JP2006333895A - Pinball game machine and simulation program - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game and a simulation program which can improve the attractiveness along with a higher awareness of participation in games by enabling the selective recognition of the game state after the end of the jackpot game state before the derivation and display of the identifying information. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine carries out the variable display of the first information along with the variable display of the second identifying information different from the first identifying information. The pachinko game machine determines the result of the derivation and display of the second identifying information from the game state in its shift after the end of the jackpot game state. The pachinko game machine derives and displays the second identifying information as operated before the derivation and display of the first identifying information from the result of the derivation and display of the second identifying information. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that performs variable display of identification information and display control of effects associated therewith.

  Conventionally, in a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine, one or more columns of identification information are displayed on the display area of the variable display device, mainly on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area. Control for variable display is performed, and control for deriving and displaying identification information for which variable display is performed is performed. Then, when the derived and displayed identification information is in a predetermined combination (specific display mode), there is provided a system that shifts to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, as the types of jackpot gaming state, for example, a special jackpot gaming state and a normal jackpot gaming state are set. The special jackpot gaming state is a gaming state in which the upper limit number of round controls is relatively large, and after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game state transitions to a probable change state (a gaming state that easily shifts to the jackpot gaming state). This is a gaming state in which the upper limit number of round controls is relatively small and the game state shifts to a normal gaming state (a gaming state in which it is difficult to make a transition to the big hit gaming state from the probability variation state) after the big hit gaming state.

  The type of the big hit gaming state is determined on the condition that it is decided to shift to the big hit gaming state. Generally, when it is determined to shift to the special jackpot gaming state, the result of variable display of the identification information is a special display mode (for example, “1” for each of a plurality of symbol columns). , “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are all derived and displayed), and when it is decided to shift to the normal big hit gaming state, the identification information The result of the variable display is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” for each of a plurality of symbol sequences). Are derived and displayed in a state where all the

In this type of ball game machine, for example, as disclosed in Patent Document 1, a re-variable effect that can be executed a plurality of times within a predetermined time is disclosed. In such a re-variation effect, after the identification information is stopped and displayed as the above-mentioned non-special display mode, the identification information may start to display the variable display many times, and the non-special display mode is stopped and displayed. Even in such a case, the expectation that it may be derived and displayed as a special display mode can be maintained. That is, the identification information is derived and displayed, so that it is possible to recognize the game state to be transferred after the end of the big hit game state, and to improve the interest in the game.
JP 2004-344455 A

  However, although the above-described bullet ball game machine can improve the interest of the game by executing the re-variation effect, the game state after the end of the big hit game state remains until the identification information is derived and displayed. I can't recognize it. In particular, when variable display of identification information of a plurality of columns is performed, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state cannot be recognized unless the identification information is derived and displayed in all the columns. In this way, since the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state cannot be recognized before the identification information is derived and displayed, some players may not be able to improve the interest of the game. It is desired to be able to selectively recognize a player's intention before derivation display. Moreover, it is desirable to be able to solve such problems and improve the consciousness participating in the game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and is intended to improve the consciousness of participating in the game, and the game state after the end of the big hit game state is obtained by displaying identification information. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine and a simulation program capable of improving the interest by enabling selective recognition before the game.

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

  (1) Big hit determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to a player on the condition that the game ball has passed through a start area provided in a game area where the game ball can roll; When the jackpot determining means determines that the game state is to shift to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to a first gaming state advantageous for the player and a disadvantageous one for the player. Based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means, the first identification information variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and the gaming state determination means. A first identification information derivation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the first identification information, operation means operable by a player, and the first identification Affection Second identification information derivation display result storage means in which a plurality of types of second identification information derivation display results are stored, and a plurality of types of second identification information stored in the second identification information derivation display result storage means Second identification information derivation display result selection means for selecting a result based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means from a result of the identification information derivation display, and second identification for performing variable display of the second identification information Based on the result of the derivation display of the second identification information selected by the information variable display means and the second identification information derivation display result selection means, the first identification information derivation display control means outputs the first identification information. A bullet ball game machine comprising: second identification information derivation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying second identification information in accordance with an operation by the operation means before derivation display.

  (2) In the ball game machine described in (1), the second identification information derivation display result selection unit determines the gaming state when the first gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination unit. A bullet ball game machine having a function of selecting second identification information with a probability different from that when the second game state is determined by means.

  (3) The bullet ball game machine according to (1) or (2), further comprising an operation validation unit that validates the operation by the operation unit until the first identification information is derived and displayed. A ball game machine.

  (4) In the ball and ball game machine according to any one of (1) to (3), the second identification information variable display means performs variable display of the second identification information in a plurality of columns or rows, and The operation means includes a plurality of types of operation modes, and the second identification information derivation display control unit is configured to perform the plurality of operations when a predetermined operation mode among the plurality of types of operation modes is performed by the operation unit. A bullet ball game machine having a function of stopping and displaying the second identification information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode among the second identification information in a column or a plurality of rows.

  (5) Big hit determination for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball image has passed through the starting area provided in the game area where the game ball image can roll If it is determined in the jackpot determination process to shift to the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends is classified as a first gaming state advantageous for the player and a disadvantage for the player. A first identification for performing control for deriving and displaying the first identification information based on a gaming state determination process determined to be any one of the second gaming states and a gaming state determined in the gaming state determination process A simulation program for causing a computer to execute information derivation display control processing, and a result of derivation display of a plurality of types of second identification information different from the first identification information A second identification information derivation display result selection process for selecting a result based on the gaming state determined in the gaming state determination process, and a second identification information selected in the second identification information derivation display result selection process. Based on the result of the derivation display, before the first identification information is derived and displayed in the first identification information derivation display control process, the second identification information is derived according to the operation by the operation means operable by the player. A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a second identification information derivation display control process for performing control to be displayed.

  According to the invention described in (1) or (5), when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is determined as the first game advantageous to the player. Either the state or the second gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player is determined, and control is performed to derive and display the first identification information based on the determined gaming state. From the results of the derivation display of multiple types of second identification information different from the first identification information, select the result of the derivation display of the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state. Based on the result of the derivation display of the selected second identification information, before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information is obtained according to the operation by the operating means operable by the player. Control to display and display. Therefore, even before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state can be derived and displayed according to the operation, and the operating means The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be recognized by the second identification information derived and displayed in response to the operation. For this reason, by operating the operating means, it can be selected that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be selectively recognized prior to the derivation display of the first identification information, and the operation means is prompted to operate. By providing an opportunity, the consciousness participating in the game can be improved and the interest can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (2), when the first gaming state is determined, the second identification information is selected with a different probability from the case where the second gaming state is determined. Therefore, it becomes possible to recognize whether the first gaming state or the second gaming state has been determined as the gaming state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state by the second identification information derived and displayed according to the operation. , Can improve the interest.

  In particular, when the first gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information can be selected, while when the second gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information is selected. By making the selection impossible, it is possible to recognize that the first gaming state has been determined by deriving and displaying specific second identification information. Conversely, when the first gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information cannot be selected, while when the second gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information is determined. By making the information selectable, it is possible to recognize that the second gaming state has been determined by deriving and displaying specific second identification information.

  The specific second identification information is selected with a high probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a low probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is easy to be selected when the first gaming state is determined and is difficult to select when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the second gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the first gaming state is high. In addition, the player can have unexpectedness, can raise the expectation for becoming the first gaming state, and can improve the interest.

  Conversely, specific second identification information is selected with a low probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a high probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is difficult to select when the first gaming state is determined and is easily selected when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the first gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the second gaming state is high. Although the probability is low, it is possible to provide an unexpectedness such as the first gaming state, leave a sense of expectation for the first gaming state, and improve the interest.

  According to the invention described in (3), the operation by the operation means is validated until the first identification information is derived and displayed. Therefore, the operation relating to the derivation display of the second identification information can be validated. In other words, for example, after the operation means is operated and the second identification information is derived and displayed, or after the first identification information is derived and displayed without the operation means being operated, the operation means is displayed. The operation by can be invalidated. For this reason, the operation by the operation means is invalidated during a period other than the period during which the first identification information can be operated, for example, from when variable display is started until it is derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in control.

  According to the invention described in (4), when a predetermined operation mode is performed among a plurality of types of operation modes by the operating means, the predetermined identification among the plurality of columns or rows of second identification information. The second identification information corresponding to the operation mode is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the second identification information corresponding to the operation mode is stopped and displayed, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to select whether to stop display of the second identification information in a plurality of columns or rows. Further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  According to the present invention, by operating the operation means, it is possible to selectively recognize the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state before the derivation display of the first identification information, and improve the consciousness participating in the game. Can improve the interest.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment 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.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a substrate unit 400, a ball payout unit 500 that gives game value, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. Further, an opening 11a is formed in the center of the glass door 11, as shown in FIG. Further, a transparent protective glass 19 is disposed in the opening 11a. The protective glass 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of a game board 14 described later in a state where the glass door 11 is closed. In particular, the protective glass 19 may be disposed so as to face at least the entire area of the gaming area 15, but the front area 16 of the gaming board 14 that does not correspond to the gaming area 15 (hereinafter referred to as outside the gaming area 16). ) May be arranged so as to face each other.

