JP2007021094A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To keep a desire to play by providing a new game form for keeping a desire to play and providing a new advance announcement form for reporting that there is a possibility of winning a specific game to a player. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine comprises a main CPU 66 for controlling drawing and execution, a variable display means, a stop operation button 84 capable of stop-display, a sub CPU 206 for controlling the execution of an identification information stop game, and a reporting means for reporting game execution after variably displaying identification information for prescribed time in the variable display means. The main CPU 66 controls the execution of a special game in which a role object performs the opening operation for the prescribed time or the specific game in which the opening operation time is shorter than that in the special game as an advantageous game, and a sub CPU 206 controls a reporting means so as to report game execution after variably displaying the identification information for specific time longer than the prescribed time in the case of winning the specific game as the result of drawing. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In conventional pachinko machines, in a normal game, when a game ball enters the start port provided on the game board, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a special game, and a variable display such as a liquid crystal display device is displayed. A so-called variable display game is performed in which the three symbols (identification information) in the means start to fluctuate, fluctuate in a predetermined pattern, and then stop sequentially. Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the lottery is won, the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination and the game shifts to a special game. In the special game, a round game in which the big winning opening is opened for a long time is repeated a plurality of times (usually 15 times), and a lot of prize balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, in a normal game where symbols are repeatedly played without stopping in a predetermined combination, a small amount of prize balls are paid out for a game ball entering a role on the game board. The ball gradually decreases. In addition, when a player plays a game, most of the time spent in the normal game is spent.

  In this pachinko game, the variable display game that most affects the outcome of the game is played based on the variation pattern stored in advance, and the player is involved in the stop display of the symbol only by the symbol being stopped and displayed. It is not possible, and the player is likely to have dissatisfaction.

For this reason, there is also a meaning to eliminate the player's boredom with respect to the normal game, so that when the player performs a stop operation on the symbol that is changing, the symbol is stopped and displayed based on the stop operation. A gaming machine has been proposed that provides a stop game (identification information stop game) and improves the technical intervention of the player (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-81556 A

  However, even with such a gaming machine, there are two types of games: a special game in which a round game that opens the grand prize opening is performed a plurality of times, and a normal game in which a game ball is reduced for a longer time than the special game. There is no change to a very simple game form in which two games are played alternately. For this reason, in the above gaming machine, the game is likely to be monotonous.For example, when a normal game continues for a long time, the player feels bored of the game, and even if the game is stopped by the player's own stop operation Even if it can, it will eventually be stopped and displayed in a predetermined pattern, so it will be easy to gradually lose motivation for the game. Under such circumstances, a new game mode in which the player can stop the symbol by his / her stop operation, and the willingness to the game is sustained by effectively using the symbol stop game during the game. It is desired to provide a gaming machine having

  By the way, in recent years, as a new game form, in addition to a special game in which a prize such as a big prize opening is released for 15 rounds, a round game in which the release time of the bonuses per round is shorter than that of the special game is played two rounds. A gaming machine having a specific game has been proposed. However, in this specific game, it is difficult to enter the game ball into the game because the game has a short opening time. In particular, if the game ball could not enter the role, the feeling of disappointment that the opportunity was missed was very high, the dissatisfaction of the player became high, and the identification provided to sustain the game motivation In some cases, the game may reduce the player's willingness to play. Therefore, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that can provide a new notice form that prompts the user to prepare for a specific game in order to prevent a decrease in player's gaming motivation.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and has a new game form that maintains a willingness to play a game, and a new notice form that notifies a player that there is a possibility of winning a specific game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of maintaining a willingness to play a game.

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

  (1) Control means for controlling whether or not to play a game advantageous to the player, and control means for controlling the execution of the advantageous game, and an accessory performing a predetermined release operation when the advantageous game is executed A variation display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information, and a stop operation for suspending and displaying the identification information variably displayed in accordance with the player's stop display operation. And an identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed according to the stop display operation of the stop operation means in the variation display means, The variation display means includes a notification means for notifying execution of the identification information stop game after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time. As an advantageous game, it controls the execution of either a special game in which the accessory performs an opening operation for a predetermined time or a specific game in which the opening operation time is shorter than the special game, and the identification information stop game control means includes: When the specific game is won as a result of the lottery, control is performed so that the notification means performs notification of the execution of the identification information stop game after the identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a specific time longer than the predetermined time. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (1), when a specific game (for example, 2 round jackpot) is won as a result of lottery by the control means, the identification information by the notification means (for example, screen display, sound, light, mechanical operation, etc.) The stop game execution is notified after the identification information (for example, a special symbol or the like) is changed and displayed for a specific time longer than a predetermined time. Therefore, for example, when viewed from the player, if the variation time of the identification information is felt longer than usual before the identification information stop game is notified, it is evoked that the specific game may be won. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that there is a possibility that an operation for guiding the game ball to an accessory used in the specific game (for example, a special game dedicated prize attacker) may be required. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form in which the winning of the specific game is notified in accordance with the length of the variation time of the identification information. In addition, when a specific game is actually won, the player can perform the operation of guiding the game ball to the role without panicking, so that the player can enjoy the specific game, It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains a willingness to play a game.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the identification information stop game control means determines the length of the specific time according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means. A gaming machine characterized by performing control.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the effect of (1), the length of the specific time (the length of the variable display time) is determined according to the probability of winning the specific game by controlling the lottery by the control means. Control. Thereby, for example, when viewed from the player, the longer the time from the start of change of the identification information until the notification of the execution of the identification information stop game is notified, the higher the probability (so-called reliability) of winning a specific game is won. This makes it possible to further increase the player's expectation for winning a specific game. For this reason, in this way, it becomes possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's expectation, and it has a new game form that keeps the willingness to play, and the interest of the game is enhanced. A gaming machine that can be improved can be provided.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the identification information stop game control unit is configured to perform the notification before the notification by the notification unit according to a probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control unit. A game machine that controls the determination of the number of pieces of identification information to be stopped and displayed.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the effect of (1), the identification information stop game control means, before the notification by the notification means, according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means Controls the determination of the number of identification information to be stopped and displayed. Thereby, for example, when viewed from the player, the probability that the winning of the specific game is allocated increases as the number of pieces of identification information to be stopped increases from the start of the change of the identification information until the execution of the identification information stop game is notified. It becomes possible. For example, when there are three pieces of identification information, the probability that a winning of a specific game is won is higher when three are displayed in a stopped state than when two are displayed in a stopped state, thereby increasing the player's expectation for winning a specific game. It becomes possible. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  (4) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the identification information stop game control unit is configured to perform the notification before the notification by the notification unit according to a probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control unit. A game machine which controls whether or not to perform re-variable display for temporarily stopping and further re-displaying the identification information variably displayed in FIG.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the effect of (1), the identification information variably displayed before the notification by the notification means is temporarily displayed according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means. Controls whether or not to perform re-variation display for stopping display and re-variation display. Thereby, for example, when viewed from the player, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and re-changed before the notification, the probability of winning the specific game is increased. In other words, for example, a combination of temporary stop displays of identification information corresponding to an advantageous game loss is a combination of stop displays that may shift to an identification information stop game as a result of re-changing (for example, ), The probability of winning a specific game win increases, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the win of the specific game. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  (5) The gaming machine according to (4), wherein the identification information stop game control unit is configured to perform the notification before the notification by the notification unit according to a probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control unit. A game machine which controls the determination of the number of times the re-variable display is performed.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to the effect of (4), in accordance with the probability of winning a specific game by the lottery control by the control means, the determination of the number of times the re-variable display is performed before the notification by the notification means To control. Thereby, for example, when viewed from the player, the probability that the lottery result by the control means will win the winning of the specific game increases as the identification information is temporarily stopped and displayed again. In other words, the combination of the temporary stop display of the identification information that corresponds to the loss of the advantageous game is a stop that may move to the identification information stop game by repeating the re-variation display and the temporary stop display multiple times. In the case of a combination of displays, the player's expectation for winning a specific game is increased. At that time, for example, the winning probability is higher when the player re-changes three times than when the player re-changes twice, and the player's expectation for winning the specific game can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  (6) The invention according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein the player is notified in advance that the identification information stop game to be stopped and displayed by the operation of the stop operation means and the identification information stop game are to be played. An effect pattern storage unit that stores a plurality of effect patterns including a notification effect is included, and the plurality of effect patterns include patterns having different variation times from the start of change of the identification information to notification by the notification unit. And when the result of the lottery by the control means is the winning of the specific game, the identification information stop game control means has the specified time that is longer than the predetermined time among the patterns having different variable times. A gaming machine that performs control to select the effect pattern including a pattern.

