JP2007167231A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which permits a player to have an expectation of a change of a game condition even after identification information is displayed still. <P>SOLUTION: A main CPU 66 which controls a lottery concerning whether or not an advantageous game where a round game advantageous to a player is performed a plurality of times is performed and controls the performance of a game in a plurality of game conditions, a special pattern display device 33 which varyingly and displays identification information still, a lamp control circuit 76 which controls the varying display of identification information in the special pattern display device 33 and display still in a mode based on the result of the lottery by the main CPU 66. The lamp control circuit 76 controls the still display of identification information in a display mode announcing the change of the game condition by the control of the main CPU 66 in the special pattern display device 33. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  In the conventional pachinko machine, the change of the game state is notified to the player by the display of the variation of the symbol and the display of the effect image using the character image, and finally the result of the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed. Is informing.

In recent years, for the purpose of preventing fraud, etc., jackpot lottery and special symbol variation display and stop display based on the lottery are performed under the control of the main control means. On the other hand, since it is difficult to perform a variable display that makes a player expect to win a big win lottery only with a special symbol variable display, for example, a liquid crystal display device etc. A gaming machine that performs variable display has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-102935 A

  However, such effect symbols, including special symbols, are made up of a plurality of types of identification information that is easy for a player to understand, and these identification information fluctuates and is stopped and displayed with any type of identification information. If you look at the type of identification information that is stopped and displayed, the result of the jackpot lottery is obvious. For this reason, although the expectation before the identification information is stopped and displayed is increased, if the display is stopped and displayed, the expectation is lost. Therefore, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state due to a result of a big hit lottery after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state even after the identification information is stopped and displayed. is there.

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

  (1) Control means for performing lottery control as to whether or not to execute an advantageous game for performing a round game advantageous for a player a plurality of times, and for controlling execution of the game in a plurality of gaming states, and identification information Display control means, comprising: display means for performing variable display and stop display; and display control means for controlling the variable display of identification information on the display means and stop display in a mode based on the result of the lottery by the control means. A game machine characterized in that the display means performs control to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying a change in the gaming state under the control of the control means.

  According to the invention of (1), the control means controls the lottery to determine whether or not to execute an advantageous game, and controls the execution of the game in a plurality of gaming states. Then, the display control means controls the display of variation of the identification information on the display means and the stop display in a form based on the result of the lottery by the control means, and the identification information is displayed in a display form in which the control means notifies the change of the gaming state Control to stop display. Thereby, it becomes possible to show the player a change in the gaming state according to the stop display mode of the identification information. Even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the result of the lottery is lost, Depending on the stop display mode of the identification information, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the gaming state may have changed to a more advantageous gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  (2) The display means includes a plurality of light emitting means for forming a display mode of identification information by light emission, and the gaming state is determined by the number of the light emitting means to emit light among the plurality of light emitting means and the control means. Storage means for storing a predetermined correspondence relationship between the probability of change and the display control means in accordance with a result of the lottery by the control means according to the predetermined correspondence relationship stored in the storage means; The gaming machine according to (1), wherein a control is performed to emit light based on the number of the light emitting means.

  According to the invention of (2), a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means (for example, LEDs) to emit light among the plurality of light emitting means by the storage means and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control of the control means. The relationship, for example, the relationship that the game state is more likely to change as the number of light emitting means for emitting light increases is stored. Then, the display control unit performs control to emit the number of light emitting units based on a predetermined correspondence stored in the storage unit. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the probability that the gaming state will change depending on the number of light emitting means that emit light, so that even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the lottery result has been lost. Depending on the number of light-emitting means that emit light, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a change in the gaming state, such as the possibility of winning soon. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  (3) The control means executes a game in a normal gaming state in which the probability of winning the lottery is a predetermined probability and a probability variable gaming state in which the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the predetermined probability. The display control means stops the identification information in a display mode in which the display means notifies the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state by the control means as a change in the gaming state. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein display control is performed.

  According to the invention of (3), the execution of the game is controlled by the control means in the normal gaming state where the probability of winning the lottery is a predetermined probability and the probability varying gaming state where the probability is higher than the predetermined probability. . Then, the display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the change of the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state as the gaming state change. As a result, it is possible to indicate a change in the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state with a high probability of winning that the player expects, so that the lottery result is recognized by the stop display of the identification information. Even after the game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the next may be won immediately depending on the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  (4) The control means controls the display means to execute a short-time game for a number of times based on the change of the gaming state, in which the time of change from the change display of the identification information to the stop display is shortened from a predetermined time in the display means. The display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode in which the number of times the short-time game is controlled based on the change in the gaming state by the control means. A gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3).

  According to the invention of (4), the control means executes the short-time game over the number of times based on the change of the gaming state, in which the display means shortens the change time from the change display of the identification information to the stop display from the predetermined time. Take control. Then, the display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games in which execution control is performed based on a change in the gaming state by the control means. As a result, it is possible to indicate the number of short-time games in which the result of the lottery is shown to the player early, so that even if the lottery result is recognized as lost, Since the number of short-time games is announced according to the display mode by the information stop display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he may win again during the short-time game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  (5) The display control means controls the execution of the display means based on the change in the gaming state when the probability that the lottery is won is higher than a predetermined probability by the control means. (4) The gaming machine according to (4), wherein control is performed to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games performed.

