the specific effect image with respect to the actual number of specific games is reduced, thereby increasing the player's satisfaction due to the display of the specific effect image, It is possible to improve the fun of the game.

  (2) The game according to (1), wherein the display control means performs control to display the specific effect image as a prior notification of execution of the specific game before the specific game is executed. Machine.

  According to the invention of (2), it is possible to notify the player in advance of the preparation for the execution of the specific game by displaying the specific effect image as a prior notification of the execution of the specific game before the specific game is executed. It becomes possible and more profits can be obtained in specific games, so that the player can be satisfied that the specific games are executed and profits are obtained in the specific games, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game It becomes possible to make it.

  (3) At least a part of the game board is formed of a permeable area, the display means is provided behind the permeable area of the game board, and the accessory performs an opening operation when the special game is executed. The display control means is a display area including a back area of the second accessory in the display means. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein control for displaying the specific effect image is performed.

  According to the invention of (3), the display control means displays the specific effect image in the display area including the back area in 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. Let Therefore, a new display form in which a specific effect image is displayed in a display area that overlaps visually closely when viewed from the player, behind the second accessory performing a predetermined opening operation when executing a specific game. Therefore, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and further improve the interest of the game.

  Note that the above “departure rate” refers to the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out to the number of game balls launched on the game board per unit time (1 hour).

  According to the present invention, in addition to the execution of a special game, a new game form is provided in which a specific game is executed with a shorter release time of an accessory than at the time of execution of a special game. The ratio of the number of times of display of the specific effect image with respect to the number of times of execution of the specific game is informed by the display of the specific effect image that the specific game is executed by a new display form of displaying the specific effect image according to the rate. By decreasing, it becomes possible to improve the player's satisfaction due to the display of the specific effect image, 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. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. 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.

  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 27 (see FIG. 5), which is a drive 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 turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid 27 according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is The game board 14 is sequentially fired to advance the game.

  The means for launching a game ball on the game board 14 and the means for detecting the launched game ball will be described later with reference to the drawings.

  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. 9) 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. 9) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 9). 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 specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 is provided with a blade member 48 and a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 9). 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 continuous rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 9)). 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 continuous 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. 9)). 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 and the special winning opening 39 described above, and the specific game dedicated winning attacker 44, a payout device 128 (FIG. 9) described later. As a result, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22 according to the type of each winning opening. In addition, the payout device 128 is provided with a payout ball detection sensor 113 (see FIG. 9) that detects a game ball to be paid out, as will be described later.

  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.

  Next, means for launching a game ball on the game board 14 and means for detecting the launched game ball will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing means for launching a game ball on the game board 14 and means for detecting the game ball that has been launched.

  At the lower end of the guide rail 30, a launch solenoid 27 is provided as a means for launching a game ball on the game board 14, and when the launch solenoid 27 is operated, the game ball is launched on the game board 14. Can do. The guide rail 30 in the vicinity of the launch solenoid 27 is provided with a launch ball passage detection sensor 117 as a means for detecting the launched game ball. The launch ball passage detection sensor 117 may be any sensor that detects a launched game ball, such as a transmissive or reflective optical sensor or proximity sensor that detects the passage of the game ball with light. Is possible. It is also possible to employ a mechanical launch ball passage detection switch as means for detecting the launched game ball.

  In the middle of the guide rail 30, there is a discharge port for discharging a game ball that returns backward along the guide rail 30 due to insufficient launch force of the launch solenoid 27 or when the launch solenoid 27 has launched two game balls. 28 is provided, and a return ball detection switch 119 for detecting a game ball discharged from the discharge port 28 is further provided. By detecting the game ball by the return ball detection switch 119, the number of game balls actually launched can be counted reliably. As a means for detecting the game ball discharged from the discharge port 28, not only a return ball detection switch that mechanically detects the game ball, but also transmission light or reflection type light that detects passage of the game ball with light. Any sensor such as a sensor or a proximity sensor that can detect a game ball to be discharged can be used.