  According to the invention of (6), in various production patterns stored in the production pattern storage means, in particular, in the production pattern in which the identification information stop game is performed, the fact that the identification information stop game is performed from the start of variation is notified. An effect pattern with a different variation time until the notification effect is included, and when the lottery result by the control means is a specific game winning, an effect pattern with a long variation time is selected. As a result, when the variation time is longer than usual, the specific game win is announced, and when the player feels that the variation time of the identification information is longer than usual before the identification information stop game is notified, You will be alerted to the possibility of winning. As a result, similar to the effect of (1), it is possible to make the player feel that there is a possibility that the operation of guiding the game ball to the role used in the specific game may be necessary. When the game is won, the player can perform the operation of guiding the game ball to the role without panicking. In this way, it becomes possible to provide a player with a new notice form, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains motivation for the game.

  According to the present invention, by notifying the winning of a specific game based on the length of the variation time of the identification information, the player is alerted that there is a possibility that the specific game will be won, and the specific game It is possible to further increase the player's expectation for winning. Moreover, since it is possible to make the player feel that there is a possibility that an operation for guiding the game ball to the object used in the specific game may be necessary, when the player actually wins the specific game, Can perform the operation of guiding the game ball to the accessory without panicking, so that the player can enjoy a specific game. In this way, it becomes possible to provide a player with a new notice form, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains motivation for the game.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. The door 11 is provided with a stop operation button 84 which is an example of a stop operation means. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

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

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

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . Various images such as an effect identification information image, an effect effect image, and an ornamental decoration image are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Thus, the display area 32a is an example of a liquid crystal display means.

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R big hit game that is played at a maximum of 15 round games advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state (special mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. When a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. ) Will change the gaming state. However, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state (special mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred. When a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, a 2R big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to two times from the normal gaming state. ) Will change the gaming state. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability changing state (specific mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered.

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

  On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol (for example, a number symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

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

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

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

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

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, power is supplied to the firing solenoid, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. The game is advanced. Further, as will be described later, the momentum of the game ball to be launched is adjusted by the launch power increase button 80 (see FIG. 4) and the launch power decrease button 82 (see FIG. 4).

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the first identification information for production. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Furthermore, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, it is also a symbol (second identification information for production) composed of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality or a single symbol row (one row in the present embodiment). Numbers from “0” to “9”, characters such as “big hit” and “out of place”, and character images such as bombs are variably displayed. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the first identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped or displayed, or when the stop operation button 84 of the player is operated, the second identification information for presentation in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is displayed. Stopped display. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a liquid crystal display area (display area 32a), and is an example of a variable display unit that displays the identification information in a variable display and a stop display.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the first identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is specified. The display mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows) is displayed, and the effect displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 The second identification information for a specific display corresponds to a specific display (for example, a special symbol or a numeric symbol such as “7”).

  As a combination of the first identification information for presentation, a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state when the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are all stopped and displayed. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed 15 times at the maximum. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state (special mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. Further, the second identification information is obtained by specifying the second identification information in a specific stop mode based on the operation of the stop operation means such as the stop operation button 84 in accordance with the increase in the advantageous game winning probability from the low state to the high state. Press to stop display.

  When a specific number design (for example, “even” number design) is stopped and displayed, the 15R big hit game in which a round game advantageous to the player from the normal game state is continued for a maximum of 15 times. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). However, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state (special mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred.

  When a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numeric symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), there is a possibility of developing into an identification information stop game described later, and an identification information stop game In the case of winning, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued twice at the maximum. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability changing state (specific mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. Further, the second identification information is obtained by specifying the second identification information in a specific stop mode based on the operation of the stop operation means such as the stop operation button 84 in accordance with the increase in the advantageous game winning probability from the low state to the high state. Press to stop display.

  As described above, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the character image such as “big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As will be described in detail later, in the specific mode, an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the variably displayed identification information is executed by the player's operation on the variable display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32. At this time, the player can stop display the identification information variably displayed by operating the stop operation button 84. As described above, the variable display means is an example of a stop operation means for stopping and displaying the variably displayed identification information in accordance with the player's stop display operation. In the present embodiment, a stop button (stop button) is described as an example of the stop operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The stop operation means may be any device that can stop the identification information variably displayed by a player's operation such as a stop lever, a trackball, or a touch panel.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48 are provided. A special game-dedicated prize winner 44, a shutter 40, a special prize opening 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 9) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “×”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 9) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 9). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state).

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

  Subsequently, in the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 9). On the condition, it is driven again to the open state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 9). A game from the first round game until the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. This game state is called a special game state (15R big hit (Game state). That is, the special game state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  Further, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. This blade member 48 is in an open state in which a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 33, and when the gaming state is shifted to the 2R big hit gaming state (specific gaming state), it is easy to accept a game ball. It is driven to become. As a result, the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  In addition, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 9), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passes through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time elapses. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or the predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58 (second state). It should be noted that the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a closed state (second state) where the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to accept a game ball from the open state (first state) in which the game ball is easily received. The game up to this state is called a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  The game from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is called a specific game, and this game state is called a specific game state (2R big hit game state). In other words, the specific game state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, a special winning opening 39 as a first winning combination that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed, and a special game-specific winning as a second combination that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed. Each of the attackers 44 is provided as a big prize opening, but these may be a single big prize opening. Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the winning combination, two winning combinations, that is, the special winning opening 39 and the special game winning winning attacker 44, are described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is on the game board. Any number of two or more items may be provided.