  According to the invention of (5), execution control is performed by the display control means based on the change of the gaming state when the probability of winning the lottery by the control means is higher than a predetermined probability in the display means. Control is performed to stop and display the identification information in a display mode in which the number of short games is notified when. This makes it possible to indicate the number of short-time games when the result of the lottery is shown to the player at an early stage in the probability variation gaming state where the probability of winning is high. Even after being recognized by the stop display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that if the player is in a probability-variable gaming state and is in a short-time game, the next may be won immediately. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  (6) The display control means is identified by a display mode in which the display means notifies the number of round games in the advantageous game in which execution is controlled by the control means based on a change in the gaming state. The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), wherein control for stopping and displaying information is performed.

  According to the invention of (6), the identification information is displayed in a display mode in which the display control means notifies the number of advantageous game round games in which execution is controlled based on a change in the gaming state in the control means. Control to stop display. This makes it possible to indicate the number of round games that the player expects most, so that even after the lottery result is recognized by the stop display of the identification information, the sense of expectation for the number of round games is expected. Can be given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  By controlling the display control means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the change of the game state, it becomes possible to show the player the change of the game state by the display mode to stop and display the identification information. Even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the result of the lottery is lost, the expectation that the game state may have changed to a more advantageous game state depending on the stop display of the identification information. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in the gaming state even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

  A liquid crystal display device 32 as an image display means for displaying an image is provided behind the transmissive region in the game board 14 with a 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 an entire display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The entire 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 entire display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or 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 entire display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. The Various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image for decoration are displayed in the entire display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33 accommodated in the display case 37 is composed of a plurality of segment LEDs 41. The multi-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the multi-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information).

  When a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state (the round game will be described later). The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state (special mode). The normal game state is a game state in which a normal game is executed, the special game state (15R big hit game state) is a game state in which a special game is executed, and the specific game state (2R big hit game state) is a specific game. Is a gaming state in which is executed. The normal game state includes three game states: a normal mode, a special mode that is a probability variation state, and a specific mode that is a probability variation state. The special mode and the specific mode are states in which the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state (lottery) is higher than in the normal mode. Of the normal games, the game executed in the normal mode game state is a game in the normal mode, and the game executed in the special mode game state is a game in the special mode, which is executed in the game mode of the specific mode. The game to be played is a game in a specific mode.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to the 15R big hit game state (special game state). However, as will be described later, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeral “5”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the 15R big hit gaming state to the normal mode. To do. That is, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, the numerical symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the 15R big hit gaming state to the special mode that is a probable change state. There is nothing.

  Note that the special game executed in the special game state includes a first special game and a second special game. After execution of the first special game, a game in the special mode is executed, and after execution of the second special game, a game in the normal mode is executed.

  Furthermore, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “3”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state). As will be described later, after the 2R big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to a probability change state (specific mode). In other words, the specific mode that is a probability change state is a state in which the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state (lottery) is higher than in the normal mode.

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

  On the other hand, when a special symbol such as a numeric symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is in the normal mode. If the normal mode is maintained and the game state is a special mode in which the probability change state is maintained, the special mode that is the probability change state is maintained, and if the game state is the specific mode in the probability change state, the probability change The specific mode that is the state is maintained.

  As described above, in the normal game mode, the special mode that is the probability variation state, and the special game mode that is the probability variation state, the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. A game in which is transferred or maintained is called a “special symbol game”. That is, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game or a specific game described later. Further, the normal game mode, the special mode, and the specific mode are examples of a plurality of game states. In other words, the special symbol display 33 functions as an example of a display unit that displays the identification information in a variable manner and a stop manner. Moreover, each LED of the multi-segment LED 41 is an example of a plurality of light emitting means, and the special symbol display device 33 functions as an example of a display means having a plurality of light emitting means for forming a display mode of identification information by light emission.

  Further, the multi-segment LED 41 is displayed in a variable manner again after being stopped and displayed in numerical symbols by a lamp control circuit 76 (see FIG. 12), which will be described later, and is stopped and displayed in a display mode for notifying a change in the gaming state.

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

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

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

  On the outside of the transmissive area of the game board 14, decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are arranged. The decorative lamps 133a and 133b display a predetermined light emission mode.

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

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  In the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, numbers, symbols, etc. are provided for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment). A symbol (which is also identification information for production. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the entire display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the entire 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 the identification information for presentation displayed in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is specified. It becomes a display mode (for example, a mode in which each of a plurality of symbol rows is stopped and displayed in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned).

  As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is a game according to the result of the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player, in other words, a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game described later. Are displayed in the entire display area 32a. Such a game is called a “variable display game”.

  Here, in the normal game executed in the normal game state according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, The special symbol display 33 is a game in which the identification symbol variation display is performed, and the liquid crystal display device 32 performs the variation display of the identification information as an effect and the accompanying effect display. As described above, the normal game state includes three types of game states: the normal mode, the specific mode, and the special mode. The specific mode (probability variation gaming state, hereinafter referred to as probability variation) and the special mode (so-called probability variation), as will be described later, are advantageous games that are advantageous for performing a round game that is advantageous to the player multiple times compared to the normal mode. High transition probability. In the present embodiment, the specific mode and the special mode are different game states, but the specific mode and the special mode may be the same game state. Further, the normal game described in this embodiment is an example, and the normal game of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal game may be a game in which a lottery is performed when a player enters a ball entrance such as a start gate. The normal game of the present invention may be any game other than an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to a player is performed a plurality of times.

