JP2007215663A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can make players easily sustain their desires for games. <P>SOLUTION: In a variable display game which is carried out, for example, in fifty times of variable probability mode after the end of the variable probability jackpot game, a three-dimensional image R is displayed on a display part 32a and further, one display screen is selected as the specified display screen out of six of those possessed by the three-dimensional image R. Thereafter, an identifying information stop game in which the identifying information being variably displayed is stopped and displayed is executed in one variable display region out of those set on the specified display screen with a display screen selection button 85. This makes the players positively select the display screen allowing a higher probability of the shift to the jackpot game as the specified display screen, thereby enabling the sustenance of their desires for games. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

  Then, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping becomes a predetermined combination on a preset winning line, for example, three identification information constituting an arbitrary winning line is “7-7-7”. When it stops, it becomes a big hit state (advantageous gaming state), and an operation of repeatedly releasing a big winning opening provided on the game board for a predetermined time for a predetermined number of times is executed, and a lot of prize balls are provided to the player Is done.

  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 where the symbols are not aligned, and game balls are sometimes entered into the game and a small amount of prize balls are paid out.

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 improves the player's technical intervention by providing a stop button. However, in reality, when such an operation is repeated for a long time, the player feels bored, It is easy for a person to lose the willingness to play a game, and simply having the gameability of stopping the identification information variably displayed by the stop button leads to a fundamental solution for eliminating the monotonous game. There was a drawback of not.

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

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is a jackpot lottery for lottery of whether or not to win a transition to a jackpot game that is an advantageous game state for a player. Win a transition to either a normal jackpot game where the probability of the lottery is a normal probability or a probability change jackpot game where the probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than the normal probability after the jackpot game. Control means for controlling whether or not lottery, and a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in each variable display area and then stopped and displayed according to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery A variable display game executing means for executing a variable display game for changing the display, a variable display means for performing variable display and stop display of the identification information, and various effect images. Effect image display means, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information in the variable display in response to the player's stop operation at the time of execution of the variable display game, and variable display at the time of execution of the variable display game. Identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information in accordance with the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player, and the variable of the probability change state after the probability change big hit A probability variation state upper limit number setting means for setting an upper limit number of display games, and the variable display game in the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit game has a polyhedral shape having a plurality of display surfaces, and the two or more display surfaces Effect image display control means for controlling the effect image display means to display a polyhedron effect image on which a plurality of identification information is variably displayed, and the polyhedron Display surface selecting means for selecting one display surface as a specific display surface among a plurality of display surfaces of the output image, and the variable display game executing means is configured to select the specific display selected by the display surface selecting means. The identification information stop game execution control means stops the identification information variably displayed on the specific display surface by the player according to the stop operation of the stop operation means. The display is controlled.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, in the variable display game executed when the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit game is set, the effect image display control means plays a polyhedral effect image having a polyhedral shape on the effect image display means. When the display surface selecting means selects one display surface of the polyhedral effect image, for example, the variable display area of the selected display surface is displayed as effect image display means. Is displayed. Then, an identification information stop game is executed in which some of the identification information variably displayed in the variable display area of the display surface is stopped and displayed by the player operating the stop operation means. Accordingly, it is possible to provide the player with a visually novel display mode in which the polyhedron effect image operates, and to which of the display surfaces of the plurality of display surfaces of the polyhedron effect image is selected for the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation and tension as to whether or not the identification information stop game will be executed, and to give motivation to the variable display game in the probability variation state after the probability variation jackpot ends. Can be held.

  The invention according to claim 2 is characterized in that the display surface selecting means selects one display surface from a plurality of display surfaces of the polyhedral effect image according to a predetermined condition.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the variable display game executed when the probability change state after the probability change big hit game is set, a plurality of polyhedron effect images are set according to the predetermined condition. One surface is selected from the display surfaces. As a specific example of the predetermined condition, for example, the number of game balls that have passed through the start area that triggers the start of the variable display game, the number of reserved balls, or a stop button for stopping the operation of the polyhedron effect image is pressed. The timing etc. can be mentioned, The surface selected from a polyhedron effect image can be set according to these conditions. And when such a predetermined condition is set, the behavior of the game sphere such as the number of game balls passing through the starting area or the number of reserved balls, or the polyhedron effect by pressing the above stop button is given to the player. Great interest can be given to the timing of stopping the operation of the image and the like, and motivation for the variable display game in the probability variation state after the probability variation jackpot has ended.

  The invention according to claim 3 is a stop for notifying the jackpot in a stop mode of one identification information that is variably displayed on each of the two or more display surfaces on which the plurality of identification information is variably displayed in the polyhedral effect image. Probability setting means that is set so that the probability of reaching a possible state is set differently is provided.

  In the invention of claim 3, since the identification information variably displayed in the variability display area of each display surface included in the polyhedron effect image is set so that the probability of reaching the state is different from each other, , Can be motivated to stop on a display surface with a higher probability of reaching, and expectation about which display surface is selected from among the plurality of display surfaces of the polyhedral effect image, Tension can be further increased.