[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. 6 to 8 are examples of the liquid crystal display device 32, the start port 25, the blade member 23, the obstacle 58, and a first accessory that performs an opening operation during execution of a special game for convenience of explanation. 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.

  Further, as will be described later, in this embodiment, in the variable display game executed in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7, the result of the big hit determination process (see step S105 in FIG. 15) executed by the main CPU 66, that is, lottery As a result, it is assumed that a specific game is won. Therefore, after the variable display game executed in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 is executed, as shown in FIG. 8, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for presentation has a specific display mode, specifically, a specific display mode. Are stopped and displayed with serial numbers (eg, “1”, “2”, “3”), and the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state.

  6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining whether or not a specific effect image relating to a specific game is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with the exit rate.

Here, the “ball-out rate” refers to the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out to the number of game balls hit on the game board per unit time (1 hour). When the number of game balls launched on the game board per unit time (1 hour) is A (ball) and the number of game balls to be paid out is B (ball), the launch rate X (%) is (1 ) Equation.
X = (B / A) × 100 (%) (1)

  As will be described later, the number A of game balls launched on the game board 14 is determined based on the detection of the game ball by the ball detection sensor 117 and the return ball detection switch 119 (see FIG. 5). It is calculated | required by a process (refer FIG. 19). The number A of game balls to be launched on the game board 14 is determined so that the maximum number per unit time is determined, and the game balls cannot be launched on the game board 14 beyond that number. Yes.

  Further, the number B of game balls to be paid out is obtained by a payout game ball measurement process (see FIG. 20) performed based on detection of a game ball by a payout ball detection sensor 113 (see FIG. 9) described later.

  In the following description, assuming that the lower limit value of the pitching rate is 30% and the upper limit value is 300%, and the predetermined reference of the range of the starting rate is 100 to 200%, the predetermined reference 30 to 100%, which is a low pitch rate range, is a range α, 100 to 200% is a predetermined standard of the range of the pitch rate, is a range β, and 200 to 300 is a range of a pitch rate that is higher than the predetermined standard. % Is the range γ, but this range setting of the ball pitch rate can be arbitrarily set.

  FIG. 6 shows that, as a result of the lottery, a specific effect image related to a specific game is displayed when the range of the pitching rate is lower than a predetermined reference before the execution of the specific game when the specific game is won. FIG.

  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. 6, 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) identification information for presentation is 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. 6, a variable display game is executed. That is, in FIG. 6, the normal game is executed before the specific game which is an advantageous game is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when the range of the starting rate is lower than a predetermined reference, that is, when the range of the starting rate is the range α, the specific game is related. As the image (specific effect image), an image 92a (for example, an image imitating the three-scale ball of fireworks before launching) is displayed. The image 92a as the specific effect image is displayed in the specific display area 32b including the back area of the special game dedicated prize winner 44 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of a display unit.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the image 92a as the specific effect image is displayed as a prior notice of the execution of the specific game at the time of execution of the normal game before the execution of the specific game when winning the execution of the specific game. The

  That is, before the specific game is executed, when the range of the pitching rate is lower than a predetermined reference, the image 92a that is the specific effect image is displayed as a prior notification of the execution of the specific game.

  In the present embodiment, a specific effect image is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for effect is in a reach state that is a predetermined display mode. However, it is not limited to this. That is, the specific effect image is displayed from the start of the variable display game to the end of the execution of the specific game, preferably after the start of the variable display game and before the specific game is executed. do it.

  Next, FIG. 7 shows a case where the range of the starting rate is higher than a predetermined standard before the execution of the specific game when the specific game is won as a result of the lottery, that is, the range of the starting rate is the range γ. In this case, it is a diagram showing that the specific effect image as shown in FIG. 6 is not displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the identification information 94a, 94b, 94c for production is in a reach state that is a predetermined display mode. That is, as in FIG. 6, in FIG. 7, the normal game is executed before the specific game which is an advantageous game is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes a case where the range of the launch rate is higher than a predetermined reference, specifically, when the range of the rate of launch is the range γ. The non-specific effect image in which the specific effect image as shown in FIG. 6 is not displayed is displayed.

