JP2007125312A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which makes a player continuously have a desire to play. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with a storage means for storing the correspondence between a replay ratio determined by the number of times of a replay stoppable game for executing the replay stoppable game in which variably displayed identification information can be stop-displayed in the stop form of replay among the prescribed number of times of executing an identification information stop game and a change probability for change control by a control means. On the basis of the correspondence stored in the storage means, the execution of the replay stoppable game is controlled in the identification information stop game. <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.

  The conventional pachinko machine starts the variable display of three symbols (identification information) on the display unit of a liquid crystal display device, etc., on condition that a game ball has entered a start port provided at a predetermined position on the game board Then, a so-called variable display game is performed in which each symbol fluctuates in a predetermined pattern and then automatically stops in sequence.

  And 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 (a gaming state advantageous to the player), and on the gaming board An operation of repeatedly opening the big prize opening provided in is repeated a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time 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.

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

However, even in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, a specific jackpot symbol is arranged only when the special game state flag is established by winning the lottery to shift to the special game state as an advantageous game state. Although it is a structure and technical intervention property improves, in reality, the player gradually gets bored and easily loses the 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, in the technique disclosed in Patent Document 1, although the player's technical intervention is improved by providing the operation button, in reality, when such an operation is repeated for a long time, the player feels bored and the game 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 in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuously giving a player a willingness to play a game. is there.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 controls the jackpot lottery of whether or not to win a transition to a gaming state advantageous to a player and wins a transition to an advantageous gaming state. Control the execution of each game in a high probability gaming state with a high winning probability and a low probability gaming state in which the winning probability is lower than the winning probability in the high probability gaming state, while the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state The control means for performing change control for changing the game state between, the fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of the identification information, and the identification information variably displayed on the fluctuation display means, the timing of the player's stop operation Based on the stop operation means for stopping display, and the variable display means displays the variably displayed identification information based on the stop operation timing of the stop operation means by the player. The identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game, and the identification information that is variably displayed out of the predetermined number of times the identification information stop game is executed, A memory for storing a correspondence relationship between a replay ratio determined by the number of replay-stoppable games that can be stopped and displayed in a replay stop mode indicating that the control means performs change control and the control means performs change control And the identification information stop game control means controls the execution of the replay stoppable game in the identification information stop game based on the correspondence stored in the storage means.

  In the invention according to claim 1, the player can stop and display the identification information in the replay stop mode based on the timing of the stop operation of the stop operation means in the replay stop possible game among the identification information stop games. Therefore, the number of replay-stoppable games can be estimated based on the number of identification information stop games (hereinafter referred to as “replay stop games”) in which the identification information is stopped and displayed in the replay stop mode. Here, the number of replay-stoppable games corresponds to the change probability. Therefore, the player can estimate the change probability based on the number of replay stop games. In the replay stoppable game, when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the replay stop mode, the variation display of the identification information is performed again. That is, the replay stoppable game is extended. Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 can provide the player with a new game form in which the probability of change is estimated based on the number of replay stop games. It is possible to have a willingness to play as a whole.

  Furthermore, since the player can more accurately recognize the number of replay-stoppable games as the eye-pushing technique improves, the player can recognize the change probability more accurately as the eye-pushing technique improves. . Therefore, since the player is expected to try to improve the technology of the aim, the invention according to claim 1 also makes the player motivated for the identification information stop game in this respect, Can continue to have a willingness to play.

  Furthermore, since the player is expected to continue the game when the gaming state is assumed to be a high-probability gaming state, the invention according to claim 1 also provides the player with a game in this respect. Can continue to have a willingness to.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the identification information stop game control means is based on the correspondence relationship that the probability of change increases as the replay ratio stored in the storage means increases. Controlling the execution of a replay-stoppable game in a stop game is characterized.

  Since the change probability increases as the replay ratio increases, the invention according to claim 2 can provide the player with a new game form in which it is assumed that the change probability increases as the number of replay stop games increases. Therefore, the player can be motivated for the identification information stop game, and can be motivated for the game as a whole.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the counting means for counting the number of replay-stoppable games among the predetermined number of times that the identification information stop game is executed, and the counting means counts Determining means for determining whether or not the number of replay-stoppable games has reached a predetermined upper limit number of times, and when the determination means determines that the number of replay-stoppable games has reached the upper limit number of times, An informing means for informing that the number of possible games has reached the upper limit number is provided.