In the invention according to claim 4, the polyhedral effect image is an effect image having a cubic shape, and a total of three columns in a vertical direction and three columns in a horizontal direction on each of six display surfaces of the effect image having a cube shape. In the invention according to claim 4, a cubic effect image is adopted as the polyhedron effect image, and each of the six display images of the cube effect image is used. Since 3 × 3 pieces of identification information are displayed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and tension as to which display surface is selected from among the six display surfaces.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the variable display game that is executed when the probability variation state after the probability variation jackpot game is set, the variable display of one selected display surface among the polyhedral effect images having a polyhedral shape is performed. Since the identification information stop game is executed for the identification information variably displayed in the area, it is possible to provide the player with a visually novel display mode and which display surface is selected. Thus, it is possible to give a sense of expectation and tension as to whether or not the identification information stop game will be executed, and it is possible to continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

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

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

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

  The display surface selection button 85 is an operation button for selecting a desired display surface as a specific display surface from the six display surfaces of the cubic image when a cubic image to be described later is displayed.

  The stop operation button 84 displays identification information variably displayed in an arbitrary variable display area displayed on the specific display surface selected by the display surface selection button 85 when the identification information stop game described later is executed. It is a button for stopping and displaying by an operator's operation. 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 (variable display means, effect image display means) 32 for displaying various images, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are arranged. Has been. The 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 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between (see FIG. 2). 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 in the liquid crystal display device 32, an identification information image for effect and various effect images are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 for image display is provided behind the transmissive area in the game board 14, so that, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. The area to be provided can be increased, 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, and constitutes a launching device 130 shown in FIG. A firing solenoid (not shown), which is a drive device, is provided on the right side of the drawing, which is opposite to the firing handle 26, and a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. ) Is provided. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player.

  When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated counterclockwise, power is supplied to the shooting solenoid, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. And the game proceeds. Furthermore, 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-dedicated winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

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

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

  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 wins the starting opening 25 shown in FIG. 5 or when the variable 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. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “7”) 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 gaming state (a probabilistic jackpot game as a jackpot game that is an advantageous gaming state for the player). Further, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the state shifts to a probability changing state (hereinafter referred to as “probability changing mode”) in which the probability of transitioning to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R normal jackpot gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state ( The game state shifts to a normal jackpot game as a jackpot game, which is a game state advantageous to the player. However, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game does not shift to the probability variation mode, and becomes a gaming state in which the winning probability is lower than the high probability gaming state (normal probability state; hereinafter referred to as “normal mode”).

  Further, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, a 2R jackpot gaming state (game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to two times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a promising jackpot game as a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player. Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  Here, the 15R probability variation jackpot game and the 15R normal jackpot game may be referred to as “special game”, and the 2R jackpot game may be referred to as “specific game”.

  In the case of 15R probable jackpot game or 15R normal jackpot game (special game), as will be described later, the shutter 40 of the big prize opening 39 shown in FIG. The ball is in an acceptable state. In addition, when a 2R jackpot game (specific game) is reached, as will be described later, blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) provided on both the left and right sides of the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 shown in FIG. 48 is changed from the closed state to the opened 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 the numbers described above (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

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

  Further, on both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (the so-called number of holding balls). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold When the special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit in addition to the lamp 34a and the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is further turned on to execute the special symbol fluctuation display. In the case of holding four times, the special symbol holding lamp 34d is further turned on. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display is stored in a main RAM 70 (see FIG. 10) described later.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57 on the game board 14, and when the game ball is won in the starting port 25, the special symbol displayed by the special symbol display 33 is used. The change display of is started.

  In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning in the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The start of display is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times 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.

  Furthermore, when a game ball is won at the start opening 25 and the variable symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started, at the same time, in a region between the obstacles 55 and 57 of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, the change display of the identification information for presentation is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information for the display is suspended, if the identification information for the effect that has been displayed variably in the same way as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the change of the identification information for the display that has been suspended Display starts.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 is set as the special symbol variable display start condition and the identification information variable display start condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be.

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (rear side) of the game board 14, the special symbol display 33 displays the above-described variable display of the identification information. The effect image related to the special symbol to be displayed is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 uses a number, a symbol, or the like for each of a plurality of symbol rows (9 in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from 0 to 9) is displayed in a variable manner. 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 identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Hereinafter, a game in which the identification information is variably displayed and then stopped is referred to as a “variable display game”.

  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 (“5”, “7” above) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, it is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The combination of the identification information for production becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows). In the present embodiment, for example, a cube image (polyhedron effect image) R as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in a floating manner, and the six display surfaces constituting the cube image R each have a total of three vertical columns and three horizontal columns. Nine variable display areas are arranged in a matrix, one of which is selected to display a matrix-shaped variable display area Q (q1 to q9) as shown in FIG. A total of eight horizontal lines (L1 to L3), three vertical lines (L4 to L6), and two diagonal lines (L7 and L8) constituted by the variable display areas Q (q1 to q9). A line is set as a winning line, and in any one of these winning lines, it becomes a stop mode in which numerical symbols 1 to 9 are aligned.

