JP2007021097A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine provided with a new game form for keeping player's desire to play and capable of improving the savor of a game by providing the new display form. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 comprises a liquid crystal display device 32, a stop operation button 85, an identification information stop game control means, the liquid crystal display device 32 for guiding stop game selection to have the execution of one of an identification information operation stop game and an identification information automatic stop game be selected by the operation of a player, and a selecting operation button 85 for selecting the execution of one of the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game corresponding to the operation of the player based on the stop game selection guidance. The identification information stop game control means performs the control of making stop game selection be guided in a guide means on the basis of the fact that a prescribed condition is satisfied. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In conventional pachinko machines, in a normal game, when a game ball enters the start opening provided on the game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a special game. A so-called variable display game (identification symbol automatic stop 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 prize 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 sphere 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 influences the outcome of the game is automatically played based on a pre-stored variation pattern, and the player can only stop the display of the symbol. It is not possible to get involved and the player is likely to be dissatisfied.

  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. There has been proposed a gaming machine that provides a stop game (identification information operation stop game) and improves the technical intervention of a player (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-81556 A

  However, even with such a gaming machine, there are 2 special games in which a round game that opens the big prize opening is performed a plurality of times, and a normal game in which game balls are 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. Further, the identification information operation stop game in which the player changes the symbol by his / her stop operation is forcibly provided from the gaming machine side based on a predetermined control.

  For this reason, in the above gaming machine, it is difficult to play a game in the player's own style, and the game is likely to be monotonous. For example, when a normal game continues for a long time, the player feels bored with the game. Even if the symbol can be stopped by the player's own stop operation, the symbol is eventually stopped and displayed in a predetermined symbol, so that the player's motivation for the game is gradually lost. Under such circumstances, it is desirable to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that allows the player to play in his / her favorite style and can maintain the player's willingness to play. It is.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and its purpose is to allow a player to play a game in his / her favorite style and to maintain the player's willingness to play the game. It is to provide a gaming machine having a new game form.

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

  (1) Fluctuation display means for variably displaying and stopping identification information, stop operation means capable of suspending and displaying the identification information variably displayed by the player's operation in the variation display means, and the fluctuation The display means controls the execution of the identification information operation stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the variably displaying means is variably displayed. The identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of the identification information automatic stop game for automatically stopping and displaying the identification information, the execution of any one of the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game, Guide means for performing a stop game selection guide to be selected by a player's operation, and based on a stop game selection guide by the guide means The identification information stop game control means includes a selection operation means for selecting execution of the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game according to an operation of an engineer. The gaming machine is characterized in that the guide means performs control to perform the stop game selection guidance based on satisfying the above.

  According to the invention of (1), in the guiding means (for example, a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, a movable accessory, etc.), a predetermined condition has been satisfied (for example, the number of times of game execution has exceeded a predetermined number of times) An identification information operation stop game in which, on the variable display means, the identification information that is variably displayed is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means on the basis of the change or the game state determined by the jackpot probability Stop game selection guidance (for example, display of selection screen, selection voice, movable or movable) to select any execution of identification information automatic stop game to automatically stop and display displayed identification information by player operation (Moving an accessory etc.). Thus, based on the stop game selection guide, the player operates the selection operation means (for example, a selection button) to execute either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game. You can choose. For this reason, the identification information operation stop game is forcibly provided from the gaming machine side by selecting either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game based on the stop game selection guide. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can be played in the player's own favorite style and can maintain the player's willingness to play the game.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), comprising control means for controlling whether or not to execute a game advantageous to a player, wherein the identification information stop game control means includes the predetermined condition as the predetermined condition. A gaming machine, characterized in that when the number of lotteries is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, the guidance means performs control to perform the stop game selection guidance.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the effect of (1), for example, when the number of lotteries becomes a predetermined number of times or more as a predetermined condition, the stop game selection guidance is performed to the guidance means. In this way, for example, by giving the stop game selection guidance to the player who has not won the big hit even if the number of lotteries is 500 times, the player can play the game in his / her favorite style. Allows you to choose. In this way, when the number of times of lottery becomes a predetermined number or more, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained, a new A gaming machine having a game form can be provided.