  Next, FIG. 8 is a diagram showing that a specific game execution image related to the execution of the specific game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 when the specific game is executed.

  After the variable display game shown in FIG. 6 or FIG. 7 is executed, as shown in FIG. 8, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes presentation identification information 94a, 94b, 94c, which are serial numbers. (For example, “1”, “2”, “3” numeric symbols) is stopped and displayed. 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.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display means, an image 92c (for example, a three-scale ball is displayed as an image relating to the execution of the specific game (specific game executing image)). Blasted images that mimic fireworks) are displayed.

  Here, returning to the description of FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of the display means, has a lottery result in the variable display game executed in FIG. 6 or 7 as described above. When the specific game is won, and the specific game as shown in FIG. 8 is executed, if the range of the starting rate is lower than a predetermined standard, the image 92a is displayed as a specific effect image related to the specific game. Is displayed (see FIG. 6), when the range of the pitching rate is higher than a predetermined reference, a non-special effect fixed image that does not display the specific effect image related to the specific game such as the image 92a is displayed. (See FIG. 7).

  That is, a specific effect image related to a specific game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of a display unit, in accordance with the exit rate.

  In this way, the specific effect image related to the specific game is displayed according to the pitch rate. Accordingly, the specific effect image is not always displayed, but is displayed according to the ball-out rate, and the fact that the specific game is executed is notified by displaying the specific effect image. By reducing the ratio of the number of display of the specific effect image to the number of times of the specific game, it becomes possible to increase the player's satisfaction due to the display of the specific effect image and improve the interest of the game. .

Also, as shown in FIG. 6, the image 92a as the specific effect image is displayed as a prior notice of the execution of the specific game at the time of execution of the normal game before the execution of the specific game when winning the execution of the specific game. The

  In this way, by displaying the specific effect image as a prior notification of the execution of the specific game before the specific game is executed, it is possible to notify the player in advance of the preparation for the execution of the specific game. Since more profits can be obtained in the game, it is possible to give the player a sense of satisfaction that the specific game has been executed and that the profit has been obtained in the specific game, and it is possible to further improve the interest of the game Become.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 6, an image 92 a displayed as an example of the specific effect image is displayed in the specific display area 32 b including the back area of the special game-specific prize winner 44. That is, the specific effect image is displayed in the display area including the area behind the second accessory in the display means.

  As described above, the specific 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 form in which a specific effect image is displayed in a display area that overlaps visually closely when viewed from the player behind a second accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when executing a specific game. Thus, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and further improve the interest of the game.

  In the present embodiment, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the image 92a as the specific effect image is displayed in the specific display area 32b, but the display area in which the specific effect image is displayed is an arbitrary area other than the specific display area. It can be displayed in the display area. Of course, the image 92a which is an example of the specific effect image is 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.

  In the present embodiment, an image 92a (see FIG. 6) is displayed as an example of the specific effect image. The image 92a is arbitrary as long as it is an image related to the specific game, that is, an image that makes the player aware of the specific game. Images 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. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control circuit 60 as 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. 10) 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.

  Further, the main RAM 70 stores a big prize mouth prize ball counter, a special game-specific prize attacker prize ball counter, a general prize mouth prize ball counter, and a start mouth prize ball counter. The big prize mouth ball counter, the special game-specific prize attacker prize ball counter, the general prize mouth prize ball counter, and the start mouth prize ball counter are for paying out a predetermined number of game balls from the payout device 128. is there.

  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. 9, 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.

