JP2007020713A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pinball game machine capable of increasing player's desire to play by recognizably displaying the entering rate of a game ball to a winning port even during the variable display of identification information. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine is provided with a special pattern display device for variably displaying the identification information on the basis of the establishment of a prescribed variable display start condition. The pachinko game machine detects the entry of a game ball to a prescribed winning port provided in a game area where the game ball can roll and calculates the entering rate of the game ball on the basis of the detected entry of the game ball. The pachinko game machine selects one of two or more kinds of identification information variable display forms on the basis of the entering rate of the game ball and makes the variable display of the identification information be performed in the variable display form of the identification 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, the display area of the variable display device is mainly based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start area provided in the game area where the launched game ball can roll. There is provided variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information and for performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variability display is performed, and the derivation-displayed identification information has a predetermined combination (specific display). In this case, there is provided a game that makes a transition to a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is advantageous to the player.

In this type of ball game machine, for example, as shown in Patent Document 1 to Patent Document 3, a game ball winning rate for a predetermined winning opening is calculated and displayed. This makes it possible to store information related to the result of the derivation display of the identification information, and allow the player or the like to grasp the characteristics of the gaming machine easily and quickly. In particular, since the winning rate of the game ball has a great influence on the result of the game, notifying that the winning rate is high can increase the player's willingness to play.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-312059 JP-A-7-51460 Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-51981

  However, in the above-described ball game machine, it is not preferable to separately provide a display device, and it is possible to display the winning rate on a variable display device that variably displays identification information without providing a display device separately. By displaying the winning rate during variable display of the identification information, the variablely displayed identification information itself is watched, and it is not easy to recognize the variable display of the identification information and the winning rate of the game ball at the same time. Absent.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. By displaying the game ball so that the winning rate of the game ball to the winning opening can be recognized even during the variable display of the identification information, the player's game An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can increase motivation.

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

  (1) Based on the establishment of a predetermined variable display start condition, a variable display means for performing variable display of identification information, and a game ball at a predetermined winning opening provided in a game area where the game ball can roll A gaming machine comprising: a winning detection means for detecting winning, and a winning rate calculation means for calculating a winning percentage of the game ball based on the winning of the game ball detected by the winning detection means, Based on the variable display mode storage means in which a plurality of types of variable display modes of the identification information are stored and the winning percentage of the game ball calculated by the winning rate calculation means, a plurality of storages stored in the variable display mode storage means. Variable display mode selection means for selecting one of the variable display modes of the identification information of the type, and variable display mode of the identification information selected by the variable display mode selection means to control the variable display of the identification information Pinball game machine according to claim cormorants and variable display control means, further comprising: a.

  (2) The bullet ball game machine according to (1), wherein the variable display means includes one or a plurality of light emitting diodes.

  (3) In the ball and ball game machine described in (1) or (2), the predetermined winning opening is a variable display starting winning opening that satisfies the predetermined variable display starting condition by winning a game ball. Characteristic ball game machine.

  (4) In the ball game machine described in (3), the predetermined winning opening is variable to be displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to win. A ball game machine characterized by a prize opening.

  (5) In the ball game machine described in (1) or (2), when the result of variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode, control for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player The predetermined winning opening is displaced between a first state in which the game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the big hit game state. A ball game machine characterized by a variable winning opening when possible.

  According to the invention described in (1), based on the calculated winning rate of the game ball, any one of the variable display modes of the plurality of types of identification information is selected, and the identification information is displayed in the variable display mode of the identification information. Controls variable display. Therefore, at the same time as paying attention to the variable display of the identification information, the winning rate of the game ball can be recognized in the variable display mode of the identification information, and the game can be performed even during the variable display of the identification information without providing a separate display device. By displaying the winning rate of the ball at the winning opening so as to be recognized, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play. In addition, since the variable display mode of the identification information varies depending on the winning rate, the variable display of the identification information can be performed in various modes, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  According to the invention described in (2), the identification information is variably displayed by the variable display means composed of one or a plurality of light emitting diodes. Therefore, the control load can be reduced by employing one or a plurality of light-emitting diodes that can be easily controlled with a simple configuration. It can also be used for light emission inspection of light emitting diodes.

  According to the invention described in (3), the predetermined winning opening is a variable display starting winning opening in which a predetermined variable display starting condition is established by winning a game ball. Therefore, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball related to the winning opening regarding the possibility of variable display of the identification information, and it is possible to further increase the player's willingness to play.

  According to the invention described in (4), the predetermined winning opening is a variable winning opening that is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win. Therefore, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball to the variable winning opening displaceable between the first state and the second state, and the first state, the second state, etc. are variable depending on the winning rate. The winning rate in the variable state of the winning opening can also be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  According to the invention described in (5), the predetermined winning opening includes a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to win in a jackpot gaming state advantageous to a player. It is a big winning variable variable winning opening that can be displaced. Accordingly, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball to the big hit variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state during the big hit gaming state, and according to the winning rate, the first state, The variable state of the variable winning opening, such as the second state, the number of big hits in the big hit gaming state, etc. can be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced. In particular, since the winning rate at the jackpot variable winning opening is displayed, it is possible to notify the ease of winning of the game ball compared to those displaying the number of winnings at the jackpot variable winning slot. Can increase the willingness to play.

  According to the present invention, even when the identification information is being variably displayed, the player's willingness to play can be increased by displaying the game ball so that the winning rate of the game ball at the winning opening can be recognized.

  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 that displays 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 opened and closed. Further, an opening 11a is formed at 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 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 gaming ball lending operation unit 82, a menu operation unit 84 for menu screen display, menu selection, determination, cancellation, and the like, a game operation unit 88 for operations related to the progress of the game, and the like. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the above-described dish unit 21 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 outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls), and when predetermined payout conditions are satisfied. The game balls stored in the ball payout unit 500 described later are discharged.

  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 firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 26 by a 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.

  In addition, 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). In this way, the game ball launched by the launching device 130 is guided to 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 starting 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 identification information) is executed on condition that a game ball has entered the start port 44. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (specific game state, so-called “hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the big hit game state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball may be easily opened 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 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the base door 13 can be viewed from the front through the game board 14 and the protective glass 19 having transparency. 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 at 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” are 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 The time shifts to a relatively advantageous time. Then, after shifting to the short-time state, when the variable display of the identification information is performed 100 times without shifting to the big hit gaming state, shifting to the normal gaming state that is relatively disadvantageous to the player; Become.

  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. In the short time state, since the variable information display time is shorter than the normal game state and the time for the blade member 48 to be in the open state is controlled to be longer, the big hit game is relatively more than the normal game state. Increases the chance of entering a 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 short-time state after the big hit gaming state ends is called 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. Thus, the special symbol display device 33 performs variable display of the special symbol (an example of identification information) based on the fact that a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. The special symbol display device 33 is composed of one or a plurality of light emitting diodes. The special symbol display device 33 in the present embodiment corresponds to an example of variable display means. Therefore, the control load can be reduced by employing one or a plurality of light-emitting diodes that can be easily controlled with a simple configuration. It can also be used for light emission inspection of light emitting diodes.

  In this embodiment, when a special big hit is made, the game is shifted to a probable change state after the end of the big hit game state, and when the normal big hit is made, the time is always shifted to a time-saving state after the big hit game state is finished. (So-called “full time reduction”), but not limited to this. For example, when a special big hit is made, after the big hit gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, the probability variation state becomes a normal big hit When the big hit gaming state ends, the state shifts to the time-saving state, and when the normal hit state is reached from the non-probable state, the state shifts to the normal gaming state without shifting to the time-shortening state after the big hit gaming state ends (so-called , “Half time short”). Further, the probability variation state and the short time state may not be provided.