  Also, in the specific mode and the special mode, as will be described later, a time-short game is performed in which the variation time from the variation display of the identification information to the stop display is shortened compared to the normal mode. For example, the number of short-time games in the specific mode is set to 50 times after the gaming state becomes the specific mode, and the number of short-time games in the special mode is set to 100 times after the gaming state becomes the special mode. Yes. In this embodiment, the time-short game is performed at the time of changing to a specific mode (so-called probability change) or a special mode (so-called probability change), but can also be executed at an arbitrary timing by internal lottery. In addition, the number of times that the short-time game is performed can be set to an arbitrary number.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), the obstacle 58, the starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area, the special game-specific prize winning attacker 44 provided with the blade member 48, the shutter 40, and the big prize opening 39, a round number display 51 is provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

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

  In addition, a special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 that forms a predetermined area is provided. 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.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 or the special game-specific winning attacker 44 (which is one of the start of predetermined special symbol variation display), the special symbol variation display by the special symbol display 33 is performed. Be started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the special game-specific winning attacker 44 during the special symbol variation display, the start opening 25 or the specific game-dedicated winning until the special symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the attacker 44 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 the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, for example, the special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times (pieces).

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

  Also in the variable display game in the entire display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the above-described start opening 25 or specific game-specific winning attacker 44 (start of variable display of identification information for a predetermined effect). 1)), the change display of the identification information for performance is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 or the specific game-specific prize winning attacker 44 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the start opening 25 or the specific until the identification information for presentation during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the change display of the identification information for effects based on the winning of the game ball to the game-specific prize attacker 44 is put on hold. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

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

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 25 and the special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44, etc., is a variable display start condition for a predetermined special symbol or a variable display start condition for a predetermined effect identification information. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

  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. 12) 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 passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 are released from the closed state. It becomes a state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the special game dedicated prize attacker 44. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is opened, the blade member 48 is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the special game-specific winning attacker 44. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 48 varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when the 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 jackpot gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 12) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 12). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball (second state). It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, 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. Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game, and this game state is called a special game state. That is, the special game state is a game state advantageous for the player.

  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 differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 3, the maximum number of continuous rounds is two, and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 7. In this case, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 12)). It may be.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the special game dedicated winning attacker 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, according to the type of each winning opening. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

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

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

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

[Description of display mode in special symbol display 33]
Next, on the special symbol display 33 of the electric unit 53, the display mode for displaying the change of the gaming state which is displayed in a variable manner after being stopped and displayed in numerical symbols and is further stopped and displayed will be described with reference to FIGS. I will explain.

  As shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, the special symbol display 33 is composed of a plurality of segment LEDs 41. The multi-segment LED 41 has a central LED in which eight LEDs are arranged radially at the center, a “B” type LED in which eight LEDs are arranged so as to surround the central LED in a “B” type, and one row. Each of the three LEDs is composed of 16 radiating LEDs arranged in a radial pattern centering on a "B" type LED. For the convenience of the following description, in the radiation LED, a column extending vertically upward from the “B” type LED is referred to as a first radiation LED, and a column arranged in the clockwise direction from the first radiation LED is sequentially second radiation. From LED to 16th emitting LED. In each of the LEDs shown in FIGS. 5 to 10, a black one indicates a lighting state, and a white one indicates a non-lighting state.

  FIG. 5 shows a display mode when the probability that the gaming state changes is low. The multi-segment LED 41 of the special symbol display 33 is composed of four LEDs among the central LEDs based on a predetermined correspondence relationship with the probability of changing the gaming state stored in the main ROM 68 (see FIG. 12) described later. All of the “B” type LEDs are turned off, and only one LED of each of the first to sixteenth emission LEDs is lit.

  FIG. 6 shows a display mode when the probability that the gaming state changes is high. The multi-segment LED 41 of the special symbol display 33 is composed of four LEDs among the central LEDs based on a predetermined correspondence relationship with the probability of changing the gaming state stored in the main ROM 68 (see FIG. 12) described later. All of the “b” -type LEDs are lit, and all the LEDs from the first emission LED to the 16th emission LED are lit.

  Comparing the number of lit LEDs in FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the lit LED is higher when the gaming state in FIG. 6 is more likely to change than in the case where the gaming state probability in FIG. 5 is low. There are many numbers.

  In other words, each LED of the multi-segment LED 41 functions as an example of a light emitting unit that emits a number based on a predetermined correspondence relationship with the probability that the gaming state changes according to the lottery result.