  In the invention according to claim 3, since the player can recognize that the number of replay stoppable games has reached the upper limit, the invention according to claim 3 can estimate the change probability through the recognition. It is possible to provide a player with a new game form that can be performed. Therefore, the invention according to claim 3 can allow the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information stop game and continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

  Since the gaming machine according to the present invention can provide a player with a new game form in which the probability of change is estimated based on the number of replay stop games, the player is motivated for the identification information stop game. As a whole, it is possible to continue to have a willingness to play games.

  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. Further, a stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 and selection buttons (stop operation means) 84a and 84b are provided on the door 11 which is substantially the center of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. 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 (variable display means, notification 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, effect identification information (identification information) (see FIG. 5) 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 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. At the bottom of the obstacle 57, there is provided a start port 25 for starting a special symbol variation display. 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. It should be noted that which symbols are stopped and displayed is automatically determined according to the result of the jackpot lottery described later. That is, when the game ball enters the winning opening 25 (wins), the normal game mode, that is, the normal game mode is set to either the probability change mode (high probability game state) or the normal mode (low probability game state). Is done. That is, the normal game mode can be changed when a game ball enters the start opening 25. Thereafter, based on the set mode, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win the transition to the jackpot gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player). In the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal mode. Therefore, the jackpot probability is changed by changing the normal game mode.

  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 big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to a normal game in the probability changing mode.

  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 big hit gaming state ends, the game does not shift to the probability change mode but shifts to the normal mode gaming state.

  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 ends, the game shifts to the normal game in 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 special symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal game in the set normal game mode Is done. As described above, a game in which special symbols are variably displayed and automatically stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot lottery is referred to as a “special symbol game” (variable display 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 holding lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol”). 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.

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

  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. Also, the variation display of the production identification information is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, for the effect based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information is suspended, when the production identification information that has been displayed in a variable manner as in the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the production identification information that has been suspended is started. The

  In the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 or the like is set as a special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined display identification information variable display start condition. The aspect of this may be sufficient.

  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 33 is provided as a variable display of the above-described effect identification information. The effect image related to the special symbol displayed in is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The effect identification information is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, the numbers from “0” to “9” and the replay symbols are used as effect identification information. After that, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and the effect identification information 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 33, the combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. (For example, the display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is arranged in each of the plurality of symbol rows).

  As a combination of the identification information for performance, when a specific number design (for example, “odd” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are arranged, a maximum of 15 round games advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state can be obtained. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed. 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. That is, in the “special symbol game”, the effect identification information is automatically stopped and displayed based on the result of the big hit lottery. In other words, the “special symbol game” is automatically performed based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

  Then, when the combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, that is, when 15R big hit or 2R big hit is won, “big hit! A character image such as “!” And a delighting character image are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  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. Further, it is possible to use information that can be operated to stop the effect identification information variably displayed by the player's 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. 8) 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 both the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is 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. 8) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 8). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) passing through these areas, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. .

  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 big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8). 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. 8). 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. 8), 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 continuation round number 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. 8)). 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 continuation round number 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. 8)). 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, it is based 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. 8). 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 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the effect identification information is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the special symbol game is being performed. As shown in the figure, in the area 61 of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, effect identification information that becomes a three-digit number (symbol) is rotated and displayed in a roulette shape.

  Then, as described above, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the three-digit number change display, the three-digit number is stopped and displayed in each of the upper, middle, and lower portions of the area 61. Then, based on the stop symbol displayed in the middle of the area 61, that is, the area 61e, the player is notified of the winning of the special game state or the specific game state. Reference numeral 61f represents a replay symbol. That is, the replay symbol is included in the effect identification information of each column.

  In an identification information stop game control process (see FIGS. 19 to 20), which will be described later, it is determined whether or not to start the identification information stop game based on the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the area 61e. Hereinafter, the effect identification information that is stopped and displayed in the region 61e is referred to as “a stop mode of the effect identification information (stop symbol)”.

  FIG. 6 shows a state where an effect image indicating that the identification information stop game is started is displayed. This effect image is displayed for a few seconds before the identification information stop game is started. This effect image is composed of a firework image and character information “Bingo! Let's start roulette from now on!”.