  (3) In the gaming machine according to (1), when the identification information stop game control means selects the identification information operation stop game according to the player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the player The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the selection operation means performs control for performing identification information number selection guidance for selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the effect of (1), when the identification information stop game is selected according to the player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the selection operation means (for example, by the player (for example, The identification information number selection guidance for selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information stop game is performed by a selection button or the like. Thus, when the identification information operation stop game is selected according to the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the player himself can select the number of identification information based on the identification information number selection guidance. It is possible to select a game in the player's own favorite style. Thus, by selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game based on the identification information number selection guide, it is possible to play a game in the player's own style, and the player It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can maintain the willingness to play games.

  (4) The gaming machine according to (2) or (3), wherein the control unit controls execution of a plurality of gaming states, and the identification information stop game control unit is based on the stop game selection guide. Control for performing a game state selection guide for selecting a game state in which the identification information operation stop game is executed by the selection operation means by the player when the identification information operation stop game is selected according to the player's operation A gaming machine characterized by

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the effect of (2) or (3), when the identification information operation stop game is selected according to the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the player A game state selection guide for guiding that a game state for executing the identification information operation stop game can be selected is performed by a selection operation means (for example, a selection operation button). For this reason, the player can play the game in the player's own style of selecting the game state for executing the identification information operation stop game based on the game state selection guidance. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can maintain the willingness.

  (5) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the guide means is a display means for performing display relating to the selection guidance.

  According to the invention of (5), in addition to any of the effects (1) to (4), the display relating to the selection guidance is performed by the display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device) as the guidance means. Thus, the player can easily select, for example, whether or not to perform the identification information operation stop game, by using the new display form that performs the guidance of guidance in a form that is visually recognizable as the display means. It becomes possible. For this reason, it is possible to play a game in the player's own style by being selectively guided by the display means, and has a new game form that can maintain the player's willingness to play the game. A gaming machine can be provided.

  (6) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), wherein the guide unit is a voice playback unit that plays back a voice related to the selection guide.

  According to the invention of (6), in addition to the effect of any one of (1) to (4), the voice related to the selection guidance is reproduced by the voice reproduction means (for example, a speaker) as the guidance means. In this way, the player can easily select, for example, whether or not to perform the identification information operation stop game by using a new form of performing guidance of guidance in a form that is easily audibly recognized as a voice means. It becomes. For this reason, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style by being guided and guided by the voice means, and has a new game form that can maintain the player's willingness to play. A gaming machine can be provided.

  According to the present invention, based on the stop game selection guide, the player can select either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game by the selection operation means. A new game that does not compulsorily provide a game to stop the identification information operation, but can play the game in the player's own style and maintain the player's willingness to play A gaming machine having a form can be provided.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. The door 11 is provided with a stop operation button 84 which is an example of a stop operation means. The door 11 is provided with a selection operation button 85 which is an example of a selection 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.

  In the present embodiment, one stop operation button is provided as an example of the stop operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a plurality of (for example, a plurality of (for example, corresponding to) identification information displayed in a variable manner. Three stop operation buttons may be provided corresponding to three pieces of identification information.

  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. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information). 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 in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times 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 from the normal gaming state at most twice. ) 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. Further, when the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) is reached, as will be described later, blade members (so-called ordinary electric motors) provided on both the left and right sides of the special game-specific prize winner 44 (see FIG. 4). The accessory) 48 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can be received by the special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44.