  Thus, a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means (for example, LEDs) that emit light among a plurality of light emitting means and the probability that the gaming state changes, that is, for example, the greater the number of light emitting means that emit light. The number of light emitting means is emitted based on the relationship that the gaming state is likely to change. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the probability that the gaming state will change depending on the number of light emitting means that emit light, so that even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the lottery result has been lost. Depending on the number of light-emitting means that emit light, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a change in the gaming state, such as the possibility of winning soon. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows a display mode for notifying the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state. In the multi-segment LED 41 of the special symbol display 33, all of the central LEDs are turned on, all of the “B” type LEDs are turned off, the first emitting LED, the third emitting LED, the fifth emitting LED, and the seventh emitting LED. All of the LEDs, the ninth emission LED, the eleventh emission LED, the thirteenth emission LED, and the fifteenth emission LED are lit.

  In other words, in the multi-segment LED 41, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which a transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state is notified as the gaming state change.

  As described above, the identification information is stopped and displayed on the display means in a display mode in which a change in the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state is notified as the gaming state change. As a result, it is possible to indicate a change in the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state with a high probability of winning that the player expects, so that the lottery result is recognized by the stop display of the identification information. Even after the game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the next may be won immediately depending on the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 8 shows a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games when execution is controlled based on a change in gaming state. In the multi-segment LED 41 of the special symbol display 33, four LEDs of the central LED are turned on, all of the “B” type LEDs are turned off, the third emitting LED, the seventh emitting LED, the eleventh emitting LED, and the fifteenth LED. All of the emitting LEDs are lit.

  In other words, in the multi-segment LED 41, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode for notifying the number of short games when execution control is performed based on a change in the gaming state.

  As described above, the identification information is stopped and displayed on the display means in a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games when execution control is performed based on the change in the gaming state. As a result, it is possible to indicate the number of short-time games in which the result of the lottery is shown to the player at an early stage, so that even if the fact that the result of the lottery is lost is recognized by the stop display of the identification information, Since the number of short-time games is announced according to the display mode by the information stop display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he may win again during the short-time game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 9 shows a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games in which execution control is performed based on a change in the game state when the probability variation game state is higher than a predetermined probability. In the multi-segment LED 41 of the special symbol display 33, all of the central LEDs are turned off, all of the “b” -type LEDs are turned on, and all the LEDs from the first emitting LED to the 16th emitting LED are turned on. .

  In other words, in the multi-segment LED 41, when the probability variation winning game state is higher than the predetermined probability, the display mode is to notify the number of short-time games in which execution control is performed based on the change of the game state. Identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In this way, the display means notifies the number of short-time games in which execution control is performed based on the change in the gaming state when the probability of winning the lottery by the control means is higher than a predetermined probability. The identification information is stopped and displayed in the display mode. This makes it possible to indicate the number of short-time games when the result of the lottery is shown to the player at an early stage in the probability variation gaming state where the probability of winning is high. Even after being recognized by the stop display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that if the player is in a probability-variable gaming state and is in a short-time game, the next may be won immediately. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  FIG. 10 shows a display mode for notifying the number of round games in an advantageous game in which execution is controlled based on a change in the gaming state. In the multi-segment LED 41 of the special symbol display 33, four LEDs of the central LED are turned on, all of the “B” type LEDs are turned off, the first emitting LED, the fifth emitting LED, the ninth emitting LED, the thirteenth LED. All of the emitting LEDs are lit.

  In other words, in the multi-segment LED 41, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode in which the number of round games in an advantageous game in which execution control is performed based on a change in the gaming state.

  In this manner, the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode for notifying the number of advantageous round games for which execution is controlled based on the change in the gaming state. This makes it possible to indicate the number of round games that the player expects most, so that even after the lottery result is recognized by the stop display of the identification information, the sense of expectation for the number of round games is expected. Can be given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

[Description of display pattern selection table for special symbol display]
FIG. 11 shows a display mode pattern that the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 12) refers to when the lamp control circuit 76 transmits data for emitting the multi-segment LED 41 to the special symbol display 33 according to the lottery result. An example of a selection table is shown. The display pattern selection table of the special symbol display is stored in a main ROM 68 as an example of a storage unit as will be described later. Even if the display mode pattern selection table of the special symbol display described below is not stored in the main ROM 68, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the display mode pattern selection table of the special symbol display stores the number of LEDs to be lit and the jackpot determination random number value in association with each other. In FIG. 11, for ease of understanding, the display mode pattern is represented by a selection rate, not a random number for jackpot determination. This selection rate is stored in association with each other when a loss production pattern in which the result of the jackpot lottery is lost is selected and a case in which a jackpot production pattern in which the result of the jackpot lottery is selected is selected. . In other words, the display pattern pattern selection table of the special symbol display stores a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means that emit light among the plurality of light emitting means and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control means. .

  Specifically, in display mode pattern A, 64 LEDs are lit. The display mode pattern A is selected with a probability of “1/200” when a loss effect pattern is selected, and is selected with a probability of “110/200” when a jackpot effect pattern is selected. Is done. In the display mode pattern B, 32 LEDs are lit. The display mode pattern B is selected with a probability of “2/200” when a loss effect pattern is selected, and is selected with a probability of “87/200” when a jackpot effect pattern is selected. Is done. In the display mode pattern C, 19 LEDs are lit. The display mode pattern C is selected with a probability of “110/200” when a loss effect pattern is selected, and is selected with a probability of “1/200” when a jackpot effect pattern is selected. Is done. That is, as can be seen from the difference between the selection rate when the loss effect pattern in each display mode is selected and the selection rate when the jackpot effect pattern is selected, 64 LEDs are displayed based on the display mode pattern A. The probability of winning the jackpot lottery when lit is the highest, and when 19 LEDs are lit based on the display mode pattern C, the probability of winning the jackpot lottery is the lowest.

