JP2007097871A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a player to keep having a desire to play. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a counting means for counting the number of shot game balls by a shooting means for shooting the game balls; a first variable display means for variably displaying and stop-displaying first identification information for reporting whether or not to win a shift to an advantageous game state; a second variable display means for variably displaying and stop-displaying second identification information different from the first identification information; and a stop operation means for stop-displaying the second identification information variably displayed at the variable display means corresponding to a stop operation by a player. Then, when the count value of the number of the game balls by the counting means becomes a prescribed number, an identification information stop game by the second identification information is executed. Thus, the player who is to execute the identification information stop game is made to have a desire. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a technique for preventing a player from getting bored by changing a monotonous game.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, on the condition that a game ball has entered a start opening provided at a predetermined position on the game board, the variable display of three symbols (identification information) on the variable display means such as a liquid crystal display device is displayed. A so-called variable display game is started in which each symbol changes in a predetermined pattern and then stops sequentially.

  When the combination of symbols at the time of stopping becomes a predetermined combination, for example, when stopping at “7-7-7”, it becomes a big hit state (advantageous gaming state) and is provided on the game board. In addition, an operation of repeatedly opening the special winning opening for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times is executed, and a lot of prize balls are provided to the player.

  On the other hand, the advantageous gaming state in which a lot of prize balls are provided is a special gaming state, so for the player, the percentage of the total gaming time is small, and much of the total gaming time is The game is in a normal gaming state in which the symbols are not aligned, game balls are sometimes entered into the game, and a small amount of prize balls are paid out.

  As described above, in the conventional pachinko machine, the big prize opening is performed for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the advantageous game state is performed for a long time with respect to this advantageous game state, and the game balls gradually decrease. The current situation is that the game state is extremely monotonous in that two normal game states are alternately performed.

  Therefore, when the normal gaming state continues for a long time, the player feels bored with the game. In addition, in order to avoid monotonous games, a stop button for stopping the variable display of symbols in a variable display game is provided, and the player performs a stop operation of the symbols by pressing the stop button. However, even in such a case, each symbol eventually stops at a predetermined position, so it is not an effective solution, and the player gradually It becomes easy to lose motivation.

  Therefore, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81556 (Patent Document 1), a game state that is advantageous when a player performs a stop operation on a variably displayed symbol and a specific symbol is arranged. Thus, there has been proposed a technique that gives a player technical intervention and eliminates monotony of the game.

However, even in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is a configuration in which a specific jackpot symbol is arranged only when the advantageous gaming state flag is established by winning the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state, Even though technical intervention is improved, in reality, players gradually get bored and tend to lose their willingness to play. In addition, in all variable display games, the player needs to press the stop button, so there is a technical intervention in the game, but the stop button operation may be annoying. It becomes a repetition of simple operations for the user and eventually feels bored and easily loses the willingness to play.
JP 2004-81556 A

  As described above, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 improves the player's technical intervention by providing a stop button. However, in reality, when such an operation is repeated for a long time, the player feels bored, There is a drawback in that a person easily loses the motivation for the game, and does not lead to a fundamental solution for solving the monotonous game.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily have a willingness to play a game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is directed to a game board on which a game ball rolls, a launching means for launching the game ball to the game board, and a transition to a game state advantageous to the player. Control means for controlling the jackpot lottery whether or not to win, counting means for counting the number of game balls fired by the launching means, and whether or not to win the transition to the advantageous gaming state A first variation display means for performing a variation display and a stop display of the first identification information to be notified; a second variation display means for performing a variation display and a stop display of the second identification information different from the first identification information; The second identification information variably displayed by the second variation display means is stopped according to the player's stop operation, the stop operation means, and the count means counts the number of shot balls. In the second variation display means The identification information stop game for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for starting the variable display of the second identification information and stopping the second identification information in response to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Execution control means, and the identification information stop game execution control means is a second identification that is variably displayed on the second fluctuation display means according to the timing of the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Special stop control for stopping information in a specific stop mode is performed.