  When the V / count sensor 102, the count sensors 104, 105, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 detect that the game ball has passed, that is, the big winning opening 39 When a game ball enters the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44, the general prize openings 56a to 56d, and the start opening 25, the payout device 128 sets a predetermined number according to the type of each prize opening. A game ball is paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

  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 detection signal to the payout device 128. This causes the payout device 128 to pay 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 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid 27 (see FIG. 5) and a 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 27 according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is The fire solenoid 27 sequentially fires the game board 14.

  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.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is connected to a payout ball detection sensor 113 provided in the payout device 128. The payout ball detection sensor 113 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub control circuit 200 when a game ball to be paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 2) is detected. Thus, the sub control circuit 200 that receives the detection signal indicating that the game ball has been detected from the payout ball detection sensor 113 and the payout ball detection sensor 113 functions as a payout game ball measurement unit.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is connected to a shot ball passage detection sensor 117 provided on the guide rail 30. The shot ball passage detection sensor 117 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub-control circuit 200 when a game ball launched by the launch solenoid 27 is detected.

  The sub control circuit 200 is connected to a return ball detection switch 119 provided in the vicinity of the discharge port 28. The return ball detection switch 119 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub control circuit 200 when a game ball discharged from the discharge port 28 is detected.

  In addition, the control unit (for example, a sub-control circuit 200 to be described later) that receives the detection signal from the launch ball passage detection sensor and the return ball detection switch, and the launch ball passage detection sensor and the return ball detection switch, It functions as a hitting game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of hit game balls.

  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. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a specific effect image display effect pattern selection table in which a specific effect image display effect pattern for displaying a specific effect image is stored. The program ROM 208 stores a non-specific effect image display effect pattern selection table in which non-specific effect image display effect patterns for displaying non-specific effect images are stored. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a random number lottery table for determining whether or not to display a specific effect image by a random number lottery when the calculated range of the pitching rate is the range β. Yes.

  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 display control means for controlling display of effect images in the display means, an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 for storing various image data, and image data as image signals. And a D / A converter 218 for conversion as follows, and an initial reset circuit 220 for generating a reset signal when the power 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. 10 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, if the jackpot determination random number 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.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 11 to 21 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 13) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 11, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a special symbol control process related to 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 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt 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. 12, 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. Then, the payout / launch control circuit 126 causes the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball based on the prize ball control command. Specifically, “15” gaming balls are paid out from the payout device 128 as winning balls by winning in the big winning opening 39 for every big winning opening prize ball counter “1”. In addition, for each specific game-specific prize-winner ball counter “1”, “15” game balls are paid out from the payout device 128 as prize balls by the specific game-specific prize-winner 44. In addition, for each general winning opening prize ball counter “1”, “10” gaming balls are paid out from the payout device 128 as winning balls by winning the general winning openings 56a to 56d. Further, every time the start opening prize ball counter is “1”, “4” game balls are paid out from the payout device 128 as winning balls by winning the start opening 25.

  When the game ball from the payout device 128 is paid out as a prize ball by the payout process in step S49, the payout game ball is detected by the payout ball detection sensor 113 (see FIG. 9). Then, a payout game ball measurement process (see FIG. 20) is executed based on the detected result, whereby the number B of game balls to be paid out is obtained, and the ball exit rate is calculated from the obtained B ( (See the exit rate calculation process in step S225 in FIG. 21).

  Further, in the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 sends a prize ball control command for performing a predetermined number of prize ball payouts to the payout / firing control circuit 126 by winning game balls in various prize openings. Supply. 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. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, 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. 12, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning slot 39 or the special game special 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 the 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. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in 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. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processes of step S79 and step S77 are 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. 13 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. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, 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 process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10). 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.