  The glass door 11 is provided with a control panel 80 below the opening 11a. The control panel 80 includes a game ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, and cancellation, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the dish unit 21 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. As shown in FIG. 1, the dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above it. A lower plate 22 is provided below the upper plate 20. The upper plate 20 stores game balls to be launched into a game area 15 described later. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are provided with payout ports 20a and 22a for renting out game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). When predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  Further, on the front surface of the upper plate 20, a left column stop switch 86L for stopping and displaying a stop operation symbol for the left column, which will be described in detail later, a middle row stop switch 86C for stopping and displaying a stop operation symbol for the middle row, A right column stop switch 86R for stopping and displaying the column stop operation symbol is provided. Note that the left row stop switch 86L, the middle row stop switch 86C, and the right row stop switch 86R can be operated by the player, and correspond to an example of operation means having a plurality of types of operation modes. The left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R each include a lamp and can be turned on and off.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. As shown in FIG. 1, the launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player. The launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. Further, on the back side of the firing handle 26, a firing motor (not shown), a ball feed solenoid (not shown) and the like are provided. Note that the player who plays the game is located on the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the operation of the launch handle 26 and the like is possible. That is, this pachinko gaming machine 10 can be played from the front.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown), a firing stop switch (not shown), and the like are provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14. Even when the launch handle 26 is being rotated, when the launch stop switch is operated, the game device 130 does not launch the game ball.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be positioned behind the protective glass 19 in the glass door 11. The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency. Examples of the resin having transparency include various materials such as an acrylic resin, a polycarbonate resin, and a methacrylic resin. That is, part or all of the game board 14 is formed by the translucent member so that the rear can be visually recognized. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. As shown in FIG. 3, the game area 15 is surrounded by a guide rail 30 and the like, and is an area in which a game ball can roll. The game area 15 of the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown). As described above, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided by the guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and then collides with the above-described obstacle nails. As a result, the player moves down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the game board 14 can be exchanged for another game board by a game hall manager or the like, and by exchanging the game board, a variety of games can be provided. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, a start port 44, a shutter 40, and the like are provided in the center of the front surface of the game board 14. The variable display of the special symbol (an example of the first identification information) is executed on condition that the game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of the variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball may be easily received in the big prize opening 39.

  As described above, the base door 13 on which the glass door 11, the game board 14, the dish unit 21, and the launching device 130 are disposed is pivotally attached to the wooden frame 12, as shown in FIG. An opening 13 a is formed at the center of the base door 13. For this reason, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the transmissive game board 14 and the protective glass 19. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, a special symbol display device 33 is disposed in the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 33 is a display device capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is configured by a single symbol sequence, but is not limited thereto, and may be configured by, for example, a plurality of symbol sequences. This special symbol is a symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the special symbol thus derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, On the basis of the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) advantageous to the player. In addition, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game state does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “special jackpot display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-special display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. The game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “ordinary big hit display mode”), and when the big hit gaming state ends, the player It will shift to the normal gaming state which is relatively disadvantageous. Such a special symbol display device 33 corresponds to first identification information variable display means for performing variable display of the special symbol as the first identification information.

  In the probability change state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the normal gaming state. A game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a special display mode, and shifts to the probable change state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a special big hit gaming state. Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a non-special display mode, and that shifts to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is referred to as a normal big hit gaming state.

  In addition, in the special big hit that becomes the probability change state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to the first jackpot gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in a normal big hit that does not change to a probable state after the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of rounds of round control in the big hit gaming state is two rounds.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above is disposed on the base door 13 as shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 through the opening 13a. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so that the display area 32a overlaps the whole or a part of the game board 14 through the opening 13a in the depth direction from the back side. In the liquid crystal display device 32, the display area 32a is displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, and is stopped according to the stop operation. Images relating to various games such as a stop operation pattern for notifying the game state to be transferred in the game, a background image related to the game, and an effect image are displayed in a predetermined manner. That is, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays an effect image related to the game. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a for displaying an effect image relating to the game in a visually recognizable manner.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) are variably displayed in accordance with the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display device 33. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows). When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol strings and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is given to the player It will shift to an advantageous jackpot gaming state. Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is the special jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which all of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “special jackpot display mode”) Thus, when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player and the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing state. On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is a normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols derived and displayed is not a special combination of the specific combinations. A special combination (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where any one of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” is aligned, so-called “ Normal jackpot display mode ”), and the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In this way, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of decorative symbols.

  In addition, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs variable display of a stop operation symbol as second identification information different from the special symbol and the decorative symbol. This stop operation symbol is composed of a plurality of rows of stop operation symbols, and the above-described left column stop switch 86L, middle column stop switch 86C, When the row stop switch 86R is operated, the symbol corresponding to the operated switch is stopped and displayed. Further, if the operation is not operated before the special symbol is derived and displayed, the stop operation symbol is forcibly stopped and displayed at the timing of the special symbol derivation display.

  When all the stop operation symbols of such a plurality of columns are displayed in a stopped state and are derived and displayed, whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state depending on the display mode of the derived and displayed stop operation symbols, and the jackpot The game state after the end of the game state is suggested and notified.

  Specifically, the stop operation pattern has a specific display mode (for example, “replay”-“replay”-“replay”, “bell”-“bell”-“bell”, “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“ "Watermelon", "Cherry"-"Cherry"-"Cherry", "BAR"-"BAR"-"BAR", "7"-"7"-"7", etc.) It will be determined that the game state will be entered.

  Further, as will be described in detail later, the stop operation symbol is a special display mode (for example, “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”, “7”-“7”-“7”) among the specific display modes. Etc.), the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state has a high probability of shifting to the probability variation state, and the probability of shifting to the normal gaming state is low. For this reason, it is suggested that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state shifts to the probability changing state.

  On the other hand, the stop operation pattern has a special display mode (for example, “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay”, “Bell”-“Bell”-“Bell”, “Watermelon”-“ (Watermelon)-"watermelon", "cherry"-"cherry"-"cherry", etc.), the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is likely to shift to the normal gaming state, The probability of transition to a probabilistic state is low. For this reason, it will be suggested that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state shifts to the normal state. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 that performs variable display of the stop operation symbols in the left column, the middle column, and the right column has the second identification information variable that performs variable display of the second identification information in a plurality of columns or a plurality of rows. It corresponds to display means.

  In addition to these decorative symbols and stop operation symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, a production effect image, and the like.

  As described above, when a game is being played from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the player, that is, when the glass door 11 is in a closed state, a liquid crystal display is provided on the back side of the permeable gaming board 14. Since the device 32 is provided and the protective glass 19 having transparency is provided on the front side of the game board 14, the image displayed on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 has transparency. It becomes visible to the player through the board 14 and the protective glass 19.

  For this reason, as will be described in detail later, a liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back surface of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and various presentations are performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, so that a conventional gaming machine can be provided. It is possible to provide a novel display effect that was not found, and to improve the interest. Further, in the conventional gaming machine, there is a possibility that the size of the game area is reduced by increasing the size of the display area. Further, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may cause troublesome visual recognition for the player. Therefore, by executing various display effects, it is possible to execute a wide variety of effects independent of the size of the display area in the liquid crystal display device 32, and to improve the interest. In addition, since a gap is provided between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14, an impact is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 32 when the obstacle nail is adjusted. The liquid crystal display device 32 can be prevented from being damaged and the product life of the liquid crystal display device 32 can be prolonged. It should be noted that the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided with holes for arrangement of an accessory, a winning opening, a ball channel, a reel, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of 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 (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  The above-described wooden frame 12 is a wooden frame body, and a base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front thereof. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure which used the wooden wooden frame 12, it is not restricted to this, For example, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, as a structure using metal and resin frames. Also good. An opening 12 a is formed at the center of the wooden frame 12. In the opening 12a, the base door 13, the liquid crystal display device 32, a substrate unit 400 described later in detail, a ball paying unit 500, and the like are disposed.

  The substrate unit 400 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The board unit 400 incorporates various boards (not shown) on which a circuit for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 10 is formed, and these boards are covered by a board case (not shown). Yes.

  The ball dispensing unit 500 described above is pivotally attached to the rear of the base door 13. The ball payout unit 500 includes a ball storage tank (not shown) for storing game balls and a ball passage case (not shown). Will be led to the outlets 20a and 22a.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 3, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 33 is provided above the center in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. The ball passage detectors 54a and 54b are provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric motors) provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44, which will be described later, on the main condition that it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof. 48 (which may be referred to as a “community”, hereinafter referred to as a normal electric combination) is changed from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is in the open state, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start port 44.

  Further, below the game area 15 of the game board 14, there are provided game ball general winning openings 56 a to 56 d.

  In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, and the shutter 40 is in an open state (first state) in which the game ball can be easily received. It is driven to become. Further, this special winning opening has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 4), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through the area or for a predetermined time. The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the grand prize opening or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening is put into a closed state (second state) where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do. Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached.

