JP2007185310A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to sustain their desires for games continuously. <P>SOLUTION: In the game machine, when a ready-for-win state occurs on two or more of a plurality of winning lines to enable the determination of whether the jackpot should be presented or not according to the stop mode of another remaining piece of identifying information on the winning lines, if more than a prescribed number of balls retained are stored in a number of retained balls memory means, control is made to execute an identifying information stopping game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

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

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

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

Therefore, when the normal gaming state continues for a long time, the player feels bored with the game. In order to avoid a monotonous game, Patent Document 1 describes a game that is advantageous when a player performs a stop operation using a control button on a variably displayed symbol, and a specific symbol is prepared. An invention is described in which, by setting the state, the player has technical intervention and the monotony of the game is eliminated. That is, the invention described in Patent Document 1 provides an identification information stop game that stops and displays symbols that are variably displayed in response to a stop operation by a player.
JP 2004-81556 A

  However, if the identification information stop game is always provided, the player will eventually feel bored with the stop operation, and the player will easily lose the motivation for the game, so it is fundamental to eliminate the monotonous game. It does not lead to a solution.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of continuously giving a player a willingness to play a game. is there.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application includes a game board on which a game ball rolls, a detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed a predetermined area in the game board, and the detection means. In response to detecting the passing of a game ball to a predetermined area, a lottery means for controlling a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a game state advantageous to the player, and a plurality of winning lines In each of the plurality of display areas constituting, according to the result of the jackpot lottery by the control of the lottery means, the fluctuation display means for performing the variable information display and stop display of the identification information, the identification information variably displayed in the fluctuation display means, When the identification information is variably displayed in the stop operation means for displaying the stop according to the player's stop operation and the change display means, the game ball detected by the detection means is set as one holding ball. Identification information for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the variation display means in response to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player according to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player A stop game execution control means, wherein the identification information stop game execution control means determines whether or not two or more winning lines out of a plurality of winning lines are big hits in the stop mode of the remaining one identification information in the winning lines. In the reach state in which the game is determined, when the reserved ball number storage means stores a predetermined number or more of reserved balls, control is performed to execute an identification information stop game.

  The invention according to claim 1 does not always provide an identification information stop game, but two or more winning lines among a plurality of winning lines are in a reach state, and the number of reserved balls is more than a predetermined number. The provision timing of the identification information stop game is made irregular by providing it when the number of reserved balls is stored. Thus, the invention of claim 1 can provide the player with a satisfaction that the identification information stop game has been provided, and can provide the identification information stop game more than the case where the identification information stop game is always provided. Since it can be hard to get bored, overall, it is possible to keep the player willing to play games as a whole.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the number of held balls stored in the held ball number storage means and the display area of the variable display means in which the identification information stop game can be executed by the control of the identification information stop game execution control means. The identification information stop game execution control means includes a display area included in the winning line that has reached the reach state when two or more winning lines are in the reach state, When the correspondence relationship with the number of held balls stored in the ball number storage means matches the correspondence relationship stored in the correspondence relationship storage means, control is performed to execute the identification information stop game. .

  In the invention of claim 2, since the number of reserved balls required for starting the identification information stop game varies depending on the display area included in the winning line that has reached the reach state, the condition for starting the identification information stop game Can be changed. Thus, the invention of claim 2 can make the identification information stop game less tired.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the identification information stop game execution control means is identified on the condition that the reserved ball number storage means newly stores a predetermined number or more of reserved balls during execution of the identification information stop game. Control to execute an information stop game is performed.

  According to the invention of claim 3, if the reserved ball number storage means newly stores a predetermined number of held balls or more during execution of the identification information stop game, the conditions for starting the next identification information stop game are relaxed. Therefore, the conditions for starting the identification information stop game can be changed. Thus, the invention of claim 3 can make the identification information stop game less tired.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention can make the player feel satisfied that the identification information stop game has been provided, and is less likely to get bored with the identification information stop game than when the identification information stop game is always provided. Therefore, as a whole, the player can continue to have a willingness to play.

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

[First Embodiment]
[Composition of gaming machine]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an electrical decoration unit provided on the upper part of the game board, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

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

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

  The liquid crystal display device (variable display means) 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 includes a display unit 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display portion 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display portion 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap all or at least a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display portion 32a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  On the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, effect identification information (identification information) (see FIG. 5) and various effect images are displayed.

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

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

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, and an obstacle 58. A start opening 25, a special game-specific winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. At the bottom of the obstacle 57, there is provided a start port 25 for starting a special symbol variation display. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

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

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

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

  Here, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

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

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. It should be noted that which symbols are stopped and displayed is automatically determined according to the result of the jackpot lottery described later. That is, when the game ball enters the winning opening 25 (wins), the normal game mode, that is, the normal game mode is set to either the probability change mode (high probability game state) or the normal mode (low probability game state). Is done. That is, the normal game mode can be changed when a game ball enters the start opening 25. Thereafter, based on the set mode, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win the transition to the jackpot gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player). In the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal mode. Therefore, the jackpot probability is changed by changing the normal game mode.