  In other words, referring to the jackpot determination random value determined by the special lottery internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the probability of winning the lottery varies 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 becomes a probable 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 a 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. 16 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 16, 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. 15 (state C1502). 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. 15 (state C1502). In the specific mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 10) are different, making it 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 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 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. 15 (state C1502). In the special mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 10) 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), a special game which 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 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 that at the time of execution of the special game. 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. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S231). In this process, the main CPU 66, as will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, is a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104 and 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112, which are switches related to winning balls, and a start winning prize. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied from various sensors such as the ball sensor 116. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined detection signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the detection signals, 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 process, the main CPU 66 detects whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the count sensors 104 and 105, and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed detection processing of these predetermined detection signals executes 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.

[Prize ball related switch check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S231 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, 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 response to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores the grand prize winning prize counter to be incremented by "1". Processing for detecting the count switch to be updated 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 processing, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with a predetermined detection signal supplied from the V / count sensor 102, the main winning prize prize counter is incremented by "1". The process at the time of detecting the V / count switch is executed to update the storage so as to be performed (step S264). If this process ends, the process moves to a 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 response to a predetermined detection signal supplied from the count sensor 105, which is an example of a detection means, a special game-dedicated prize-winner award counter is displayed. A count switch detection process for updating the memory so as to increase it by “1” is executed (step S266). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S268. 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 S268, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined detection 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, and if it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S270. 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, the process at the time of starting port detection is performed, and when this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S270. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so that the starting opening prize ball counter is incremented by “1”.

  In step S270, it is determined whether or not there is a general winning ball switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a general winning ball switch input in accordance with a predetermined detection signal supplied from the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, which is an example of a detection unit. Then, a process for detecting a general winning ball switch is executed to store and update the general winning ball prize ball counter so as to increase it by “1” (step S271). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a general winning ball switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the following processing.

[Launch game ball measurement processing]

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine executed to measure the number of game balls launched on the game board. This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing (for example, every 10 minutes) from a program for controlling the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 being executed in advance.

  First, the sub CPU 206 sets the number of game balls (launch detection number A) launched on the game board 14 stored in the work RAM 210 to 0 (step S1900).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball launched by the firing solenoid 27 (see FIG. 5) is detected by the firing ball passage detection sensor 117 (see FIG. 9) (step S1901). That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a detection signal from the shot ball passage detection sensor 117 has been received. If it is determined that it has not been detected, the process returns to step S1901.

  If it is determined that the shot ball passing detection sensor 117 has detected, then it is determined whether or not the hit game ball has been detected by the return ball detection switch 119 (see FIG. 9) (step S1902). That is, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a detection signal from the return ball detection switch 119 has been received. If it is determined that the game ball is detected by the return ball detection switch 119, the process returns to step S1901.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the game ball is not detected by the return ball detection switch 119, 1 is added (incremented) to the number A of detected fires stored in the work RAM 210, and the result is accumulated and stored in the work RAM 210 as A + 1. (Step S1903).

Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the execution of the process of step S1901 (step S1904). If it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process returns to step S1901, and the processes of steps S1901 to S1903 are executed again.
Note that, instead of step S1904 described above, when a predetermined period has elapsed while the processing of steps S1901 to S1903 is being executed, the processing of step S1905 described later is forcibly executed, and this subroutine is executed. It is good also as ending.

  As described above, by repeatedly executing the processing in steps S1901 to S1903 until it is determined in step S1904 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of game balls launched within the predetermined period can be measured. Become. If it is determined in step S1904 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of detected emissions A within the predetermined period is stored in the work RAM 210 (step S1905), and this subroutine is terminated.

  When a subroutine for measuring the number of game balls launched on the game board is being executed, the firing ball passage detection sensor 117, the return ball detection switch 119, and the launch ball passage detection sensor 117 are returned. The sub CPU 206 that receives the detection signal from the ball detection switch 119 functions as a hitting game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of hit game balls.

[Discharge game ball measurement process]
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine that is executed to measure the number of game balls that have been paid out. This subroutine is called and executed at the same time as the launch game ball measurement processing routine shown in FIG. 19, for example, is executed from a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 executed in advance. It is what is done.