  FIG. 7 shows an image displayed when the identification information stop game is being played. In the areas 61a, 61b and 61c, the effect identification information is displayed in a roulette manner, and in the area 61, a cursor 61d surrounding any of the areas 61a, 61b and 61c is displayed. Assuming that the size of each area 61a, 61b, 61c is one block, when the player operates the selection button 84a, the cursor 61d moves one block to the left, and when the player operates the selection button 84b, the cursor 61d is 1 Move to the right of the block. When the player operates the stop operation button 84, the effect identification information displayed in the area surrounded by the cursor 61d is stopped and displayed. Hereinafter, an area surrounded by the cursor 61d when the stop operation button 84 is operated is referred to as an “area where the stop operation has been performed”.

  In the identification information stop game, when the identification information stop game is a replay stoppable game, only the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the area 61e based on the operation timing of the stop operation button 84 by the player. When only the replay symbol is stopped and displayed in the area 61e, the change display of the effect identification information is performed again. By repeating the same operation as described above, the player can stop and display the effect identification information that has been variably displayed again. That is, the replay stoppable game is an identification information stop game in which the stop mode of the production identification information can be a “replay role” (that is, the stop mode of replay only among the stop modes of the production identification information). It is an identification information stop game in which the displayed identification information for presentation can be stopped and displayed in the stop mode of replay. If a game ball enters the start opening 25 while the identification information stop game is being performed, the execution of the “special symbol game” is suspended.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 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, a lamp 74, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. It is configured.

  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 functions as a control means for performing a lottery transition to a special game state or a specific game state when a game ball enters the start port 25, for example.

  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.

  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. 8, 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), and when executing a specific game, the blade member 48 is based on 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 based on 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 based on the 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 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40, and based on a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced 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 at the time of power interruption or the like based on an operation of a 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. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

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

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

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 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 132, and the like based on various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14. A stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 and selection buttons (stop operation means) 84 a and 84 b are connected to the sub-control circuit 200.

  The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the sub CPU (identification information stop game execution control means, determination means) 206, program ROM (storage means) 208, work RAM (counting means) 210, and liquid crystal display device 32. Display control circuit 250, voice control circuit 230 that performs control related to the sound output from speaker 46, and lamp control circuit 240 that controls lamps 132 such as ordinary symbol holding lamps 50 a to 50 d and decorative lamps. Yes. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game based on a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later.

  The sub CPU 206 controls image display on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means. In other words, display control is performed on the variable display means for variably displaying the effect identification information in the area 61 of the display area 32a, and display control for displaying the effect image on the entire display area 32a. Further, control is performed to stop and display the effect identification information that is variably 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 change display of the special symbol. 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 an effect pattern for an identification information stop game described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of identification information stop game start stop mode data indicating the identification information stop game start stop mode. Here, the stop mode for starting the identification information stop game indicates one of the stop modes of the identification information for performance. The stop mode for starting the identification information stop game is used when determining whether to start 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.

  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, the display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of the effect 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. It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts as an image signal, and an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

  The VDP 212 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 effect identification information are stored separately.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. 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 and the selection buttons 84 a and 84 b are provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b output a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 moves the cursor 61d based on the signals received from the stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b, and stops among the effect identification information displayed in a variation manner in the identification information stop game. Control for stopping and displaying the effect identification information displayed in the operated area is performed.

  As described above, the stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b are capable of stopping and displaying the effect identification information variably displayed on 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 a possible stop operation means.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 9 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.

[Replay ratio selection table]
FIG. 10 shows the replay ratio selection tables A1 to B3 stored in the program ROM 208. The replay ratio selection tables A1 to B3 are composed of replay ratio data and selection probability data. For example, in the replay ratio selection table A1, the selection probability data corresponding to 50 (%) replay ratio data is 60 (%).

  Here, the replay ratio is determined by the number of replay stoppable games in which the replay stoppable game is executed out of a predetermined number of times (30 in the present embodiment) in which the identification information stop game is executed.

  That is, the replay ratio is obtained by dividing the number of times that the replay stoppable game is played while the identification information stop game is played 30 times by 30, and multiplying the value obtained by this by 100.

  When the identification information stop game is played, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the replay ratio selection tables A1 to B3 based on whether or not the jackpot probability has been changed, and selects the selected replay ratio. The table is stored in the work RAM 210. That is, when the jackpot probability is changed, the sub CPU 206 selects one of the replay ratio selection tables A1 to A3 from the replay ratio selection tables A1 to A3, and the jackpot probability is changed. If not, one of the replay ratio selection tables B1 to B3 is selected with a probability of 1/3, and the selected replay ratio selection table is stored in the work RAM 210.