  As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when an advantageous game is executed. The special winning opening 39 is an example of an accessory (first accessory) that performs an opening operation when an advantageous game (special game) is executed. Further, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of an accessory (second accessory) that performs an opening operation when an advantageous game (specific game) is executed.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds. Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 9)). Any number of rounds may be used. The maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of a specific game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 9)). Any number of rounds may be used.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the fire power increase button 80 and the fire power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 are operated by the player to transmit control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 9). The main control circuit 60 controls the payout / launch control circuit 126 to launch the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a display screen for notifying the player of the execution of the identification information stop game, and FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the display screen immediately after the display screen shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) of a symbol combination (so-called chance chance) suggesting the transition to the identification information stop game is present. It is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92a (for example, “Hazuki-chan”) is displayed together with a character image 92a (for example, Hazuki-chan) indicating that the identification information stop game is being executed. Has been. As described above, the player is notified that the identification information stop game is to be performed by the character image 92a and the character image 90a.

  Next, a display screen in the identification information stop game will be described. First, on the occasion that a game ball has entered the start opening 25, the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) is started. As will be described later in detail, when the identification information stop game is not executed, the display is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of variable display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94). Shift to the variable display game. Here, the predetermined time refers to the time from when the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94, etc.) is started to be displayed until there is no effect such as slipping or reaching, and the display is stopped as it is. (See FIG. 22). When the identification information stop game is executed, the screen as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed when a specific time (see FIG. 22) elapses from the start of variable display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94). It is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the execution of the identification information stop game is notified. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a variable display unit that displays the identification information in a variable display and a stop display. The liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of an informing means for informing the execution of the identification information stop game after the identification information is variably displayed for a predetermined time in the fluctuation display means.

  Here, the specific time (see FIG. 22) is the time from the start of variable display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) until the execution of the identification information stop game is notified, and this specific time is a predetermined time. It has been decided to be longer. Moreover, the length of the specific time is determined according to the probability of winning the specific game, and the probability of winning the specific game increases as the specific time increases. Further, during the specific time, the second identification information (for example, the identification symbol 95) is in a stopped display state in the second variation display means (for example, the display area 32a such as the liquid crystal display device 32).

  When the player is informed that the identification information stop game is to be performed, as shown in FIG. 6, a character image 90b (for example, “Aim at the big hit and press the button) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. "!" Is displayed and the speakers 46L and 46R (not shown) are driven to transmit the same content as the character image 90b to the player by voice. A predetermined effect image is displayed on the display area 32a during the explanation by the voice, and after the explanation, the second identification information (for example, the identification symbol 95) in the stopped display state is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, during the explanation of the game by voice, the character image 92a moves to the vicinity of the second identification information (for example, the identification symbol 95, etc.), and at the same time as the end of the explanation by voice, the display area 32a Then, a variable display that the second identification information (for example, the identification symbol 95, etc.) rotates laterally by setting a fire on the mouse fireworks symbol surrounding the second identification information (for example, the identification symbol 95, etc.) is performed. .

  The second identification information variably displayed (for example, the identification symbol 95) is stopped and displayed in accordance with the operation of the stop operation button 84 by the player. In the present embodiment, when the display of the second identification information (for example, the identification symbol 95, etc.) in FIG. 6 is a “big hit” stop display, the specific game is won and the game shifts to an advantageous game execution. . In the case of other stop displays, the game shifts to the next variable display game as a loss.

  As described above, when a specific game is won, notification of the execution of the identification information stop game by the notification means (for example, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46L, 46R, etc.) is performed as the first identification information (for example, The identification symbol 94 or the like) is displayed after a fluctuation display for a specific time longer than a predetermined time. Therefore, for example, when viewed from the player, when the variation time of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) is felt longer than usual before the identification information stop game is notified, the specific game is won. The player may be required to perform an operation of guiding a game ball to an object used in a specific game (for example, a special game-specific prize winner 44). Can be made to feel. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form in which the winning of the specific game is notified in accordance with the length of the variation time of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94). In addition, when a specific game is actually won, the player can perform the operation of guiding the game ball to the role without panicking, so that the player can enjoy the specific game, It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains a willingness to play a game.

  Furthermore, by determining the length of the specific time (the length of the variable display time) according to the probability of winning the specific game, for example, when viewed from the player, the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) The longer the time from the start of the change to the notification of the execution of the identification information stop game, the higher the probability (so-called reliability) of assigning the winning of the specific game, so the player's expectation for the winning of the specific game Can be further increased. For this reason, in this way, it becomes possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's expectation, and it has a new game form that keeps the willingness to play, and the interest of the game is enhanced. A gaming machine that can be improved can be provided.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of the effect before the notification of the identification information stop game. In a normal game, a character image 92b (for example, Don-chan) indicating that a normal game is being displayed is displayed, and three identification symbols 94 as an example of the first identification information are displayed on the left in the display area 32a. , Middle, right, or left, right, middle. Here, if there is an effect of stopping and displaying a plurality of the three identification symbols 94 at the same time, and the execution of the identification information stop game is determined, the identification information is determined according to the probability of winning the specific game. The number of pieces of first identification information (for example, identification symbol 94) to be stopped and displayed at the same time before the notification of the stop game is determined. In the present embodiment, the greater the number of first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) that stops simultaneously, the higher the probability of winning a specific game. That is, the winning probability is highest when the three identification symbols 94 are stopped simultaneously, and the winning probability is next highest when the two identification symbols 94 are simultaneously stopped as shown in FIG. After a specific time, after the three identification symbols 94 are stopped and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 so as to be a combination of symbols (so-called chance eyes) suggesting the transition to the identification information stop game. Then, a screen display for informing the execution of the identification information stop game shown in FIG. 5 is made.