  In the invention of claim 1, the number of game balls fired by the launching means is counted by the counting means, and the second identification information different from the first identification information is variably displayed according to the count value, and the An identification information stop game is executed in which the displayed second identification information is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Therefore, in order to increase the count value of the number of shot balls for a player who wants to execute the identification information stop game, the player is motivated to perform the launch operation, and as a result, the identification information stop game is executed. It gives a sense of satisfaction, and can keep the motivation for the game as a whole.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the identification information stop game execution control means is configured to display the second variation display on the condition that a count value of the number of shot balls within a predetermined time set in advance is a predetermined count value. The means is characterized in that control for starting the variable display of the second identification information is performed.

  In the invention of claim 2, when the number of game balls fired within a predetermined time set in advance reaches a predetermined count value, the second identification information is variably displayed and the variably displayed second An identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information is executed. Accordingly, the player who wants to execute the identification information stop game is motivated to perform a launch operation to start more game balls within a predetermined time, and as a result, the identification information stop game is executed. It is possible to give a sense of satisfaction to the game and to keep the willingness to play as a whole.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the identification information stop game is executed, a notice effect image for announcing the execution of the identification information stop game is displayed before the change display of the second identification information is started. An image display means is provided.

  In the invention of claim 3, when the identification information stop game is executed in accordance with the count value of the number of game balls fired, the identification information stop game is executed before the second identification information starts to change and display. Since the notice effect image to be notified is displayed, it is possible for the player to visually recognize the start of the identification information stop game by a visual aspect of displaying the notice effect image. Thereby, the expectation by the start of the identification information stop game can be improved, and the motivation for the game can be continued.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the second identification information is variably displayed on the second variation display means, the image display means indicates that the identification information stop game is being executed. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising image display control means for performing control to display a game execution effect image.

  In the invention of claim 4, since the stop game execution effect image is displayed when the identification information stop game is executed and the second identification information is variably displayed, the identification information stop game is displayed to the player. While enjoying the display of the stop game execution effect image displayed when being executed, the satisfaction that the identification information stop game is being executed through the display of the stop game execution effect image, and the identification information stop game You can improve your expectation of what is being done and keep your willingness to play.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, an identification information stop game is executed in which the second identification information variably displayed in accordance with the number of game balls fired by the launching means is stopped and displayed by the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Therefore, the player who wants to execute the identification information stop game has a willingness to perform a shooting operation to increase the number of shot balls, thereby satisfying and expecting the execution of the identification information stop game. As a whole, it is possible to continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

  Hereinafter, 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]
Hereinafter, the configuration 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, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an electrical decoration unit provided on the upper part of the game board, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  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. This door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. In addition, a stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 is provided on the door 11 which is a substantially central portion of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle (launching means) 26 and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. Note that description of various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is omitted.

  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 where the launched game balls flow down. 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. As shown in FIG. 4, a round number display 51 for displaying the current round number (described later) is provided near the upper right end on the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device (first variation display means, second variation display means) 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. 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 arranged so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the display area 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap all or at least a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect identification information image (first identification information and image of second identification information described later) and various effect images are displayed.

  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 made of a material having permeability, and a large circular through hole 31a is provided at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 as shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the upper portion of the through hole 31a. The detailed configuration of the illumination unit 53 will be described later.

  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, and a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral portion of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned counterclockwise, electric 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. In addition, as will be described later, the momentum of the game ball to be launched can be adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 shown in FIG.

  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, and is provided for passing a game ball won in the winning opening 24 via a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 4) described later.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, portions overlapping with the description of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. Further, in FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted to avoid complexity.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, and an obstacle 58. A start opening (starting area) 25, a special game-specific winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is 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. Below the obstacle 57, a starting port 25 for starting a special symbol variation display is provided. 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 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, it moves along the rail-like second warp path 49 behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and is led 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.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting unit 53 provided on the upper part of the game board 14 includes a display case 37 for storing the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35, and special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c. , 34d and normal symbol holding lamps 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  Here, 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 in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display unit 33 accommodated in the display unit case 37 is composed of a 7-segment LED 41, and the 7-segment LED 41 is formed by the establishment of a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition (FIG. 4). When the display of the game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 5 or when the change display is stopped when there is a holding ball), the lighting and turning-off are repeated.