  As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “7”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to a 15R jackpot gaming state (a special gaming state that is one of the gaming states advantageous to the player). Further, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the game shifts to a normal game in the probability changing mode.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R jackpot gaming state (special game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to (gaming state). However, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game does not shift to the probability change mode but shifts to the normal mode gaming state.

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol “3”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to two times. The game state shifts to a game state (a specific game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game shifts to a normal game in the probability variation mode.

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

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal game in the set normal game mode Is done.

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

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

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

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

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the start aperture 25 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The start of the variable display is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is four.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variable symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started, at the same time, an area between the obstacles 55 and 57 of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Also, the variation display of the production identification information is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, for the effect based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information is suspended, when the production identification information that has been displayed in a variable manner as in the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the production identification information that has been suspended is started. The

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

  A special symbol display 33 is provided on the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 shown in FIGS. The effect image related to the special symbol displayed in is displayed.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 33, the effect identification information composed of numbers, symbols, and the like is displayed on the display region (see FIG. 5) P1 to P1 on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Each of P9 is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used as effect identification information. Thereafter, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and the effect identification information is also stopped and displayed on the display unit 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 for notifying the player that it is a big hit is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, any of the winning lines L1 to L8 (see FIG. 5) configured by the display areas P1 to P9. The combination of effect identification information that is stopped and displayed on the winning line is displayed in a specific display manner (for example, in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned in each of the plurality of symbol rows. Embodiment). That is, the “winning line” is a line where the effect identification information indicating the result of the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed.

  As a combination of the identification information for performance, if the game is stopped and displayed in a state where all of the specific number symbols (for example, “odd” number symbols) are aligned on any winning line, it is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a 15R jackpot game state (special game state) in which a round game is continuously performed up to 15 times. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number of symbols (for example, “even” number symbols) is stopped and displayed in any winning line, a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the 15R jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed. However, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed in a consecutive number on any winning line (for example, “1” “2” “3” numerical symbol), a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a 2R jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) that is continuously performed twice. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  Further, when the combination of performance identification information stopped and displayed on any winning line is in a specific display mode, that is, when 15R jackpot or 2R jackpot is won, it is further set to “jackpot !!” Such a character image and a delighting character image are displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If a combination of performance identification information that does not correspond to either the 15R jackpot or the 2R jackpot (that is, a combination of “losing”) is stopped and displayed on all winning lines, the current gaming state is continued.

  As described above, a game in which the special symbol and the effect identification information are variably displayed so as to be linked to each other and stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot lottery is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 13) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 13) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 13). There are general areas (not shown) having a shutter 40, and the shutter 40 is in an open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. .

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 13). Driven to state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 13). A game from the first round game until the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. This game state is called a special game state (15R jackpot) (Game state).

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

  In addition, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 13), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls pass through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time elapses. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is called a specific game, and this game state is called a specific game state (2R big hit game state).

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

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds. Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 13)). Any number of rounds may be used. The maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of a specific game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 13)). Any number of rounds may be used.

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

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the game area outer region 16 (see FIG. 2) on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

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

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

  In addition, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 13). Send. The main control circuit 60 controls the payout / launch control circuit 126 to launch the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 5 shows a display area P in which effect identification information is displayed. The display area P is divided into display areas P1 to P9, and the effect identification information is variably displayed and stopped in each of the display areas P1 to P9. Winning lines L1 to L8 are configured in the display areas P1 to P9. For example, the winning line L2 is configured in the display areas P4 to P6. In the “special symbol game”, whether or not it is a big hit is notified by three pieces of effect identification information stopped and displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L8. For example, “7”, “7”, and “7” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L2, thereby informing that the 15R jackpot gaming state has been won. The winning lines L1 to L8 are not actually displayed on the display unit 32a.

  FIG. 6 shows an image displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the special symbol game is started. When the special symbol game is started, the special symbol is variably displayed, while the effect identification information is variably displayed in a roulette manner in each of the display areas P1 to P9. Hereinafter, an aspect in which the effect identification information is variably displayed and stopped during execution of the special symbol game will be described.

  After the special symbol game is started, the effect identification information variably displayed in each of the display areas P1 to P9 is sequentially stopped and displayed as time passes, as shown in FIG. In the special symbol game, the effect identification information determined according to the result of the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed in each of the display areas P1 to P9.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 8, when all the production identification information is stopped and displayed, the production identification information stopped on any of the winning lines L1 to L8 (that is, any of the winning lines L1 to L8). Whether or not it is a big hit is notified by the identification information for performance). At this point, the special symbol is also stopped and displayed. In FIG. 8, the effect identification information “7”, “7”, “7” stopped and displayed on the winning line L2 informs that the 15R jackpot gaming state has been won. At this point, the special symbol game ends.