  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 display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games, such as decorative symbols that are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, background images related to games, effect images, and the like, have predetermined modes. Will be displayed. 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 that displays 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 "), the game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the game shifts to a short time state, and thereafter, the variable display of the identification information 100 times. If it is performed, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state. In addition to these decorative symbols, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays a background image, an effect image for effect, 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, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed on the back of the gaming board 14 having transparency, and by performing various effects in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a novel display that has not been found in conventional gaming machines. The production can be provided and the interest can be improved. 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. In addition, displaying various images without increasing the size of the display area may be complicated for the player to visually recognize. 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 when the obstacle nail is adjusted is conducted to the liquid crystal display device 32. It is difficult to prevent the liquid crystal display device 32 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, and a base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front thereof. In addition, in this embodiment, although it was set as the structure using 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 accessories 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, a normal symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 33. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”.

  Further, above the game board 14, special symbol hold display devices 34a to 34d (indicated by reference numeral 34 in FIG. 4) for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game, and a normal symbol hold for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game. A display device 37 is provided.

  A big hit round number display device 41 for displaying the upper limit number of rounds in the big hit gaming state is provided on the upper right side of the game board 14.

  Further, a state display LED 43 for displaying a state relating to a game such as a game state is provided above the jackpot round number display device 41. The state display LED 43 is an example of a state display unit composed of one or a plurality of light emitting diodes. Therefore, the control load can be reduced by employing one or a plurality of light-emitting diodes that can be easily controlled with a simple configuration. It can also be used for light emission inspection of light emitting diodes.

  In addition, ball passage detectors 54 a and 54 b are provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b detect that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display (not shown) on the normal symbol display device 35 starts to be displayed, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the variable symbol display is stopped. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, and the like, for example, symbols such as “◯” and “x”. When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories, hereinafter referred to as normal electric combination) provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later. 48) is changed from the closed state to the opened state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 44. Further, 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.

  Further, 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 it is easy to accept the gaming ball. 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. In other words, such a big winning opening 39 is a big hit variable variable winning opening that can be displaced between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to win in a big hit gaming state. is there.

  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. That is, such a start port 44 is a variable display start winning port where a predetermined variable display start condition is established by winning a game ball.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, when the game ball passes in the vicinity of the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is derived and displayed, Execution (start) of the variable symbol display based on the passage of the game ball to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is suspended. If the normal symbol is derived and displayed in the state where the execution of variable display of the normal symbol is suspended, the variable symbol of the held regular symbol is started after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the execution of variable display of the normal symbol executed when the normal symbol is derived and displayed is one time. The number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols (so-called “the number of holdings related to the normal symbol”, “the number of holdings in the normal symbol game”) is displayed by the normal symbol holding display device 37. In addition, an upper limit is also set for the number of times that execution of variable symbol display is suspended, for example, variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. When the variable display of the identification information in the normal symbol game is held in this way, the normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of the hold.

  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. In the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the upper limit may be one or more times. As such, it may be configured to hold the variable display of the normal symbol, or may be configured to hold without setting an upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a normal 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 according to a program 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. 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. In addition, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 or the like. 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 the variable 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 the 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 in the big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). 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 port 44, but when the variable symbol cannot be displayed, the variable symbol is held, but the variable symbol is displayed. 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 cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units 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 normal symbol display device 35, a normal symbol hold display. Device 37, jackpot round number display device 41, status display LED 43, firing ball sensor 45, count sensor 104, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric An accessory solenoid 118, a special prize 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 response to a signal from the main control circuit 60. The special symbol display device 33 is a 7-segment LED, and each LED is composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes capable of simultaneously emitting three colors of red, green, and blue.

  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 normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The normal symbol hold display device 37 displays the number of hold of variable display of normal symbols in the normal symbol game in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The big hit round number display device 41 displays the upper limit round number in the transferred big hit gaming state in accordance with a signal from the main control circuit 60.

  The state display LED 43 displays the current gaming state in response to a signal from the main control circuit 60. The state display LED 43 is composed of four light emitting diodes, the state display LED 1 indicates a normal gaming state, the state display LED 2 indicates a short-time state, the state display LED 3 indicates a certain change state, and the state display LED 4 indicates a big hit gaming state. .

  The launch ball sensor 45 is provided on the guide rail 30 serving as the entrance of the game area 15, detects a game ball launched from the launch device 130 to the game area 15, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60. To do.

  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. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to 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. Note that the payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out game media when the launched (injected) game media passes 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.

  Moreover, 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 launched. 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. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls the driving of the firing unit.

  Furthermore, 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 a signal 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. 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 present invention 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 controls 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.

[Variation pattern table]
A variation pattern 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 variation pattern 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 variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing the types of variation patterns. In this variation pattern table, as shown in FIG. 5, the winning hit of the big hit, the variation pattern designation command, and the variation time are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, when the big hit is out of place, the fluctuation pattern designation command “h0” is associated with the fluctuation time “T0”, and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h1” is associated with the fluctuation time “T1”. ”, The fluctuation pattern designation command“ h2 ”is associated with the fluctuation time“ T2 ”, and the fluctuation pattern designation command“ h3 ”is associated with the fluctuation time“ T3 ”.

  On the other hand, when the big hit is a big hit, the fluctuation pattern designation command “h4” is associated with the fluctuation time “T4”, and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h5” is associated with the fluctuation time “T5”. The fluctuation time designation command “h6” is associated with the fluctuation time “T6”, and the fluctuation pattern designation command “h7” is associated with the fluctuation time “T7”.

  As described above, when the winning of the big hit is determined, the variation pattern is determined based on the result of the winning.

[Winning rate notification mode correspondence table]
The winning rate notification mode correspondence 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 winning rate notification mode correspondence 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 winning rate notification mode correspondence table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table that shows a winning rate notification mode in a predetermined winning slot. As shown in FIG. 6, the winning rate notification mode correspondence table stores a winning rate, a variable display mode, a stop display mode, and a state display mode in association with each other. This winning rate is indicated by “A0” to “A4”, and the winning rate increases as “A4” approaches in order from “A0”. In addition, such a winning rate includes a plurality of winning rate data for each predetermined winning slot, as will be described later with reference to FIGS. The variation display mode is a variation display mode of a special symbol corresponding to the winning rate. The stop display mode is a mode of stop display of special symbols corresponding to the winning rate. The status display mode is a display mode of the status display LED 43 corresponding to the winning rate.

  Specifically, when the winning rate is “A0”, the change display mode is “he0”, the stop display mode is “te0”, and the status display mode is “zy0”. When the winning rate is “A1”, the change display mode is “he1”, the stop display mode is “te1”, and the status display mode is “zy1”. When the winning rate is “A2”, the change display mode is “he2”, the stop display mode is “te2”, and the status display mode is “zy2”. When the winning rate is “A3”, the change display mode is “he3”, the stop display mode is “te3”, and the status display mode is “zy3”. When the winning rate is “A4”, the change display mode is “he4”, the stop display mode is “te4”, and the status display mode is “zy4”.