  On the other hand, when a 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. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on, 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 the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal 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 identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, or together with the operation of the stop operation button 84 by the player, the identification information for effect in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is stopped. Is displayed. The liquid crystal display device 32 includes 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 numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  If the combination of identification information for performance is displayed in a stopped state with all of the specific number symbols (for example, “odd” number symbols), the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is maximized. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) which is continuously performed 15 times. 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 number of symbols (for example, “even numbers”) are all displayed and stopped, 15R big hit game is played in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. 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 number symbol is stopped and displayed with a sequential number (for example, “1”, “2”, “3” number symbols), a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at a maximum. The game state shifts to the 2R big hit game state (specific game 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.

  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, an identification information operation stop game for stopping and displaying the variably displayed identification information is executed by a player's operation on the variability display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 under specific conditions. . At this time, the player can stop display the identification information variably displayed by operating the stop operation button 84. As described above, the stop operation button 84 is an example of the stop operation means that can display the variably displayed identification information by the player's operation on the change display means. In this 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.

  As will be described in detail later, the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game can be selected by operating the selection operation button 85 of the player. In this way, the selection operation button 85 is a selection operation for selecting execution of either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance by the guidance means. It is an example of a means.

  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 “x”.

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, 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. In this way, the special winning opening 39 functions as an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed.

  Further, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. 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. As described above, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 functions as an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed.

  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 this 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 on the game board. Any number of two or more items may be provided.

  In this way, the game board 14 is an example of a game board that is provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when an advantageous game is executed, and at least a part of which is made of a permeable region. 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. The liquid crystal display device 32 has liquid crystal display means (display area 32a), and is an example of variable display means provided in the back area of the second accessory (special game dedicated prize winner 44) on the game board 14. .

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

  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]
Next, a display screen displayed in the display area 32a of the device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 8 are examples of the game board 14, the start port 25, the blade member 23, the obstacle 58, and a first accessory that performs an opening operation when executing a special game for convenience of explanation. Game members such as a special prize opening 39, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44, a blade member 48, a guide rail 30 (30a and 30b), an obstacle 58, etc., which are examples of a second game that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed. Is omitted.

  FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which identification information is stopped and displayed. As shown in FIG. 5, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 90 (for example, “497th rotation”) indicating the number of advantageous game lotteries is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a character image of a fireworks launch stand) is displayed. In addition, identification information (for example, identification symbol 94) is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the variable display means. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 93 (for example, a character image of Don-chan who is looking at a fireworks launch pad) is displayed. As described above, the liquid crystal display 32 is an example of a fluctuation display unit that displays the identification information in a variable manner and stops.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which the guide means is instructed to select a stop game based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition. As shown in FIG. 6, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of a guidance unit based on satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a condition that lottery is performed 500 times or more), A character image 90 (for example, “Choose” or the like) that is a stop game selection guide is displayed. In addition, a sound related to the stop game selection guidance (for example, a sound such as [Select]) is generated from a speaker 46 (see FIG. 9) which is an example of guidance means. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a character image of a leftward arrow) that is a stop game selection guide is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 97 (for example, “self-powered”) that is a stop game selection guide is displayed. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 98 (for example, “other power”) that is a stop game selection guide is displayed.

  For example, the player can recognize that the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game can be selected by the character image 90 or the sound related to the selection guidance. Further, the player uses the selection operation button 85, which is an example of a selection operation means for selecting execution of either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game, on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. A character image 92 (for example, a character image of an arrow, for example) is operated, and a character image 97 (for example, “self-power” indicating an identification information operation stop game) and a character image 98 (for example, “others indicating an identification information automatic stop game) It is possible to select which game to execute by selecting “power”. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of guidance means that is display means for performing display relating to selection guidance. As described above, the speaker 46 is an example of a guidance unit that is a voice reproduction unit that reproduces a voice related to the selection guidance.