  Note that when some of the presentation identification information is stopped and displayed, one of the winning lines may reach a reach state. As shown in FIG. 9, the reach state is the state of one winning line, and in all the display areas excluding any one of the display areas constituting the one winning line, This is a state in which whether or not a big hit has been made is notified for the first time when the production identification information is stopped and displayed, and the production identification information variably displayed in the one display area is stopped and displayed. That is, the reach state means the state of the winning line in which it is determined whether or not a big hit is made in the stop mode of the remaining one piece of effect identification information. In FIG. 9, the winning lines L1 and L2 are in a reach state. FIG. 10 shows another example in which the winning line is in a reach state. In FIG. 10, the winning lines L2 and L3 are in a reach state. In the following description, the display area in which the effect identification information is variably displayed in the winning line in the reach state is referred to as “reach occurrence display area”.

  Note that the display areas P1 to P9 correspond to the number of special symbol reserved balls. That is, the display areas P1 to P3 correspond to the special symbol reservation ball number “2”, the display areas P1 to P6 correspond to the special symbol reservation ball number “3”, and the display areas P1 to P9 include This corresponds to the special symbol reserve ball number “4”.

  When two or more winning lines are in the reach state and there is a reach generation display area corresponding to the number of special symbol reserved balls, an identification information stop game is executed as a special case of the special symbol game. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when the winning lines L1 to L2 are in a reach state and the number of special symbol reservation balls is “2” or “3”, the identification information stop game is started.

  In the identification information stop game in the present embodiment, the reach occurrence display area corresponding to the number of special symbols reserved balls is set as the stop operation effective area, and the effect identification information variably displayed in the stop operation effective area is displayed in the stop operation (that is, , An operation of pressing the stop operation button 84). Therefore, in the identification information stop game, the stop operation can be performed only for the stop operation effective area. The conditions for starting the identification information stop game may be relaxed. This will be described later.

  When the identification information stop game is started, as shown in FIG. 11, the effect image C <b> 1 and the character image “Stop it!” Are displayed above the display area P. In the example shown in FIG. 11, the reach generation display areas are the display areas P3 and P6.

  Further, a cursor image Q surrounding any one stop operation effective area is displayed. When there are two or more stop operation effective areas, when the selection button 84a is pressed, the stop operation effective area (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation target area”) currently surrounded by the cursor image Q is set to Pk (k: 1 to 9). As an integer within the range up to), the stop operation effective area in which the production identification information is displayed in a variable order is searched in the order of decreasing k (k = 1 after k = 1), and the first stop detected The cursor image Q moves to the operation effective area. On the other hand, when the selection button 84b is pressed, the stop operation effective area in which the effect identification information is variably displayed is searched in the order in which k increases (k = 1, then k = 1), and is found first. The cursor image Q moves to the stop operation effective area. When there is only one stop operation effective area, the cursor image Q remains at the current position even when the selection buttons 84a and 84b are pressed. For example, in the identification information stop game shown in FIG. 11, when both the display areas P3 and P6 become the stop operation effective area, the cursor image Q is displayed in the display area P3, for example, and either of the selection buttons 84a and 84b is selected. When is pressed, the display area P6 is moved.

  Thereafter, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed, the effect identification information determined according to the result of the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed in the stop operation target area. The cursor image Q moves to the stop operation effective area when there is another stop operation effective area in which the effect identification information is variably displayed. If there is a reach generation display area or a stop operation effective area in which the production identification information is variably displayed at a predetermined time after the identification information stop game is started, the big win lottery is performed in these display areas. The effect identification information determined according to the result is forcibly stopped and displayed. When all the identification information for performance is stopped and displayed, the special symbol game and the identification information stop game are finished. In the following description, a display area that is a stop operation target area when a stop operation is performed is referred to as a “stop operation target area where a stop operation has been performed”.

  For example, when the identification information stop game shown in FIG. 11 is executed, and when a big win that shifts to the probability change mode after 15R jackpot game is won, a stop operation is performed on the stop operation target area as shown in FIG. Thus, the effect identification information “7”, “7”, “7” is stopped and displayed on the winning line L2. As a result, it is notified that the jackpot for shifting to the probability change mode after the 15R jackpot game is won.

[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. 13 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, various sensors, switches, a lamp 74, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. It is configured.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. For example, when a game ball enters the start port 25, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to shift to a special game state or a specific game state.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

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

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The specific game-dedicated winning attacker release count counter indicates the number of times the so-called special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) is released (so-called round number) in an advantageous game. The big winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that won the winning prize opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed through the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. The special game-dedicated prize-winner winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the specific-game exclusive prize-winner 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Further, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) indicates the number of special symbol games that are awaiting execution (that is, that the pachinko gaming machine 10 will execute in the future). That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start storage information. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is held when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol cannot be changed. Indicates the number of times of holding the regular symbol game. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 13, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104 and 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, and 110 are connected. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and firing power increase button 80. And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 based on the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to put the big prize opening into an open state or a closed state.

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

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data at the time of power interruption or the like based on an operation of a game hall manager.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the program ROM 208 stores an effect pattern for an identification information stop game described later.