[Notification mode determination table]
The notification mode determination table stored in the main ROM 68 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS. Even if the notification mode 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 notification mode determination table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table for determining the notification mode of the winning rate. In this notification mode determination table, as shown in FIG. 7A, a notification mode determination table (start port) corresponding to the winning rate of the start port 44 and a ball passage detection as shown in FIG. The notification mode determination table (ball passage detector) corresponding to the winning rates of the devices 54a and 54b, and the notification mode determination table (general) corresponding to the winning rates of the general winning ports 56a to 56, as shown in FIG. 8, and a notification mode determination table (large winning opening) corresponding to the winning rate of the large winning opening 39 is included. Moreover, in this alerting | reporting mode determination table, as shown in FIG.7 and FIG.8, the winning rate corresponding to a predetermined winning opening, winning rate data, a variable display mode, a stop display mode, and a status display LED1 mode (Status display LED indicating a normal gaming state), status display LED 2 mode (status display LED indicating a short time state), status display LED 3 mode (status display LED indicating a probable change status), status display LED 4 mode (big hit gaming status) Are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7A, when the winning rate corresponding to the start port 44 is “0” to “5.0”, the winning rate data is “ns0”, and the variable display mode Is “he0”, and the status display LED3 mode is “zy0”. When the winning rate corresponding to the start port 44 is “5.1” to “5.5”, the winning rate data is “ns1”, the variation display mode is “he1”, and the status display LED 3 mode is “ zy1 ". When the winning rate corresponding to the start port 44 is “5.6” to “6.4”, the winning rate data is “ns2”, the variation display mode is “he2”, and the status display LED 3 mode is “ zy2 ". When the winning rate corresponding to the start port 44 is “6.5” to “8.9”, the winning rate data is “ns3”, the variation display mode is “he3”, and the status display LED3 mode is “ zy3 ". When the winning rate corresponding to the start port 44 is “9.0” or more, the winning rate data is “ns4”, the variation display mode is “he4”, and the status display LED3 mode is “zy4”. In the case of “−” in the figure, in any state, the stop display mode is “te0”, the status display LED1 mode is “zy0”, the status display LED2 mode is “zy0”, and the status display LED4 mode is “ zy0 ".

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the winning rate corresponding to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is from “0” to “3.9”, the winning rate data is “ng0”, and the status display The LED2 mode is “zy0”. When the winning rate corresponding to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is from "4.0" to "5.9", the winning rate data is "ng1" and the status display LED2 mode is "zy1". . Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is from "6.0" to "7.9", the winning rate data is "ng2" and the status display LED2 mode is "zy2". . Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is from “8.0” to “9.9”, the winning rate data is “ng3” and the state display LED2 mode is “zy3”. . When the winning rate corresponding to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b is “10.0” or more, the winning rate data is “ng4” and the state display LED2 mode is “zy4”. In the underlined portion in the figure, the change display mode is “he0”, the stop display mode is “te0”, the status display LED1 mode is “zy0”, and the status display LED3 mode is “zy0” in any state. The status display LED 4 mode is “zy0”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8A, when the winning rates corresponding to the general winning ports 56 to 56d are “0” to “0.9”, the winning rate data is “ni0” and the status display LED 1 The mode is “zy0”. Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the general winning ports 56 to 56d is “1.0” to “1.9”, the winning rate data is “ni1” and the state display LED1 mode is “zy1”. Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the general winning ports 56 to 56d is “2.0” to “2.9”, the winning rate data is “ni2” and the state display LED1 mode is “zy2”. Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the general winning ports 56 to 56d is “3.0” to “3.9”, the winning rate data is “ni3”, and the state display LED1 mode is “zy3”. Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the general winning ports 56 to 56d is “4.0” or more, the winning rate data is “ni4”, and the status display LED1 mode is “zy4”. In the underlined portion in the figure, the change display mode is “he0”, the stop display mode is “te0”, the status display LED2 mode is “zy0”, and the status display LED3 mode is “zy0” in any state. The status display LED 4 mode is “zy0”.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 8B, when the winning rate corresponding to the big winning opening 39 is from “0” to “29.9”, the winning rate data is “nd0”, and the stop display mode is “ te0 ”and the status display LED4 form“ zy0 ”. When the winning rate corresponding to the big winning opening 39 is “30.0” to “39.9”, the winning rate data is “nd1”, the stop display mode is “te1”, and the status display LED 4 mode is “Zy1”. When the winning rate corresponding to the big winning opening 39 is “40.0” to “49.9”, the winning rate data is “nd2”, the stop display mode is “te2”, and the status display LED 4 mode is “Zy2”. Further, when the winning rate corresponding to the big winning opening 39 is “50.0” to “59.9”, the winning rate data is “nd3”, the stop display mode is “te3”, and the status display LED 4 mode is “Zy3”. When the winning rate corresponding to the big winning opening 39 is “60.0” or more, the winning rate data is “nd4”, the stop display mode is “te4”, and the status display LED4 mode is “zy4”. . In the underlined portion in the figure, in any state, the change display mode is “he0”, the status display LED1 mode is “zy0”, the status display LED2 mode is “zy0”, and the status display LED3 mode is “zy0”. "

[Variable display mode timing table]
A variation display mode timing 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 variable display mode timing 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 variation display mode timing table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing the timing of the variation display mode during the variation display of the special symbol. As shown in FIG. 9, this variable display mode timing table includes five tables that are referred to when “he0” to “he4” are selected. In this variable display mode timing table, the timing and the lighting location in the special symbol display device 33 are stored in association with each other. As shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device 33 is a 7-segment LED, and is composed of light-emitting diode segments indicated by a1 to a7. In this embodiment, one segment of the 7-segment LED is composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes having a plurality of colors. In the variable display mode timing table shown in FIG. The color shall be omitted.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9A, when the variable display mode “he0” is selected, the first 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1) is “ “a7” is turned on, “a1” to “a6” are turned off, and in the next 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), “a1” to “a7” in the special symbol display device 33 are turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9B, when the variable display mode “he1” is selected, “a7” in the special symbol display device 33 is displayed in the first 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1). On, “a1” to “a6” are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), “a1” to “a7” in the special symbol display device 33 are turned off.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9C, when the variable display mode “he2” is selected, the first 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1) is “a1” in the special symbol display device 33, “A2” is turned on, “a3” to “a7” are turned off, and in the next 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), “a2” and “a3” in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on, “a1” ”,“ A4 ”to“ a7 ”are turned off, and in the next 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 3),“ a3 ”,“ a4 ”in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on,“ a1 ”,“ a2 ” ”,“ A5 ”to“ a7 ”are turned off, and in the next 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 4),“ a4 ”and“ a5 ”in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on, and“ a1 ”to“ a3 ” ”,“ A6 ”,“ a7 ”are extinguished, and in the next 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 5), “A5” and “a6” in the separate symbol display device 33 are turned on, “a1” to “a4” and “a7” are turned off, and in the next 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 6), the special symbol display device “A1” and “a6” in 33 are turned on, and “a2” to “a5” and “a7” are turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  As shown in FIG. 9D, when the variable display mode “he3” is selected, the first 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1) is “a1” in the special symbol display device 33, “A2” is turned on, “a3” to “a7” are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), “a2” and “a3” in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on, “a1” ”,“ A4 ”to“ a7 ”are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 3),“ a3 ”,“ a4 ”in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on,“ a1 ”,“ a2 ” ”,“ A5 ”to“ a7 ”are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 4),“ a4 ”and“ a5 ”in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on, and“ a1 ”to“ a3 ” ”,“ A6 ”,“ a7 ”are extinguished, and the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 5), “A5” and “a6” in the separate symbol display device 33 are lit, “a1” to “a4” and “a7” are extinguished, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 6), the special symbol display device “A1” and “a6” in 33 are turned on, and “a2” to “a5” and “a7” are turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9E, when the variable display mode “he4” is selected, the first 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1) is “a1” in the special symbol display device 33, “A2” is turned on, “a3” to “a7” are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), “a2” and “a7” in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on, “a1” ”,“ A3 ”to“ a6 ”are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 3),“ a5 ”and“ a7 ”in the special symbol display device 33 are turned on, and“ a1 ”to“ a4 ” ”,“ A6 ”are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 4),“ a4 ”,“ a5 ”are turned on in the special symbol display device 33, and“ a1 ”to“ a3 ”,“ a6 ” "," A7 "goes out, and the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference 5), a special symbol table “A3” and “a4” in the device 33 are turned on, “a1”, “a2”, “a5” to “a7” are turned off, and the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 6), a special symbol display “A3” and “a7” in the device 33 are turned on, “a1”, “a2”, “a4” to “a6” are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 7), a special symbol display “A6” and “a7” in the device 33 are turned on, “a1” to “a5” are turned off, and in the next 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 8), “a1” and “a” in the special symbol display device 33 are displayed. “a7” is turned on, and “a2” to “a6” are turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  As described above, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbols are displayed in a variable display manner different from “he0” to “he4”. That is, the main ROM 68 storing such a variation display mode timing table stores a plurality of types of variation display modes. In other words, the main ROM 68 storing such a table corresponds to an example of variable display mode storage means in which a plurality of types of variable display modes of identification information are stored. As described above, in the variable display mode, the lighting pattern of the segment is made different. However, as in the stop display mode to be described later, the pattern of the light emission color of the segment may be made different. Patterns may be combined.