  A start opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 4) is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the starting port 44, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 44 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 44, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 44 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 44 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of special symbols based on is suspended, that is, when a predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but a predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (a predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied) In such a case, execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started. In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. For example, in the state where execution of variable display of special symbols is held three times, when a special symbol is derived and displayed, one of the variable displays of special symbols held is executed once, and the remaining two symbols are displayed. The batch is held. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the identification information in the special symbol game is suspended, the special symbol suspension display device 34 displays the number of suspensions.

  In the present embodiment, it is configured to hold the variable symbol special display up to four times as an upper limit. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, one or more times may be set as the upper limit. As such, it may be configured to suspend variable display of special symbols, and may be configured to suspend without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is shown in FIG.

  The pachinko gaming machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game. The sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the main control circuit 60 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 described later.

  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 and an effect to be referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table to be referred to at the time are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control status flag, a high probability flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, a big prize opening prize counter, a waiting time timer, A prize winning opening timer, a variable relating to an output including data indicating the number of holdings in the special symbol game, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, a variable, and the like are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state.

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

  The 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 39 is opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and passed through the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserves is held when the game ball is won at the start opening 44, but when the variable symbol display cannot be executed, the variable symbol is held, but the variable special symbol display is held. Indicates the number of times.

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

  The main control circuit 60 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 described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to transmission means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, a special symbol display device 33, a special symbol hold display device 34, a left column stop switch 86L, a middle column stop switch 86C, right row stop switch 86R, count sensor 104, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, A backup clear switch 124 and the like are connected.

  The special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of special symbols in the special symbol game in accordance with a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of reserved special symbols in the special symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The left column stop switch 86L supplies a left column operation signal to the main control circuit 60 in accordance with the operation of the left column stop switch 86L. The left column stop switch 86 </ b> L turns on / off the lamp included in response to a turn-on / off signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The middle row stop switch 86C supplies a middle row operation signal to the main control circuit 60 in accordance with the operation of the middle row stop switch 86C. The middle row stop switch 86 </ b> C turns on / off the included lamp in response to a turn-on / off signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The right row stop switch 86R supplies a right row operation signal to the main control circuit 60 in accordance with the operation of the right row stop switch 86R. Further, the right column stop switch 86R turns on / off the included lamp in response to a turn-on / off signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The count sensor 104 is provided 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 area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d. 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 in the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the ball passing detectors 54a and 54b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start opening 44.

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 1 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  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 / launch 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. Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU. Further, a lending operation unit 82 is connected to the card unit 150, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 150 in accordance with the operation.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the game media that has been fired pass through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control unit that performs drive control of the payout unit.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor according to the turning angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. It is sequentially fired on the game board 14 by the motor. Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in response to a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1), a decorative lamp. Control of the lamp 132 including (not shown) is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and to prevent signals from being 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 signals can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 as a storage unit, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including a decoration lamp. 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 menu operation unit 84, a game operation unit 88, and the like that can be operated by a player, and an operation signal is supplied to the sub control circuit 200 according to the operation (operation state). The

  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. 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.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the configuration is not limited thereto, and the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 are not limited thereto. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

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

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

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer. Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speaker 46. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM storing a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and the like.

[Stop operation symbol determination table]
The stop operation symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the stop operation symbol determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  The stop operation symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining a stop operation symbol to be derived and displayed. The stop operation symbol determination table includes a plurality of types of stop operation symbol determination tables as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5 (A), the stop operation symbol determination table (referred to when determining the probability change state transition) that is referred to when it is determined to shift to the probability change state after the end of the big hit gaming state, FIG. As shown in FIG. 5B, a stop operation symbol determination table (referred to when determining the transition to the normal gaming state) that is referred to when it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, is shown in FIG. As described above, a stop operation symbol determination table (referred to when losing is determined) that is referred to when it is determined that the game is not in the big hit gaming state and is lost is included. These stop operation symbol determination tables are associated with numbers, symbols, and random values. In particular, the symbols include stop operation symbols corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column. In addition, the random number values in the drawing indicate the probability in parentheses in addition to the random value. The main ROM 68 in which such a table is stored is a second identification in which a plurality of types of derivation display results of stop operation symbols (second identification information) different from the special symbols (first identification information) are stored. This corresponds to an example of information derivation display result storage means.

  Specifically, when it is decided to shift to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, “0” to “2” are assigned as random numbers for the number 1 in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. In order, the symbols “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay” are associated with each other, and for the number 2, “3” to “6” are assigned to the left column, the middle column, and the right column. The symbols are sequentially associated with “bell”-“bell”-“bell”, and “7” to “11” are assigned to the number 3 as random numbers in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. In order, the symbols “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” are associated with each other. For the number 4, “12” to “19” are assigned as random numbers in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. In order, the symbols “Cherry”-“Cherry”-“Cherry” are associated with each other. The values “20” to “39” are associated with the symbols “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” in the order of left column, middle column, and right column, respectively. As numerical values, “40” to “69” are associated with symbols “7”-“7”-“7” in the order of left column, middle column, and right column, respectively.

  In addition, when it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state, “0” to “24” are assigned as random numbers to the number 1 in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. However, “Replay” − “Replay” − “Replay” are associated with each other, and with respect to the number 2, “25” to “39” are assigned as random numbers in the order of left column, middle column, and right column. However, “BELL” − “BELL” − “BELL” are associated with each other, and for the number 3, “40” to “54” are the random number values in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. However, “Watermelon”-“Watermelon”-“Watermelon” are associated with each other, and “55” to “64” are assigned to the number 4 as random numbers in the order of left column, middle column, and right column. However, “Cherry”-“Cherry”-“Cherry” are associated with each other. The random numbers “65” to “68” are associated with the symbols “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column, respectively. As a random value, “69” is associated with symbols “7”-“7”-“7” in the order of left column, middle column, and right column.

  In addition, if it is determined that the game will not be in the big hit gaming state, “0” to “9” are assigned as random numbers for the number 1, and the symbols in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column, “Replay” − “Bell” − “Replay” are associated with each other, and for the number 2, “10” to “19” as random numbers, the symbols in the order of left column, middle column, right column, “Bell”-“Watermelon”-“Replay” are associated with each other, and for number 3, “20” to “29” as random numbers, the symbols in the order of left column, middle column, right column, “Watermelon”-“Replay”-“Cherry” are associated with each other, and for the number 4, “30” to “39” as random numbers, the symbols in the order of left column, middle column, right column, "Bell"-"BAR"-"Replay" are associated with each other, and for number 5, a random number “40” to “49” are associated with the symbols “Replay”-“7”-“BAR” in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. “50” to “59” are associated with symbols “7”-“bell”-“watermelon” in the order of left column, middle column, and right column.

  As described above, when it is determined to shift to the probable state after the end of the big hit gaming state, “cherry” − “cherry” has a higher probability than when it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. “-Cherry”, “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”, “7”-“7”-“7” are selected. On the other hand, if it is decided to shift to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, “Replay”-“Replay” has a lower probability than the case where it is decided to shift to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state. -"Replay", "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell", "Watermelon"-"Watermelon"-"Watermelon" are selected.

  That is, when it is determined to shift to the probability variation state (first gaming state), the stop operation symbol (second timing) is different from the case where it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state (second gaming state). Identification information) is selected. Therefore, it becomes possible to recognize whether the first gaming state or the second gaming state has been determined as the gaming state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state by the second identification information derived and displayed according to the operation. , Can improve the interest.

  In addition, specific second identification information such as “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”, “7”-“7”-“7”, etc., is highly probable when the first gaming state is determined. Select and select with low probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is easy to be selected when the first gaming state is determined and is difficult to select when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the second gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the first gaming state is high. In addition, the player can have unexpectedness, can raise the expectation for becoming the first gaming state, and can improve the interest.

  Conversely, "Replay"-"Replay"-"Replay", "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell", "Watermelon"-"Watermelon"-"Watermelon", "Cherry"-"Cherry"-"Cherry" The specific second identification information is selected with a low probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a high probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is difficult to select when the first gaming state is determined and is easily selected when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the first gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the second gaming state is high. Although the probability is low, it is possible to provide an unexpectedness such as the first gaming state, leave a sense of expectation for the first gaming state, and improve the interest.

[Description of display screen]
In addition, a display screen related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIGS.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol 92 is variably displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, when the special symbol 92 is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. Executed. Then, as shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol 92 derived and displayed has become a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”). As a result, the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained without shifting to the big hit gaming state, and as shown in FIG. 9, a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.) On the condition that it became, the gaming state will be transferred to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, on the display area 32 a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols 96 for decorating the special symbols 92 in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol 92 is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol 96 is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. When the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, as in the special symbol 92, variable display of the decorative symbol 96 is also performed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbol 92 is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the left column, and then the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed on the right column. Then, at the timing when the special symbol 92 is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol 96 is derived and displayed.