  In other words, the main ROM 68 that stores the display pattern selection table of the special symbol display has a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means that emit light among the plurality of light emitting means and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control means. It functions as an example of a storage unit that stores the relationship. The lamp control circuit 76 is an example of the number of light emitting means based on a predetermined correspondence stored in the main ROM 68 that is an example of the storage means in accordance with the lottery result by the main CPU 66 that is an example of the control means. It functions as an example of display control means for performing control to emit light from a certain multi-segment LED 41.

  In this way, a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means (for example, LEDs) that emit light among the plurality of light emitting means by the storage means and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control of the control means, that is, for example, The relationship is stored such that the greater the number of light emitting means to emit light, the more likely the gaming state changes. Then, the display control unit performs control to emit the number of light emitting units based on a predetermined correspondence stored in the storage unit. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the probability that the gaming state will change depending on the number of light emitting means that emit light, so that even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the lottery result has been lost. Depending on the number of light-emitting means that emit light, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a change in the gaming state, such as the possibility of winning soon. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine, but it may be a position that can be visually recognized by the player. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means. In addition, the arrangement of the multi-segment LEDs 41 of the special symbol display 33 is not limited to this embodiment, and can be arbitrarily arranged. For example, a plurality of 7-segment LEDs can be arranged.

[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. 12 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, main ROM (read only memory) 68, and main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, a fall winning determination table that is referred to when determining a falling winning by a falling lottery, Depending on the result of the lottery, the lamp control circuit 76 displays a display mode pattern selection table to be referred to when transmitting data for emitting the multi-segment LED 41 to the special symbol display 33, or a display for notifying a change in the gaming state. Display mode pattern selection table for stopping and displaying identification information in a mode, jackpot determination table (refer to FIG. 10) referred to when determining a big hit by random lottery, and an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect Etc., 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 includes a control status flag, a specific area passing flag, a status flag, a probability variation flag, a time-count flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a miss symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition selection random number counter. , Special game-specific prize-attack-release counter, Special prize-game opening counter, Special-game prize-winner counter, Special prize-game counter, Special number-of-games counter, Round display counter, Round display Counter, waiting time timer, special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer, large winning opening opening time timer, data indicating number of reserved balls regarding special symbols, data indicating number of reserved balls regarding normal symbols, command to sub-control circuit 200 described later Data to supply, start memory count , Variables and the like 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 indicates whether the game mode in the normal game state is a normal mode, a specific mode, or a special mode.

  The probability variation flag indicates whether or not the game mode in the normal gaming state is a probability variation gaming state (specific mode, special mode) in which the probability of winning the lottery is higher than a predetermined probability.

  The short-time count flag indicates the number of short-time games in which the variation time from the variation display of the identification information to the stop display is shortened in the normal game state as compared with the normal mode.

  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 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 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. In addition, the winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the winning prize opening 39 (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 counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the special game-dedicated prize attacker 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) holds the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed. However, it shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. Indicates the number of hold times of normal symbol games. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104 and 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are used. , Passing ball sensors 114 and 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, and backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes an incandescent light bulb, an LED, 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 (multi-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, the program ROM 208 as storage means, the work RAM 210, and the liquid crystal display device 32 (performs control for displaying effect images in the liquid crystal display device 32). Display control circuit 250, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46, and a decoration lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the decoration lamps 133a and 133b. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the 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 a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

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

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

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

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The decorative lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal, and a decorative data ROM 244 that stores a plurality of types of lamp decorative patterns. The decorative lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps such as the decoration lamps 133a and 133b in accordance with the 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 decoration lamps 133a, 133b and the like based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 13 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 13, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 393/400. When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 4/400. When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 2/400. When the big hit determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability change). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit probability change) is 1/400.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state (specific mode), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of play. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 330/400. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 40/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 20/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). That is, the probability of shifting to the special game state (15R big hit probability change) is 10/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state (special mode), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of play. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 330/400. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 40/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 20/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). That is, the probability of shifting to the special game state (15R big hit probability change) is 10/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 14 to 20 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 16) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 14, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, work area initialization, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter, etc. are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

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

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

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16, 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 determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, 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 S81, which will be described later, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

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

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

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Alternatively, the main RAM 70 stores data for opening the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game-specific prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning port 39 or the special game-specific prize is read. A signal for opening the attacker 44 is supplied to the special prize opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a game state from the open state in which the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state in which the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball, or a special game dedicated winning attacker 44 plays the game. A special game or a specific game that may be repeated multiple times in one round game in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball and is in a closed state is provided. Will be 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 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game state is the specific game, the main CPU 66 sets the open upper limit time (for example, 1 second, etc.) in the special game dedicated prize opener timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the specific game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76. In this way, the main CPU 66 is a control means for performing control to execute either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game as an advantageous game. It is an example.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, and if the remaining ball in the accessory monitoring time has elapsed, The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning opening 39, the large winning opening opening number counter is “15” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is “7”) It is determined whether or not any of the above conditions 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.