[Stop display mode timing table]
A stop display mode timing 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 display mode timing 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 display mode timing table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing the timing of the stop display mode during the special symbol stop display. As shown in FIG. 11, the stop display mode timing table includes five tables that are referred to when “te0” to “te4” are selected. In the stop display mode timing table, the timing and the lighting color in the special symbol display device 33 are stored in association with each other. The special symbol display device 33 is composed of a light emitting diode capable of emitting three colors of red, green, and blue for each segment.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11A, when the stop display mode “te0” is selected, the special symbol display device 33 is always lit in red (reference numeral 1). And the segment corresponding to the special symbol already stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 33 in such a stop display mode is repeatedly stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11B, when the stop display mode “he1” is selected, the special symbol display device 33 is lit in red in the first 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1). In the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), the special symbol display device 33 is lit in green. And the segment corresponding to the special symbol already stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 33 in such a stop display mode is repeatedly displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11C, when the stop display mode “he2” is selected, the special symbol display device 33 is lit red in the first 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1). In the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 2), the special symbol display device 33 lights in green, and in the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 3), the special symbol display device 33 turns blue. Light. And the segment corresponding to the special symbol already stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 33 in such a stop display mode is repeatedly displayed in a variable manner.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11D, when the stop display mode “he3” is selected, the special symbol display device 33 is lit red in the first 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1). In the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 2), the special symbol display device 33 lights in green, and in the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 3), the special symbol display device 33 turns blue. In the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 4), the special symbol display device 33 is lit in red and blue. And the segment corresponding to the special symbol already stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 33 in such a stop display mode is repeatedly displayed in a variable manner.

  As shown in FIG. 11E, when the stop display mode “he4” is selected, the special symbol display device 33 is lit red in the first 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1). In the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 2), the special symbol display device 33 lights in green, and in the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 3), the special symbol display device 33 turns blue. The special symbol display device 33 lights up in red and blue in the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 4), and the special symbol display device in the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 5). 33 lights in red and green, and in the next 512 milliseconds (ms) (symbol 6), the special symbol display device 33 lights in green and blue. And the segment corresponding to the special symbol already stopped and displayed in the special symbol display device 33 in such a stop display mode is repeatedly displayed in a variable manner.

  Thus, in the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is stopped and displayed in different stop display modes from “te0” to “te4”. That is, the main ROM 68 storing such a stop display mode timing table stores a plurality of types of stop display modes. In other words, the main ROM 68 storing such a table corresponds to an example of a stop display mode storage unit in which a plurality of types of stop display modes of identification information are stored.

[Status display LED mode timing table]
A state display LED mode timing 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 status display LED mode timing 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 status display LED mode timing table stored in the main ROM 68 is a table showing the display mode timing of the status display LED 43. As shown in FIG. 12, the status display LED mode timing table includes five tables that are referred to when “zy0” to “zy4” are selected. In this status display LED mode timing table, the timing and the display mode of the status display LED 43 are stored in association with each other.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12A, when the state display mode “zy0” is selected, the state display LED 43 is always lit (reference numeral 1). And the special symbol in the status display LED 43 is repeatedly displayed in such a display manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, when the state display mode “zy1” is selected, the state display LED 43 is lit in the first 1024 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1), and the next 1024 In milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), the status display LED 43 is turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  As shown in FIG. 12C, when the state display mode “zy2” is selected, the state display LED 43 is lit in the first 512 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1), and the next 512 In milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), the status display LED 43 is turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12D, when the state display mode “zy3” is selected, the state display LED 43 is turned on in the first 256 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1), and the next 256 is displayed. In milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), the status display LED 43 is turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  As shown in FIG. 12E, when the state display mode “zy4” is selected, the first 128 milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 1), the state display LED 43 is turned on, and the next 128 is displayed. In milliseconds (ms) (reference numeral 2), the status display LED 43 is turned off. Then, the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 is repeatedly displayed in such a variable display manner.

  As described above, in the state display LED 43, the game state is displayed in different state display modes from “zy0” to “zy4”. That is, in the main ROM 68 in which such a status display LED mode timing table is stored, a plurality of types of status display modes are stored. In other words, the main ROM 68 in which such a table is stored corresponds to an example of a state display mode storage unit in which a plurality of types of state display modes for games are stored.

[Description of display screen]
A display screen related to the special symbol game executed in the above-described configuration will be described with reference to FIG.

[Description of special symbol game]
In the special symbol display device 33, the special symbol is variably displayed as shown in FIG. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol is derived and displayed, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol that is displayed in a stopped state and is derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode that does not change from “0” to “9”, “−”), the big hit gaming state The game state transitions to the big hit game state on the condition that the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained and has become a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9”, etc.). Will be.

  In addition, on the display area 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, variable display of a plurality of rows of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 is performed. Specifically, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the decorative symbol is also derived and displayed as shown in FIG. Then, when the predetermined variable display start condition described above is satisfied, as in the special symbol, the variable symbol variable display is also executed as shown in FIG. 13B. Then, before the special symbol is derived and displayed, as shown in FIG. 13C, 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 is derived and displayed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition, the decorative symbol that is derived and displayed has a relationship with the special symbol that is derived and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is “−”, the decorative symbol is in a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged), and the special symbol is “0” to “9”. In this case, the decorative symbol is in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged). That is, all the columns are stopped and displayed, and the derived and displayed decorative symbols of the plurality of columns are, as shown in FIG. 13D, a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are not arranged) Then, the special symbol is derived and displayed as “−”, and the current gaming state such as the normal gaming state is maintained. On the other hand, when the decorative symbols of a plurality of rows become reach as shown in FIG. 13 (E) and become a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which three identical symbols are arranged) as shown in FIG. 13 (F). The special symbol is derived and displayed from “0” to “9”, and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state.

[Description of display mode]
Moreover, the state display mode which shows the change display mode and stop display mode of a special symbol displayed in the structure mentioned above, a game state, etc. is demonstrated using FIGS.

  In the case where the variable display mode “he0” is selected based on the winning rate of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening, when the special symbol is displayed in a variable manner, as shown in FIG. 14A, “T1” “A7” is turned on at the timing “T2”, and “a7” is turned off at the timings “T3” and “T4”. On the other hand, when the variation display mode “he1” is selected based on the winning rate of the game ball to a predetermined winning opening, as shown in FIG. 14B, at the timing of “T1” and “T3”. “A7” is turned on, and “a7” is turned off at the timing of “T2” and “T4”. In this manner, the special symbol variation display mode such as the lighting interval of “a7” is different based on the winning rate of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening.

  Further, in the case where the stop display mode “te0” is selected based on the winning rate of game balls to a predetermined winning opening, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIG. At the timing of “T1”, “T2”, “T3”, “a7” is lit red. Further, when the stop display mode “te1” is selected based on the winning rate of the game balls to a predetermined winning opening, as shown in FIG. 15B, at the timing of “T1” and “T3”. “A7” lights up in red, and “a7” lights up in green at the timing of “T2”. Further, when the stop display mode “te2” is selected based on the winning rate of the game balls to a predetermined winning opening, as shown in FIG. 15C, at the timing of “T1”, “a7 "Is lit red," a7 "is lit green at the timing" T2 ", and" a7 "is lit blue at the timing" T3 ". As described above, the stop display mode of the special symbol such as the lighting color of “a7” is different based on the winning rate of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening.