  The decoration symbol 96 that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol 92 is “−”, the decorative symbol 96 is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol 92 starts from “0”. In the case of “9”, the decorative symbol 96 has a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, when all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the plurality of decorative symbols 96 derived and displayed are in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), The special symbol 92 is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, the decorative symbols 96 in a plurality of rows become reach, and as shown in FIG. 9, when a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged), the special symbol 92 is changed from “0” to “9”. As a result, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition to these special symbols 92 and decorative symbols 96, the stop operation symbol 98 is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The stop operation symbol 98 includes a left column stop operation symbol 98L, a middle column stop operation symbol 98C, and a right column stop operation symbol 98R. The left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R. This is a symbol that is displayed in a stopped state in response to an operation by, and is a symbol that suggests a gaming state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state depending on the stopping mode.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when the above-described special symbol 92 and decorative symbol 96 are derived and displayed, the liquid crystal display device 32 has a left column stop operation symbol 98L, a middle column stop operation symbol 98C, and a right column. The stop operation symbol 98R is stopped and displayed. In this case, the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R are turned off, and the operations of the left column stop switch 86L, middle column stop switch 86C, and right column stop switch 86R are invalid. It is reported that

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the above-described variable display of the special symbol 92 and the decorative symbol 96 is executed, the left column stop operation symbol 98L, the middle column stop operation symbol 98C, and the right column stop operation symbol 98R. The variable display starts. In this case, the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R are lit, and the operations of the left column stop switch 86L, middle column stop switch 86C, and right column stop switch 86R are validated. It is reported that

  If no operation is performed by the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R before the special symbol 92 and the decorative symbol 96 are derived and displayed, no operation is performed. At the timing when the variable display of the stop operation symbol 98L in the left column, the stop operation symbol 98C in the middle column, and the stop operation symbol 98R in the right column corresponding to the switch is continued and the special symbol 92 and the decorative symbol 96 are derived and displayed, As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, the stop operation symbol 98L in the left column, the stop operation symbol 98C in the middle column, and the stop operation symbol 98R in the right column are automatically stopped and displayed. In this case, the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R are turned off, and the operations of the left column stop switch 86L, middle column stop switch 86C, and right column stop switch 86R are invalidated. It is reported that

  In this embodiment, the display mode of the stop operation symbol 98 that is derived and displayed is, for example, “Replay” — “Replay” — “Replay”, “Bell” — “Bell” —as shown in FIG. "Bell", "Watermelon"-"Watermelon"-"Watermelon", "Cherry"-"Cherry"-"Cherry", "BAR"-"BAR"-"BAR", "7"-"7"-"7 If it is not "", it does not shift to the big hit gaming state, and as shown in FIG. 9, for example, "Replay"-"Replay"-"Replay", "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell", "Watermelon "-" Watermelon "-" Watermelon "," Cherry "-" Cherry "-" Cherry "," BAR "-" BAR "-" BAR "," 7 "-" 7 "-" 7 " , Transition to the jackpot gaming state. Further, when the display mode of the derived stop operation symbol 98 is, for example, “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR”, “7”-“7”-“7”, the stop operation described above. According to the symbol determination table, there is a high probability that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state will be a probable change state, and that fact will be notified. On the contrary, the display mode of the derivation-displayed stop operation pattern 98 is, for example, “Replay”-“Replay”-“Replay”, “Bell”-“Bell”-“Bell”, “Watermelon”-“Watermelon”- In the case of “watermelon”, “cherry”-“cherry”-“cherry”, the above-described stop operation symbol determination table has a high probability that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state becomes the normal gaming state, This will be notified.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the variable display of the stop operation symbol 98 is executed and the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R are lit, the left column stop switch 86L As shown in FIG. 10, the left column stop operation symbol 98L corresponding to the operated left column stop switch 86L is stopped and displayed. Then, the left column stop switch 86L is turned off, and it is reported that the left column stop switch 86L is invalidated. Further, when an operation is performed by the middle row stop switch 86C, as shown in FIG. 11, the middle row stop operation symbol 98C corresponding to the operated middle row stop switch 86C is stopped and displayed. Then, the middle row stop switch 86C is turned off, and it is reported that the middle row stop switch 86C is invalidated. When an operation is performed with the right-row stop switch 86R, as shown in FIG. 12, the right-row stop operation symbol 98R corresponding to the operated right-row stop switch 86R is stopped and displayed. Then, the right row stop switch 86R is turned off, and it is notified that the right row stop switch 86R is invalidated. In this way, the left column stop operation symbol 86L, the middle column stop operation symbol, and the middle column stop operation symbol, as shown in FIG. 98C, the stop operation symbol 98R in the right column is stopped and displayed, and the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is suggested and notified by the result of the derivation display of the stopping operation symbol.

  As described above, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to the first gaming state advantageous to the player and the second disadvantageous to the player. The game state is determined as one of the game states, and control is performed to derive and display the first identification information based on the determined game state. From the results of the derivation display of multiple types of second identification information different from the first identification information, select the result of the derivation display of the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state. Based on the result of the derivation display of the selected second identification information, before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information is obtained according to the operation by the operating means operable by the player. Control to display and display. Therefore, even before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state can be derived and displayed according to the operation, and the operating means The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be recognized by the second identification information derived and displayed in response to the operation. For this reason, by operating the operating means, it can be selected that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be selectively recognized prior to the derivation display of the first identification information, and the operation means is prompted to operate. By providing an opportunity, the consciousness participating in the game can be improved and the interest can be improved.

  Further, the operation by the operation means is validated until the first identification information is derived and displayed. Therefore, the operation relating to the derivation display of the second identification information can be validated. In other words, for example, after the operation means is operated and the second identification information is derived and displayed, or after the first identification information is derived and displayed without the operation means being operated, the operation means is displayed. The operation by can be invalidated. For this reason, the operation by the operation means is invalidated during a period other than the period during which the first identification information can be operated, for example, from when variable display is started until it is derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in control.

  In addition, when a predetermined operation mode is performed among a plurality of types of operation modes by the operation means, the second identification corresponding to the predetermined operation mode among the second identification information in a plurality of columns or rows. Stop displaying information. Therefore, the second identification information corresponding to the operation mode is stopped and displayed, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to select whether to stop display of the second identification information in a plurality of columns or rows. Further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 13 to 15 and FIGS. 17 to 28 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 15) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 33, and the decorative symbol 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. 14, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 44 or the like (step S43). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, etc. Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol derived and displayed, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of the special symbol, and the like. 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. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / firing control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is restored to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

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

  In steps S72 to S80, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to perform various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes from step S72 to step S80 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined 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. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S73 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed. On the other hand, when there is no pending number, a demonstration display process for displaying a demonstration screen is performed. 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 S80. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing, based on the type of jackpot gaming state determined in step S107, which will be described later, has a special jackpot gaming state (first jackpot gaming state) that is relatively advantageous to the player, Control is performed to shift to one of the normal big hit game states (second big hit game state) that is relatively disadvantageous to the user. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit transition control means.

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

  In step S76, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “ Update the memory so that it increases 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 S77. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied). The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S78 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition is equal to or greater than the maximum number of times of opening (the final round, specifically, 15 rounds in the special jackpot gaming state and 2 rounds in the normal jackpot gaming state). When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S79 is executed. On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S80. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to a probability variation state when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and performs control to shift to the normal gaming state when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol. Become. That is, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the gaming state determined in step S107 after the end of the big hit gaming state. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S80 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The process of step S78 and step S76 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the specific game is executed. When a specific game is being executed and the end condition (specific game end condition) for the big hit gaming state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order. Thus, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is terminated. The specific game end condition is that the big hit game state is ended on the condition that the maximum number of consecutive big hit rounds (upper limit round number, for example, 2 or 15 in the present embodiment) has ended.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated. In step S102, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and the reserved number is stored. If it is not determined that the data indicating “0” is “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  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 sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S105, a big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the high probability flag, and selects one jackpot determination table from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (big hit determination values) based on the read high probability flag. . For example, in the jackpot determination table at normal time, two jackpot determination values are set, but in the jackpot determination table at high probability, ten jackpot determination values are set, and based on the high probability flag By selecting the jackpot determination table, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is different. Thus, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value (for example, “77”), that is, when the gaming state is a probable variation state, the probability of transition to the big hit gaming state (specify the result of variable symbol special display) The probability of the display mode is improved over the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. In other words, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the gaming ball can roll. It becomes. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

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

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines a special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value, and stores data indicating the special symbol in the main RAM 70 in a predetermined manner. Store in the area. In addition, when determining the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the big hit symbol becomes a probable variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probable variation state in step S79 described above. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, in this way, when it is determined that the main CPU 66 that determines the type of the special symbol that is a big hit is to shift to the big hit gaming state, the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state is advantageous to the player. One of the certain probability change state (first game state) and the normal game state (second game state) disadvantageous to the player is determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 corresponds to an example of a gaming state determination unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  On the other hand, in step S108, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the off symbol as a special symbol and stores data indicating the special symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, in the sub-control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined in steps S107 and S108. Then, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 33. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing performs control for deriving and displaying the first identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state determined in step S107. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of first identification information derivation display control means. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112.