  In this way, by determining the number to be stopped and displayed in the three identification symbols 94 as the first identification information before notifying the execution of the identification information stop game according to the probability of winning the specific game, for example, the player From the start, the number of first identification information to be stopped (for example, the identification symbol 94, etc.) from the start of change of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) to the notification of the execution of the identification information stop game is notified. The greater the number, the higher the probability of winning a specific game. For example, in the three identification symbols 94 of the first identification information, the probability that the winning of the specific game will be higher when the three are stopped and displayed than when the two are stopped and displayed, and the game for the winning of the specific game It becomes possible to raise the expectation of the person. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the effect before the notification of the identification information stop game. In a normal game, a character image 92b (for example, Don-chan) indicating that a normal game is being displayed is displayed, and three identification symbols 94 as an example of the first identification information are displayed on the left in the display area 32a. , Middle, right, or left, right, middle in order in a predetermined time. Here, when the execution of the identification information stop game has been decided, as an effect before the notification of the identification information stop game, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the three identification symbols 94 of the first identification information. There is an effect in which the three identification symbols 94 of the first identification information are temporarily stopped and displayed again. Further, the number of re-variable displays is determined according to the probability of winning the specific game. That is, the winning probability of the specific game is higher when the re-variable display is performed than when there is no re-variable display, and the winning probability becomes higher as the number of re-variable display is larger.

  For example, when the three identification symbols 94 are stopped as shown in FIG. 8 when a predetermined time has elapsed after the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94 etc.) starts to fluctuate, If the stop display is not a combination of symbols that suggests a transition to the identification information stop game (so-called chance, in this embodiment, “5”, “6”, and “7”), the three identification symbols 94 are displayed again. The display is stopped and displayed so as to be a combination of symbols (so-called chance eyes) suggesting the shift to the identification information stop game by variably displaying. The greater the number of revariations, the higher the winning probability. After the stop display of the three identification symbols 94 is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 so as to be a combination of symbols (so-called chance eyes) suggesting the transition to the identification information stop game, A screen display for informing the execution of the identification information stop game shown in FIG.

  In this manner, in the presentation before the notification of the identification information stop game, whether or not to perform the re-variable display that temporarily displays the first identification information that is variably displayed and further displays the variably according to the probability of winning the specific game. As shown in FIG. 7, the combination of the temporary stop display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) corresponds to an advantageous game defeat as shown in FIG. As a result of the change, when the combination of stop indications (for example, chances) that may shift to the identification information stop game is increased, the probability of assigning a specific game win increases, and the player's expectation for the win of the specific game It is possible to enhance the feeling. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  In addition, in the production before the notification of the identification information stop game, by determining the number of times the re-variable display is performed according to the probability of winning the specific game, for example, when viewed from the player, the first identification information (for example, As the number of times that the identification symbol 94, etc.) is temporarily stopped and displayed again is increased, the probability that the lottery result by the control means will win the winning of the specific game becomes higher. That is, the combination of the temporary stop display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94, etc.) that corresponds to the loss of the advantageous game is the identification information by repeating the re-change display and the temporary stop display a plurality of times. In the case of a combination of stop indications that may shift to a stop game, the player's expectation for winning a specific game is increased. At that time, for example, the winning probability is higher when the player re-changes three times than when the player re-changes twice, and the player's expectation for winning the specific game can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  In the example shown in FIG. 8, all the three identification symbols 94 of the first identification information are re-variably displayed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, in FIG. Only the symbol “0” displayed on the display may be displayed again, and the symbol “5” may be stopped and displayed, and may be displayed again several times until the symbol “5” is reached. .

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine, but it may be a position that can be visually recognized by the player. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, although the liquid crystal display device 32 is employed as the second variation display means, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a rotating reel (see FIG. 23), a drum, a belt, a leaf, and the like are variably displayed. It may be adopted as a means. In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is employed as the second variation display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a rotating reel (see FIG. 23), a drum, a belt A leaf or the like may be employed as the fluctuation display means. Further, in the present embodiment, as the identification information stop game, the second variation display means during variation display is stopped and displayed using one stop button 84. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, instead of using the second variation display means, instead of the number corresponding to the number of identification symbols of the first variation display means (when there are three identification symbols 94 as in this embodiment) (3) stop buttons may be provided, and the first variation display means may be stopped by the player's operation to notify the player of the lottery result of the specific game. Thus, in this embodiment, there is no particular question about the form of the identification information stop game after the notification of the execution of the identification information stop game.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 9, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

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

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

  The main RAM 70 has a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a special game dedicated prize opener. Number counter, Grand prize opening number counter, Special game-specific prize attacker prize counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, Round number display counter, Round number display effect start counter, Waiting time timer, Special game-specific prize attacker opening time Timer, special winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to a special symbol, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to a normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, starting memory number counter, variable Etc. are positioned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensors 104 and 105, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are connected. , Passing ball sensors 114 and 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, firing power increase button 80, firing power decrease button 82 are connected. ing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The firing power increase button 80 is provided on the main body frame. The fire power increase button 80 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

  The firing power reduction button 82 is provided on the main body frame. The fired power reduction button 82 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the power corresponding to the operation of the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 is applied to the firing solenoid. The game balls supplied and stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

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

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14. A stop operation button 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes an identification information stop game control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 performs control related to the sound generated from the lamp, the normal symbol holding lamp 50, and the lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 such as 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.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 performs various later-described identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed on the change display means such as the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. It will function as a means.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific game notice effect patterns. The program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of effect patterns including a notification effect for informing the player in advance that an identification information stop game will be performed.

  FIG. 22 shows an example of a plurality of effect patterns including a notification effect that informs the player in advance that the identification information stop game will be performed, and includes a notification effect that notifies the player in advance that the identification information stop game will be performed. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the time which a some production | generation pattern requires. In the present embodiment, the specific time in the effect pattern including the notification effect (the time from the start of the change display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94) until the notification effect is performed) is all predetermined time. (The time from the start of the variable display of the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94, etc.) until there is no effect such as slip or reach, and the stop display of the defeat as it is (the failure effect pattern shown in FIG. Production time)) is set longer. In other words, the specific time is longer than the predetermined time by a predetermined extension time. In addition, the program ROM 208 is provided with a winning table and a winning table for selecting a predetermined effect pattern from a plurality of effect patterns including a notification effect, and when a specific game is won based on the winning table An effect pattern is selected, and an effect pattern in the case where a specific game is not won based on the lost table is selected. As described above, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of effect patterns including an identification information stop game to be stopped and displayed by an operation of the stop operation means and a notification effect to notify the player in advance that the identification information stop game will be performed. It is an example of a pattern storage means.

  The winning table is more likely to be selected as the effect pattern as the specific time is longer, and more likely to be selected as the effect pattern as the number of simultaneous stops in a plurality of identification symbols (for example, three) within the specific time increases. Furthermore, the winning table is set so that the greater the number of re-variable displays, the easier it is to select an effect pattern. Also, the shortage table is more likely to be selected as an effect pattern as the specific time is shorter, and more likely to be selected as the effect pattern as the number of simultaneous stops in a plurality of identification symbols (for example, three) within the specific time is smaller. Furthermore, the lost selection table is set so that the fewer the number of re-variable displays, the easier it is to select the effect pattern. Therefore, the probability of jackpot increases as the specific time is longer and the number of simultaneous stops and the number of re-variable displays in a plurality of identification symbols (for example, three) increases. In addition, the probability of loss (loss) increases as the specific time is shorter and the number of simultaneous stops and the number of re-variable displays in a plurality of identification symbols (for example, three) is smaller.