  Further, when the state display mode “zy0” of the state display LED 43 is selected based on the winning rate of the game ball to a predetermined winning opening, as shown in FIG. 16A, “T1”, “ At the timing of “T2”, “T3”, and “T4”, the status display LED 1 continues to be lit. Further, when the state display mode “zy1” of the state display LED 43 is selected based on the winning rate of the game ball to a predetermined winning opening, as shown in FIG. 16B, “T1”, “ At the timing of “T2”, the status display LED1 is turned on, and at the timing of “T3” and “T4”, the status display LED1 is turned off. Further, when the state display mode “zy2” of the state display LED 43 is selected based on the winning rate of the game ball to a predetermined winning opening, as shown in FIG. 16C, “T1”, “ At the timing of “T3”, the status display LED1 is turned on, and at the timing of “T2” and “T4”, the status display LED1 is turned off. As described above, the state display mode of the state display LED 43, such as the lighting interval of the state display LED 43, is different based on the winning rate of the game ball to the predetermined winning opening.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 17 to 19 and FIGS. 21 to 37 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 19) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 17, 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. 19, a special symbol control process relating 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). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 31, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 35 is executed (step S16). Then, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable display such as a special symbol and a normal symbol in accordance with the execution result of step S15 and the like (step S19). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S15, step S16, and step S19 are 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. 18, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. are incremented by “1” (step S42). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 21, 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 S48.

  In step S48, a status display LED control process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 27, the main CPU 66 controls the state display LED indicating the state relating to the game. 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 returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 19, 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. 19, 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 according to 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. 28, 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. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 29, the main CPU 66 has a value (01) indicating that the control state flag indicates special symbol variation time management, and a value indicating special symbol display time management when the variation time has elapsed ( 02) is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 30, 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, is 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. In other words, the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of the variable display of the identification information is in a specific display mode. The main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a big hit gaming state 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 “0” when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. 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 an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S77. 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 state 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 processing 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 by setting a high probability flag when the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, and when the big hit symbol is a non-probability variation symbol, By setting, control to shift to the short time state is performed. 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. Further, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the variable display game of the identification information in which the short time state continues is in the short time state, and when the predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) has been reached, By clearing the time reduction flag, control is performed to shift the gaming state from the next variable display game of identification information to the normal gaming state. Further, 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. 20, 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. 19 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. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step 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. Accordingly, the processing from step S77 to step S80 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is ended. 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.

[Input detection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S43 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S251). Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 receives various sensors such as a count sensor 104, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and a starting winning ball sensor 116, which are switches related to the winning ball. , It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S252.

  In step S252, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. In this process, 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. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S253.

  In step S253, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S254.

  In step S254, a firing related switch input process is executed. In this process, the firing ball sensor 45 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 66 performs a process of counting the cumulative number of game balls fired in the game area 15. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Prize ball related switch check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S251 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22, a process for detecting a special winning opening is executed (step S601). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 23, the main CPU 66 performs calculation of a predetermined number of game balls and a winning rate in accordance with the winning of the game balls into the special winning opening 39. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S602.

  In step S602, a general winning opening detection process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 24, the main CPU 66 calculates a prize ball of a predetermined number of game balls and a winning rate in accordance with the prize winning of the game balls from the general prize opening 56a to 56d. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S603.

  In step S603, a special symbol start port detection process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 25, the main CPU 66 calculates a predetermined number of game balls and winning rates in accordance with the winning of game balls to the start port 44. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S604.

  In step S604, normal symbol passage opening time detection processing is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 26, the main CPU 66 performs calculation of a predetermined number of game balls and a winning rate in accordance with the winning of game balls to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Process when detecting a big prize opening]
The subroutine executed in step S601 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not a big winning opening has been won (step S611). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 39 according to a predetermined signal supplied from the count sensor 104. If the main CPU 66 determines that a big winning opening has been won, it moves the process to step S612. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that no big winning opening has been won, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such a process detects that a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning detection means.

  In step S612, a big winning opening winning rate calculation process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 counts the cumulative number of game balls that have won the big prize opening 39. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the cumulative number of game balls fired counted in step S254 from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 calculates the winning rate of the game balls to the big prize opening 39 based on the cumulative number of game balls won in the big prize opening 39 and the cumulative number of game balls that have been launched. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing calculates the winning percentage of the game balls based on the detected winning of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning rate calculation unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S613.

  In step S613, the winning prize winning rate data is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the notification mode determination table (big prize opening) shown in FIG. 8 (B), and uses the main prize winning percentage data indicating the big prize winning percentage calculated in step S612 as the main winning prize percentage data. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a prize ball control command for causing a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in accordance with the winning (step S614). Data indicating the prize ball control command is supplied as a prize ball control command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the payout / firing control circuit 126 by the process of step S49 in FIG. As a result, the payout / firing control circuit 126 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the winning of the game balls to the big winning opening 39. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Process when general prize opening is detected]
The subroutine executed in step S602 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not a general winning opening has been won (step S621). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won a prize in the general winning openings 56a to 56d in accordance with predetermined signals supplied from the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112. It becomes. When the main CPU 66 determines that a general winning opening has been won, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S622. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the general winning opening has not been won, this subroutine is terminated. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such a process detects that a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning detection means.

  In step S622, a general winning opening winning rate calculation process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 counts the cumulative number of game balls won in the general winning openings 56a to 56d. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the cumulative number of game balls fired counted in step S254 from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 calculates the winning percentage of the game balls from the general winning ports 56a to 56d based on the cumulative number of game balls won from the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the cumulative number of game balls that have been launched. To do. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing calculates the winning percentage of the game balls based on the detected winning of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning rate calculation unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S623.

  In step S623, general winning award winning rate data is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the notification mode determination table (general winning opening) shown in FIG. Set in a predetermined area of the RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a prize ball control command for causing a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in accordance with the winning (step S624). Data indicating the prize ball control command is supplied as a prize ball control command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the payout / firing control circuit 126 by the process of step S49 in FIG. As a result, the payout / firing control circuit 126 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the winning of game balls from the general winning ports 56a to 56d. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol start port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S603 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the start opening has been won (step S631). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start opening 44 in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116. If the main CPU 66 determines that a winning has been won at the start port, the process proceeds to step S622. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that no winning is made at the starting port, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such a process detects that a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning detection means.

  In step S632, a start opening winning rate calculation process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 counts the cumulative number of game balls that have won the start opening 44. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the cumulative number of game balls fired counted in step S254 from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 calculates the winning rate of the game balls to the start port 44 based on the cumulative number of game balls won to the start port 44 and the cumulative number of game balls that have been launched. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing calculates the winning percentage of the game balls based on the detected winning of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning rate calculation unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S633.

  In step S633, start opening winning rate data is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the notification mode determination table (starting port) shown in FIG. 7A, and sets the starting port winning rate data indicating the starting port winning rate calculated in step S632 to a predetermined value in the main RAM 70. Set to area. Then, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a prize ball control command for making a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in accordance with the winning (step S634). Data indicating the prize ball control command is supplied as a prize ball control command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the payout / firing control circuit 126 by the process of step S49 in FIG. As a result, the payout / firing control circuit 126 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the winning of the game balls to the start port 44. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol start port detection process]
The subroutine executed in step S604 in FIG. 22 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 26, it is determined whether or not the ball passage detector has been won (step S641). In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b in accordance with predetermined signals supplied from the ball passage sensors 114 and 115. If the main CPU 66 determines that the ball passage detector has been won, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S642. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the ball passage detector has not been won, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such a process detects that a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening provided in the game area. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning detection means.