  In step S112, stop operation symbol determination processing is executed. 18 will be described in detail. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. When the main CPU 66 shifts to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 66 has a gaming state (for example, a probability change state, Based on whether or not to shift to the normal gaming state or the like), the stop operation design determination table to be referred to is selected, and the stop operation design is determined. Then, based on the determination of the stop operation symbol, the main CPU 66 validates the all-column stop operation and sets a command indicating the determined stop operation symbol. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S113, the maximum activation time is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation time table indicating the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, and sets a value indicating the fluctuation time. The maximum valid time is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 starts counting of the maximum activation time timer in order to detect the elapse of the maximum activation time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S109 and the fluctuation time table indicating the fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern, and sets a value indicating the fluctuation time. Store in the waiting time timer. Then, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Stop operation design determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S112 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a deviation (step S291). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a deviation based on the result of the reference in step S105. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a detachment, the main CPU 66 refers to the stop operation design determination table (see FIG. 5C) when determining the detachment (step S292), and moves the process to step S293. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not out of step, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S293 without executing step S292.

  In step S293, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a special big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a special big hit based on the result of reference in step S105 and the determination result in step S107. When the main CPU 66 determines that it is a special big hit, the main CPU 66 refers to the stop operation symbol determination table (see FIG. 5A) at the time of determining the probability change state transition (step S294), and moves the process to step S295. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a special big hit, the process moves to step S295 without executing step S294.

  In step S295, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a normal big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a normal big hit based on the result of reference in step S105 and the determination result in step S107. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a normal big hit, the main CPU 66 refers to the normal game state transition determination stop operation symbol determination table (see FIG. 5B) (step S296), and moves the process to step S297. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a normal big hit, it moves the process to step S297 without executing step S296.

  In step S295, the main CPU 66 determines a stop operation symbol based on the table reference result. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a random number value for determining the stop operation symbol, and determines the stop operation symbol corresponding to the read random number value as a reference result in the stop operation symbol determination table in steps S292, 294, and 296. . Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating the determined stop operation symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. That is, the main CPU 66 selects a result based on the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state determined in step S105 and step S107 from the result of the derivation display of the plural types of stop operation symbols (second identification information). It will be. In particular, when the first gaming state is determined, the main CPU 66 selects the second identification information with a different probability than when the second gaming state is determined. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of second identification information derivation display result selection means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S298.

  As described above, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to the first gaming state advantageous to the player and the second disadvantageous to the player. The game state is determined as one of the game states, and control is performed to derive and display the first identification information based on the determined game state. From the results of the derivation display of multiple types of second identification information different from the first identification information, select the result of the derivation display of the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state. Based on the result of the derivation display of the selected second identification information, before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information is obtained according to the operation by the operating means operable by the player. Control to display and display. Therefore, even before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state can be derived and displayed according to the operation, and the operating means The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be recognized by the second identification information derived and displayed in response to the operation. For this reason, by operating the operating means, it can be selected that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be selectively recognized prior to the derivation display of the first identification information, and the operation means is prompted to operate. By providing an opportunity, the consciousness participating in the game can be improved and the interest can be improved.

  Further, when the first gaming state is determined, the second identification information is selected with a different probability from that when the second gaming state is determined. Therefore, it becomes possible to recognize whether the first gaming state or the second gaming state has been determined as the gaming state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state by the second identification information derived and displayed according to the operation. , Can improve the interest.

  The specific second identification information is selected with a high probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a low probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is easy to be selected when the first gaming state is determined and is difficult to select when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the second gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the first gaming state is high. In addition, the player can have unexpectedness, can raise the expectation for becoming the first gaming state, and can improve the interest.

  Conversely, specific second identification information is selected with a low probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a high probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is difficult to select when the first gaming state is determined and is easily selected when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the first gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the second gaming state is high. Although the probability is low, it is possible to provide an unexpectedness such as the first gaming state, leave a sense of expectation for the first gaming state, and improve the interest.

  In step S298, all-column stop operation validation processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets valid data in all of the left column stop operation enable flag, middle column stop operation enable flag, and right column stop operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the main CPU 66 performs control to validate the operations by the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R until a special symbol is derived and displayed. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an operation validation unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S299.

  Thus, the operation by the operation means is validated until the first identification information is derived and displayed. Therefore, the operation relating to the derivation display of the second identification information can be validated. In other words, for example, after the operation means is operated and the second identification information is derived and displayed, or after the first identification information is derived and displayed without the operation means being operated, the operation means is displayed. The operation by can be invalidated. For this reason, the operation by the operation means is invalidated during a period other than the period during which the first identification information can be operated, for example, from when variable display is started until it is derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in control.

  In step S299, the main CPU 66 sets a stop operation designating command. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a stop operation designating command indicating the stop operation design determined in step S297 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the stop operation designating command stored in this way is supplied as a stop operation designating command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. . As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize the stop operation symbol to be derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S251). In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies predetermined detection signals from various sensors such as the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. Detect whether it has been. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S252.

  In step S252, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 20, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the count sensor 104 and the start winning ball sensor 116 related to the identification information as a special symbol. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The subroutine executed in step S252 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, it is determined whether or not there is a count switch input (step S261). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the large winning award winning counter to be incremented by "1". A count switch detection process is executed (step S262). On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S265.

  In step S265, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S266, and if it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S267. That is, the CPU 66 that executes step S265 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of a start area detection unit that detects a game ball that has passed through the start port 44 provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  In step S266, the process at the time of starting port detection is performed, and when this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S266. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 21, when the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the number of reserves is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value, and the main RAM 70 Is stored in a predetermined area. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S267.

  In step S267, stop operation check processing is executed. Although described in detail with reference to FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 detects whether or not a stop operation has been performed, and performs control based on the stop operation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up port detection process]
A subroutine executed in step S266 of FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 reads the starting memory number (so-called “data indicating the holding number” described above) from the starting memory number counter, and whether or not the starting memory number is “4” or more. Is determined (step S271). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. In other words, when the number of reserves reaches the upper limit number (in this embodiment, it is “5” including the variable display game of the special symbol being executed), the game ball wins the start opening 44. However, this subroutine is terminated without storing the start memory information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S272), and moves the process to step S273.

  In step S273, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter. The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as startup storage information. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing such as step S105 in FIG. The type of identification information to be determined is determined. As described above, the main CPU 66 passes the game ball to the start port 44, but the variable display of the identification information is being performed and the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, that is, the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied. However, when the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied, the start storage information (establishment information) in which the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. The predetermined variable display execution condition is mainly a condition that a game ball has passed through the start port 44, but is not limited thereto. In addition, the predetermined variable display start condition is that the game ball has passed through the start port 44 in the state where the variable display of the identification information is not performed or the variable display of the identification information is completed, or the start memory Although the main condition is that information is stored, the present invention is not limited to this. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S274.

  In step S 274, the main CPU 66 sets data including a start memory information and indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the number of holdings increases by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Thereby, the data indicating the start memory number designation command is supplied as the start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has increased by “1”. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Stop operation check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S267 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a left column stop switch input (step S281). In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a left column stop switch input based on an operation signal from the left column stop switch 86L. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a left column stop switch input, the main CPU 66 executes a left column stop operation invalidation process, sets a left column stop operation command (step S282), and moves the process to step S283. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets invalid data in the left column stop operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Accordingly, when the operation of the left column stop switch 86L is performed, the main CPU 66 performs control for invalidating the operation of the left column stop switch 86L. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an operation invalidating unit. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a left column stop operation command for stopping the left column stop operation symbols in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thereby, the data indicating the left column stop operation command is supplied as a left column stop operation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the stop operation symbols in the left column are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is no left column stop switch input, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S283 without executing step S282.

  In step S283, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a middle row stop switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether there is an input from the middle row stop switch based on an operation signal from the middle row stop switch 86C. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a middle-column stop switch input, the main CPU 66 executes a middle-column stop operation invalidation process, sets a middle-column stop operation command (step S284), and moves the process to step S285. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets invalid data in a middle row stop operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, when the operation of the middle row stop switch 86C is performed, the main CPU 66 performs control to invalidate the operation of the middle row stop switch 86C. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an operation invalidating unit. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a middle row stop operation command for stopping the middle row stop operation symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the data indicating the middle row stop operation command is supplied as a middle row stop operation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub control circuit 200 can recognize that the stop operation symbols in the middle row are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is no middle row stop switch input, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S285 without executing step S284.

  In step S285, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a right column stop switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is an input to the right column stop switch based on an operation signal from the right column stop switch 86R. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a right column stop switch input, the main CPU 66 executes a right column stop operation invalidation process, sets a right column stop operation command (step S286), and moves the process to step S287. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets invalid data in a right column stop operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, when the operation of the right row stop switch 86R is performed, the main CPU 66 performs control for invalidating the operation of the right row stop switch 86R. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an operation invalidating unit. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a right column stop operation command for stopping the right column stop operation symbols in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the data indicating the right column stop operation command is supplied as a right column stop operation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the stop operation symbols in the right column are stopped and displayed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is no right column stop switch input, it moves the process to step S287 without executing step S286.