  By the way, the player who is playing the game mostly sees the loss pattern shown in FIG. 23 and is accustomed to the 12-second break effect. In such a situation, it is possible to make the player feel uncomfortable by extending the variation time by 4 seconds. Furthermore, it can be made to feel longer than usual by extending 8 seconds. Furthermore, by extending 12 seconds and 16 seconds, it can be surely felt that it is long, and along with the extended time, it is possible to gradually improve the expectation for winning. Further, when a plurality of identification symbols are simultaneously stopped, an effect suddenly occurs during a specific period, so that it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for winning. Further, when temporary stop / revariation display is performed, as shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, since temporary stop / revariation display is performed once every 4 seconds, the identification information is stopped in this embodiment. Although it takes up to 28 seconds for the game to be notified, it does not matter how long it takes for the identification information stop game to be notified, and depending on the number of temporary stop / revariable display, Expectation can be gradually improved.

  As described above, the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 22 and 23 are examples of the effect modes in the present invention, and may be other modes. For example, the winning probability (so-called reliability) may be higher when the temporary stop / re-variable display is performed than when the temporary stop / re-variable display is not performed, and similarly, when a plurality of identification symbols are simultaneously stopped. The winning probability (so-called reliability) may be made higher than when temporary stop / re-variable display is performed. Furthermore, when temporary stop / revariation display is performed, in the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, temporary stop / revariation display is performed when a predetermined time has elapsed, but within the extended time. For example, the timing at which the stop / re-change display is performed can be set as appropriate. In addition, in the effect patterns shown in FIGS. 22 and 23, the first identification information (identification symbol 94) is stopped and then the execution of the identification information stop game is notified. The execution of the identification information stop game may be notified while the variable display state is maintained without displaying the (identification symbol 94). In this case, in the effect pattern E and effect pattern H shown in FIG. 23, for example, three identification symbols 94 may be stopped one by one instead of simultaneously. Moreover, the specific time mentioned above is an example, for example, it may not be 28 seconds at the longest, and it can also be set longer or shorter than that.

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

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

  In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps 132 such as decorative lamps in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads one type of lamp decoration pattern from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies a predetermined light emission signal to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration pattern. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

  The stop operation button 84 is provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 supplies a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. In response to the signal received from the stop operation button 84, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the identification information stop game. As described above, the stop operation button 84 is an example of a stop operation means that can display the second identification information that is variably displayed in the second change display means by a player's operation. In addition, the sub-control circuit 200 controls the execution of the identification information stop game for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game that causes the change display means to stop and display the identification information that is variably displayed according to the stop display operation of the stop operation means. It is an example of a control means.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 10 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in FIG. 10, in the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the big hit determination random number value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. . When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the big hit determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability change). In the case of the specific mode (for example, it is determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). In the case of the special mode (for example, it is determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “2”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation).

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 11 to 18 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 13) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 11, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R big hit) is executed is measured. A special prize opening time timer for a specific game, a special game dedicated prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 that is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is executed, etc. Then, various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

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

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is 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. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined 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. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S74 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S74.

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Alternatively, the main RAM 70 stores data for opening the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning slot 39 or the special game special prize is read. A signal for opening the attacker 44 is supplied to the special prize opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from an open state where the grand prize opening 39 easily accepts a game ball to a closed state where the grand prize opening 39 hardly accepts a gaming ball, or a special gaming dedicated prize attacker 44 is a gaming ball. A special game or a specific game in which a single round game in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball) may be repeated multiple times. Will be.

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

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game state is the specific game, the main CPU 66 sets the open upper limit time (for example, 1 second, etc.) in the special game dedicated prize opener timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “2”, etc.) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the specific game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76. As described above, the main CPU 66, as an advantageous game, is an example of a control unit that controls the execution of a special game in which an accessory performs an opening operation for a predetermined time and a specific game in which the opening operation time is shorter than the special game. It is.

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

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

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

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

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

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if it is a special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game (for example, when the value of the status flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the remaining ball monitoring time in the accessory has passed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the special winning opening 39, the special winning opening release counter is “15” (stop display on the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not any of the following conditions is satisfied: (when the specified numeric symbol is “7”). When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  When the advantageous game is a specific game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “1”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the internal residual ball monitoring time has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), the specific game-dedicated prize-winner opening number counter is “2” (special It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display 33 is “3”) or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the execution of an advantageous game.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the big hit determination is lost in the case of not being the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. When the main CPU 66 is not in the big hit gaming state and the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, set “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has passed (puncture), and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15” The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  That is, with reference to the jackpot determination random number extracted by the special game internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the winning probability of the lottery differs after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot Transition to a gaming state that becomes a probable change state (specific mode), transition to a gaming state that becomes a probable change state (special mode) after a special gaming state (15R big hit) that is an example of a big hit, or a special that is an example of a big hit After the gaming state (15R big hit), it is determined whether to shift to a gaming state that does not become a certain change state (special mode). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control means for controlling the lottery for determining whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a symbol determination process based on the result of the reference in step S105. 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. Based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display. Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means the variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, the variation display pattern of the effect image, etc. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display and stop of the identification information for the effect A game in which display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

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

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

  That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process in step S106, the main CPU 66 selects one of the plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. The LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

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

[Design determination processing]
The process of step S106 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1500, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. 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 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If the main CPU 66 does not determine 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1510.

  In step S1506, specific effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a specific effect image relating to a specific game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508.

  In step S1508, processing for setting a specific mode in the state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating a specific mode in a status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the specific mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the specific mode can be used. . As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the execution of the game in the specific mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is increased after the specific game is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. In this process, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1510, special effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a special effect image related to a special game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1512.

  In step S1512, a process for determining whether or not there is a probability change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of winning the start opening, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determination random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a probability change, it moves the process to step S1514. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a certainty, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1516.

  In step S1514, processing for setting the special mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating the special mode (for example, “2”, etc.) in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the special mode can be used. . Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. In this process, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1516, processing for setting the normal mode to the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating the normal mode (for example, “0”, etc.) in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value that can determine the normal mode can be used. . Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. In this process, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

  In step S1518, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol as a loss symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 17 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 17, the normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of big hit, the state changes to the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to normal game (state C1600).

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), it is determined whether or not it is a 2R big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1504 in FIG. In the case of 2R big hit, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1608), and in the case of not 2R big hit, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1612).

  In the specific game state (state C1608), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a specific mode (state C1610).

  The normal game specific mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a specific mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after execution of the above-described specific game (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). In the specific mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 10) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1612), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1512 of FIG. In the case of a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit probable change) (state C1614), and in the case of not being a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit) (state C1620).

  In the special game state (state C1614), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the special mode (state C1616).