  When the advantageous game is a specific game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the bonus game, and if the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the main CPU 66 The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), the specific game dedicated winning attacker release count counter is “2” (the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is It is determined whether or not any of the conditions of “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 S76 is executed. 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. 17, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 16 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 process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processes of step S78 and step S79 are 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. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 13). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  That is, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of winning the starting opening and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, and wins the lottery after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot. Transition to a gaming state that becomes a probability change state (specific mode) with different probabilities, or a transition to a gaming state that becomes a probability change state (special mode) after a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot, or an example of a jackpot After the special game state (15R big hit), it is determined whether or not the game state does not become the probability change state (special mode). Further, when the main CPU 66 shifts to the probability change state, the main CPU 66 executes a short time game for a predetermined number of times in which the change time from the change display of the identification information to the stop display is shortened as compared with the normal mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. That is, the main CPU 66 controls the 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, and controls the execution of the game in a plurality of gaming states. Function as. The main CPU 66 controls the execution of the game in a normal gaming state in which the probability of winning a lottery is a predetermined probability and a probability varying gaming state in which the probability of winning a lottery is higher than a predetermined probability. It is an example of a means. In addition, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that performs control to execute a short-time game over the number of times based on the change in the gaming state, in which the display unit shortens the variation time from the variation display of the identification information to the stop display from a predetermined time. It is.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a symbol determination process based on the result of the reference in step S105. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. Based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display. Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, etc., and based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display of the identification information for the effect and A game in which stop display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the progress of a game (variable display game) in which variation display and stop display of identification information (for production) are repeatedly performed.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. Further, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the identification information for presentation corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 to the display control circuit 250 based on the received variation pattern designation command. Therefore, the sub CPU 206 can determine the stop display mode of the identification information for presentation based on the variation pattern designation command.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 19, the normal mode (state C1500) in which the probability of transition to the 15R or 2R big hit gaming state is a predetermined reference value is executed. When the game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), the big hit determination process is executed by the process of step S105 of FIG. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (state C1501). If the gaming state is a probable change state, a falling lottery for determining whether or not to win a fall is performed (state C1502). Here, as shown in FIG. 13, the falling lottery is a probability variation state in which the winning probability to the big hit gaming state is set higher than a predetermined reference value, and from the specific mode or the special mode to the big hit gaming state. This is a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the normal mode in which the winning probability is a predetermined reference value. Further, the falling winning means winning by shifting from the specific mode or the special mode to the normal mode by the falling lottery.

  Next, based on the gaming state based on the result of the previous game or the gaming state based on the result of the falling lottery, an internal lottery for determining whether or not to win the big hit gaming state is performed (state C1503). Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1504), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1506), and when it is not a big hit, the gaming state in the normal game is maintained.

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1506), it is determined whether or not it is a 2R big hit. In the case of 2R big hit, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1508), and in the case of not 2R big hit, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1512).

  In the specific game state (state C1508), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to the specific mode (state C1510).

  The specific mode (state C1510) is a state in which a game is executed in a specific mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1503) is different after the above-described specific game is executed (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 18 (state C1503). In the specific mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 13) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1512), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. In the case of a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit probable change) (state C1514), and in the case of not being a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit) (state C1520).

  Note that the jackpot determination state (state C1504), the 2R jackpot determination state (state C1506), and the probability variation determination state (state C1512) are described as separate states for convenience of explanation, but more specifically, FIG. This is executed by the process of step S106.

  In the special game state (15R big hit probability change) (state C1514), the first special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing of steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to a special mode (state C1516).

  The special mode (state C1516) is a state in which a game is executed in a special mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1503) is different after execution of the first special game described above (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 18 (state C1503). In the special mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 13) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the special game state (15R big hit) (state C1520), the second special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing of steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the normal mode (state C1500). That is, the main CPU 66 functions as an example of a control unit that controls execution of a game according to a plurality of game states.

  In this way, as an advantageous game, one of a special game with a long opening time of an accessory and a specific game with a shorter opening time of the above-mentioned 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. In addition, a first character (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4)) that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed and a second character (for example, a specific character that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed). And a game-specific winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4). For this reason, the second character (for example, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44) is not used when the specific game is executed, but the first character (for example, the big prize opening 39) that performs the opening operation when the special game is performed. A new game form in which a predetermined opening operation is performed is provided.

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The process of step S106 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1300, storage means reference processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the display pattern pattern selection table of the special symbol display stored in the main ROM 68 based on the jackpot determination value selected in the process of step S105, and displays a plurality of segments on the special symbol display 33. A display mode pattern that emits light from the LED 41 is selected, and data for displaying the display mode pattern is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1400.

  Based on the transmitted data, the lamp control circuit 76 controls the special symbol display 33 to emit the multi-segment LED 41 by the process of step S46 (see FIG. 15).

  In other words, the special symbol display device 33 functions as an example of a display unit having a multi-segment LED 41 which is an example of a plurality of light emitting units that form a display mode of identification information by light emission. In addition, the main ROM 68 that stores the display pattern selection table of the special symbol display has a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means that emit light among the plurality of light emitting means and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control means. Functions as an example of a storage unit that stores. The lamp control circuit 76 functions as an example of a display control unit that performs control to emit a number of light emitting units based on a predetermined correspondence stored in the storage unit, in accordance with a lottery result by the control unit.