  In this embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used in the main control circuit 60 and the program ROM 208 is used in the sub control circuit 200 as means for storing programs, tables, and the like. For example, a program, a table, or the like may be recorded in a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

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

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

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

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

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating effect identification information are stored separately.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the display unit 32 a of 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 the sound output from the speaker 46.

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

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

  The stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84 a and 84 b are provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b output a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 moves the cursor image Q based on the signals received from the stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b, and the cursor image Q is included in the effect identification information that is variably displayed in the identification information stop game. Control for stopping and displaying the effect identification information displayed in the area surrounded by.

  As described above, the stop operation button 84 is an example of a stop operation means that can display the effect identification information variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 by the operation of the player under the control of the sub CPU 206. .

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 14 shows an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. . When the jackpot determination random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot probability change).

  Further, in the case of the probability variation mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined as a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined as a special game (15R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

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

[Reserved ball count correspondence table]
FIG. 15 shows a reserved ball number correspondence table stored in the program ROM 208. The number-of-reserved-balls correspondence table shows the correspondence between the number of special symbol-retained spheres stored in the main RAM 70 and the display area as the stop operation effective area. As shown in the reserved ball number correspondence table, when the special symbol reserved ball number is “2”, the display areas P1 to P3 are the stop operation effective areas, and the special symbol reserved ball number “3” is the display area P1. When P6 becomes the stop operation effective area and the special symbol reserved ball count is “4”, the display areas P1 to P9 are set as the stop operation effective area.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Further, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 18) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup return processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 18, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the effect identification information 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 processing is executed based on clock pulses generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62. This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that each count value of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. is increased by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start opening 25, is performed (step S43). In step S43, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot determination random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter every time a game ball wins the start opening 25. The main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter every time a game ball wins the start opening 25. The main CPU 66 increments the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 by 1 each time a game ball wins the start opening 25. However, the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” as the upper limit value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines that the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” even if a game ball is won in the start opening 25 when the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4”. Does not increase. Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and an opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R jackpot) is executed is measured. A special prize opening time timer for a specific game, a special game dedicated prize opener timer for measuring the opening time of a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 that is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is executed, 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. For example, the main CPU 66 supplies a reserved ball number designation command indicating the number of reserved special symbol balls stored in the main RAM 70 to the sub control circuit 200 after the process of step S104 described later is completed. Other commands supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 include a demo display command, an identification information stop game execution presence / absence command indicating whether or not to execute an identification information stop game, and display areas P1 to P9. There are a stop designating command for effect indicating the identification information for effect to be stopped, a change pattern specifying command indicating a change pattern of the identification information for effect, a specific effect image display command, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 18, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is based on the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 18, 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, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined based on a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is 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 jackpot 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 jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this processing, 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 displayed. Alternatively, data for opening the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is stored in the main RAM 70.

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the special winning opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70 or the special gaming dedicated winning attacker 44, and is used only for the special winning opening 39 or the specific gaming. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a gaming state in which game balls are easy to win (a game state from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls, or a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 is This is advantageous for a player who may repeatedly perform one round game in which an open state in which a game ball is easily received to a closed state in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 cannot easily receive a game ball is provided). A special game or a specific game that is a game is executed.

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

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

  In this way, in special games and specific games, which are examples of advantageous games, an object (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4), a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), etc.) Perform the opening action in the game. The special game has a longer opening time in each round game than the specific game. For this reason, in addition to the execution of special games, pachinko games that make it easier to continue willingness to play games by providing a new game form that allows a specific game to be executed with a shorter release time of an accessory than when a special game is executed A machine 10 can be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the above conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the big prize opening 39, the special prize opening number counter is “15” (stop display on the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied: (when the specified numeric symbol is “7”).

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is performed.

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

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

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

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. 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. 19, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is lost when the jackpot gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, “06” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (bonus game state) end condition (special game end condition, jackpot 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. 18 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has passed (puncture), and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20, 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 S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 70 is not “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S104.

  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 S <b> 104, the main CPU 66 supplies the sub-control circuit 200 with a reserved ball number designation command related to the special symbol reserved ball number stored in the main RAM 70. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 decrements the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 by one. That is, when executing the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of special symbol reservation balls by one. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal game mode to either the normal mode or the probability change mode, and updates the state flag based on the set normal game mode. The main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 14) based on the updated value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination value extracted at the time of winning the start opening.

  That is, with reference to the jackpot determination random number extracted by the advantageous game internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the winning probability of the lottery after the specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of the jackpot Transition to a gaming state that becomes a different probability change mode, transition to a gaming state that becomes a probability variation mode after a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot, or a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot It is determined whether to shift to the normal mode later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 controls the lottery of whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times.

  The main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute the identification information stop game, and stores an identification information stop game execution presence / absence command related to the determination result in the main RAM 70. The identification information stop game execution presence / absence command is output from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 of FIG.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol game based on the result of the reference in step S105. The main CPU 66 stores data relating to the determined special symbol in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109. The data indicating the special symbol is output as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 to the lamp control circuit 76 by the process of step S46 in FIG.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105.

  Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, and the like. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, a game that repeatedly performs the variation display and stop display of the effect identification information is controlled, and the display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command.

  Further, the main CPU 66 determines the effect identification information (hereinafter referred to as “stopping mode of the display area P”) to be stopped and displayed in each of the display areas P1 to P9 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. To do. Specifically, the main CPU 66 uses the effect identification information that is stopped and displayed on any one of the winning lines L1 to L8 as the effect identification information that indicates the result of the jackpot lottery, and is stopped and displayed on the other winning lines. The effect identification information to be displayed is the effect identification information indicating “losing”. Here, when executing the identification information stop game, the main CPU 66 determines the stop mode of the display area P so that two or more winning lines are in a reach state. However, the main CPU 66 may determine the stop mode of the display area P so that two or more winning lines are in a reach state even when the identification information stop game is not executed.

  The main CPU 66 stores data relating to the stop mode of the display area P in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. This data is output from the main CPU 66 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as an effect stop designating command by the process of step S47 in FIG. The main CPU 66 outputs a special symbol game start signal to the lamp control circuit 76 and the sub control circuit 200 when outputting the stop symbol designating command for production.

  The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern specification command and effect stop symbol specification command, and stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Based on the effect pattern, data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data.

  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 where the random number value for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation | variation display etc. was memorize | stored is performed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Design determination processing]
The process of step S106 in FIG. 20 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1500, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the reference in step S105 in FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

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

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

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

  In step S1508, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  As described above, the main CPU 66 controls the execution of the game in the probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is high after the specific game is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the state flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

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

  In step S1512, a process for determining whether or not there is a probability change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determining random value extracted at the time of winning the start opening, 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 probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the state flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

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

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the state flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG.

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

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  When the identification information stop game is played, the main CPU 66 sends a special symbol game end signal to the lamp control circuit when a predetermined time (for example, 10 (seconds)) has elapsed since the special symbol game start signal was output. 76 and the sub-control circuit 200. On the other hand, when the identification information stop game is not performed, the main CPU 66 performs ramp control of the special symbol game end signal when a predetermined time (for example, 5 (seconds)) has elapsed since the special symbol game start signal was output. Output to the circuit 76 and the sub-control circuit 200.

  The lamp control circuit 76 starts the special symbol variation display at the timing when the special symbol game start signal is given, and stops and displays the special symbol indicated by the special symbol designation command at the timing when the special symbol game end signal is given. .

  FIG. 22 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 22, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 20 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not the big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to a state C1602.

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

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

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described specific game is executed. When the game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), the process returns to the state C1602.

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

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

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which the game is executed in the probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When the game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), the process returns to the state C1602.

  In the special game state (state C1620), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from step S75 to step S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, a normal game in the normal mode is performed. Thereafter, when a game ball enters the start port 25, the process returns to the state C1602.

  In this way, as an advantageous game, either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of an accessory than the special game is executed or a lottery is performed. As a result of the lottery, execution of the specific game is controlled when the specific game is won. Therefore, in addition to the execution of the special game, a new game form is provided in which a specific game is executed in which the release time of the accessory is shorter than that at the time of execution of the special game.

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

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60, and executes an identification information stop game control process and an identification information stop game execution permission flag setting process. The sub-control circuit 200 starts the identification information stop game control process first among the identification information stop game control process and the identification information stop game execution permission flag setting process. When the process proceeds to “YES” in step S1805, which will be described later, the sub control circuit 200 executes the identification information stop game every predetermined time (for example, 1 (ms)) after the process of step S1808 or step S1809 is completed. Execute permission flag setting processing. On the other hand, if the sub-control circuit 200 proceeds to “NO” in step S1805 to be described later, the identification information stop game execution permission is given every predetermined time (for example, 1 (ms)) after the process of step S1810 is completed. Execute flag setting processing.

[Identification information stop game control processing]
The identification information stop game control process will be described below with reference to FIGS. First, in step S1801, the sub CPU 206 forms a first line stop operation permission flag, a second line stop operation permission flag, and a third line stop operation permission flag in the work RAM 210. Here, the first line stop operation permission flag indicates the display areas P1 to P3, the second line stop operation permission flag indicates the display areas P1 to P6, and the third line stop operation permission flag indicates the display areas P1 to P9. Indicates. Hereinafter, these stop operation permission flags are collectively referred to as “identification information stop game execution permission flags”. The sub CPU 206 turns off the identification information stop game execution permission flag. Further, the sub CPU 206 forms a stop operation effective area data storage area for storing stop operation effective area data and stop operation invalid area data in the work RAM 210, and stores it in the work RAM 210. Here, the stop operation effective area data indicates the stop operation effective area, and the stop operation invalid area data indicates the stop operation invalid area (that is, the stop operation effective area in which the effect identification information is already stopped and displayed). At this time, neither the stop operation valid area data nor the stop operation invalid area data is stored in the stop operation valid area data storage area. Further, the sub CPU 206 receives a command transmitted from the main CPU 66. Note that the sub CPU 206 receives only the reserved ball number designation command for the reserved ball number designation command transmitted in step S104.