  First, the sub CPU 206 sets the number of paid-out game balls (pay-out detection number B) stored in the work RAM 210 to 0 (step S2001).

  Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball is detected by the payout ball detection sensor 113 (see FIG. 9) (step S2002). If it is determined that no game ball has been detected, the process returns to step S2002.

  When it is determined that the game ball is detected by the payout ball detection sensor 113, 1 is added to the payout detection number B stored in the work RAM 210, and B + 1 is accumulated and stored in the work RAM 210 (step S2003). .

  Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined period has elapsed since the execution of step S2001 (step S2004). The predetermined period referred to here may be the same as or different from the predetermined period in the subroutine described with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the predetermined period has not elapsed, the process returns to step S2002, and the processes of steps S2002 and S2003 are executed again.

  As described above, by repeatedly executing the processes of steps S2002 and S2003 until it is determined in step S2004 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the number of game balls paid out during the predetermined period can be measured. Become.

  If it is determined in step S2004 that the predetermined period has elapsed, the payout detection number B within the predetermined period is stored in the work RAM 210 (step S2005), and this subroutine is terminated. When a subroutine for measuring the number of paid-out game balls is being executed, the payout ball detection sensor 113 and a control unit (sub CPU 206) that receives a detection signal from the payout ball detection sensor 113. Functions as a paid-out game ball measuring means for obtaining the number of paid-out game balls.

  Further, 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 set, the process proceeds to step S225. If the effect identification information does not become the 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 S225, a ball exit rate calculation process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 uses the number of detected fires A stored in the work RAM 210 in the process of step S1905 in FIG. 19 and the payout detection number B stored in the work RAM 210 in the process of step S2005 of FIG. A process of calculating the ball exit rate by the above-described equation (1) is performed. In this step S225, the sub CPU 206 functions as an exit rate calculating means for calculating an exit rate from the number of game balls that have been launched and the number of game balls that have been paid out. Further, the sub CPU 206 stores the calculated pitching rate in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, it is determined whether or not the application rate range is the range α. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads out the pitch rate stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by the process of step S225, and determines whether or not the application rate range is within the range α. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the range of the pitching rate is within the range α, the process proceeds to step S240. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the range of the pitching rate is within the range α, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S232. Move processing.

  In step S232, it is determined whether or not the application rate range is the range β. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the ball exit rate stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by the process of step S225, and determines whether or not the application rate range is the range β. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the range of the pitching rate is the range β, the sub CPU 206 shifts the process to step S234, and if the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the range of the pitching rate is the range β, that is, the pitching rate Is within the range γ, the process proceeds to step S245.

  In step S234, a lottery process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the random number lottery table stored in the program ROM 208 to determine whether or not to display the specific effect image, that is, whether or not to execute the process of step 240 described later. Determined by. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S236. As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S234 has a function as a specific effect image display determining unit that determines whether or not to display the specific effect image by lottery.

  In step S236, it is determined whether or not the lottery is won. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the lottery is won in the lottery process executed in step S234. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S240. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the lottery has been won, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S245. As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S236 has a function as a winning determination unit.

  In step S240, a specific effect image display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects a specific effect image display effect pattern from the specific effect image display effect pattern selection table stored in the program ROM 208, and controls display of data for displaying the specific effect image display effect pattern. Transmit to circuit 250. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

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

  Specifically, the display control circuit 250, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, specifically, when the exit rate calculated by the process of step S225 is lower than a predetermined reference, specifically, the range of the exit rate Is in the range α, an image 92a (for example, an image imitating a three-scale ball of fireworks before launching) is displayed as an image (specific effect image) relating to the specific game. The display control circuit 250 displays the image 92a as the specific effect image in the specific display area 32b including the area behind the specific game-specific prize winner 44 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display means. Let

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control circuit 250 displays an image 92a as a specific effect image at the time of execution of a specific game at the time of execution of a normal game before execution of the specific game when winning the execution of the specific game. Is displayed as a prior notice.