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “7”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (a special game state which is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Further, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the state shifts to a probability changing state (high probability gaming state; hereinafter referred to as “probability changing mode”) in which the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R big hit gaming state (special 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 (gaming state). However, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the game does not enter the probability variation mode, and becomes a gaming state in which the winning probability is lower than the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state; hereinafter referred to as “normal mode”).

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at maximum, and 2R big hit The game state shifts to a game state (a specific game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Then, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode shifts to the probability variation mode.

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

  On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol (for example, a number symbol other than “3”, “5”, “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 displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps. When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are variably displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Further, 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 special symbol change display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”). 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 When the special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit in addition to the lamp 34a and the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is further turned on to execute the special symbol fluctuation display. In the case of holding four times, the special symbol holding lamp 34d is further turned on. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display is stored in a main RAM described later.

  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 display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off. 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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57 on the game board 14, and when a game ball enters the starting port 25, the special symbol display 33 performs a special operation. The symbol variation display is started.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the start aperture 25 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The start of the variable display is suspended. 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 that the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is four.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variable symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started, at the same time, an area between the obstacles 55 and 57 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In (first variation display means), variation display of the first identification information for production is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variable display related to the special symbol, the game ball wins the start opening 25 until the first identification information for effect during the variable display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the first identification information for presentation based on is suspended, if the first identification information for presentation that was variably displayed in the same manner as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, it is suspended. The change display of the first identification information for the production that has been performed is started.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 25 or the like is used as the variable symbol display start condition for the special symbol or the variable display start condition for the first identification information for a predetermined performance. Not limited to this, another mode may be used.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, a special symbol display is provided as a variable display of the first identification information. An effect image related to the special symbol displayed at 33 is displayed.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, a plurality of symbol strings (in the present embodiment, in the central portion (first variation display means) of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32). Symbols (which are also identification information for production. For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are displayed in a variable manner for every three columns. After that, the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 are stopped and displayed, and the first identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for notifying the player that the game 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 ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number design (for example, “even” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state in which all of the numbers are arranged, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). However, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, “1” “2” “3” numeric symbol), a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued at most twice. The gaming state shifts to the 2R big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) performed in the above. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  When the combination of the first identification information for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, that is, when 15R big hit or 2R big hit is won, further A character image such as “Big hit!” And a character image to delight are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, the second variation display means for displaying the second identification information at an appropriate position above the first variation display means for displaying the first identification information described above is provided. Is set. When the number of game balls fired by the launch handle satisfies a predetermined condition, the identification information stop game is started. In other words, the variation display of the second identification information is started, and the second identification information that is variably displayed can be stopped when the player presses the stop operation button 84.

  When the identification information stop game is being executed, a stop game execution effect image that prompts the player to press the operation stop button 84 in a predetermined area (see FIG. 7) of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation button 84 is described as an example of the stop operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop operation means may be a stop lever, a trackball, a touch panel, or the like. The identification information that is variably displayed by the player's operation can be used to stop the operation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, 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 the 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 variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and as a result, the open / closed state of the blade member 23 varies 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

  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 shutter 40, and the shutter 40 is in an open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or 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. .

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 9). Driven to 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).

  Furthermore, 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 special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

  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 pass 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. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as 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).

  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. The attacker 44 is provided as a special winning opening, but these may be a single winning 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.

  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.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the large winning opening 39, and the specific game dedicated winning attacker 44 described above, depending on 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 game area outer region 16 (see FIG. 2) 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 that functions 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.

  In addition, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 9). Send. The main control circuit 60 controls the payout / launch control circuit 126 to launch the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 5 shows a state in which the first identification information p1 is displayed on the first fluctuation display means in the center of the display area 32a, and the second identification upper part p2 is displayed on the second fluctuation display means above this. It is explanatory drawing shown. As shown in the figure, on the first variable display means at the substantially central portion of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, identification information that is a three-digit number (symbol) is variably displayed in a roulette shape.