  According to these, in the guiding means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), the speaker 46 (see FIG. 9), a movable accessory, etc.), the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of times the game has been executed in advance). When the number of times exceeds a predetermined number or when the gaming state determined by the jackpot probability is changed), the display is variably displayed on the variability display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4)). The identification information operation stop game for displaying the identification information based on the operation of the stop operation means (for example, the stop operation button 84 (see FIG. 4)), and the identification for automatically stopping and displaying the identification information displayed in a variable manner Stop game selection guidance (for example, display of selection screen, voice of selected voice, movable movable object, etc.) for selecting any execution of information automatic stop game by player's operation Perform and so on). In this way, based on the stop game selection guide, the player can execute either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game by the selection operation means (for example, the selection operation button 85 (see FIG. 4)). ) Can be selected. For this reason, the identification information operation stop game is forcibly provided from the gaming machine side by selecting either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game based on the stop game selection guide. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can be played in the player's own favorite style and can maintain the player's willingness to play the game.

  Furthermore, according to these, for example, when the number of lotteries exceeds a predetermined number as a predetermined condition, the guide means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), the speaker 46 (see FIG. 9), or the movable In the bonus game, the stop game selection guidance is provided. In this way, for example, a player who has not won the jackpot even if the number of times of lottery has been performed 500 times is provided in the guidance means to stop the game selection in the player's own style. It is possible to select. In this way, when the number of times of lottery becomes a predetermined number or more, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained, a new A gaming machine having a game form can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to these, the display relating to the selection guidance is performed by the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32) as the guidance means. In this manner, the player can, for example, determine whether or not to perform the identification information operation stop game by using a new display form in which selection guidance is performed in a form that is visually recognizable, such as a display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32). Etc. can be easily selected. For this reason, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style by being selectively guided by the display means, and has a new game form capable of maintaining the player's willingness to play. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Furthermore, according to these, the voice relating to the selection guidance is reproduced by the voice reproduction means (for example, the speaker 46 (see FIG. 9)) as the guidance means. In this way, the player can easily select, for example, whether or not to perform the identification information operation stop game by using a new form of performing guidance of guidance in a form that is easily audibly recognized as a voice means. It becomes. For this reason, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style by being guided and guided by the voice means, and has a new game form that can maintain the player's willingness to play. A gaming machine can be provided.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen on which a game state selection guide for selecting a game state for executing the identification information operation stop game is selected by the selection operation means when the identification information operation stop game is selected. . As shown in FIG. 7, a character image 90 (for example, “game state selection!”) Is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the guidance unit. In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 92 (for example, a character image indicated by a leftward arrow) is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 96 (for example, “special game state” or the like) indicating a game state in which the identification information operation stop game is executed is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 97 (for example, “special game state” or the like) indicating the game state in which the identification information operation stop game is executed is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 98 (for example, “.probability change state” or the like) indicating a game state in which the identification information operation stop game is executed is displayed.

  According to these, when the identification information operation stop game is selected in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the selection operation means (for example, the selection operation button 85 (see FIG. 5) etc.) by the player is used. Then, a game state selection guide is provided for guiding that a game state for executing the identification information operation stop game can be selected. For this reason, the player can play the game in the player's own style of selecting the game state for executing the identification information operation stop game based on the game state selection guidance. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can maintain the willingness.

  FIG. 8 illustrates a display screen on which an identification information number selection guide for selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game by the selection operation means when the identification information operation stop game is selected is displayed. FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 90 (for example, “how many stops?” Etc.) indicating that the number of pieces of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game can be selected. It is displayed. A character image 92 (for example, a left-pointing arrow) is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 96 (for example, “· 1”) indicating the number of pieces of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 97 (for example, “· 2”) indicating the number of pieces of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game is displayed. Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image 98 (for example, “· 3”) indicating the number of pieces of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game is displayed.

  According to these, when the identification information operation stop game is selected in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the selection operation means by the player (for example, the selection operation button 85 (see FIG. 4) or the like). The identification information number selection guidance for selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game is performed. Thus, when the identification information operation stop game is selected according to the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the player himself can select the number of identification information based on the identification information number selection guidance. It is possible to select a game in the player's own favorite style. Thus, by selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game based on the identification information number selection guide, it is possible to play a game in the player's own style, and the player It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can maintain the willingness to play games.

  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, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a rotating reel, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means. .