  In step S287, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the maximum activation time has elapsed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the maximum activation time has elapsed based on the count value of the maximum activation time timer set in step S113. If the main CPU 66 determines that the maximum validation time has elapsed, it executes an all-column stop operation invalidation process, sets a maximum validation time elapsed command (step S288), and ends this subroutine. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets invalid data in the all-column stop operation enable flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the main CPU 66 performs control to invalidate the operations of the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R when the maximum valid time has elapsed. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of an operation invalidating unit. Then, the main CPU 66 sets, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a maximum valid time elapse command for stopping the stop operation symbols in all rows. As a result, the data indicating the maximum valid time elapse command is supplied as the maximum valid time elapse command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. . As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control for stopping and displaying the stop operation symbols in all rows. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the maximum validation time has elapsed, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine without executing step S288.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27, the received command is analyzed, and processing corresponding to the analyzed command is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of various lamps 132 (step S206). When this process ends, the process is moved again to step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Command interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the command interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, a timing at which a command is received). This command interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S221) and stores various received commands received from the main control circuit 60 in a command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. (Step S222). Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S221 (step S223). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[VDP interrupt processing]
Further, the sub control circuit 200 executes the VDP interrupt process at a predetermined timing (for example, at a certain period such as a vertical synchronization timing (1/60 s) in the display device). This VDP interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231) and increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 by “1” and stores it (step S232). This VDP counter is a counter for displaying an image, and counts the timing for displaying the image. Specifically, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every time this process called at each vertical synchronization timing is executed. Thus, in the display control process (see FIG. 28) described later, the sub CPU 206 supplies data for display control to the display control circuit 250 every time the VDP counter increases by “2”. That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes this process counts the timing for displaying an image. Then, the sub CPU 206 restores the register saved in step S231 (step S233). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis processing]
The subroutine executed in step S203 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S401). In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S222 of the command interrupt process (see FIG. 24). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (step S402), and moves the process to step S403. On the other hand, when determining that there is no received command, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted by the main control circuit 60. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S402 corresponds to an example of a command receiving unit.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S404. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the variation pattern designation command, it moves the process to step S406.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 executes effect pattern determination processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines various effect patterns such as a decorative pattern variation pattern and an image effect pattern for displaying a background image. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a derived symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S407. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the derived symbol designation command, it moves the process to step S408.

  In step S407, data corresponding to the derived symbol is set. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a decoration symbol to be derived and displayed in response to the derived symbol designation command, and sets the determined derived decoration symbol in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a stop operation symbol designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a stop operation symbol designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that a stop operation designating command has been received, it moves the process to step S409. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the stop operation symbol designation command has not been received, it moves the process to step S411 in FIG.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the stop operation designating command. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating a stop operation symbol corresponding to the stop operation symbol designation command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies presentation control data based on the data indicating the stop operation symbol to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing. As a result, in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of the stop operation symbols as shown in FIGS. 6 to 12 is started.

  In step S411, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not each column stop operation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not each column stop operation command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received each column stop operation command, it moves the process to step S412. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received each column stop operation command, it moves the process to step S413.

  In step S412, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to each column stop operation command. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to each column stop operation command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies presentation control data based on data corresponding to each column stop operation command to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing. As a result, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the stop operation symbols variably displayed as shown in FIGS. 6 to 12 correspond to the operations by the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, and the right column stop switch 86R. The stop operation symbol corresponding to the stop operation symbol designation command is derived and displayed.

  In step S413, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a maximum validation time elapsed command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a maximum validation time elapsed command has been received based on the command data read in step S402. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the maximum validation time elapsed command has been received, it moves the process to step S414. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the maximum validation time elapsed command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S415), and ends this subroutine.

  In step S414, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the maximum validation time elapsed command. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 sets data corresponding to the maximum validation time elapsed command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies presentation control data based on data corresponding to the maximum validation time elapsed command to the display control circuit 250 at a predetermined timing. As a result, in the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 12, the maximum activation time has elapsed since the stop operation symbol was variably displayed, and the left column stop switch 86L, the middle column stop switch 86C, The stop operation symbol of the row that is not operated by the right row stop switch 86R is automatically derived and displayed.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that control the variable display of the stop operation symbol as the second identification information are used for the derivation display of the second identification information selected by the main control circuit 60 in step S297. Based on the result, before the main control circuit 60 derives and displays the special symbol, control for deriving and displaying the stop operation symbol in accordance with the operation by the operation means is performed. Further, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250, when a predetermined operation mode is performed among a plurality of types of operation modes by the operation means, the stop operation corresponding to the operation mode among the multiple rows of stop operation symbols. The symbol is stopped and displayed. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 and the display control circuit 250 that execute such processing correspond to an example of second identification information derivation display control means.

  Therefore, even before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state can be derived and displayed according to the operation, and the operating means The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be recognized by the second identification information derived and displayed in response to the operation. For this reason, by operating the operating means, it can be selected that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be selectively recognized prior to the derivation display of the first identification information, and the operation means is prompted to operate. By providing an opportunity, the consciousness participating in the game can be improved and the interest can be improved. In addition, the second identification information corresponding to the operation mode is stopped and displayed, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to select whether to stop or display any of the plurality of columns or rows of the second identification information. Further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 23 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the VDP counter is “2” (step S351). In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the VDP counter value from the VDP counter counted in step S232 of the above-described VDP interrupt process (see FIG. 25), and determines whether it is “2”. That is, as described above, in the VDP interrupt process, the VDP counter is incremented by “1” every 1/60 s, so the sub CPU 206 determines whether 1/30 s has elapsed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is “2”, it moves the process to step S352. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the VDP counter is not “2”, this sub-routine is terminated.

  In step S352, the sub CPU 206 executes control data output processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data for displaying an image to the display control circuit 250. For example, the sub CPU 206 supplies control data indicating production such as data indicating image data to the display control circuit 250. Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “0” in the VDP counter (step S353). Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies a bank switching instruction to the display control circuit 250 (step S354). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Stop operation symbol determination table]
In the present embodiment, the stop operation symbol determination table as shown in FIG. 5 is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a stop operation symbol determination table as shown in FIG. 29 may be used.

  The stop operation symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. Even if the stop operation symbol determination table described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68. Further, since the stop operation symbol determination table as shown in FIG. 5 and the stop operation symbol determination table as shown in FIG. 29 have the same configuration and function, different portions will be described below, Description of is omitted.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 29, when it is decided to shift to the probable change state after the big hit gaming state, random numbers are not set for the numbers 1 to 5, and the number 6 On the other hand, “0” to “69” as random values are associated with symbols “7”-“7”-“7” in the order of left column, middle column, and right column, respectively.

  In addition, when it is determined to shift to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state, “0” to “24” are assigned as random numbers to the number 1 in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. However, “Replay” − “Replay” − “Replay” are associated with each other, and with respect to the number 2, “25” to “39” are assigned as random numbers in the order of left column, middle column, and right column. However, “BELL” − “BELL” − “BELL” are associated with each other, and for the number 3, “40” to “54” are the random number values in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column. However, “Watermelon”-“Watermelon”-“Watermelon” are associated with each other, and “55” to “64” are assigned to the number 4 as random numbers in the order of left column, middle column, and right column. However, “Cherry”-“Cherry”-“Cherry” are associated with each other. The random numbers “65” to “69” are associated with the symbols “BAR”-“BAR”-“BAR” in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column, respectively. , Random value is not set.

  Thus, for example, when “7”-“7”-“7” is derived and displayed as the stop operation symbol, it is determined that the probable change state is entered after the big hit gaming state is finished, and “replay” -"Replay"-"Replay", "Bell"-"Bell"-"Bell", "Watermelon"-"Watermelon"-"Watermelon", "Cherry"-"Cherry"-"Cherry", "BAR"-" In the case where BAR "-" BAR "is derived and displayed, it may be determined that the transition to the normal gaming state is made after the big hit gaming state ends.

  As described above, when the first gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information can be selected, while when the second gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information is selected. By making the information unselectable, it is possible to recognize that the first gaming state has been determined by deriving and displaying specific second identification information. Conversely, when the first gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information cannot be selected, while when the second gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information is determined. By making the information selectable, it is possible to recognize that the second gaming state has been determined by deriving and displaying specific second identification information.

[Other Embodiments]
In this embodiment, when three of the same symbols are arranged as the stop operation symbols, the big hit gaming state is confirmed and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is suggested and notified. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, even if three of the same symbols are not provided as the stop operation symbols, the big hit gaming state may be confirmed and the gaming state after the big hit gaming state may be suggested and notified. Further, when three of the same symbols are arranged as the stop operation symbols, the big hit gaming state may not be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the variable display of the stop operation symbols in a plurality of columns is possible. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the variable display of the stop operation symbols in a plurality of rows may be possible. The display may be variably displayed. Moreover, even if it is not plural, it is good also as variable display of one stop operation symbol. Further, in the present embodiment, a plurality of stop switches such as the left row stop switch 86L, the middle row stop switch 86C, and the right row stop switch 86R are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this. An operation means capable of a plurality of operation modes may be provided by a switch formed in the above. Of course, the operation means does not have a plurality of types of operation modes, and may be a single type of operation mode. In addition, a combination of these may be provided, which includes operation means having one or a plurality of operation modes, and is capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of stop operation symbols. Specifically, an operation unit having one operation mode may be provided, and the operation may be stopped and displayed in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column by performing the operation three times. It is also possible to stop and display a row of stop operation symbols by performing an operation mode that is correct among them.