  As described above, the three-digit number is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses after the display of the three-digit number is started. Then, according to the stop symbol at this time, the player is notified of the winning of the special game state or the specific game state.

  The second identification information p2 is variably displayed when the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 reaches a predetermined number, as will be described later.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a notice effect image that is displayed as a notice before the change display of the second identification information is started when the identification information stop game is started. As shown in the figure, “Roulette start!” Is displayed in the portion indicated by the symbol A in the left area of the display area 32a, and it is notified that the change display of the second identification information is started.

  FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode of the display area 32a when the identification information stop game is started. That is, when the identification information stop game is started according to the number of game balls launched by the firing handle 26 by the process described later, the first change display means that displays the first identification information is displayed in the first state. The second identification information is variably displayed in the area that becomes the two-variation display means. The second identification information is a number from 0 to 9, for example, and is variably displayed in a roulette shape that rotates in the horizontal direction in the figure. Then, when the identification information stop game is started, an effect image (indicating that the identification information stop game is being played in the portion of the reference sign B on the left side of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the stop game execution effect image) is displayed. The stop game execution effect image prompts the player that the identification information stop game is started and the second operation information 84 can be stopped and displayed by pressing the stop operation button 84. In the example of FIG. 7, the characters “Please press the button to stop!” And a fireworks character image are displayed.

  In FIG. 8, the stop game execution effect image shown in FIG. 7 is displayed in the display area 32a, and when the player presses the stop operation button 84, the second identification information that is changing is displayed in a specific stop display mode (for example, , “7”) is an explanatory diagram showing a display mode when stopped. As a result of playing the identification information stop game, when the second identification information is stopped in a specific stop mode, a QR code is displayed in a portion C of the left area of the display area 32a. A character image of the girl is displayed in a portion indicated by a symbol D. The QR code is a two-dimensional code that allows a predetermined URL code to be acquired by photographing an image with a photographing device of a mobile phone possessed by the player.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present 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 the figure, the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, various sensors, switches, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. Yes.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 performs, for example, a lottery to enter a special game state or a specific game state when a game ball enters the start port 25, and further changes the mode when a game ball enters the start port 25. It functions as a control means for performing lottery, that is, change control from the probability change mode to the normal mode and change control from the normal mode to the probability change mode.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) 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. That is, the main RAM 70 has a function as a holding storage unit.

  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. The winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that won the winning prize opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed through 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, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) holds the start of the special symbol game when the game ball wins the starting port 25 but the special symbol variation display cannot be executed. When the game is played, the number of times the special symbol game is held is shown. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start storage information. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is held when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol cannot be changed. Indicates the number of times of holding the regular symbol game. 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 reset clock pulse generation 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. And a serial communication IC 72 for supplying commands. 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, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104 and 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, and 110 are connected. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and firing power increase button 80. And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 outputs 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 outputs 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 outputs 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. These general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 output predetermined detection signals 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 output predetermined detection signals to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a and 54b, respectively.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won (passed) through the start port 25 and outputs 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 put the big prize opening into an open state or a closed state.

  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 area or to pass through the general area.

  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 / launch control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  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. Furthermore, a launching ball number counting unit (counting unit) 126a that counts the number of game balls launched from the launching device 130 is provided.

  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 outputs 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 output 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.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound output from the speaker 46. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 such as a normal symbol holding lamp 50 and a decorative 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. Further, a stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  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 controls image display on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as the first variation display means, the second variation display means, and the image display means. That is, the display control to the first variation display means for variably displaying the first identification information in the center of the display area 32a, and the second identification information to be variably displayed in the area above the first variation display means. The display control to the two-variable display means and the display control to the image display means for displaying the notice effect image or the stop game execution effect image at an appropriate position of the display area 32a are performed. That is, the sub CPU 206 has a function as image display control means.

  Further, control is performed to stop the second identification information that is variably displayed. In addition, when the player stops the second identification information that is variably displayed at a predetermined timing by pressing the stop operation button 84, the second stop information is stopped in a specific stop display mode (for example, “7”). It functions as identification information stop game execution control means for performing special stop control to be displayed.