  In step S642, a ball passing winning rate calculation process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 counts the cumulative number of game balls won to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the cumulative number of game balls fired counted in step S254 from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 determines the winning rate of game balls to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b based on the cumulative number of game balls won to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b and the cumulative number of game balls fired. Is calculated. That is, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing calculates the winning percentage of the game balls based on the detected winning of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a winning rate calculation unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S643.

  In step S643, ball passing winning rate data is set. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the notification mode determination table (ball passage detector) shown in FIG. 7B and stores the ball passage winning rate data indicating the ball passing winning rate calculated in step S642 into the main RAM 70. Set to a predetermined area. Then, the main CPU 66 sets, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, data indicating a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of game balls in accordance with the winning (Step S644). Data indicating the prize ball control command is supplied as a prize ball control command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the payout / firing control circuit 126 by the process of step S49 in FIG. As a result, the payout / firing control circuit 126 pays out the number of game balls corresponding to the winning of the game balls to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Status display LED control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S48 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 27, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit gaming state (step S651). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a control state flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and is in a big hit gaming state depending on whether the control state flag is “03” or “06”. It will be judged whether or not. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit gaming state, it moves the process to step S652. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not the big hit gaming state, it moves the process to step S654.

  In step S652, the main CPU 66 executes notification mode determination processing for the status display LED 4. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the winning rate data of the game balls calculated in step S612 of FIG. 23 and stored in the big winning opening 39 stored in step S613 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the status display LED 4 mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (large winning opening) (see FIG. 8B), and the status display LED mode corresponding to the status display LED 4 mode. Referring to the timing table (see FIG. 12), blink pattern data for blinking the status display LED 4 in the status display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Accordingly, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of state display modes based on the calculated winning rate of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display mode selection unit. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a display control process for the status display LED 4 (step S653). In this process, the main CPU 66 lights the status display LED 4 in a status display mode based on the blinking pattern data set in step S652. As a result, the main CPU 66 performs display control of the state related to the game in the selected state display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display control unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S654, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the state is a certain change state. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out a high probability flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines whether or not it is in a probability variation state based on the high probability flag. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is in the probability variation state, it moves the process to step S655. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not in the probability variation state, it moves the process to step S657.

  In step S655, the main CPU 66 executes notification mode determination processing for the status display LED 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out the winning rate data of the game ball to the start port 44 calculated in step S632 of FIG. 25 and stored in step S633 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads the status display LED3 mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (starting port) (see FIG. 7A), and the status display LED mode timing corresponding to the status display LED3 mode. With reference to a table (see FIG. 12), blink pattern data for blinking the status display LED 3 in a status display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Accordingly, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of state display modes based on the calculated winning rate of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display mode selection unit. Then, the main CPU 66 executes display control processing for the status display LED 3 (step S656). In this process, the main CPU 66 turns on the status display LED 3 in a status display mode based on the blinking pattern data set in step S655. As a result, the main CPU 66 performs display control of the state related to the game in the selected state display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display control unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S657, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is in the time saving state. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the time reduction flag positioned in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines whether or not it is in the time reduction state based on the time reduction flag. If the main CPU 66 determines that the time is short, the process moves to step S658. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not in the time saving state, it moves the process to step S660.

  In step S658, the main CPU 66 executes notification mode determination processing for the status display LED 2. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out the winning rate data of the game balls calculated in step S642 in FIG. 26 and stored in the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b in step S643 in FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads the status display LED2 mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (ball passage detector) (see FIG. 7B), and the status display LED corresponding to the status display LED2 mode. Referring to the mode timing table (see FIG. 12), blink pattern data for blinking the status display LED 2 in the status display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Accordingly, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of state display modes based on the calculated winning rate of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display mode selection unit. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a display control process for the status display LED 2 (step S659). In this process, the main CPU 66 turns on the status display LED 2 in a status display mode based on the blinking pattern data set in step S658. As a result, the main CPU 66 performs display control of the state related to the game in the selected state display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display control unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S660, the main CPU 66 executes notification mode determination processing for the status display LED1. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the winning rate data of the game balls from the general winning opening 56a to 56d calculated in step S622 of FIG. 24 and stored in step S623 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the status display LED1 mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (general winning opening) (see FIG. 8A), and the status display LED mode corresponding to the status display LED1 mode. Referring to the timing table (see FIG. 12), blink pattern data for blinking the status display LED 1 in a status display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Accordingly, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of state display modes based on the calculated winning rate of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display mode selection unit. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a display control process for the status display LED 1 (step S661). In this process, the main CPU 66 lights the status display LED 1 in a status display mode based on the blinking pattern data set in step S660. As a result, the main CPU 66 performs display control of the state related to the game in the selected state display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a state display control unit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, based on the calculated winning rate of the game ball, one of a plurality of state display modes is selected, and display control of the state related to the game is performed in the state display mode. Therefore, it is possible to recognize the winning rate of the game ball in the state display mode of the state relating to the game, and without providing a separate display device, it does not interfere with the effect in the variable display of the identification information, the game ball to the winning opening By displaying the winning rate so that it can be recognized, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play. In addition, since the state display mode of the state relating to the game differs depending on the winning rate, the state regarding the game can be displayed in various ways, and the interest in the game can be improved.

  Further, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball related to the winning opening regarding the possibility of variable display of the identification information, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  In addition, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball to the variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state. The winning rate in the variable state of the winning opening can also be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  Also, the winning rate of the game ball to the big hit variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state in the big hit gaming state can be displayed, and the first state, The variable state of the variable winning opening, such as the second state, the number of big hits in the big hit gaming state, etc. can be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced. In particular, since the winning rate at the jackpot variable winning opening is displayed, it is possible to notify the ease of winning of the game ball compared to those displaying the number of winnings at the jackpot variable winning slot. Can increase the willingness to play. In addition, the status display LEDs 1 to 4 indicate winning features that exhibit the characteristics of the gaming state in each gaming state, such as the big winning opening 39 in the big hit gaming state and the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b in the short time state. Since the winning rate of the mouth is displayed, the player can be more focused and the game motivation in the gaming state can be further increased.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 28, 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 S113, 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 S113, a demonstration display mode is determined. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the winning rate data of the game balls calculated in step S612 of FIG. 23 and stored in the big winning opening 39 stored in step S613 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the stop display mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (large winning opening) (see FIG. 8B), and the status display LED mode timing table corresponding to the stop display mode. Referring to (see FIG. 12), stop display pattern data for stopping and displaying the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 in the stop display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, the main CPU 66 determines a demonstration display mode (stop display mode at the time of demonstration), and sets data indicating the demonstration display mode in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of stop display modes based on the calculated winning rate of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a stop display mode selection unit. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to stop and display the special symbol by supplying the special symbol display device 33 with data indicating that the special symbol stop display is started in step S19. As a result, the main CPU 66 controls the variable display of the identification information in the selected stop display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display control means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies the special symbol display device 33 with data for displaying the demo in the demonstration display mode determined in step S113. Thereby, the special symbol display device 33 performs a demonstration display in a predetermined demonstration display mode. Further, 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.