  In step S1802, a special symbol game is started. Specifically, when the special symbol game start signal is given, the sub CPU 206 displays the effect identification information in each of the display areas P1 to P9 based on the change pattern designation command as shown in FIG. Display fluctuation. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition for executing the identification information stop game based on the identification information stop game execution presence / absence command, and if this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1804, and if this condition is not satisfied. In step S1803, the process proceeds to step S1803.

  In step S1803, when the special symbol game end signal is given, the sub CPU 206 stops and displays the effect identification information based on the effect stop symbol designation command. This ends the special symbol game. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 ends the identification information stop game control process.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 sets two or more winning lines in a reach state based on the stop symbol designating command for effect, and stops display of the identification information for effect in the winning line other than the winning line in the reach state.

  In step S1805, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that any one of the identification information stop game execution permission flags is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1806, and if this condition is not satisfied. Advances to step S1810.

  In step S1806, the sub CPU 206 determines that the display area indicated by the identification information stop game execution permission flag that is turned on includes the reach occurrence display area in which the effect identification information is variably displayed. If it is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1807. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1807, the sub CPU 206 sets the reach occurrence display area in which the production identification information is variably displayed among the display areas indicated by the identification information stop game execution permission flag that is turned on as a stop operation effective area. Data indicating the area is generated and stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area.

  In step S1808, the sub CPU 206 turns off the identification information stop game execution permission flag that has been turned on. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1815 shown in FIG.

  In step S1809, the sub CPU 206 turns off the identification information stop game execution permission flag that has been turned on. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1814 shown in FIG.

  In step S1810, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the reserved ball number designation command received in step S1801 indicates the number of special symbol reserved balls of 2 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1811. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  In step S1811, the sub CPU 206 displays the display area corresponding to the reserved ball number designation command received in step S1801, based on the reserved ball number correspondence table shown in FIG. 15 and the reserved ball number designation command received in step S1801. And the reach occurrence display area in which the production identification information is variably displayed is determined. If this condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1812. If this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1814 shown in FIG.

  In step S1812, the sub CPU 206 displays a display area corresponding to the reserved ball number designation command received in step S1801 based on the reserved ball number correspondence table shown in FIG. 15 and the reserved ball number designation command received in step S1801. Among them, the reach generation display area in which the effect identification information is variably displayed is set as the stop operation effective area, stop operation effective area data indicating the stop operation effective area is generated, and stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1815 shown in FIG.

  In step S1813, the sub CPU 206 waits for a predetermined time (for example, 1 (ms)). Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1814 shown in FIG.

  In step S1814 shown in FIG. 24, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that there is a stop operation effective area based on the data stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area, and if this condition is satisfied, The process proceeds to step S1815, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1819.

  In step S1815, the identification information stop game is started. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the sub CPU 206 displays the effect image C <b> 1 and the character image “Stop it!” Above the display area P. Further, the sub CPU 206 displays the cursor image Q in one of the stop operation effective areas, and enables the operation of the stop operation button 84 and the selection buttons 84a and 84b. That is, when the player presses the selection buttons 84a and 84b, the cursor image Q moves to another stop operation effective area, and when the player presses the stop operation button 84, the stop operation effective area surrounded by the cursor image Q That is, in the stop operation target area, the effect identification information that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1816, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a stop operation effective area exists based on the data stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area. If this condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1817. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1818.

  In step S1817, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a stop operation has been performed. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1820. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1818.

  In step S 1818, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a special symbol game end signal is given, and if this condition is satisfied, stops all reach occurrence display areas in which the effect identification information is variably displayed. As the operation effective area, stop operation effective area data indicating the stop operation effective area is generated and stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area. Further, the sub CPU 206 regards all the stop operation effective areas as stop operation target areas based on the data stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area, and considers that the stop operation has been performed for all stop operation target areas. The process proceeds to step S1820. On the other hand, if this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1816.

  In step S1819, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a special symbol game end signal is given, and when this condition is satisfied, stops all reach occurrence display areas in which the effect identification information is displayed in a variable manner. As the operation effective area, stop operation effective area data indicating the stop operation effective area is generated and stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area. Further, the sub CPU 206 regards all the stop operation effective areas as stop operation target areas based on the data stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area, and considers that the stop operation has been performed for all stop operation target areas. The process proceeds to step S1820. On the other hand, if this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1814.

  In step S1820, the sub CPU 206 stops and displays the effect identification information indicated by the effect stop symbol designation command in the stop operation target area where the stop operation is performed. Further, the sub CPU 206 sets the stop operation effective area data indicating the stop operation effective area in which the effect identification information is stopped and displayed from the stop operation effective area data stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area. Rewrite to data. The sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the stop operation effective area exists based on the data stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area, and the cursor image Q is displayed in the stop operation effective area only when this condition is satisfied. Move.

  In step S1821, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in all display areas. If this condition is satisfied, the identification information stop game is terminated, and the condition is not satisfied. In the case, the process proceeds to step S1816.