  In this way, a predetermined correspondence between the number of light emitting means (for example, LEDs) that emit light among the plurality of light emitting means by the storage means and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control of the control means, that is, for example, The relationship is stored such that the greater the number of light emitting means to emit light, the more likely the gaming state changes. Then, the display control unit performs control to emit the number of light emitting units based on a predetermined correspondence stored in the storage unit. This makes it possible to indicate to the player the probability that the gaming state will change depending on the number of light emitting means that emit light, so that even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the lottery result has been lost. Depending on the number of light-emitting means that emit light, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for a change in the gaming state, such as the possibility of winning soon. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1400, a process is performed to determine whether or not the game has shifted to the probability variation gaming state. In this process, the main CPU 66 compares the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 the previous time with the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 this time. The main CPU 66 determines whether or not a transition is made from the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 this time to the probability change gaming state. To do. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game has changed to the probability-changing gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1406. If the main CPU 66 determines that the game has not shifted to the probability-changing gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1402.

  In step S1402, processing for clearing the probability variation flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the value of the probability variation flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1404.

  In step S1404, processing for clearing the time reduction flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the value of the short time count flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1500.

  In step S1406, probability variation flag setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a probability change flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the display mode pattern selection table for stopping and displaying the identification information in the display mode for notifying the change of the gaming state stored in the main ROM 68 is referred to, and the display mode pattern for emitting the multi-segment LED 41 on the special symbol display 33 is displayed. Data for displaying the display mode pattern is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1408.

  Based on the transmitted data, the lamp control circuit 76 controls the special symbol display 33 to emit the multi-segment LED 41 by the process of step S46 (see FIG. 15).

  In other words, the lamp control circuit 76 functions as an example of display control means for controlling stop display in a mode based on the variation display of the identification information on the display means and the lottery result by the control means. In addition, the lamp control circuit 76 functions as an example of a display control unit that controls the display unit to stop and display the identification information in a display mode in which a change in the gaming state is controlled by the control unit.

  In this way, the control means controls the lottery to determine whether or not to execute an advantageous game, and controls the execution of the game in a plurality of game states. Then, the display control means controls the display of variation of the identification information on the display means and the stop display in a form based on the result of the lottery by the control means, and the identification information is displayed in a display form in which the control means notifies the change of the gaming state Control to stop display. Thereby, it becomes possible to show the player a change in the gaming state according to the stop display mode of the identification information. Even if it is recognized by the stop display of the identification information that the result of the lottery is lost, Depending on the stop display mode of the identification information, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the gaming state may have changed to a more advantageous gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In other words, the lamp control circuit 76 controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode in which the control means notifies the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state as a change in the gaming state. It functions as an example of display control means.

  In this way, the control of the game is controlled by the control means between the normal gaming state where the probability of winning the lottery is a predetermined probability and the probability variation gaming state where the probability is higher than the predetermined probability. Then, the display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the change of the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state as the gaming state change. As a result, it is possible to indicate a change in the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state with a high probability of winning that the player expects, so that the lottery result is recognized by the stop display of the identification information. Even after the game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the next may be won immediately depending on the probability variation gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1408, a time reduction flag setting process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a short time count flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the display mode pattern selection table for stopping and displaying the identification information in the display mode for notifying the change of the gaming state stored in the main ROM 68 is referred to, and the display mode pattern for emitting the multi-segment LED 41 on the special symbol display 33 is displayed. Data for displaying the display mode pattern is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1500.

  Based on the transmitted data, the lamp control circuit 76 controls the special symbol display 33 to emit the multi-segment LED 41 by the process of step S46 (see FIG. 15).

  In other words, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control for controlling the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games when execution control is performed based on a change in the gaming state by the control means. It functions as an example of means.

  In this way, the control means performs control to execute the short-time game for the number of times based on the change in the gaming state, in which the display means shortens the change time from the change display of the identification information to the stop display from a predetermined time. Then, the display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games in which execution control is performed based on a change in the gaming state by the control means. As a result, it is possible to indicate the number of short-time games in which the result of the lottery is shown to the player early, so that even if the lottery result is recognized as lost, Since the number of short-time games is announced according to the display mode by the information stop display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that he may win again during the short-time game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 transmits data for displaying a display mode for notifying the number of short-time games to the lamp control circuit 76 in the probability varying game state by the processing of steps S1406 and S1408. Based on the transmitted data, the lamp control circuit 76 controls the special symbol display 33 to emit the multi-segment LED 41 by the process of step S46 (see FIG. 15).

  In other words, the lamp control circuit 76 shortens the time when execution control is performed based on the change in the gaming state when the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the predetermined probability. It functions as an example of a display control means for performing control to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the number of games.