  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.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific game notice effect patterns. The program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  Further, the program ROM 208 stores various effect patterns during the identification information stop game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as means for storing programs, tables, and the like. As long as it is a computer-readable storage medium provided with means, a different form may be used. It 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. Further, the work RAM 210 stores a symbol that is a specific stop display mode of the identification information when the identification information stop game is executed. Further, the work RAM 210 has a function of a counter that receives a game ball number command transmitted from the main CPU 66 and counts the number of game balls fired. Also, it has a function as a timer for dividing the count value of the game ball at a certain time.

  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.

  Under the control of the sub CPU 206, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and image data as image signals. And a D / A converter 218 for conversion as well as an initial reset circuit 220 for generating a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

  The VDP 212 includes a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. 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. Further, as will be described later, coincidence effect image data to be displayed when the stop symbol of the identification information matches a specific stop display mode is stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, or matching image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, Image data to be displayed on the display device 32 is generated. Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it 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 displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls the sound output 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 outputs a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. In response to the signal received from the stop operation button 84, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the identification information stop game. In this way, the stop operation button 84 is a stop that can display the identification information variably displayed on the variability display means of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the operation of the player under the control of the sub CPU 206. It is an example of an operation means.

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

  Further, in the case of the probability variation mode (for example, 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 jackpot determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning a special game and a specific game is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after the special game is also set to be high.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 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, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start opening 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 performed, 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, a game state change command indicating whether or not a game state change (mode change) has occurred, and the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 A game ball number 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 outputs a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls set in advance when the game balls are awarded to various prize openings to the payout / firing control circuit 126. 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 this 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 process of step S75 is set to be executed. 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, data for opening the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is stored in the main RAM 70.

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 reads out the 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 hole 39 or the special game only. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning 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 gaming state in which game balls are easy to win (a game state from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 accepts game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 hardly accepts game balls, or a special game dedicated prize winner 44 It is advantageous for a player who may repeat a round game multiple times, in which a game state from an open state where a game ball can be easily received to a closed state where a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 hardly accepts a game ball is provided) A special game or a specific game, which is a special game, is executed.

  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 uses the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the special game execution time. 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”, etc.) 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.) The release operation is performed in the game, and the special game has a longer release time in each round game than the specific game. Therefore, in addition to the execution of a special game, a gaming machine that makes it easy to continue the willingness to play a game by providing a new game form in which a specific game is executed with a shorter release time of an accessory than when a special game is executed Can be provided.

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

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

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

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

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control 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 located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the above 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.

  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. Furthermore, 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 until the predetermined time has passed (puncture), and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

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

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

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the 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 advantageous game internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the winning probability of the lottery is determined after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot. Transition to a gaming state that becomes a different probability change mode, transition to a gaming state that becomes a probability variation mode after a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot, or a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot It is determined whether to shift to the normal mode later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an advantageous game state transition determination 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. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105.

  Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, and the like. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, a game that repeatedly performs the variation display and stop display of the identification information for the effect is controlled, and the 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. . 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. Output as a change pattern specification 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 the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation 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 probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is high 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. Further, 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 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 of FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a game ball number command indicating the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  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 probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “2”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state 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 probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation 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. Further, 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 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 of FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a game ball number command indicating the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  In step S1516, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the probability variation 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 the present embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining 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. Further, 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 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 of FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a game ball number command indicating the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  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.

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a game ball number command indicating the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. 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, a 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. 16 (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 probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after execution of the specific game described above (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 probability variation 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 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 that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to a probability change mode (state C1616).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which the game is executed in the probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). In the probability variation 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.

  Furthermore, a first accessory (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4)) that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed, and a second accessory (for example, a specific game) that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed. And a game-specific winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4).

Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. At the same time as this production pattern designation command,
A command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a game ball number command indicating the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[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.