  The sub CPU 206 sets the replay ratio based on the selection probability data constituting the replay ratio selection table stored in the work RAM 210 and stores the set replay ratio in the work RAM 210. For example, when the sub CPU 206 selects the replay ratio selection table A1, the sub CPU 206 sets the replay ratio to 50 (%) with a probability of 60 (%). The replay ratio is set only when the jackpot probability is changed or when the identification information stop game is played 30 times.

  As shown in the replay ratio selection tables A1 to B3, when the jackpot probability is changed, the replay ratio is higher than when the jackpot probability is not changed.

  When the jackpot probability is changed or the value of the identification information stop game counter becomes “30”, the sub CPU 206 sets the value of the identification information stop game counter and the value of the replay stoppable game counter to “0”. Set to. Here, the identification information stop game counter is from the most recent time when the value of the identification information stop game counter is set to “0” to the most recent time when the identification information stop game ends (hereinafter referred to as “replay ratio estimation reference”). This indicates the number of times that the identification information stop game has been played. The identification information stop game counter is formed in the work RAM 210, and the initial value is “0”. The most recent time when the value of the identification information stop game counter is set to “0” is the closest time to the current time among the past time points when the value of the identification information stop game counter is set to “0”. The latest time point when the information stop game is ended is the closest time point to the present time among the past time points when the identification information stop game is ended. The replay stoppable game counter indicates the number of times that a replay stoppable game has been played during the replay ratio estimation reference time. The replay stoppable game counter is formed in the work RAM 210, and the initial value is “0”.

  The sub CPU 206 performs this time in 30 identification information stop games (hereinafter, simply referred to as “30 identification information stop games”) played from the most recent time point when the value of the identification information stop game counter is “0”. The number of identification information stop games played in the past (specifically, the identification information stop game) so that the set replay ratio (that is, set in the current 30 identification information stop games) is realized. The current identification information stop is based on the counter value), the number of replay stoppable games that have been played in the past (specifically, the value of the replay stoppable game counter), and the replay ratio set this time. It is determined whether or not the game is a replay-stoppable game. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 plays an identification information stop game based on the result of the determination.

  Since the sub CPU 206 sets the replay ratio based on whether or not the jackpot probability has been changed, the replay ratio set this time and the probability that the jackpot probability has been changed, that is, the change probability (in other words, the jackpot probability has changed). There is a certain relationship with the reliability of Specifically, when the replay ratio set this time is X (%), the change probability Y (%) is calculated by the following equation (1).

Y = X1 / (X1 + X2) (1)
X1: probability that the jackpot probability is changed and the replay ratio set this time is X (%), X2: probability that the jackpot probability is not changed and the replay ratio set this time is X (%) Since the jackpot probability can be changed when the value of the identification information stop game counter is set to “0”, the change probability in the present embodiment is set such that the value of the identification information stop game counter is set to “0”. It means the change probability at the time.

  FIG. 11 shows the relationship between the replay ratio set this time and the change probability calculated from the equation (1) and the replay ratio selection tables A1 to B3. Therefore, it can be said that the program ROM 208 substantially stores a table corresponding to FIG. The change probability increases as the replay ratio increases.

[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. 14) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, 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 starting memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, a special symbol control process is performed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the effect identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 (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 processing is executed based on clock pulses generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62. This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects 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 an 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, as these various commands, whether or not the normal game mode has been changed, that is, whether or not the jackpot probability change presence / absence command indicating whether or not the jackpot probability has been changed, a demo display command, a left column, a middle column , An effect stop designating command indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the right column, a change pattern specifying command indicating a change pattern of the effect identification information, a specific effect image display command, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 outputs to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is based on the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, 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 based on 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 setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Alternatively, 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. 13, 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 special prize winning mouth 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 is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls, or a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 is This is advantageous for a player who may repeatedly perform one round game in which an open state in which a game ball is easily received to a closed state in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 cannot easily receive a game ball is provided). A special game or a specific game that is a 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.) Perform the opening action in the game. The special game has a longer opening time in each round game than the specific game. For this reason, in addition to the execution of special games, pachinko games that make it easier to continue willingness to play games by providing a new game form that allows a specific game to be executed with a shorter release time of an accessory than when a special game is executed A machine 10 can be provided.