  In other words, before the specific game is executed, the display control circuit 250 determines that the specific effect image is used as a prior notification of the execution of the specific game when the range of the pitching rate calculated by the process of step S225 is the range α. The image 92a is displayed.

  In step S245, non-specific effect image display control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 selects a non-specific effect image display effect pattern from the non-specific effect image display effect pattern selection table stored in the program ROM 208, and displays data for displaying this non-specific effect image display effect pattern. Is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  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 data for displaying the non-specific effect image display effect pattern from the sub CPU 206. Then, a non-specific effect image as shown in FIG.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the display control circuit 250 indicates that the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is specific when the ball-out rate calculated by the process of step S225 is higher than a predetermined reference. When the range of the ball-out rate is the range γ, the non-specific effect image in which the specific effect image as shown in FIG. 7 is not displayed is displayed.

  As described above, when the display control circuit 250 wins the execution of the specific game as a result of the lottery in the variable display game executed in FIG. 6 or 7 in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display unit, Before the specific game as shown in FIG. 8 is executed, if the range of the pitching rate calculated by the sub CPU 206 as an example of the calculation means by the process of step S225 is the range α, the specific game related specification is performed. When the image 92a is displayed as an effect image (see FIG. 6), but the range of the ball exit rate calculated by the process of step S225 is the range γ, a specific effect image like the image 92a is displayed. A non-specific effect image that is not displayed is displayed (see FIG. 7).

  That is, the display control circuit 250 displays a specific effect image related to a specific game in accordance with the pitch rate calculated by the sub CPU 206, which is an example of a calculation unit, in the process of step S225.

  In this way, the display control circuit 250 functions as a display control unit that performs control to display a specific effect image related to a specific game, in accordance with the exit rate calculated by the calculation unit. Accordingly, the specific effect image is not always displayed, but is displayed according to the ball-out rate, and the fact that the specific game is executed is notified by displaying the specific effect image. By reducing the ratio of the number of display of the specific effect image to the number of times of the specific game, it becomes possible to increase the player's satisfaction due to the display of the specific effect image and improve the interest of the game. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control circuit 250 executes the specific game at the time of executing the normal game before the execution of the specific game when the image 92a as the specific effect image is won for the execution of the specific game. Is displayed as a prior notice.

  That is, the display control circuit 250 functions as a display control unit that performs control to display a specific effect image as a prior notification of execution of a specific game before the specific game is executed.

  In this way, the display control circuit 250 notifies the player in advance of the preparation for the execution of the specific game by displaying the specific effect image as a prior notification of the execution of the specific game before the specific game is executed. And allows the player to obtain more profits in the specific game, so that the player has a satisfaction that the specific game is executed and that the profit is obtained in the specific game, It is possible to further improve the fun of the game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the display control circuit 250 displays an image 92 a displayed as an example of the specific effect image in the specific display area 32 b including the back area of the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44. That is, the display control circuit 250 functions as a display control unit that performs control to display a specific effect image in a display region including a region behind the second accessory in the display unit.

  In this way, the display control circuit 250 displays the specific effect image in the display area including the back area of the second accessory that performs the release operation when the specific game is executed, which is different from the time when the special game is executed. Accordingly, a new display form in which a specific effect image is displayed in a display area that overlaps visually closely when viewed from the player behind a second accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when executing a specific game. Thus, it is possible to make the player strongly motivated for the specific game and further improve the interest of the game.

  Next, in step S250, a specific game effect display control process is performed. In this process, as will be described later, the sub CPU 206 performs a specific game start display control process for performing an effect display during a specific game based on the effect pattern (specific game effect pattern) stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Execute. 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. In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an image 92c is displayed as an image (specific game execution image) relating to the execution of the specific game as shown in FIG.