[Identification information stop game control processing]
The control of the identification information stop game will be described below with reference to FIG. First, in step S1801, effect command reception processing from the main CPU 66 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. Further, in step S1802, a shot ball number command is received. Thereby, the sub CPU 206 can obtain data on the number of shot balls, and in step S1803, the count value of the counter set in the work RAM 210 is increased.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the count value of the counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 1000). If the count value has reached the predetermined number, in step S1805, the count value of the counter To reset. Further, in step S1806, a notice effect image “ROULET START!” Is displayed in the portion indicated by reference numeral A in the display area 32a shown in FIG. Thereby, the player can recognize that the identification information stop game starts.

  Thereafter, in step S1807, the sub CPU 206 displays the second identification information in a variable manner. As a result, the second identification information p2 shown in FIG. 5 is variably displayed so as to move in the horizontal direction. In step S1808, the sub CPU 206 enables the stop operation button. In other words, by pressing the stop operation button 84, the second identification information p2 that is variably displayed can be stopped. At this time, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the second identification information is stopped in a specific stop mode (for example, “7”) based on the stop probability of the second identification information set in the work RAM 210 in advance. Decide. As the stop probability of the second identification information, for example, 30% when the identification information stop game is executed is set to enable a stop in a specific stop mode.

  In step S1809, a stop game execution effect image indicated by symbol B in FIG. 7 is displayed instead of the notice effect image indicated by symbol A in FIG. In the example of FIG. 7, the characters “Please press the button to stop!” And the fireworks character are displayed. Thereby, the player can recognize that the second identification information p2 that is variably displayed can be stopped by pressing the stop operation button 84.

  In step S1810, it is determined whether or not the stop operation button 84 has been pressed by the player. When the stop operation button 84 is pressed or when a predetermined time has elapsed even when the stop operation button 84 is not pressed (step S1811), a number corresponding to the timing of the stop operation (stop) is set in step S1812. In the embodiment, the second identification information p2 is stopped and displayed.

  At this time, when the player performs a stop operation at a predetermined timing while looking at the second identification information p2 that is variably displayed (so-called “to push”), the above-described second When the stop in the specific stop mode is set to be possible depending on the stop probability of the identification information, the second identification information p2 stops in the specific stop mode (for example, “7”). The second identification is performed when the stop operation is not performed at a predetermined timing even when the stop operation is set to be possible in the specific stop mode, and when the stop operation is not set to be possible in the specific stop mode. The information p2 does not stop in a specific stop mode.

  In step S1813, it is determined whether or not the second identification information p2 that has been stopped and the specific stop mode match, and if they match, in step S1814, as shown in FIG. In addition, a QR code, which is information advantageous to the player, is displayed in the portion C of the display area 32a. At the same time, the girl character is displayed in the portion indicated by the symbol D.

  Therefore, the player can acquire information about the displayed QR code by shooting the displayed QR code using the shooting mechanism of the mobile phone that he / she owns.

  On the other hand, when the second identification information p2 does not stop in a specific stop mode, the QR code and the girl character are not displayed.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the number of game balls launched from the launch handle 26 is counted, and when this count value reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000), the identification information A stop game is executed, and the second identification information p2 is variably displayed. Therefore, the player can enjoy a game different from the normal game in which the second identification information p2 that is variably displayed is stopped. Therefore, the player can increase the willingness to increase the count value of the number of shot balls in an attempt to execute the identification information stop game, and can continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

  In addition, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed and the second identification information is stopped in a specific stop mode, the QR code is displayed in the display area 32a on the game board, which is advantageous for the player. Can be obtained.

  Furthermore, when the identification information stop game is started, a notice effect image as shown by reference symbol A in FIG. 6 is displayed before the variable display of the second identification information is started. On the other hand, the start of the identification information stop game can be visually recognized through the visual appearance of displaying the notice effect image, and the expectation due to the start of the identification information stop game is improved, and the motivation for the game is continued. be able to.