  As described above, based on the calculated winning rate of the game ball, one of a plurality of types of identification information stop display mode is selected, and the variable display of the identification information is controlled in the stop display mode of the identification information. . Therefore, at the same time as paying attention to the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to recognize the winning rate of the game ball in the stop display mode of the identification information, and without any separate display device, and any variable display device Even in such a case, the player's willingness to play can be increased by displaying the winning rate of the game ball in the winning opening so that the winning rate can be recognized. Moreover, since the stop display mode of the identification information varies depending on the winning rate, the variable display of the identification information can be performed in a variety of modes, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to display the game ball so that the winning rate of the game ball to the winning opening can be recognized while recognizing the identification information that is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball to the variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state. The winning rate in the variable state of the winning opening can also be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  Also, the winning rate of the game ball to the big hit variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state in the big hit gaming state can be displayed, and the first state, The variable state of the variable winning opening, such as the second state, the number of big hits in the big hit gaming state, etc. can be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced. In particular, since the winning rate at the jackpot variable winning opening is displayed, it is possible to notify the ease of winning of the game ball compared to those displaying the number of winnings at the jackpot variable winning slot. Can increase the willingness to play.

  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 will be 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. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player. 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. Further, when determining the special symbol as a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probability variation symbol), the main CPU 66 performs control to shift to the probability 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 in step S19 described above. 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 in 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.

  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 in step S19 described above. 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 in 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 process, 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 manner is supplied to the special symbol display device 33 in step S19 described above. As a result, the special symbol display device 33 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. 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 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this 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.

[Special symbol change time management processing]
The subroutine executed in step S73 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 29, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management (step S121). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S125. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol variation time management, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S125, the variable display mode is determined. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out the winning rate data of the game ball to the start port 44 calculated in step S632 of FIG. 25 and stored in step S633 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads the variable display mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (starting port) (see FIG. 7A), and the variable display mode timing table corresponding to the variable display mode (FIG. 7). 9), the variable display pattern data for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 in the variable display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the main CPU 66 selects one of the variable display modes of the plurality of types of identification information based on the calculated winning rate of the game ball. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display mode selection means. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control for variably displaying the special symbol by supplying the special symbol display device 33 with data indicating that the variation display of the special symbol is started in step S19 described above. As a result, the main CPU 66 controls the variable display of the identification information in the selected variable display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display control means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S122.

  As described above, based on the calculated winning rate of the game ball, one of the variable display modes of the plurality of types of identification information is selected, and the variable display mode of the identification information is controlled in the variable display mode of the identification information. . Therefore, at the same time as paying attention to the variable display of the identification information, the winning rate of the game ball can be recognized in the variable display mode of the identification information, and the game can be performed even during the variable display of the identification information without providing a separate display device. By displaying the winning rate of the ball at the winning opening so as to be recognized, it is possible to increase the player's willingness to play. In addition, since the variable display mode of the identification information varies depending on the winning rate, the variable display of the identification information can be performed in various modes, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball related to the winning opening regarding the possibility of variable display of the identification information, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  In step S122, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is zero. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S123. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is 0, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S123, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management as a control state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 executes a process for setting the waiting time after determination in the waiting time timer (step S124). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
The subroutine executed in step S74 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 30, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S131). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating special symbol display time management, the process proceeds to step S137. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol display time management, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S137, the stop display mode is determined. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the winning rate data of the game balls calculated in step S612 of FIG. 23 and stored in the big winning opening 39 stored in step S613 of FIG. Then, the main CPU 66 reads out the stop display mode corresponding to the winning rate data from the notification mode determination table (large winning opening) (see FIG. 8B), and the status display LED mode timing table corresponding to the stop display mode. Referring to (see FIG. 12), stop display pattern data for stopping and displaying the special symbols in the special symbol display device 33 in the stop display mode set based on the table is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As a result, the main CPU 66 selects one of a plurality of types of stop display modes based on the calculated winning rate of the game balls. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of a stop display mode selection unit. Then, the main CPU 66 performs control to stop and display the special symbol by supplying the special symbol display device 33 with data indicating that the special symbol stop display is started in step S19. As a result, the main CPU 66 controls the variable display of the identification information in the selected stop display mode. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 that executes such processing corresponds to an example of variable display control means. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S132.

  As described above, based on the calculated winning rate of the game ball, one of a plurality of types of identification information stop display mode is selected, and the variable display of the identification information is controlled in the stop display mode of the identification information. . Therefore, at the same time as paying attention to the variable display of the identification information, it is possible to recognize the winning rate of the game ball in the stop display mode of the identification information, and without any separate display device, and any variable display device Even in such a case, the player's willingness to play can be increased by displaying the winning rate of the game ball in the winning opening so that the winning rate can be recognized. Moreover, since the stop display mode of the identification information varies depending on the winning rate, the variable display of the identification information can be performed in a variety of modes, and the interest in the game can be improved. Further, it is possible to display the game ball so that the winning rate of the game ball to the winning opening can be recognized while recognizing the identification information that is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, it is possible to display the winning rate of the game ball to the variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state. The winning rate in the variable state of the winning opening can also be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced.

  Also, the winning rate of the game ball to the big hit variable winning opening that can be displaced between the first state and the second state in the big hit gaming state can be displayed, and the first state, The variable state of the variable winning opening, such as the second state, the number of big hits in the big hit gaming state, etc. can be predicted, and the player's willingness to play can be further enhanced. In particular, since the winning rate at the jackpot variable winning opening is displayed, it is possible to notify the ease of winning of the game ball compared to those displaying the number of winnings at the jackpot variable winning slot. Can increase the willingness to play.

  In step S132, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is “0” (step S132). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S133. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it has been determined that it is a big hit by the process of step S106 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S134, and if it does not make a big hit, moves the process to step S136.

  In step S136, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S134, a process of setting a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag. And the process which sets the time corresponding to a big hit start interval to a waiting time timer is performed (step S135). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a predetermined time until the big hit gaming state is started. Then, the main CPU 66 stores the read value indicating the waiting time in the waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S16 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 31, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S202 to step S206 indicate the normal symbol control state flags corresponding to those steps, and correspond to the numerical values according to the numerical values of the normal symbol control state flags. One step is executed, and the normal symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 31, a process of loading a normal symbol control state flag is executed (step S201). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In steps S202 to S206, which will be described later, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S202 to step S206 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to 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 S202, a normal symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described with reference to FIG. 32. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol, and there is a reserved number. In such a case, a hit determination is performed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag, and sets the variation time determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S203 is executed after the variation time determined this time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, normal symbol variation time monitoring processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol control state flag to the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main symbol 66 sets the value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time monitoring to the normal symbol. The control state flag is set, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S204 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, a normal symbol display time monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a hit when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If the main CPU 66 wins, the main CPU 66 executes the normal electric combination opening setting process, and sets the value (03) indicating the normal electric combination release to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S205. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S205.

  In step S205, an ordinary electric accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric combination is released, the main CPU 66 has the condition that there is a predetermined number of start winnings during the release of the normal electric combination. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the combination release time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to bring the blade member 48 that is a normal electric accessory into a closed state when any one of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S206.

  In step S206, a normal symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol so as to decrease by “1”. The main CPU 66 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next normal symbol variation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S201. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S202 in FIG. 31 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 32, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check (step S511), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol storage check. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating a normal symbol storage check, the present subroutine is terminated. In step S512, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the reserved number related to the normal symbol is “0”, and if it is determined that the reserved number related to the normal symbol is “0”, the normal symbol is determined. Demo display processing is executed (step S513). In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a normal symbol demo display command to the normal symbol display device 35 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform normal symbol demo display. As a result, the main CPU 66 supplies the normal symbol demo display command to the normal symbol display device 35 in step S19, so that the normal symbol display device 35 executes the normal symbol demo effect. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Note that the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is increased by “1” up to a predetermined number (for example, “4”) when a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54, and the normal symbol game is increased. When the variable display of the normal symbol is finished, “1” is subtracted. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S514.

  In step S514, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54) and the main ROM 68. Refer to the judgment value per normal symbol. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol matches the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a hit symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) and sets the hit flag. Store “77”. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, if the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) and sets the hit flag. “00” is stored. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this manner are supplied to the normal symbol display device 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command in step S19 described above. Thereby, the normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol. Further, the winning symbol and the off symbol are supplied as a derived normal symbol 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 processing of step S47 in FIG. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize a hit / miss in the normal symbol game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S516.