  As described above, when the display control means is in a probability-variable gaming state in which the probability of winning the lottery by the control means is higher than a predetermined probability, execution control is performed based on the change in the gaming state. The display is performed in such a manner that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a display mode for notifying the number of times. This makes it possible to indicate the number of short-time games when the result of the lottery is shown to the player at an early stage in the probability variation gaming state where the probability of winning is high. Even after being recognized by the stop display, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that if the player is in a probability-variable gaming state and is in a short-time game, the next may be won immediately. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  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. When the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1504, and when the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

  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 determining random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that 2R is a big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1510. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that it is a 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1512.

  In step S1510, processing for setting a specific mode in the state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating a specific mode in a status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as the value representing the specific mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the specific mode can be used. .

  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 a jackpot symbol determining random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a probability change, it moves the process to step S1514. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a certainty, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1516.

  In step S1514, processing for setting the special mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating the special mode (for example, “2”, etc.) in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520. In the present embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the special mode can be used. .

  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 (normal game state) in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520. 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. .

  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.

  Based on the value of the state flag set by any one of step S1510, step S1514, or step S1516, the main CPU 66 executes an advantageous game round game for the number of times corresponding to each mode. Further, the main CPU 66 refers to the display pattern selection table of the special symbol display stored in the main ROM 68 based on the value of the state flag, and displays the display pattern for emitting the multi-segment LED 41 on the special symbol display 33. Data for displaying the display mode pattern is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. Based on the transmitted data, the lamp control circuit 76 controls the special symbol display 33 to emit the multi-segment LED 41 by the process of step S46 (see FIG. 15).

  In other words, the lamp control circuit 76 stops and displays the identification information in a display mode in which the number of round games in an advantageous game in which execution control is performed based on a change in the gaming state is displayed by the control means. It functions as an example of display control means for performing control.

  In this way, the display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode in which the number of advantageous round games of an advantageous game in which execution is controlled based on a change in the gaming state in the control means is displayed. I do. This makes it possible to indicate the number of round games that the player expects most, so that even after the lottery result is recognized by the stop display of the identification information, the sense of expectation for the number of round games is expected. Can be given to the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can have a sense of expectation for the result of the big hit lottery even after the identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1520, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process ends, this subroutine ends when this process ends.

  In the present embodiment, the display control means is a display mode in which the identification information on the display means is stopped and displayed, and a predetermined correspondence relationship with the probability that the gaming state changes or the probability based on the normal gaming state by the control means. Time-short game in which execution control is performed based on the change of the game state in the case of transition to the variable game state, execution control is performed based on the change of the game state, or in the probability variable game state And the number of round games in advantageous games, the present invention is not limited to these, and any change in the gaming state under the control of the control means can be normally performed from the probability varying gaming state. Transition to a gaming state, transition to a short-time game, and the like can be notified in a display mode in which identification information on the display means is stopped and displayed.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine, but may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine, a game machine, or the like.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a portion for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray) (Tubes) including CRT, dot LEDs, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, and the like.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention controls a lottery whether or not to execute an advantageous game for performing a round game advantageous for a player a plurality of times, and controls execution of a game in a plurality of gaming states; Display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information, and display control means for controlling the variability display of the identification information in the display means and the stop display in a mode based on the result of the lottery by the control means, The display control means is a gaming machine characterized in that the display means performs control to stop and display identification information in a display mode for notifying a change in the gaming state by the control of the control means. Specific configurations of the display unit, the display control unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

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

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

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display 35 Display 37 Display case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 41 Multiple segment LED
44 Start port 46 Speaker 48 Blade member 51 Round number display 53 Illumination unit 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU
74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 102 V / count sensor 104 Count sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching devices 133a, 133b Decoration lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 208 Program ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Decoration lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (6)

Control means for controlling the lottery of whether or not to execute an advantageous game for performing a round game advantageous for a player a plurality of times, and for controlling the execution of the game in a plurality of gaming states;
Display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
Display control means for controlling the change display of the identification information in the display means and the stop display in a mode based on the result of the lottery by the control means,
The display control means controls the display means to stop and display identification information in a display mode for notifying a change in the gaming state under the control of the control means. The display means includes a plurality of light emitting means for forming a display mode of identification information by light emission,
A storage unit that stores a predetermined correspondence between the number of the light emitting units that emit light among the plurality of light emitting units and the probability that the gaming state changes by the control unit;
The display control means controls to emit the number of the light emitting means based on the predetermined correspondence stored in the storage means according to the result of the lottery by the control means. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1. The control means controls the execution of the game between a normal gaming state where the probability of winning the lottery is a predetermined probability and a probability variable gaming state where the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the predetermined probability. Done
The display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode for notifying the transition from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state by the control means as the change of the gaming state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that The control means performs control to execute a short-time game over the number of times based on the change in the gaming state to shorten the fluctuation time from the fluctuation display of the identification information to the stop display in the display means from a predetermined time,
The display control means controls the display means to stop and display the identification information in a display mode in which the number of times of the short-time game in which execution control is performed by the control means based on the change in the gaming state is displayed. A gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3.   The display control means controls execution based on a change in the gaming state when the probability of winning the lottery is higher than a predetermined probability. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein control for stopping and displaying the identification information is performed in a display mode in which the number of short-time games is announced. The display control means stops the identification information in a display mode in which the display means notifies the number of round games in the advantageous game in which execution is controlled by the control means based on the change in the gaming state. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein display control is performed.

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