[Stop game execution permission flag setting process]
Next, the stop game execution permission flag setting process will be described with reference to FIG. In step S2001, the sub CPU 206 waits for reception of the reserved ball number designation command for a predetermined time (for example, 1 (ms)), and then determines a condition that the reserved ball number designation command is received within the predetermined time period. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2002. If this condition is not satisfied, the stop game execution permission flag setting process is terminated.

  In step S2002, the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of special symbol reserved balls indicated by the reserved ball number designation command received in step S2001 is equal to or greater than the number of special symbol reserved balls indicated by the reserved ball number designation command received in step S1801. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2003. If this condition is not satisfied, the identification information stop game execution permission flag setting process is terminated.

  In step S2003, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the reserved ball number designation command received in step S2001 indicates the number of special symbol reserved balls of 2 or more. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2004. If the condition is not satisfied, the identification information stop game execution permission flag setting process is terminated.

  In step S2004, the sub CPU 206 identifies identification information corresponding to the reserved ball number designation command received in step S2001 based on the reserved ball number designation command received in step S2001 and the reserved ball number correspondence table shown in FIG. Turn on the stop game execution permission flag. For example, when the number of special symbol reserved balls indicated by the reserved ball number designation command is “3”, the second-line stop operation permission flag indicating the display areas P1 to P6 is turned on. It should be noted that the identification information stop game execution permission flag turned on in this process is kept on until it is turned off in the process of step S1808 or step S1809 in the next identification information stop game. Thus, even if the number of special symbol reserved balls is reduced by 1 from a predetermined value (for example, 3) by executing the special symbol game, the number of special symbol reserved balls in the identification information stop game in the special symbol game is reduced. If it increases again to the predetermined value, the condition for starting the next identification information stop game is relaxed (that is, it is unnecessary to satisfy the conditions of steps S1810 and S1811 as shown in steps S1805 to S1813). Become).

  In step S2005, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the display area indicated by the identification information stop game execution permission flag turned on in step S2004 includes a reach occurrence display area in which the production identification information is variably displayed. If the condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2006. If the condition is not satisfied, the identification information stop game execution permission flag setting process is terminated.

  In step S2006, the sub CPU 206 sets the reach occurrence display area in which the production identification information is variably displayed among the display areas indicated by the identification information stop game execution permission flag turned on in step S2004 as a stop operation effective area, and performs a stop operation. The stop operation effective area data indicating the effective area is generated and stored in the stop operation effective area data storage area. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 ends the identification information stop game execution permission flag setting process.

  Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment does not always provide the identification information stop game, but two or more winning lines among the plurality of winning lines are in the reach state, and the main RAM 70 Is provided when the number of special symbol reservation balls of 2 or more is stored, thereby making the provision timing of the identification information stop game irregular. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the player feel satisfied that the identification information stop game has been provided, and is more tired of the identification information stop game than when the identification information stop game is always provided. Since it can be made difficult, as a whole, the player can continue to have a willingness to play.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 changes the conditions for starting the identification information stop game because the number of special symbol holding balls necessary for starting the identification information stop game varies depending on the reach generation display area. I can do it. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the identification information stop game less tired. Furthermore, in order to cause the player to execute the identification information stop game, that is, to set the current number of reserved balls to the number of reserved balls corresponding to the reach generation display area, It is expected that the operation of the firing handle 26, the firing power increase button 80, and the firing power decrease button 82) will be devised. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can continue to have a willingness to play games in this respect as well.

  Further, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 newly stores the number of reserved balls of a predetermined number or more during execution of the identification information stop game (actually, when the conditions of step S2002 and step S2003 are satisfied), Since the conditions for starting the next identification information stop game are relaxed (that is, it becomes unnecessary to satisfy the conditions of steps S1810 and S1811 as shown in steps S1805 to S1813), the identification information The conditions for starting the stop game can be changed. Thereby, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the identification information stop game less tired. Furthermore, in order to relax the conditions under which the identification information stop game is started, that is, to increase the current number of reserved balls during the execution of the identification information stop game, the player devises a game ball launch operation. It is expected to elaborate. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can continue to have a willingness to play games in this respect as well.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing small reels E1 to E9 and winning lines F1 to F8. FIG. 28 is an exploded side view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the second embodiment. Note that in the description of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 using FIG. 26, portions that overlap with the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the game board 2014 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a start port 25, A specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 having a blade member 48, a shutter 40, a special winning opening 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 2014, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 2014, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2014. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 2014.

  In addition, a rotating reel 2033 is provided behind the permeable region of the game board 2014 between the obstacles 55 and 57. The rotating reel 2033 includes nine small reels E1 to E9. As shown in FIG. 27, winning lines F1 to F8 are constituted by the small reels E1 to E9. For example, the winning line F1 is configured by the small reels E1 to E3. The small reels E1 to E9 correspond to the display areas P1 to P9, and the winning lines F1 to F8 correspond to the winning lines L1 to L8. The winning lines F1 to F8 are not actually displayed.