  In step S516, the normal symbol variation pattern command data and the normal symbol waiting time timer are set. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol variation pattern based on the determination result of whether or not it is a win and the current gaming state of the special symbol game, and the normal symbol variation pattern indicating the normal symbol variation pattern. Set command data. When the gaming state is the probability variation state, the normal symbol variation pattern is determined so that the normal symbol is derived and displayed in a shorter time than when the gaming state is the normal gaming state (for example, 5 in the probability variation state). Seconds, 30 seconds in normal gaming state, etc.). The normal symbol variation pattern command data stored in this way is supplied to the normal symbol display device 35 as a normal symbol variation pattern designation command in step S19 described above. Accordingly, the normal symbol display device 35 performs variable display of the normal symbol with the determined variation pattern. Further, the normal symbol variation pattern data is supplied as a normal symbol 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. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize the variation pattern in the normal symbol game. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S518.

  In step S518, a process of setting a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management as the normal symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol control state flag. And the process which clears the memory area used for the fluctuation | variation display of the normal symbol this time is performed (step S519). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[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. 33, 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 FIG. 36, 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. 37, 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. 34, 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. 35, the sub CPU 206 saves the register (step S231), increments the VDP counter positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, 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. 37) 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. 33 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 36, 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. 34). In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located 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 it has received the variation pattern designation command, 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, when determining that the derived symbol designation command has not been received, the sub CPU 206 sets the effect control data corresponding to the received command (step S410), and ends this subroutine.

  In step S407, a derived symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines a decoration symbol to be derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 in response to the derived symbol designation command, and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies the display control circuit 250 with data indicating the set decorative symbols to be displayed for display at a predetermined timing. As a result, the liquid crystal display device 32 derives and displays the decorative design determined in step S407.

[Display control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S204 in FIG. 37 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 37, 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. 35), 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.

[Other Embodiments]
In the present embodiment, the cumulative number of game balls fired and the cumulative number of winnings to a predetermined winning opening, which are cumulatively counted after the power is turned on, are counted, and the counted cumulative number is counted. The winning rate for a predetermined winning opening is calculated by the ratio between the number of shots and the cumulative winning number. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a game that is cumulatively counted during a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour). Count the cumulative number of shots fired for a predetermined time and the cumulative number of prizes received for a predetermined time to a predetermined winning opening, and determine the predetermined prize by the ratio of the counted cumulative number of predetermined times and the predetermined number of cumulative prizes. You may calculate the winning percentage to the mouth. In addition, for example, without counting the number of shots, the number of winnings to a predetermined winning opening is counted every time, and the winning rate to the predetermined winning opening is calculated by the ratio of the counted number of winnings and time. It may be calculated.

  In this embodiment, a 7-segment LED or a status display LED composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a dot LED may be used. Of course, you may comprise from one light emitting diode.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 33 and the status display LED 43 are configured by one or a plurality of light emitting diodes, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and may not be a light emitting diode, for example. Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the change display mode and stop display mode of the special symbol in the special symbol display device 33 are changed according to the winning rate, but the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 35 and the liquid crystal display You may comprise so that the change display aspect of a decoration symbol in the apparatus 32 and a stop display aspect may be changed according to a winning rate.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the winning rate of game balls to the big winning opening 39, the winning rate of gaming balls to the start opening 44, the winning rate of gaming balls to the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, the general winning opening Based on the winning rate of the game ball from 56a to 56d, control was performed to select the change display mode of the identification information, the stop display mode of the identification information, the state display mode of the state related to the game, and display in that mode. Not limited to this, for example, based on the winning rate of game balls to at least any one of them, the variation display mode of the identification information, the stop display mode of the identification information, the state display mode of the state related to the game is selected The display may be controlled in that manner. In other words, as with the start port 44, it is not necessary to be based on the winning rate of the game ball to the variable display start winning port where a predetermined variable display start condition is established by winning the game ball. In other words, as in the start port 44, by opening and closing the blade member 48, a variable prize that can be displaced between a first state where the game ball is easy to win and a second state where the game ball is difficult to win. The winning state of the game ball to the mouth and the first state in which the game ball is easy to win due to the opening and closing of the shutter 40 in the big hit game state as in the big winning port 39, and the game ball is difficult to win. It may not be based on the winning rate of the game ball to the big hit variable winning opening that can be displaced to the second state. Of course, the display mode is selected based on the winning rate of the game balls to the predetermined winning ports other than the big winning port 39, the starting port 44, the ball passage detectors 54a and 54b, and the general winning ports 56a to 56d. Also good.

  Also, for example, based on the winning rate of the game ball to a predetermined winning opening, without selecting the stop display mode of the identification information, the state display mode of the state related to the game, select the variation display mode of the identification information, What is necessary is just to make it control to display in the aspect.

[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. 38, 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. 38A, a game board 314 is formed 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. 38 (A), not only the member 314a having transparency and the member 314b having no permeability are simply combined, but also as shown in FIG. 38 (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. 38C, 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. 39, 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. Note that 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, variable display of normal 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, a plurality of control circuits including the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200 are provided. 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.

  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 includes variable display means for performing variable display of identification information based on the establishment of a predetermined variable display start condition, and a predetermined area provided in a game area in which a game ball can roll. A winning detection means for detecting that a game ball has won a winning opening; and a winning rate calculation means for calculating a winning percentage of the game ball based on the winning of the gaming ball detected by the winning detection means. A game machine, wherein the variable display mode storage unit stores a plurality of types of variable display modes of the identification information, and the variable display mode storage based on the winning rate of the gaming ball calculated by the winning rate calculation unit. A variable display mode selection unit that selects one of the variable display modes of a plurality of types of identification information stored in the unit, and a variable display mode of the identification information selected by the variable display mode selection unit, wherein the identification information Variable display control means for controlling variable display, variable display means, winning detection means, winning rate calculation means, variable display mode storage means, variable display mode selection means, The specific configuration of the variable display control means, the predetermined winning opening, the big hit gaming state transition control means, 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 fluctuation | variation pattern table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning rate alerting | reporting aspect corresponding | compatible table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting mode determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the alerting | reporting mode determination table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the fluctuation | variation display mode timing table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop display mode timing table in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state display LED mode timing 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 mode displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode 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 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 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.

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
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)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information based on a predetermined variable display start condition being satisfied;
A winning detection means for detecting that a gaming ball has won a predetermined winning opening provided in a gaming area where the gaming ball can roll;
A winning rate calculating means for calculating a winning rate of the game ball based on the winning of the game ball detected by the winning detection means;
Variable display mode storage means for storing a plurality of types of variable display modes of the identification information;
Variable display mode selection means for selecting one of the variable display modes of a plurality of types of identification information stored in the variable display mode storage unit based on the winning rate of the game ball calculated by the winning rate calculation unit; ,
A bullet ball game machine comprising: variable display control means for controlling variable display of the identification information in a variable display form of the identification information selected by the variable display form selection means. In the ball game machine according to claim 1,
The ball game machine characterized in that the variable display means is composed of one or a plurality of light emitting diodes. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
2. The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined winning opening is a variable display starting winning opening in which the predetermined variable display start condition is established by winning a game ball. In the ball game machine according to claim 3,
2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined winning opening is a variable winning opening that is displaceable between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win. In the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
When the result of variable display of the identification information is a specific display mode, comprising a jackpot gaming state transition control means for performing control to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player,
The predetermined winning opening is a big winning variable variable winning opening that is displaceable between a first state in which the game ball is easy to win and a second state in which the game ball is difficult to win in the jackpot gaming state. Characteristic ball game machine.

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