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

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes 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 so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The 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 is won at the starting port 25 but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed. However, it shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). 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 and a selection operation button 85 are 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 stop display table group.

  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.

  An audio control circuit 230, which is an example of an audio control means, is a sound source IC 232 that controls 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. The sub-control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the identification information operation stop game in accordance with the signal received from the stop operation button 84. As described above, the stop operation button 84 is an example of the stop operation means that can display the variably displayed identification information by the player's operation on the change display means.

  The selection operation button 85 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. The sub-control circuit 200 selects, based on the signal received from the selection operation button 85, execution of either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game according to the player's operation. And so on. Thus, the selection operation button 85 is an example of a selection operation means for selecting execution of either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game according to the player's operation.

[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 jackpot determination random 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 big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R big hit) is executed is measured. 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 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the specific game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76. In this way, the main CPU 66 is a control means for performing control to execute either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game as an advantageous game. It is an example.

  In this way, in special games and specific games, which are examples of advantageous games, an object (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4), a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), etc.) 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. Then, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

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

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable 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 state flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the big prize opening 39, the special prize opening number counter is “15” (stop display on the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not one 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 remaining 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), and the special game-dedicated winning attacker release count 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. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls advantageous game execution.

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

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

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

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol 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 reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 10) 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. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls a lottery to determine whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times.

  In step S106, 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 the 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 (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the normal mode 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.

[Display control processing]
A display control process in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of the display unit will be described below 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 transmitted from the main CPU 66. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1810.

  In step S1810, processing for determining whether or not the number of lotteries is equal to or greater than a predetermined value is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of lotteries of the game that is more advantageous than the effect command received in step S1800 is a predetermined number (for example, 500 times) or more, the process moves to step S1820, and the number of lotteries Is not determined to be greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S1870. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of the identification information stop game control unit that performs control for causing the guide unit to perform stop game selection guidance when the number of lotteries becomes a predetermined number or more as a predetermined condition.

  In step S1820, selection guidance processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for performing selection guidance to the display control circuit 250 and the voice control circuit 230, respectively. 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 performing selection guidance from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them to display the liquid crystal. It is displayed on the display area 32 a of the display device 32. In the sound control circuit 230, the sound source IC 232 reads various sound data such as performance music data and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for performing selection guidance from the sub CPU 206, and the sound signal is output from the amplifier 236. Amplification is performed, and the sound related to the selection guidance is reproduced by the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, a process for determining whether or not to execute the identification information operation stop game is performed. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the identification information operation stop game is to be executed based on the control signal from the selection operation means (for example, the selection operation button 85 (see FIG. 4) or the like), the process proceeds to step S1840. If the process is not determined to execute the identification information operation stop game, the process proceeds to step S1870. In this way, the selection operation button 85 is a selection operation for selecting execution of either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance by the guidance means. It is an example of a means.

  In step S1840, identification information selection number selection guidance processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for performing identification information selection number selection guidance to the display control circuit 250 and the voice control circuit 230, respectively. 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 performing selection guidance for selecting the number of identification information from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. In addition, the image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the sound control circuit 230, the sound source IC 232 reads various sound data such as performance music data and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for performing the selection guide for selecting the number of identification information from the sub CPU 206, and the amplifier 236. The sound signal is amplified at, and the sound related to the selection guidance is reproduced by the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of identification information stop game control means for performing control to perform stop game selection guidance in the guidance means based on satisfying a predetermined condition. Further, in this way, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a guidance unit that is a display unit that performs display regarding selection guidance. The speaker 46 is an example of a guidance unit that is a voice reproduction unit that reproduces voice related to selection guidance.

  In step S1850, game state selection guidance processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for performing game state selection guidance to the display control circuit 250 and the voice control circuit 230, respectively. 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 performing the game state selection guidance from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. Then, it is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the sound control circuit 230, the sound source IC 232 reads various sound data such as performance music data and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for performing the game state selection guidance from the sub CPU 206, and the amplifier 236 performs the sound. The signal is amplified, and the sound related to the selection guidance is reproduced by the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860. Thus, when the sub CPU 206 selects the identification information operation stop game in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game by the selection operation means by the player. It is an example of the identification information stop game control means for performing control for performing identification information number selection guidance for selecting the number of items.