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

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

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

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

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable 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. 15, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case of not being 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. 14 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. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 14 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. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, 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 sets the normal game mode to either the normal mode or the probability change mode, and updates the state flag based on the set normal game mode. The main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) based on the updated value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination value extracted at the start opening winning.

  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.

  The main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 a jackpot probability change presence / absence command indicating whether or not the normal game mode has been changed, that is, whether or not the jackpot probability has been changed. This jackpot probability change presence / absence command is output from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG.

  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 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 effect identification information 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.

  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 variation display and stop display, which are the identification information for presentation, are repeatedly performed.

  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 the 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. 16 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 extracted at the time of winning the start opening, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determination random 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 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 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random 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 state flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command stored in a 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.

  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 relating 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, “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. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the state flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command stored in a 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.

  In step S1516, processing for setting the normal mode to the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the normal mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value that can determine the normal mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the state flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command stored in a 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.

  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. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 18, when a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 of 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 state C1602.

  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 the above-described specific game is executed. When the game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), the process returns to the state C1602.

  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 the game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), the process returns to the state C1602.

  In the special game state (state C1620), the 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 normal game in the normal game mode set in the state C1602 is performed. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the start port 25, the process returns to the state C1602.

  In this way, as an advantageous game, either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of an accessory than the special game is executed or a lottery is performed. 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 that at the time of execution of the special game.

  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. 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 identification information stop game control process will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, in step S1801, the sub CPU 206 receives a command transmitted from the main CPU 66. In step S1802, based on the command, the sub CPU 206 performs change display and stop display of the effect identification information. Thereby, the variation display and the stop display of the effect identification information are performed in conjunction with the variation display and the stop display of the special symbol.

  In step S1803, the sub CPU 206 determines, based on the identification information stop game start determination table, a condition that the stop mode of the effected identification information stopped and displayed is the stop mode for starting the identification information stop game. If the condition is satisfied, the effect image shown in FIG. 6 is displayed for several seconds, and then the process proceeds to step S1804. If this condition is not satisfied, the identification information stop game control process is terminated.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the jackpot probability has been changed, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1806, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1805.

  In step S1805, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the value of the identification information stop game counter is “30”. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1806. If this condition is not satisfied, The process proceeds to step S1811.

  In step S1806, the sub CPU 206 clears the replay ratio selection table and the replay ratio stored in the work RAM 210.

  In step S1807, the sub CPU 206 sets the value of the identification information stop game counter to “0”.

  In step S1808, the sub CPU 206 sets the value of the replay stoppable game counter to “0”.

  In step S1809, the sub CPU 206 selects any one of the replay ratio selection tables A1 to B3 shown in FIG. 10 based on whether or not the jackpot probability has been changed, and selects the selected replay ratio selection table. Store in the work RAM 210.

  In step S <b> 1810, the sub CPU 206 sets a replay ratio based on the replay ratio selection table stored in the work RAM 210, and stores the set replay ratio in the work RAM 210.

  In step S1811, the sub CPU 206 determines that the replay ratio set this time is 30 times based on the value of the replay stoppable game counter, the value of the identification information stop game counter, and the replay ratio set this time. As realized in the stop game, it is determined whether or not the current identification information stop game is a replay-stoppable game.

  For example, when the value of the identification information stop game counter is “20”, the value of the replay stoppable game counter is “10”, and the currently set replay ratio is 50 (%), the sub CPU 206 stops the identification information stop. Since the game has already been played 20 times, and 10 of these games are considered to be replay-stoppable games, the replay ratio is realized regardless of whether the current identification information stop game is a replay-stoppable game or a replay-stoppable game. Accordingly, the sub CPU 206 sets the current identification information stop game as one of the replay stop possible game and the replay stop impossible game. Here, the replay stop impossible game is a game in which the stop mode of the effect identification information is other than the “replay role” among the identification information stop games.

  In step S1812, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the current identification information stop game is a replay-stoppable game. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813. If this condition is not satisfied, Control proceeds to step S1814 shown in FIG.

  In step S1813, the sub CPU 206 increases the value of the replay stoppable game counter by one.

  In step S1814 shown in FIG. 20, the sub CPU 206 increments the value of the identification information stop game counter by one.

  The sub CPU 206 performs the identification information stop game by performing the processing from step S1815 to step S1820.