  Furthermore, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed, the variable display of the stop operation symbol is always performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the variable display of the special symbol is executed. The variable display of the stop operation symbol may be performed with a predetermined probability.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the operation by the operation means is validated until the first identification information is derived and displayed after the variable display is started, or the stop operation is performed, or the first identification information Although the operation by the operation unit is invalidated at the same timing as the timing at which the display is derived and displayed, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the predetermined identification time has elapsed since the first identification information has started the variable display, the operation unit The operation may be validated. Further, for example, the operation by the operation means may be validated until a predetermined time before the first identification information is derived and displayed. Of course, it may be always enabled without being invalidated.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to a probability change state advantageous to the player and a normal disadvantageous to the player. Although the game state is determined as one of the game states, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as a game state advantageous to the player, the opening time of the blade member 48 is longer than the normal game state, and the special symbol variable display time is short. Thus, a short time state may be adopted in which the possibility of shifting to the big hit gaming state is increased. Of course, there are not two types of game states to be transferred after the end of the big hit game state, but there may be three or more types such as a probability change state, a short time state, and a normal game state. Further, in this embodiment, when shifting to the special jackpot gaming state, it is always shifted to the probability variation state, and when shifting to the normal jackpot gaming state, it is always shifted to the normal gaming state. For example, regardless of the type of the big hit gaming state, it may be determined whether to shift to the probability changing state or the normal gaming state. In addition, when the first identification information such as a special symbol or a decorative symbol becomes a special display mode among the specific display modes, the display is shifted to a certain change state and becomes a non-special display mode among the specific display modes. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the first identification information is a special display mode among the specific display modes, When the display mode becomes a non-special display mode, the display mode may be shifted to the time saving state. Of course, regardless of whether the first identification information is in a special display mode or a non-special display mode, it may be determined whether to shift to the probability changing state or the normal gaming state.

[Composition of game board]
In the above-described embodiment, the entire game board 14 is configured by a member having transparency. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used. An example of a specific configuration of the game board will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 30, a plurality of obstacle nails and the like are omitted for easy understanding.

  For example, a part of the game board may be configured with a member that does not have permeability. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 30A, a game board 314 is configured by combining a member 314a having permeability and a member 314b (for example, wood) having no flat permeability. May be. Of course, as shown in FIG. 30 (A), not only the permeable member 314a and the non-permeable member 314b are simply combined, but as shown in FIG. 30 (B), It is good also as a structure which couple | bonds the member 315a which has transparency so that it may surround with the member 315b which does not have permeability.

  For example, you may comprise so that the process which shields a part of game board which has permeability | transmittance may be performed. For example, as shown in FIG. 30C, a part 316b of the game board 316 having transparency may be painted with a color having light shielding properties. As a result, as shown by reference numeral 316a, it is possible to configure a game board 316 that is partially transparent. Of course, instead of coating, a blasting process or a light scattering process for forming a fine rough surface by sandpaper may be performed to make it appear as if visible light is scattered and light is emitted.

  That is, the game board should just have a part at least partially permeable. In other words, if the display area 32a located at the rear of all or part of the game area 15 is configured so that an image can be viewed from the front through the vicinity of all or part of the game area 15. Good.

  Furthermore, in the embodiment described above, the gaming board 14 having transparency is used in part or in whole. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used, for example, games that do not have transparency. A board may be used.

[Configuration of display device]
A configuration using a gaming board that does not have transparency will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 31, the door 311 is provided with a display device 332, and various effect images are displayed. The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351 for detecting a coordinate position touched by a player, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355 as protective covers, and a transparent liquid crystal display device between the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355. And a liquid crystal display device 354 to be stacked. The display device 332 (liquid crystal display device 354) can display a highly transmissive image in the display area. The liquid crystal display device 354 not only displays a highly transmissive image in the display area, but also performs variable display of special symbols, display of effect images for effects, and the like.

  Further, above and below the liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352 serving as an illumination device as a backlight of the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided. Further, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is controlled to be lit when power is supplied. For this reason, the liquid crystal backlight 352 is always driven at the time of power supply so that the image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 354 can be clearly seen by the player. The liquid crystal backlight 352 is mainly a cold cathode tube, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A obstacle nail 313 is driven into the game board 314. A game area 315 is provided between the game board 314 and the door 311, and a game ball 317 launched into the game area 315 can roll.

  The display device 332 includes a touch panel 351, transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, a liquid crystal display device 354, a liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like. There is no problem even if only the liquid crystal display device 354 is provided without including the touch panel 351, the transparent acrylic plates 353 and 355, the liquid crystal backlight 352, and the like.

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 354 is disposed in front of the game board 314 so that the display area and the whole or part of the game area 315 in the game board 314 overlap with each other, and an image with high transparency is displayed on the display area. Since display is possible, all or a part of the game area 315 is displayed through the liquid crystal display device 354 so that the image can be viewed from the front. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 354 is a device that is provided in front of the game board 314, has a display area that can be seen through the game board 314 and displays an effect image related to the game. The game board and the display device may be configured not to overlap in the depth direction.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of control circuits of the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and another configuration may be used, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition, the sub control circuit 200 and the main control circuit 60 may be configured as one board.

  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 a wing mono, Hikoki mono, a first referred to as a right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko gaming machine as shown in FIG. 1, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 33, the gaming machine 600 controls the progress of the game. In addition, a game machine main body 604 that performs control for displaying various images and control for generating various sounds, a display device 602 that is electrically connected to the game machine main body 604 and displays various images, and a game machine main body The operation unit 606 is electrically connected to the player 604 and can be operated by the player. The game machine body 604 has a control unit (not shown) that performs the control as described above. Further, the game machine body 604 is detachable from an information storage medium (for example, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, etc.) storing a program for causing the control unit to perform the control as described above.

[Simulation Program Embodiment]
Moreover, in embodiment mentioned above, it is applicable also to the simulation program for making a computer perform various processes. This simulation program is a program for causing a computer to function as various means in the above-described embodiment.

  A simulation program simulating a pachinko game will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 34 is a schematic diagram showing a computer that executes the simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 34, the computer 300A includes a computer main body 302, a display device 304 that displays an image in a display area 304a, and a keyboard 306 as an operation unit. A display device 304 and a keyboard 306 are electrically connected to the computer main body 302. In the present embodiment, the keyboard 306 is configured as the operation unit. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be other modes as long as it can be operated, for example, a mouse, a controller, or the like.

  The computer main body 302 includes a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit includes a control unit (not shown) composed of a CPU, a storage unit (not shown) for storing various data, programs, etc., a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, a ROM cartridge, etc., and a computer 300A. And a drive device (not shown) for reading data from a removable storage medium. Further, the control circuit includes an interface circuit (not shown) for controlling external devices such as the display device 304 and the keyboard 306.

  In this embodiment, a personal computer is used as the computer. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be in another mode. For example, a mobile phone, a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), etc. It may be a portable terminal device.

  In addition, a plurality of types of derivation display results of second identification information different from the first identification information are stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. Such a storage medium corresponds to an example of a second identification information derivation display result storage unit.

  In the present embodiment, a simulation program simulating a pachinko game in the above-described embodiment will be described. Specifically, this simulation program is for causing a computer to execute the following processing (steps).

  (A1) Big hit determination for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball image has passed through the starting area provided in the game area where the game ball image can roll processing.

  (A2) When it is determined in the jackpot determination process that the game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is changed to a first gaming state advantageous to the player and disadvantageous to the player. A game state determination process for determining one of the second game states.

  (A3) First identification information derivation display control processing for performing control for deriving and displaying the first identification information based on the gaming state determined in the gaming state determination processing.

  (A4) Second identification information derivation display for selecting a result based on the gaming state determined in the gaming state determination process from the result of the derivation display of a plurality of types of second identification information different from the first identification information Result selection process.

  (A5) Based on the result of the derivation display of the second identification information selected in the second identification information derivation display result selection process, the first identification information is derived and displayed in the first identification information derivation display control process. A second identification information derivation display control process for performing control for deriving and displaying the second identification information in response to an operation by an operating means that can be operated by a player before.

  (A6) In the second identification information derivation display result selection process, when the first gaming state is determined in the gaming state determination process, the second gaming state is determined in the gaming state determination process The process of selecting the second identification information with a different probability.

  (A7) An operation validation process for validating the operation by the operation means until the first identification information is derived and displayed.

  (A8) In the second identification information variable display control process, a process of performing variable display of a plurality of columns or rows of second identification information.

  (A9) In the second identification information derivation display control process, when a predetermined operation mode is performed among the plurality of types of operation modes by the operation unit having a plurality of types of operation modes, the plurality of columns or the plurality of columns Processing for performing control to stop and display the second identification information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode in the second identification information of the row.