  In step S1860, an identification information operation stop game control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 controls the execution of the identification information operation stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, the sub CPU 206 performs initialization such as calling a program related to the identification information operation stop game from the program ROM 208 and setting the execution time of the identification information operation stop game based on the received effect pattern designation command. . Further, the sub CPU 206 calls data related to the display of the identification information operation stop game from the program ROM 208 and transmits it to the display control circuit 250. Furthermore, when the stop operation button 84 is operated within the execution time, the sub CPU 206 displays a variable display on the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4) based on a control signal from the stop operation button 84. Display data for stopping and displaying the identification symbol is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In addition, when the stop operation button 84 is not operated within the execution time, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for stopping and displaying the identification symbol to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, when the sub CPU 206 selects the identification information operation stop game in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the gaming state in which the identification information operation stop game is executed by the selection operation means by the player. It is an example of identification information stop game control means for performing control for performing game state selection guidance for selecting.

  In step S1870, an identification information automatic game execution process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 controls the execution of the identification information operation stop game that automatically stops and displays the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner. More specifically, the sub CPU 206 calls data relating to the display of the identification information automatic stop game from the program ROM 208 from the program ROM 208 based on the received effect pattern designation command, 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 the data related to the display of the identification information automatic stop game from the sub CPU 206 and superimposes them. Then, it is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  According to these processes, the guide means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), a speaker, a movable accessory, or the like) satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, the number of times the game is executed in advance). Based on the above or when the gaming state determined by the jackpot probability changes), the identification information that is variably displayed is stopped on the variability display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), etc.) An identification information operation stop game for stopping display based on an operation of an operation means (for example, stop operation button 84 (see FIG. 4), etc.), and an identification information automatic stop game for automatically stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed. The stop game selection guide (for example, display of a selection screen, voice of a selection voice, movement of a movable accessory, etc.) to select one of the executions by the player's operation is performed. . Thus, based on the stop game selection guide, the player operates the selection operation means (for example, a selection button) to execute either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game. You can choose. For this reason, the identification information operation stop game is forcibly provided from the gaming machine side by selecting either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game based on the stop game selection guide. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can be played in the player's own favorite style and can maintain the player's willingness to play the game.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, for example, when the number of lotteries exceeds a predetermined number as a predetermined condition, guidance means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 4), a speaker, a movable accessory, etc.) The stop game selection guidance is performed at. In this way, for example, by giving the stop game selection guidance to the player who has not won the big hit even if the number of lotteries is 500 times, the player can play the game in his / her favorite style. Allows you to choose. In this way, when the number of times of lottery becomes a predetermined number or more, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style, and the player's willingness to play can be maintained, a new A gaming machine having a game form can be provided.

  Further, according to these processes, when the identification information stop game is selected in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the selection operation means (for example, the selection operation button 85 (see FIG. 4) by the player). The identification information number selection guidance for selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information stop game is performed. Thus, when the identification information operation stop game is selected according to the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the player himself can select the number of identification information based on the identification information number selection guidance. It is possible to select a game in the player's own favorite style. Thus, by selecting the number of identification information for executing the identification information operation stop game based on the identification information number selection guide, it is possible to play a game in the player's own style, and the player It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can maintain the willingness to play games.

  Further, according to these processes, when the identification information operation stop game is selected in accordance with the player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the selection operation means (for example, the selection operation button 85 (see FIG. 5) by the player is selected. )) And the like, a game state selection guide is provided for guiding that a game state for executing the identification information operation stop game can be selected. For this reason, the player can play the game in the player's own style of selecting the game state for executing the identification information operation stop game based on the game state selection guidance. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new game form that can maintain the willingness.