  Specifically, in step S1815, as shown in FIG. 7, the sub CPU 206 displays the effect identification information in a roulette manner in each of the areas 61a, 61b, 61c, and displays the cursor 61d around the area 61b. Let

  In step S1816, the sub CPU 206 enables the operation of the stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b. That is, when the player operates the selection buttons 84a and 84b, the cursor 61d moves, and when the player presses the stop operation button 84, the cursor 61d surrounds the variably displayed effect identification information. The effect identification information variably displayed in the region (that is, the region where the stop operation has been performed) is stopped and displayed.

  The sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the stop operation button 84 has been operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1818. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1817.

  In step S1817, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a predetermined time (for example, 4 (seconds)) has passed since the operation of the stop operation button 84 is validated. When all the areas where the effect identification information is variably displayed when satisfied, the stop operation is regarded as being performed, and the process proceeds to step S1818. If this condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S1816.

  In step S1818, the sub CPU 206 stops and displays the effect identification information variably displayed in the area surrounded by the cursor 61d based on the position of the cursor 61d and the operation timing of the stop operation button 84. That is, the sub CPU 206 determines that the current replay stop game is a replay stoppable game, and the replay crosses from a predetermined timing (that is, 4 frames before the time when the replay starts to be displayed in the crossing area). The condition that the stop operation button 84 has been operated is determined at the timing until the display is completed in the area), and if this condition is satisfied, the replay is stopped and displayed in the intersection area. If this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 stops and displays effect identification information other than replay in the intersection area. Here, the intersecting area is an area where the area 61e and the cursor 61d intersect, and one frame is a time from when a certain presentation identification information is displayed in the area 61e until it is completely displayed. Even if this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 may stop and display the replay if there are up to two in the area 61e. In this case, even if the current identification information stop game is not actually a replay stoppable game, the player can have an expectation that the current identification information stop game is a replay stoppable game.

  In step S1819, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in all the areas 61a, 61b, and 61c. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1820. If not satisfied, the process returns to step S1816.

  In step S1820, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the stop mode of the effect identification information is “replay combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S1816. If this condition is not satisfied, The process proceeds to step S1821.

  Therefore, in a certain identification information stop game, when the stop mode of the effect identification information is “replay role”, the change display and stop display of the effect identification information are repeated, but the change display and stop display of the effect identification information are repeated. No matter how many times is repeated, the number of identification information stop games is counted as 1 (see Step S1814 to Step S1820).

  In step S1821, the sub CPU 206 divides the replay stoppable game counter value by 30 under the condition that the value of the replay stoppable game counter is the upper limit value, and multiplies the value obtained thereby by 100. Is determined to match the replay ratio set this time. If this condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1822. If this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 ends the identification information stop game control process.

  In step S1822, the sub CPU 206 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an upper limit value effect image indicating that the value of the replay stoppable game counter has reached the upper limit value. Thereby, the player can recognize that the value of the replay stoppable game counter has reached the upper limit value.

  Therefore, some of the 30 identification information stop games may be replay-stoppable games. In the replay stoppable game, the player can determine whether each identification information stop game is a replay stoppable game by setting the stop mode of the effect identification information to “replay role”. The number of replay-stoppable games played during the replay ratio estimation reference time can be estimated. Specifically, assuming that the identification information stop game in which the stop mode of the identification information for presentation is “replay role” is a replay stop game, the player determines the number of replay stop games played during the replay ratio estimation reference time. Based on this, the number of replay-stoppable games can be estimated. Note that the player estimates, for example, the time when the replay ratio estimation reference time starts, that is, the time when the value of the identification information stop game counter becomes “0” by the following method. That is, as shown in FIG. 10, when the jackpot probability is changed, the replay ratio is higher than when the jackpot probability is not changed. For this reason, after the time when the jackpot probability is changed, in the identification information stop game, the stop mode of the effect identification information is likely to be “replay role”. Therefore, if the player feels that the stop mode of the identification information for presentation is likely to be “replay role” in the identification information stop game after a certain time, the value of the identification information stop game counter is “ It can be inferred that this is the time when the value becomes “0”.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 206 determines each identification so that the replay ratio set this time is realized based on the value of the identification information stop game counter, the value of the replay stoppable game counter, and the currently set replay ratio. It is determined whether or not the information stop game is a replay stopable game (step S1811).

  Therefore, since the replay ratio set this time can be realized in 30 identification information stop games, it can be estimated based on the number of replay stop games performed within the replay ratio estimation reference time.

  That is, the player divides the number of replay stop games played during the replay ratio estimation reference time by 30 and multiplies the value obtained thereby by 100, and the replay ratio equal to or greater than the replay ratio obtained thereby. The replay ratio set this time can be estimated.