  As described above, when it is determined to shift to the big hit gaming state by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes from (A1) to (A5), the game state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to the player. The first gaming state that is advantageous to the player and the second gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player are determined, and control is performed to derive and display the first identification information based on the determined gaming state. . From the results of the derivation display of multiple types of second identification information different from the first identification information, select the result of the derivation display of the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state. Based on the result of the derivation display of the selected second identification information, before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information is obtained according to the operation by the operating means operable by the player. Control to display and display. Therefore, even before the first identification information is derived and displayed, the second identification information based on the gaming state after the end of the determined jackpot gaming state can be derived and displayed according to the operation, and the operating means The gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be recognized by the second identification information derived and displayed in response to the operation. For this reason, by operating the operating means, it can be selected that the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state can be selectively recognized prior to the derivation display of the first identification information, and the operation means is prompted to operate. By providing an opportunity, the consciousness participating in the game can be improved and the interest can be improved.

  Further, when the first gaming state is determined by causing the computer 300A to execute the process of (A6), the second identification information has a different probability from that when the second gaming state is determined. Select. Therefore, it becomes possible to recognize whether the first gaming state or the second gaming state has been determined as the gaming state to be shifted to after the end of the big hit gaming state by the second identification information derived and displayed according to the operation. , Can improve the interest.

  In particular, when the first gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information can be selected, while when the second gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information is selected. By making the selection impossible, it is possible to recognize that the first gaming state has been determined by deriving and displaying specific second identification information. Conversely, when the first gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information cannot be selected, while when the second gaming state is determined, the specific second identification information is determined. By making the information selectable, it is possible to recognize that the second gaming state has been determined by deriving and displaying specific second identification information.

  The specific second identification information is selected with a high probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a low probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is easy to be selected when the first gaming state is determined and is difficult to select when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the second gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the first gaming state is high. In addition, the player can have unexpectedness, can raise the expectation for becoming the first gaming state, and can improve the interest.

  Conversely, specific second identification information is selected with a low probability when the first gaming state is determined, and with a high probability when the second gaming state is determined. That is, in the configuration in which the specific second identification information is set so that it is difficult to select when the first gaming state is determined and is easily selected when the second gaming state is determined. When the second identification information is derived and displayed, for example, the first gaming state may be entered, but the gaming state is not necessarily fixed such that the probability of entering the second gaming state is high. Although the probability is low, it is possible to provide an unexpectedness such as the first gaming state, leave a sense of expectation for the first gaming state, and improve the interest.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the process (A7), the operation by the operation means is validated until the first identification information is derived and displayed. Therefore, the operation relating to the derivation display of the second identification information can be validated. In other words, for example, after the operation means is operated and the second identification information is derived and displayed, or after the first identification information is derived and displayed without the operation means being operated, the operation means is displayed. The operation by can be invalidated. For this reason, the operation by the operation means is invalidated during a period other than the period during which the first identification information can be operated, for example, from when variable display is started until it is derived and displayed. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of inconvenience in control.

  Further, by causing the computer 300A to execute the processes (A8) and (A9), when a predetermined operation mode is performed among a plurality of types of operation modes by the operation unit, a second of a plurality of columns or rows is provided. Among the identification information, the second identification information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode is stopped and displayed. Therefore, the second identification information corresponding to the operation mode is stopped and displayed, and it is possible to provide an opportunity to select whether to stop and display any of the plurality of columns or rows of the second identification information. Further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  In this embodiment, the control unit is configured to function as various means according to a simulation program stored in a storage medium that can be inserted into and removed from the computer 300A, such as a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or ROM cartridge. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the program is installed in the storage unit built in the computer 300A from the storage medium described above, and the above-described implementation is performed according to the simulation program stored in the storage unit built in the computer 300A. You may comprise so that a control part may function as various means in a form.

  In the above-described embodiment, the computer 300A is configured to execute various types of processing. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the processing is performed separately from other computers (for example, game servers). You may comprise so that it may be divided and performed.

  A simulation program executed using another computer will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a schematic diagram showing a game system that executes a simulation program.

  As shown in FIG. 35, computers 300A, 300B,... And a game server 400, which is another computer, are connected to a network 500. That is, these computers 300A, 300B,... Are communicably connected to the game server 400. The game server 400 includes a control unit (not shown) and a storage unit (not shown) that stores a program, and the control unit executes various processes according to the program stored in the storage unit. To do.

  In this case, the processing specifically described in the above-described embodiment may be configured to be separately executed by the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400.

  If an example of the simulation program imitating the pachinko game in this embodiment is given, the simulation program for executing the processes (A1), (A2), (A4), and (A6) described above is stored in the storage unit of the game server 400. Then, a simulation program for executing the processes (A3), (A5), (A7) to (A9) described above is stored in the storage unit of the computers 300A, 300B,. Thereby, the control unit of the game server 400 executes the processes (A1), (A2), (A4), and (A6), and the control units of the computers 300A, 300B,... (A3), (A5) , (A7) to (A9) are executed. Of course, the above-described processing is an example, and various processing may be executed by another device.

  In the present embodiment, each of the computers 300A, 300B,... And the game server 400 is configured to execute various processes included in the simulation program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various types of processes are included. A simulation program for executing the process is stored in the game server 400, and the simulation program is transferred from the game server 400 to the computers 300A, 300B,... In response to a download request supplied from the computers 300A, 300B,. By downloading, the computer 300A, 300B,... May be configured to execute a simulation program.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the gaming ball has passed the starting area provided in the gaming area where the gaming ball can roll. If the jackpot determining means for determining and the jackpot determining means determine that the jackpot gaming state is to be shifted to, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is determined as a first gaming state advantageous to the player, Determined by the gaming state determining means for determining one of the second gaming states disadvantageous to the player, the first identification information variable display means for variably displaying the first identification information, and the gaming state determining means. A first identification information derivation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the first identification information based on the gaming state, and an operation means operable by the player, Second identification information derivation display result storage means in which a plurality of types of derivation display results of second identification information different from the first identification information are stored, and stored in the second identification information derivation display result storage means Second identification information derivation display result selection means for selecting a result based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means from the results of the derivation display of a plurality of types of second identification information, and variable second identification information Based on the second identification information variable display means for displaying and the result of the derivation display of the second identification information selected by the second identification information derivation display result selection means, the first identification information derivation display control means Before the first identification information is derived and displayed, second identification information derivation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the second identification information in accordance with an operation by the operation means. The jackpot determination means, gaming state determination means, first identification information variable display means, first identification information derivation display control means, operation means, second identification information derivation display result storage means, second identification information derivation Specific configurations of the display result selection unit, the second identification information variable display unit, the second identification information derivation display control unit, the operation validation unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list 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 an external 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 game board 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 explanatory drawing which shows the stop operation symbol determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is 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 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 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. 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. 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 stop operation symbol determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game board in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is sectional drawing which shows the door and game board which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the computer of one Embodiment of this invention. It is the schematic which shows the game system of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Start opening 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
92 Special design 96 Decoration design 98 Stop operation design 116 Start winning ball sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through a start area provided in a game area where the game ball can roll,
When it is determined by the jackpot determining means that the game state is to shift to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed to a first gaming state advantageous to the player and a second disadvantageous to the player. Gaming state determining means for determining any of the gaming states of
First identification information variable display means for performing variable display of the first identification information;
A first ballistic gaming machine comprising: first identification information derivation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying the first identification information based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means,
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
A second identification information derivation display result storage means in which a plurality of types of derivation display results of second identification information different from the first identification information are stored;
Second identification information for selecting a result based on the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means from the results of the derivation display of the plurality of types of second identification information stored in the second identification information derivation display result storage means Derived display result selection means;
Second identification information variable display means for variably displaying the second identification information;
Before deriving and displaying the first identification information by the first identification information derivation display control means based on the result of the derivation display of the second identification information selected by the second identification information derivation display result selection means, A bullet ball game machine comprising: second identification information derivation display control means for performing control for deriving and displaying second identification information in response to an operation by the operation means. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The second identification information derivation display result selection unit is different from the case where the second gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination unit when the first gaming state is determined by the gaming state determination unit. A bullet ball game machine having a function of selecting second identification information with probability. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A bullet ball game machine comprising operation validation means for validating an operation by the operation means until the first identification information is derived and displayed. In the bullet ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The second identification information variable display means performs variable display of the second identification information in a plurality of columns or rows,
The operation means has a plurality of types of operation modes,
The second identification information derivation display control means, when a predetermined operation mode is performed among the plurality of types of operation modes by the operation unit, among the plurality of columns or rows of second identification information, A bullet ball game machine having a function of stopping and displaying second identification information corresponding to the predetermined operation mode. A jackpot determination process for determining whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball image has passed through a start area provided in a game area where the game ball image can roll,
When it is determined in the jackpot determination process that the game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state is changed to a first gaming state advantageous to the player and a second disadvantageous to the player. A gaming state determination process for determining any of the gaming states of
A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a first identification information derivation display control process for performing control for deriving and displaying the first identification information based on the gaming state determined in the gaming state determination process,
Second identification information derivation display result selection process for selecting a result based on the gaming state determined in the gaming state determination process from the derivation display result of a plurality of types of second identification information different from the first identification information When,
Before deriving and displaying the first identification information in the first identification information derivation display control process based on the result of the derivation display of the second identification information selected in the second identification information derivation display result selection process, A simulation program for causing a computer to execute a second identification information derivation display control process for performing control for deriving and displaying second identification information in accordance with an operation by an operation means operable by a player.

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