  In addition, when the identification information stop game is being executed, the stop game execution effect image as shown by symbol B in FIG. 7 is displayed, so that the player can enjoy the display of the stop game execution effect image. At the same time, the satisfaction of executing the identification information stop through the display of the stop game execution effect image and the expectation for the identification information stop game being performed are improved, and the willingness to continue the game is continued. You can have it.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the QR code is displayed when the second identification information p2 is stopped in a specific stop mode in the identification information stop game has been described. However, the second identification information p2 is specified. It is also possible to set so that the QR code is displayed when the number of times of stopping in the stop mode becomes a predetermined number (for example, 3 times). In this case, a means for counting the number of times the second identification information p2 is stopped in a specific stop mode may be set in the work RAM 210.

  In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the identification information stop game is executed when the number of game balls to be fired reaches 1000 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and 500 Alternatively, other numbers such as 1500 can be set.

  Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described. In the above-described embodiment, the identification information stop game is executed when the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 reaches a predetermined number. In this modification, the game is launched within a predetermined time. When the number of game balls reaches a predetermined number, the identification information stop game is executed. In other words, in this modification, a timer is set in the work RAM 210 and a predetermined time is counted.

  Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the modified example will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S1701, effect command reception processing from the main CPU 66 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. Further, in step S1702, a shot ball number command is received. Thereby, the sub CPU 206 can obtain data on the number of shot balls.

  In step S1703, the timer set in the work RAM 210 is reset and time measurement is started.

  In step S1704, the counter value set in the work RAM 210 is incremented based on the number of shot balls data.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the count value of the counter has reached a predetermined number (for example, 1000) set in advance. If it has reached the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S1708. On the other hand, if the predetermined number is not reached, it is determined in step S1706 whether the time measured by the timer has reached a predetermined time.

  If the predetermined time has not been reached, the process returns to step S1704. If the predetermined time has been reached, the counter counting the number of shot balls is cleared in step S1707. Thereafter, the process returns to step S1703 to reset the timer timing.

  In other words, if the count value of the number of fired balls does not reach the predetermined number after the timer starts counting, the timer is reset and the count value of the number of shot balls is The timer is reset, the timer is newly started, and the counting of the number of shot balls is started.

  Note that the processing in steps S1708 to S1717 shown in FIG. 19 is the same as the processing in steps S1805 to S1814 shown in FIG.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the modification, the identification information stop game is started when the number of game balls fired from the firing handle 26 within a predetermined time reaches a predetermined number. In addition to the effects of the form, the player who intends to execute the identification information stop game is motivated to perform a launch operation to launch more game balls within a predetermined time, and as a result, the identification information It is possible to give satisfaction to the execution of the stop game and continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Another structure of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 20 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. FIG. 21 is an exploded side view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 in the present embodiment. In the description of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 using FIG. 20, portions that overlap with the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the game board 2014 includes 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 start port 25, A specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 having a blade member 48, a shutter 40, a special winning opening 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 2014, 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 2014, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2014. 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 2014.

  Further, a rotating reel 2033 (first variation display means) is provided behind the transparent area of the game board 2014 between the obstacles 55 and 57. The rotary reel 2033 is provided with identification information as a plurality of effects. The rotating reel 2033 performs a change display and a stop display in association with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, on the rotating reel 2033, a symbol composed of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment) (For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed on the rotary reel 2033. The rotating reel 2033 is an example of a first fluctuation display unit that displays the identification information in a variable manner and a stop manner.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that informs the player that it is a big hit is displayed on the rotary reel 2033. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the rotary reel 2033 is a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbols). The display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned in each of the 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. The special winning opening 39 performs an opening operation when the special game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is transferred.

  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 (probability change mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred. The special winning opening 39 is opened when the special game is executed.

  When a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, “1” “2” “3” number symbol), 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). The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is transferred. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed.

  Further, above the rotary reel 2033, a rotary reel 2034 (second variation display means) that can rotate in the horizontal direction is provided. Then, when an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the variably displayed identification information is executed by the player's operation, the player operates the stop operation button 84 to change the rotation information on the rotary reel 2034. The displayed second identification information can be stopped and displayed. As described above, the stop operation button 84 is an example of a stop operation means that can stop-display the second identification information variably displayed on the second change display means by an operation of the player.