  The special mode of normal game (state C1616) is a state in which a game is executed in a special mode having different winning probabilities of internal lottery (state C1602) after the above-described special game is executed (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). In the special mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 10) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the special game state (state C1620), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the normal gaming state (state C1600).

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

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

[Production display processing]
The effect display process will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1800, effect command reception processing is performed. In this process,
The sub CPU 206 performs a process of receiving an effect command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1810.

  In step S1810, a process for determining whether or not to execute the identification information game is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute the identification information game based on the effect command. If the sub CPU 206 determines to execute the identification information game, the process proceeds to step S1820. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine to execute the identification information game, the process proceeds to step S1830.

  In step S1820, an identification information stop game execution process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs an identification information stop game execution process. The identification information stop game execution process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1830, a normal effect process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 calls data for displaying the normal effect image from the program ROM 208 to perform the normal effect process, and transmits the data to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on data for displaying the normal effect from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. A normal effect is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Identification information stop game execution processing]
The subroutine executed in step S1820 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1901, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs an initialization process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1902.

  In step S1902, effect pattern selection processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs an effect pattern selection process. The effect pattern selection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1903.

  In step S1903, notification processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process for notifying the execution of the identification information stop game. The notification process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1905.

  In step S1905, the variable display process of the second identification information (identification symbol 95 (see FIG. 5)) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of variably displaying the second identification information (identification symbol 95 (see FIG. 5)). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1906.

  In step S1906, processing for determining whether or not a stop operation has been performed is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the stop operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S1908. If it is not determined that the stop operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S1907.

  In step S1907, it is determined whether or not the time is within the time limit. In this process, if the value of the timer in the work RAM 210 is 0 or more, the sub CPU 206 determines that the time is within the time limit. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the time is within the time limit, it subtracts 2 milliseconds from the timer value of the work RAM 210, and then proceeds to step S1906. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the time is within the time limit, The process moves to S1908.

  In step S1908, stop display processing of the second identification information (identification symbol 95 (see FIG. 5)) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits to the display control circuit 250 data for stopping and displaying the second identification information in the second variation display means, which is stored in the program ROM 208. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for stopping and displaying the second identification information from the sub CPU 206, and overlays them. In addition, the second identification information is stopped and displayed on the second variation display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 or the like). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In addition, although this embodiment has described the example in which the identification information stop game is executed after the first identification information is stopped, the first identification information is changing during the execution of the identification information stop game. In this case, data for stopping and displaying the first identification information in the first variation display means is also transmitted to the display control circuit 250, and the first identification is performed in the first variation display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32). Control to stop and display information.

[Direction pattern selection processing]
The subroutine executed in step S1902 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2010, an effect pattern for winning is selected. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of selecting one effect pattern from the effect patterns (see FIGS. 22 and 23) stored in the program ROM 208. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2030. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of identification information stop game control means for performing control for selecting an effect pattern including a pattern having a specific time longer than a predetermined time among patterns having different variable times.

  In step S2030, a specific time determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the length of the specific time in the effect pattern selected in step S2010. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2040. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of identification information stop game control means for performing control for determining the length of the specific time according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control.

  In step S2040, processing for determining the number of identification symbols (for example, identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 7)) to be stopped is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines from the table shown in FIG. 23 whether or not an effect pattern having an effect of simultaneously stopping a plurality of identification symbols (for example, the identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 7)) has been selected. Processing for determining whether or not the effect pattern E or H is selected is performed. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it has been selected, the process proceeds to step S2050. If it is determined that another effect pattern has been selected, the process proceeds to step S2060.

  In step S2050, processing for determining the number of stopped displays is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing of how many symbols are to be stopped in the three first identification symbols 94 (see FIG. 7) as the first identification information. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2060. Thus, the sub CPU 206 is an example of the identification information stop game control means for controlling the determination of the number of identification information to be stopped and displayed before the notification by the notification means according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control. is there.

  In step S2060, a process of setting “1” to the pattern selection flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting “1” to the pattern selection flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2070, processing for determining whether or not to perform re-change display is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines from the table shown in FIG. 23 whether or not an effect pattern having an effect for re-variably displaying the symbol is selected, that is, whether or not the effect pattern C, F, or I is selected. The process which determines is performed. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it has been selected, the process proceeds to step S2080. If it is determined that another effect pattern has been selected, this subroutine ends. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of an identification information stop game control unit that controls the determination of the number of identification information to be stopped and displayed before notification by the notification unit according to the probability of winning the specific game.

  In step S2080, processing for determining the number of temporary stops / revariations is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the number of temporary stop / revariable display in the effect pattern selected in step S2010. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2090. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of an identification information stop game control unit that controls the determination of the number of times the re-variable display is performed before the notification by the notification unit according to the probability of winning the specific game.

  In step S2090, the pattern selection flag is set to “0”. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting “0” in the pattern selection flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The effect pattern selection process described above is an example of the effect pattern selection process in the present embodiment, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after step S2050, in accordance with the number determined in step S2050, a process for determining which position on the left, middle, or right the first identification symbol 94 is to be stopped may be performed. Further, an effect pattern may be prepared in which the selection rate in the case of a big hit changes depending on the stop position of the first identification symbol 94. For example, in FIG. 23, the production pattern E is divided into three patterns: the left and middle symbols are simultaneously stopped, the middle and right symbols are simultaneously stopped, and the left and right symbols are simultaneously stopped. The selection rate in the case of a big hit in the order of stop, middle and right symbols at the same time, and left and right symbols at the same time in the stop sequence may be increased.

[Notification processing]
The subroutine executed in step S1902 in FIG. 19 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2101, a process for determining to start counting the counter is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 functions as a counter based on a program stored in the work RAM 210 and performs a process of starting the counter timing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2102.

  In step S2102, variable display processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a variable display process. The sub CPU 206 displays data such as effect patterns for variably displaying the first identification information in the first variation display means stored in the program ROM 208, and for variably displaying the second identification information in the second variation display means. Data is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 is based on the data for displaying the first identification information from the sub CPU 206 variably and the data for variably displaying the second identification information. Various image data are read from the image data ROM 216 and superimposed, and the first identification information is variably displayed on the first variation display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32), and the second variation display means (for example, the liquid crystal is displayed). In the display device 32 or the like, the second identification information is variably displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2103.

  In step S2103, the time measured value in step S2101 is monitored to determine whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of monitoring whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed by monitoring the time measured value in step S2101. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2104. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S2103.

  In step S2104, a process for determining a pattern selection flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the pattern selection flag set in step S1902 (see FIG. 19). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the pattern selection flag is “1”, the process proceeds to step S2105. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the pattern selection flag is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2106.

  In step S2105, stop display processing of the first identification information (first identification symbol 94) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping the first identification information (for example, the first identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 7)) based on the stop display number determined in step S2050 (see FIG. 20). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2110.