  For example, when the replay stop game is played 10 times during the replay ratio estimation reference time, the replay ratio is estimated to be 50 (%). The replay ratio calculated from the number of replay stop games played during the replay ratio estimation reference time is 33.33... (%), Which is 33.33. ).

  Furthermore, as described above, the replay ratio set this time and the change probability have a certain relationship (see FIG. 11). Therefore, the player can estimate the replay ratio set this time, and can estimate the change probability based on the result. Specifically, the player can estimate that the change probability is higher as the replay ratio set this time is higher, that is, as the number of replay stop games is higher.

  Furthermore, when the value of the replay stoppable game counter reaches the upper limit value, the sub CPU 206 causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an upper limit value effect image indicating that the replay stoppable game counter value has reached the upper limit value. Thereby, the player can recognize that the value of the replay stoppable game counter has reached the upper limit value. In this case, the value obtained by dividing the value of the replay stoppable game counter by 30 and multiplying the value obtained by this by 100 matches the replay ratio set this time, so it was performed during the replay ratio estimation reference time. In all replay-stoppable games, when the stop mode of the production identification information is “replay role”, the replay ratio calculated from the number of replay stop games played during the replay ratio estimation reference time is set this time. Match the replay ratio. For this reason, in all the replay-stoppable games performed at the replay ratio estimation reference time, the player can accurately change the change probability when the stop mode of the effect identification information can be set to “replay role”. Can be guessed.

  As described above, in the replay stoppable game among the identification information stop games, the player can stop the display identification information in the replay stop mode based on the stop operation timing of the stop operation button 84 ( That is, the effect identification information can be stopped and displayed so that the stop mode of the effect identification information becomes “replay role”. Therefore, the player can estimate the number of replay stoppable games based on the number of replay stop games. Here, the number of replay-stoppable games corresponds to the change probability. Therefore, the player can estimate the change probability based on the number of replay stop games. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can provide the player with a new game form in which the probability of change is estimated based on the number of replay stop games, so that the player is motivated to stop the identification information stop game. As a whole, it is possible to continue to have a willingness to play games.

  Furthermore, since the player can more accurately recognize the number of replay-stoppable games as the eye-pushing technique improves, the player can recognize the change probability more accurately as the eye-pushing technique improves. . Therefore, since the player is expected to try to improve the technology of the market, the pachinko gaming machine 10 also makes the player motivated for the identification information stop game in this respect, and the game as a whole Can continue to have a willingness to.

  Furthermore, since the player is expected to continue the game when the game state is assumed to be in the probability variation mode, the pachinko gaming machine 10 continues to be willing to play the game in this respect as well. Can be held. For example, since the player can guess the current normal game mode after performing a special game or a specific game (see C1610 or C1616 shown in FIG. 18), the player made the result of guessing the normal game mode. Later, based on the result of the estimation and the change probability estimated this time, the current normal game mode can be estimated. As a result, the player is expected to continue the game when he / she estimates that the current normal game mode is the probability variation mode.

  Furthermore, since the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a higher probability of change as the replay ratio is higher, it can provide the player with a new game form in which it is assumed that the probability of change will increase as the number of replay stop games increases. Therefore, the player can be motivated for the identification information stop game, and can be motivated for the game as a whole.

  Furthermore, since the player can recognize that the number of replay-stoppable games has reached the upper limit, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can play a new game form in which the change probability can be estimated through the recognition. Can be provided. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can cause the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information game and continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

  Of course, the mode change is not only the change from the normal mode to the probability change mode, in other words, the change of promotion, but also the change from the probability change mode to the normal mode, in other words, the change of demotion, If confirmed, it will be disappointing rather than improving expectations. However, since it is possible to quickly recognize that the mode has been changed from the probability change mode to the normal mode, for example, “Since the probability change mode has ended, let's end the game at this point” or “Replace the game platform” it can be used as advantageous information for determining the advance is stopped.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Another structure of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. FIG. 22 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. 21, portions that overlap with the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 21, 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.

  In addition, a rotating reel 2033 is provided behind the permeable region of the game board 2014 between the obstacles 55 and 57. The rotary reel 2033 is provided with effect 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 special symbol variation display displayed on the special symbol display 33, on the rotating reel 2033, for the effect for the effect consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in this embodiment). The identification information is variably displayed. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” and replay symbols are used as effect identification information. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the effect identification information is also stopped and displayed on the rotary reel 2033. The rotating reel 2033 is an example of a fluctuation display unit that fluctuates and displays the effect identification information.