  Each of the small reels E1 to E9 is provided with identification information for effects as a plurality of effects. Each of the small reels E1 to E9 performs a variable display and a stop display in association with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33.

  For example, during the special symbol variation display displayed on the special symbol display device 33, the effect identification information for effects composed of numbers, symbols, and the like is variably displayed on each of the small reels E1 to E9. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used as effect identification information. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the effect identification information is also stopped and displayed on each of the small reels E1 to E9. The rotating reel 2033 is an example of a fluctuation display unit that fluctuates and displays the effect identification information.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that informs the player that the game is a big hit is displayed on the rotary reel 2033. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, the combination of effect identification information that is stopped and displayed on any of the winning lines F1 to F8 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  As a combination of the identification information for performance, when a specific number design (for example, “odd” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are arranged, a maximum of 15 round games advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state can be obtained. The gaming state shifts to a 15R jackpot gaming state (special gaming state), which is performed continuously. The special winning opening 39 performs an opening operation when the special game is executed. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual is shifted.

  When a specific numerical symbol (for example, “even” numeric symbol) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numerical symbols are aligned, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued up to 15 times, and a 15R jackpot game The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). However, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than normal is not transferred. The special winning opening 39 is opened when the special game is executed.

  When a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, “1” “2” “3” number symbol), a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at a maximum. The game state shifts to the 2R jackpot game state (specific game state). The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual is shifted. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed.

  FIG. 28 is a side view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. A pachinko gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 that is at least partially permeable, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially permeable, and a rotating reel 2033 that is an example of a rotating body that includes a plurality of performance identification information. A liquid crystal display device 2032 and a main body frame 2012. The rotating reel 2033 passes through a region in the vicinity of the specific game-specific prize winner 44 on the game board 2014 and is visually recognized by the player.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 29 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the second embodiment. In addition, description of the part which overlaps with the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 29, the sub control circuit 200 in the second embodiment includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 2032, and a speaker. 46, a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound output from 46, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls a lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp, and a rotary reel drive circuit 2100.

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

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

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine has been described. Can be applied.

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko gaming machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display area etc. in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a block diagram illustrating a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a reservation ball number corresponding | compatible table referred in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state transition of the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the small reel and winning line in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled side view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd 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 the 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Door 12 ... Main body frame 12a ... Opening 13 ... Obstacle nail 14 ... Game board 15 ... Game area | region 16 ... Out-of-game area | region 19 ... Protection board 20 ... Upper plate 22 ... Lower plate 23 ... Blade member 24 ... Prize opening 25 ... Starting port 26 ... Launching handle 30 ... Guide rail 30a ... Outer rail 30b ... Inner rail 31 ... Spacer 31a ... Through hole 32 ... Liquid crystal display device 32a ... Display unit 33 ... Special symbol display 34a-34d ... Special symbol Reservation lamp 35 ... Normal symbol display 37 ... Display case 39 ... Grand prize opening 40 ... Shutter 41 ... LED
44 ... Special game-dedicated winning attacker 46 ... Speaker 47 ... First warp route 48 ... Vane member 49 ... Second warp route 50a-50d ... Normal symbol holding lamp 51 ... Round number indicator 52 ... LED
53 ... Electrical unit 54a ... Passing gate 55 ... Obstacles 55, 57, 58 ... Obstacles 56a-56d ... General prize opening

Claims (3)

A game board on which game balls roll,
Detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed a predetermined area in the game board;
Lottery means for controlling the jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to win a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, when the detection means detects the passage of the game ball to the predetermined area;
In each of the plurality of display areas constituting a plurality of winning lines, according to the result of the big hit lottery by the control of the lottery means, the fluctuation display means for performing the variable information display and stop display,
A stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed in the change display means in response to a player's stop operation; and
In the variation display means, when the identification information is variably displayed, the number of reserved balls storage means that cumulatively stores the game balls detected by the detection means as one reserved ball;
Identification information stop game execution control means for controlling execution of an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the fluctuation display means in response to a stop operation of the stop operation means by a player,
The identification information stop game execution control means is in a reach state in which it is determined whether or not two or more winning lines among the plurality of winning lines are big hits in the stop mode of the remaining one identification information in the winning line. In some cases, when the reserved ball number storage means stores a predetermined number or more of reserved balls, control is performed to execute the identification information stop game. Stores a correspondence relationship between the number of held balls stored in the number of held balls and the display area of the variable display unit in which the identification information stop game can be executed under the control of the identification information stop game execution control unit The correspondence storage means
When the two or more winning lines are in the reach state, the identification information stop game execution control means stores the display area included in the winning line that has reached the reach state and the reserved ball number storage means. 2. The control for executing the identification information stop game is performed when the correspondence relationship with the number of held balls that matches the correspondence relationship stored in the correspondence relationship storage means. Game machines.   The identification information stop game execution control means executes the identification information stop game on condition that the reserved ball number storage means newly stores a predetermined number or more of reserved balls during execution of the identification information stop game. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the control is executed.

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