  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 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.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the range of the calculated pitching rate is the range β, a random number lottery (step S234 in FIG. 21) for determining whether or not to display the specific effect image by a random number lottery. ) Is performed, but random number lottery may not be performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the rate of launch is the ratio of the number of game balls to be paid out to the number of game balls launched on the game board per hour. It is also possible to calculate.

  For example, the number A1 of game balls launched in 10 minutes and the number B1 of game balls dispensed are measured, and then the number of game balls A2, A3,... And the number of game balls B2, B3,... And when 1 hour passes, ie, when A6 and B6 are measured, A1-A6 is set to A, B1-B6 is set to B, and the ball-out rate per unit time (1 hour) is calculated.

  Thereafter, when 10 minutes have elapsed, that is, when A7 and B7 are measured, A2 to A7 are set to A, and B2 to B7 are set to B, and the ball-out rate per unit time (one hour) is calculated.

  In this way, when calculating the rate of hourly play every 10 minutes, the number of game balls A and the number B of game balls paid out are measured every hour. Compared with the method of calculating the rate, it is possible to calculate the ball-out rate by reducing the time interval.

  In the present embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present invention, a sensor that can actually detect a game ball that is launched on the game board and a sensor that can detect a game ball that is paid out. And a method of calculating the ball-out rate based on the number of game balls detected by each sensor, but is not limited to this, and a command transmitted from a control unit provided in the pachinko gaming machine A method of calculating a ball-out rate based on a signal, that is, a command signal for launching a game ball on the game board 14 and a command signal for paying out the game ball (hereinafter, the ball-out rate is calculated only within the control unit) It is also possible to employ a calculation method).

  In the present embodiment, the shot ball passing detection sensor 117 and the return ball detection switch 119 as the hitting game ball measuring means and the payout ball detection sensor 113 as the hitting game ball measuring means are connected to the sub-control circuit 200. Not limited to this, it is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the number of game balls A and the number B of game balls paid out are measured to calculate the ball-out rate. Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball that is launched on the game board for calculating the ball exit rate when the shot ball passing detection sensor 117, the return ball detection switch 119, and the payout ball detection sensor 113 detect the game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any device / method may be used as long as it can grasp the number of game balls launched on the game board and the number of game balls to be paid out. Can be adopted.

  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 having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a game board provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation at the time of execution of the advantageous game in the game area, display means for displaying an effect image, and the display Display control means for controlling the display of the effect image in the means, and calculation means for calculating the game ball exit rate for a predetermined number of games, the control means as the advantageous game, Control is performed to execute one of a special game with a long opening time and a specific game with a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game. According to before Although it is a gaming machine characterized by performing a control to display a specific effect image relating to a specific game, the specific configuration of the control means, an accessory, a game board, a display means, a display control means, a calculation means, etc. is appropriately designed It can be changed.

  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 for demonstrating the launch ball detection and the return ball detection 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 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. 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 area 32b Special display area 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 37 Display case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive prize attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 51 Number of rounds Indicator 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, 92c Images 94a, 94b, 94c Identification information for production 102 V / Count sensor 104 Und sensor 105 count sensor 113 dispensing ball detection sensor 117 firing ball passage detection sensor 119 return ball detection switch 118 normal electric accessory solenoid 120 large winning opening solenoid 122 seesaw solenoid 124 backup clear switch 126 dispensing / firing 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 having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and an accessory performing a predetermined opening operation when the advantageous game is executed;
Display means for displaying effect images;
Display control means for performing control to display the effect image in the display means;
Calculating means for calculating a game ball exit rate for a predetermined number of games,
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 a specific effect image relating to the specific game in accordance with the ball exit rate calculated by the calculation means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit performs control to display the specific effect image as a prior notification of execution of the specific game before the specific game is executed. The game board is at least partially composed of a permeable region,
The display means is provided behind a 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.
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control unit performs control to display the specific effect image in a display region including a back region of the second accessory in the display unit. .

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