  FIG. 21 is a side view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 that is at least partially permeable, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially permeable, and a rotating reel 2033 that is an example of a rotating body that includes a plurality of first identification information. And a rotating reel 2034 that is an example of a rotating body having second identification information, a liquid crystal display device 2032, and a main body frame 2012. Each of the rotating reels 2033 and 2034 passes through an area in the vicinity of the special game-specific prize winner 44 on the game board 2014 and is visually recognized by the player.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 22 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. In addition, description of the part which overlaps with the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 9 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the sub control circuit 200 in another embodiment performs display control in the sub CPU 206, the program ROM 208, the work RAM 210, and the liquid crystal display device 32 as the variable display means and the identification information stop game execution control means. A display control circuit 250 for performing the control, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound output from the speaker 46, a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp, and a rotary reel driving circuit 2100. ing.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to a rotating reel 2033 that is an example of a rotating body that includes a plurality of first identification information and a rotating reel 2034 that is an example of a rotating body that includes second identification information. ing. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 sends a drive signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM to the rotary reel 2034 in response to a control signal from the sub CPU 206 which is an example of the identification information stop game execution control means. Send.

  The rotating reel 2034 performs variable display according to the received drive signal. Further, the rotary reel drive circuit 2100 transmits a drive signal corresponding to the control signal from the sub CPU 206 based on the player operating the stop operation button 84 to the rotary reel 2034.

  And the effect similar to embodiment mentioned above can be acquired also in the gaming machine 2010 which concerns on another embodiment mentioned above. That is, the embodiment described above and another embodiment differ only in the aspect of variable display of identification information. In the above embodiment, the identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Another embodiment is different in that rotary reels 2033 and 2034 used in a pachislot machine or the like are used.

  Therefore, similarly to the above-described embodiment, when the number of game balls to be fired reaches a predetermined number, the player gives a notice effect to the portion A of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 6). When the image is displayed, the start of the identification information stop game can be recognized, and the expectation of the game is improved. Furthermore, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed and the rotating reel 2034 stops at a symbol that is in a specific stop display mode, a QR code is displayed, so that information about the QR code can be acquired.

  As mentioned above, although the gaming machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines such as a ball and an arrangement ball Can be applied.

  This is extremely useful in eliminating the monotony of the game and providing a gaming machine that allows the player to continue to have a willingness to play the game.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the modification of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled side view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 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 Reservation lamp 51 Round number indicator 53 Illumination Unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Fire power increase button 82 Fire power decrease button 84 Stop operation button 90 Character Image 92 Character image 98 Character image 99 Character image 102V / 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 Dispensing / launching 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 2010 Pachinko gaming machine 2012 Main body frame 2014 Game board 2014 game board 2031 spacer 2032 liquid crystal display device 2033 rotating reel 2100 rotating reel drive circuit

Claims (4)

A game board on which game balls roll,
Launching means for launching a game ball to the game board;
Control means for controlling a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Counting means for counting the number of game balls fired by the launching means;
First variation display means for performing variation display and stop display of the first identification information for notifying whether or not to win the transition to the advantageous gaming state;
Second variation display means for performing variation display and stop display of second identification information different from the first identification information;
Stop operation means for displaying the second identification information variably displayed by the second fluctuation display means in response to a player's stop operation;
In accordance with the count value of the number of shot balls by the counting means, the second fluctuation display means starts to display the fluctuation display of the second identification information, and in response to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player, An identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information,
The identification information stop game execution control means stops the second identification information variably displayed on the second fluctuation display means in a specific stop mode according to the timing of the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. A game machine characterized by performing special stop control.   The identification information stop game execution control means, on the condition that the count value of the number of game balls within a predetermined time set in advance has become a predetermined count value, the second variation display means, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control for starting a variable display is performed.   When the identification information stop game is executed, image display means for displaying a notice effect image for announcing the execution of the identification information stop game before starting the variable display of the second identification information is provided. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by the following.   Control that displays a stop game execution effect image indicating that the identification information stop game is being executed in the image display means when the second identification information is variably displayed in the second change display means. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising image display control means for performing the operation.

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