  In step S2106, a temporary stop display process of first identification information (for example, first identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 8)) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a temporary stop display process of the first identification information (for example, the first identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 8)). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2107.

  In step S2107, it is determined whether or not the first identification information (first identification symbol 94) in the temporary stop display state is displayed again. In this process, the sub CPU 206 uses the first identification information (for example, the first identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 8)) in the temporary stop display state based on the number of temporary stops / revariations determined in step S2080 (see FIG. 20). ) Is re-variably displayed. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of temporary stops / revariations is “0”, the process proceeds to step S2110, where the number of temporary stops / revariations is other than “0” (for example, “1” or “2”). If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S2108.

  In step S2108, re-variable display processing of the first identification information (for example, the first identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 8)) is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a re-variation display process of the first identification information (for example, the first identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 8)). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2109.

  In step S2109, processing for updating the number of temporary stops / revariations is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the temporary stop / revariation count. For example, if the temporary stop / revariation number is “2”, the temporary stop / revariation number is updated to “1”, and if the temporary stop / revariation number is “1”, the temporary stop / revariation number is updated. Is updated to “0”. If this process ends, the process returns to step S2106.

  In step S2110, the time measured value in step S2101 is monitored to determine whether or not a specific time (see FIGS. 22 and 23) has elapsed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 monitors the time value in step S2101 and performs a process of determining whether or not a specific time has elapsed. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the specific time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S2111. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the specific time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S2110.

  In step S2103, an identification information stop game execution notification process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 controls the liquid crystal display device 32, the speakers 46L and 46R, and notifies the execution of the identification information stop game. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this way, when the sub CPU 206 wins a specific game, the identification is controlled so that the notification means performs notification of the execution of the identification information stop game after the identification information is displayed in a variable manner for a specific time longer than a predetermined time. It is an example of an information stop game control means.

  According to these processes, when a specific game (for example, 2 round jackpot) is won, notification means (for example, liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), etc., screen display, sound, light, mechanical operation, etc. Etc.) is performed after the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 5), etc.) is variably displayed for a specific time longer than a predetermined time. From the point of view, if it is felt that the variation time of the first identification information is longer than usual before the identification information stop game is notified, the possibility that the specific game may be won, It becomes possible for the player to feel that there is a possibility that an operation of guiding the game ball to an accessory used in the specific game (for example, a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4)) may be required. As a result, It is possible to provide the player with a new notice form in which the winning of the specific game is notified according to the length of the fluctuation time of the identification information.In addition, if the player actually wins the specific game, the player Provides a gaming machine with a new game form that allows players to enjoy specific games and maintain their willingness to play games, because it is possible to perform the operation of guiding a game ball to an object without panicking. can do.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, the length of the specific time (the length of the variable display time) is determined according to the probability of winning the specific game. Thus, for example, when viewed from the player, the longer the time from when the first identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 5), etc.) starts to be notified of the execution of the identification information stop game, It is possible to increase the probability (so-called reliability) of assigning a winning of a game, and to further increase the player's expectation for winning of a specific game. For this reason, in this way, it becomes possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's expectation, and it has a new game form that keeps the willingness to play, and the interest of the game is enhanced. A gaming machine that can be improved can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, according to the probability of winning a specific game, the first identification information (for example, the display of stoppage before the notification by the notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4) etc.)) The number of identification symbols 94 (see FIG. 5) is determined. Thus, for example, when viewed from the player, the more the number of first identification information to be stopped, the more the number of first identification information to be stopped, from the start of the change of the first identification information to the notification of the execution of the identification information stop game, It becomes possible to increase the probability. For example, when there are three pieces of first identification information, the probability that a winning of a specific game is allocated is higher when three are displayed in a stopped state than when two are displayed in a stopped state, and the player's expectation for the winning of a specific game Can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  Further, according to these processes, the identification information (for example, identification) displayed in a variable manner before the notification by the notification means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), etc.) according to the probability of winning the specific game. Control is made to determine whether or not to perform re-variation display in which a symbol 94 (see FIG. 5) and the like is temporarily stopped and re-variably displayed. Thereby, for example, when viewed from the player, when the identification information is temporarily stopped and re-changed before the notification, the probability of winning the specific game is increased. In other words, for example, a combination of temporary stop displays of identification information corresponding to an advantageous game loss is a combination of stop displays that may shift to an identification information stop game as a result of re-changing (for example, ), The probability of winning a specific game win increases, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation for the win of the specific game. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  Further, according to these processes, the notifying means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 9)) is selected according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the controlling means (for example, the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 9)). 4) and the like) are controlled before the notification is performed. As a result, for example, when viewed from the player, the lottery result by the control means increases as the number of times that the identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94 or the like (see FIG. 5)) is temporarily stopped and displayed again is changed. Probability to win the winning of. In other words, the combination of the temporary stop display of the identification information that corresponds to the loss of the advantageous game is a stop that may move to the identification information stop game by repeating the re-variation display and the temporary stop display multiple times. In the case of a combination of displays, the player's expectation for winning a specific game is increased. At that time, for example, the winning probability is higher when the player re-changes three times than when the player re-changes twice, and the player's expectation for winning the specific game can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new notice form that improves the player's sense of expectation, and to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains the willingness to play the game. it can.

  Further, according to these processes, in various effect patterns stored in the effect pattern storage means (for example, the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 9), etc.), in particular, in the effect pattern for performing the identification information stop game, An effect pattern in which the change time from the start of change to the notification effect for notifying that the identification information stop game is performed is included, and the lottery result by the control means (for example, the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 9)) is a specific game winning In the case of, an effect pattern with a long variation time is selected. As a result, when the variation time is longer than usual, the specific game winning announcement is made. In the player, the variation time of the identification information (for example, the identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 5)) before the identification information stop game is notified. If you feel that is longer than usual, you will be alerted to the possibility of winning a specific game. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that there is a possibility that an operation of guiding the game ball to an accessory used in the specific game (for example, a special game-specific prize winner 44 (see FIG. 4)) may be required. In fact, when a specific game is won, the player can perform an operation of guiding the game ball to the accessory without panicking. In this way, it becomes possible to provide a player with a new notice form, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that maintains motivation for the game.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Another structure of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 23 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. FIG. 24 is an exploded top view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 in the present embodiment.