  Furthermore, according to these processes, the display relating to the selection guidance is performed by the display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32) as the guidance means. In this manner, the player can, for example, determine whether or not to perform the identification information operation stop game by using a new display form in which selection guidance is performed in a form that is visually recognizable, such as a display means (for example, the liquid crystal display device 32). Etc. can be easily selected. For this reason, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style by being selectively guided by the display means, and has a new game form capable of maintaining the player's willingness to play. A gaming machine can be provided.

  Further, according to these processes, the voice related to the selection guidance is reproduced by the voice reproduction means (for example, the speaker 46) as the guidance means. In this way, the player can easily select, for example, whether or not to perform the identification information operation stop game by using a new form of performing guidance of guidance in a form that is easily audibly recognized as a voice means. It becomes. For this reason, it is possible to play in the player's own favorite style by being guided and guided by the voice means, and has a new game form that can maintain the player's willingness to play. A gaming machine can be provided.

  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 this 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, dot LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a variable display unit that displays and stops display of identification information, and a stop that can display the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner by the player's operation in the variable display unit. In the operation means and the variation display means, the identification information that is variably displayed is controlled based on the operation of the stop operation means to control the execution of the identification information operation stop game. An identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of an identification information automatic stop game for automatically stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed; the identification information operation stop game; and the identification information automatic stop game. Guiding means for performing stop game selection guidance for selecting one of the executions by the player's operation, and a stop game by the guiding means. The identification information stop game control means comprises selection operation means for selecting execution of either the identification information operation stop game or the identification information automatic stop game according to a player's operation based on selection guidance. The gaming machine is characterized in that, based on satisfying a predetermined condition, the guidance means performs control to perform the stop game selection guidance, the guidance means, the fluctuation display means, the stop operation means, Specific configurations of the selection operation means, the identification information stop game control means, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  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.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is 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.

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 Display device 35 Display device 37 Display device case 39 Large winning opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive winning attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp route 48 Blade member 49 Second warp route 50 Reserving lamp 51 Round number indicator 53 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 85 Selection operation button 90 Character image 92 characters Character image 96 character image 97 character image 97 character image 98 character image 102 V / count sensor 104 count sensor 105 count sensor 116 start winning ball sensor 118 ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120 large winning opening solenoid 122 seesaw solenoid 124 backup clear switch 126 payout Launch control circuit 128 Discharge device 130 Launch device 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

Claims (6)

Fluctuation display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
In the fluctuation display means, stop operation means capable of stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed by a player's operation;
The variation display means controls the execution of the identification information operation stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the variation display means variably displays the identification information. Identification information stop game control means for controlling execution of an identification information automatic stop game for automatically stopping and displaying the identification information being
Guidance means for performing stop game selection guidance for selecting either execution of the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game by a player's operation;
A selection operation means for selecting execution of the identification information operation stop game and the identification information automatic stop game in accordance with a player's operation based on the stop game selection guide by the guide means;
The game machine characterized in that the identification information stop game control means controls the guide means to perform the stop game selection guidance based on satisfying a predetermined condition. A control means for controlling a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player;
The said identification information stop game control means performs control which makes the said guidance means perform the said stop game selection guidance, when the frequency | count of the said lottery becomes more than predetermined number as said predetermined conditions. The gaming machine according to 1.   The identification information stop game control means, when the identification information operation stop game is selected in response to a player's operation based on the stop game selection guidance, the identification information operation stop game by the player by the selection operation means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to perform identification information number selection guidance for selecting the number of identification information to be executed. The control means controls execution of games in a plurality of gaming states,
When the identification information operation stop game is selected in accordance with a player's operation based on the stop game selection guide, the identification information stop game control means is selected by the player by the selection operation means. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein control is performed to perform game state selection guidance for selecting a game state for executing the game.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the guide unit is a display unit that performs display related to the selection guide. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the guidance unit is a voice reproduction unit that reproduces a voice related to the selection guidance.

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