  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 number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the effect identification information 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.

  As a combination of the identification information for performance, when a specific number design (for example, “odd” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are arranged, a maximum of 15 round games advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state can be obtained. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed. 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.

  FIG. 22 is a side view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. A 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 performance identification information. A liquid crystal display device 2032 and a main body frame 2012. The rotating reel 2033 passes through a region in the vicinity of the specific game-specific prize winner 44 on the game board 2014 and is visually recognized by the player.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 23 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.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the sub control circuit 200 according to another embodiment includes a sub CPU 206 as a change display means, an identification information stop game execution control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a liquid crystal display device 2032. A display control circuit 250 for performing display control, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling sound output from the speaker 46, a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling a lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp, and a rotary reel drive circuit. 2100.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. Further, the rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to a rotary reel 2033 which is an example of a rotary body having a plurality of effect identification information. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 transmits a driving signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM to the rotating reel 2033 based on a control signal from the sub CPU 206 which is an example of the identification information stop game execution control means. To do.

  The rotating reel 2033 performs change display and stop display based on the received drive signal. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a change display and a stop display of the effect identification information using the rotary reel 2033 by the same processing as in the above-described embodiment. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment described above, the same effect as the embodiment described above can be obtained. That is, the embodiment described above and another embodiment are different only in the manner of variable display of the production identification information. In the above embodiment, the production identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. On the other hand, another embodiment is different in that a rotating reel 2033 used in a pachislot machine is used.

  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. 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 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 replay ratio selection table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of a replay ratio and a change probability. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a 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 12a ... Opening 13 ... Obstacle nail 14 ... Game board 15 ... Game area 16 ... Out-of-game area 19 ... Protection plate 20 ... Upper plate 22 ... Lower plate 23 ... Blade member 24 ... Prize opening 25 ... Starting port 26 ... Launching handle 30 ... Guide rail 30a ... Outer rail 30b ... Inner rail 31 ... Spacer 31a ... Through hole 32 ... Liquid crystal display device 32a ... Display area 33 ... Special symbol display 34a-34d ... Special symbol Reservation lamp 35 ... Normal symbol display 37 ... Display case 39 ... Grand prize opening 40 ... Shutter 41 ... LED
44 ... Special game-dedicated winning attacker 46 ... Speaker 47 ... First warp route 48 ... Vane member 49 ... Second warp route 50a-50d ... Normal symbol holding lamp 51 ... Round number indicator 52 ... LED
53 ... Electrical unit 54a ... Passing gate 55 ... Obstacles 55, 57, 58 ... Obstacles 56a-56d ... General prize opening

Claims (3)

A high-probability gaming state having a high winning probability, which is a probability of winning the transition to the advantageous gaming state, while controlling the jackpot lottery whether or not to win the gaming state advantageous to the player, and the Change control for changing the gaming state between the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state while controlling the execution of each game in the low probability gaming state where the winning probability is lower than the winning probability of the high probability gaming state Control means to perform;
Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information;
Stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed in the change display means based on the timing of the stop operation of the player;
Identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping the display of the identification information variably displayed on the fluctuation display means based on the timing of the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. ,
Of the predetermined number of times that the identification information stop game is executed, the replay-stoppable game that can be displayed in a replay stop mode in which the identification information that is variably displayed indicates that the identification information that has been stopped and displayed is variably displayed again Storage means for storing a correspondence relationship between a replay ratio determined by the number of replay stoppable games executed and a change probability at which the control means performs the change control,
The identification information stop game control means controls the execution of the replay-stoppable game in the identification information stop game based on the correspondence stored in the storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1,
The identification information stop game control means executes the replay stoppable game in the identification information stop game based on the correspondence relationship that the change probability increases as the replay ratio stored in the storage means increases. A gaming machine characterized by controlling. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Counting means for counting the number of replay-stoppable games among the predetermined number of times that the identification information stop game is executed;
A judging means for judging whether or not the number of replay stoppable games counted by the counting means has reached a predetermined upper limit number;
A game device comprising: a notifying means for notifying that the number of replay-stoppable games has reached the upper limit when the determination means determines that the number of replay-stoppable games has reached the upper limit. Machine.

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