  FIG. 24 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. Note that in the description of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 using FIG. 24, portions overlapping with the overview of the pachinko machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 24, a rotary reel 2033 is provided at the approximate center of the upper part of the gaming machine 2010. The rotary reel 2033 is provided with identification information as a plurality of effects. The rotating reel 2033 performs a change display and a stop display in association with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs the first identification made up of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality of symbol columns (one column in the present embodiment). Information (which is also identification information for presentation. For example, numbers and character symbols from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed, and at least one symbol row (1 in this embodiment) is displayed on the rotating reel 2033. The second identification information (which is also the identification information for performance. For example, the numbers and character designs from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed for each column. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, the first identification information for presentation is also stopped on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the second identification information for presentation is also displayed on the rotary reel 2033. Is stopped. In addition, in the rotating reel 2033, when a certain condition is satisfied, an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the rotating reel 2033 that is variably displayed by the player's operation is performed. As described above, the rotating reel 2033 is an example of second variation display means for variably displaying and stopping the second identification information different from the first identification information.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed on the rotary reel 2033. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the rotary reel 2033 is a specific display mode (for example, a symbol). "7" is stopped and displayed).

  Further, when the combination of the first identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is stopped and displayed in a state where all of the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are arranged, the game is started from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which a round game advantageous to the user is continuously performed up to 15 times. The special winning opening 39 performs an opening operation when the special game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state (special mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. If the combination of the first identification information is stopped and displayed in a state where all of the specific numeric symbols (for example, “even” numeric symbols) are arranged, a maximum of 15 round games advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The gaming state shifts to the 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed. However, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state (special mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred. The special winning opening 39 is opened when the special game is executed. As a combination of the first identification information, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numeric symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), there is a possibility of developing into an identification information stop game. In addition, when the identification information stop game is won, the game state shifts from the normal game state to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued twice at the maximum. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability changing state (specific mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed.

  FIG. 25 is a top view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. The gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 that is at least partially permeable, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially permeable, and a rotating reel 2033 that is an example of second variation display means having a plurality of identification information. The liquid crystal display device 2032 which is an example of the first variation display means and a main body frame 2012 are included. The rotating reel 2033 passes through an area in the vicinity of the special game-specific prize winner 44 on the game board 2014 and is visually recognized by the player.

  Therefore, the player is identified by a new display form in which the second identification information is displayed on the second variation display means (for example, the rotating reel 2033) different from the first variation display means on which the first identification information is displayed. By clearly informing that the game state in which the information stop game is being executed is the specific mode, it is possible to continue to have a willingness to play the game by increasing the motivation for the identification information stop game. A new game form can be provided. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can give a player a sense of satisfaction that the identification information stop game is executed and improve the interest of the game.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 26 explains a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 in another embodiment with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 in the present embodiment. Description of the same parts as the control circuit of the pachinko 10 is omitted.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes an identification information stop game control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound generated from the lamp, the normal symbol holding lamp 50, the lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 such as the decoration lamp, and the rotary reel drive circuit 2100.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to a rotating reel 2033 which is an example of a rotating body having a plurality of identification information. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 transmits a drive signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM to the rotary reel 2033 in response to a control signal from the sub CPU 206 which is an example of the identification information stop game control means. . The rotating reel 2033 performs variable display according to the received drive signal. The rotating reel driving circuit 2100 transmits a driving signal corresponding to a control signal from the sub CPU 206 based on the player operating the stop operation button 84 to the rotating reel 2033.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, but the second type pachinko gaming machine called Hanemono, Hikokimono, and the third type called right mono. It may be a pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

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

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

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, these are only the illustrations, and do not limit this invention in particular. That is, the present invention mainly controls a lottery for determining whether or not to win a game advantageous to the player, and displays the first identification information in a variable manner according to the lottery result by the control means. First variation display means for stopping display, second variation display means for variably displaying and stopping display of second identification information different from the first identification information, and the second variation display means variably displayed in the second variation display means. 2 In the stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information by the player's operation, and in the first fluctuation display means, the fluctuation display and stop display of the first identification information are controlled, and in the second fluctuation display means And an identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game to be stopped and displayed in response to the operation of the stop operation means for the second identification information that is variably displayed. Is a technique machine, controller, game board, variable display means, stop operation means, the specific configuration of such identification stop the game control unit, can be designed and changed as required.

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

  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 a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of several production | presentation patterns including the alerting | reporting effect which alert | reports a player beforehand that an identification information stop game is performed. It is the selection table of the effect referred in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment of the present invention. It is a top view which shows the general view in the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protection plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Winning port 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal Display device 33 Special symbol indicator 35 Normal symbol indicator 37 Indicator case 39 Large winning opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game-specific winning attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Holding lamp 51 Number of rounds display Unit 53 Illumination unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Firing power increase button 82 Firing power decrease button 84 Stop operation button 90a , 90b Character image 92 , 92b Character image 99 Character image 102 V / count sensor 104 Count sensor 105 Count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning port solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launcher 132 Lamp 150 Card Unit 200 Sub Control Circuit 218 D / A Converter 220 Initial Reset Circuit 230 Audio Control Circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp Control Circuit 242 Drive Circuit 250 Display Control Circuit 2010 Pachinko Game Machine 2012 Main Body Frame 2014 Game Board 2031 Spacer 2032 Liquid crystal display device 2033 Rotating reel 2100 Rotating reel drive circuit

Claims (6)

Control means for controlling the lottery of whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player, and for controlling the execution of the advantageous game;
A game board provided with an accessory for performing a predetermined opening operation when executing the advantageous game;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
In the variation display means, a stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed in response to a player's stop display operation;
In the variation display means, identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of an identification information stop game for causing the identification information that is variably displayed to be stopped and displayed in response to the stop display operation of the stop operation means;
In the fluctuation display means, the information display means for notifying the execution of the identification information stop game after the identification information is fluctuated and displayed for a predetermined time,
The control means controls, as the advantageous game, execution of any one of a special game in which the accessory performs an opening operation for a predetermined time and a specific game in which the opening operation time is shorter than the special game,
When the identification information stop game control means wins the specific game as a result of the lottery, the notification means notifies the execution of the identification information stop game by the notification means, and changes the identification information for a specific time longer than the predetermined time. A gaming machine that is controlled to be performed after being displayed.   The identification information stop game control means performs control for determining the length of the specific time according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means. The gaming machine described.   The identification information stop game control means controls determination of the number of identification information to be stopped and displayed before the notification by the notification means according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The identification information stop game control means temporarily stops and displays the identification information variably displayed before the notification by the notification means according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising controlling whether or not to perform re-variable display for re-variable display.   The identification information stop game control means controls determination of the number of times the re-variable display is performed before the notification by the notification means according to the probability of winning the specific game by the lottery control by the control means. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein: An identification information stop game to be stopped and displayed by an operation of the stop operation means, and an effect pattern storage means in which a plurality of effect patterns including a notification effect for informing a player that the identification information stop game is to be performed are stored. The plurality of performance patterns include patterns in which variation times from the start of variation of the identification information to notification by the notification unit are different,
The identification information stop game control means, when the result of the lottery by the control means is a winning of the specific game, out of the patterns with different fluctuation times, the pattern with the specific time longer than the predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to select the production pattern including the game machine.

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