  When the combination of the winning lines L1 to L8 of the identification information for the effect is stopped and displayed in a state where all the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are arranged, the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a 15R probability variable jackpot game state (probability variable jackpot game) in which a round game advantageous to the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. In addition, since it is a probabilistic jackpot game, after the jackpot game state ends, the mode shifts to the probability changing mode.

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

  In addition, when a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a number symbol of “1, 2, 3”), a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed at most twice. The game state shifts to the 2R jackpot game state (probability change jackpot game). In addition, since it is a probabilistic jackpot game, after the jackpot game state ends, the mode shifts to the probability changing mode.

  Then, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, that is, the 15R probability variation jackpot gaming state, the 15R normal gaming state, or the 2R jackpot gaming state is won. In such a case, a character image such as “Large jackpot !!” and a character image that delights are displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the above-mentioned probability variation big hit game, that is, for example, when “odd” number symbols are aligned and the 15R probability variation big hit gaming state is obtained, or “1, 2, 3” The upper limit of the number of variable display games that become the probability change mode is determined (for example, 50 times) in the variable display game that is performed after these jackpot games when the number symbols are aligned and transition to the 2R jackpot game state. The variable display game in the probability change mode is executed until the upper limit number is reached, and after the upper limit number has elapsed, the mode is switched to the normal mode.

  In addition, the identification information stop game is executed in the variable display game in the probability change mode until the variable display game reaches the above upper limit number of times. That is, in the variable display game until the variable display game reaches the upper limit number of times, the operations of the display surface selection button 85 and the stop operation button 84 shown in FIGS. 1 and 4 are validated, and the display surface selection button 85 is used. Any one of the six display surfaces of the cubic image R can be selected as the specific display surface. Further, by operating the stop operation button 84 on the selected specific display surface, the variable display region is displayed. An identification information stop game is executed in which the identification information displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed.

  In this 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 an operation lever, a trackball, a touch panel, etc. may be used as the stop operation means. The identification information variably displayed by the player's operation can be selected and stopped.

  Further, 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. 10) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed so that it is 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 the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a, 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 winning opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side. The shutter 40 is in an open state in which a special ball symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and when the game state is shifted to a 15R probability change big hit game or a 15R normal big hit game, the game ball is easily received. It is driven to become.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side of the shutter 40 has a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 10) in general. There are areas (not shown), and the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls into 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 the open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. The 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 a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10). 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. 10). It should be noted that the game state until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is the special game state (15R probability change (or normal) jackpot game described above) ).

  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. The blade member 48 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 2R big hit gaming state. Is done. 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.

  Further, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 10), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passes through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time has elapsed. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 in the open state or when a predetermined time elapses, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven by.

  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 a game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, 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 one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

  The gaming state from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is the above-described specific game (2R jackpot game).

  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 the present 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 is 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 can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 10)). It may be a number. Similarly, 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 can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 10)). It may be a number.

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

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

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

  Further, since the round number display 51 is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 that displays the effect image related to the number of rounds, depending on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect image display, On the other hand, the number of rounds can be recognized more easily.

  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. 10). Send. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126 so as to fire 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. 6 is a diagram illustrating a display example when the identification information stop game is executed in the variable display game in the probability change mode which is executed until the variable display game reaches the upper limit number after the probability change big hit game is ended. FIG. As shown in the figure, a cubic image (polyhedron effect image) R is displayed at a substantially central portion of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in a manner of randomly operating three-dimensionally. That is, the cube image R is displayed in a floating manner. The six display surfaces of the cubic image R are provided with a total of nine variable display areas, each having three vertical columns and three horizontal columns. In some of the variable display areas, identification is performed in advance. The information is stopped and displayed (for example, “7” of the number symbol), and the identification information is variably displayed in the other variability display areas. Further, by operating the display surface selection button 85, a desired display surface can be selected as the specific display surface.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a display example when a specific display surface is selected from among the six display surfaces of the cubic image R. When the specific display surface is selected, the display is performed on the specific display surface. The variable display area that has been displayed is displayed two-dimensionally in the center of the display section 32a. This specific display surface is provided with a total of nine variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) of three columns in the vertical direction and three columns in the horizontal direction, and the identification information is independent in each of the variable display areas Q (q1 to q9). Fluctuation display is possible in a roulette shape. In the example shown in FIG. 6, the two variable display areas q2 and q5 are stopped and displayed in advance with the numeral symbol “7”, and the other seven variable display areas q1, q2 to q4, q6 to q9 are displayed. The identification information is variably displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows a state in which the identification information stop game is executed on the selected specific display surface, and the variable display area q8 is set to be stop-displayable by operation of the stop operation button 84 by the player. As shown in the figure, in order to notify the player that the variable display area q8 can be stopped and displayed, above the variable display area Q (q1 to q9), “Please press the button to stop!” Is displayed, and the area around the variable display area q8 is lit.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which the identification information in the variation display area q8 is stopped and displayed with the numerical symbol “7” by executing the identification information stop game. The identification information in the variation display area q8 is As a result of “7”, the number symbol “7” is aligned in the horizontal winning line L2.

  FIG. 9 shows a state in which the remaining variable display area that has been displayed in a variable display is stopped after the execution of the identification information stop game has ended, and “7” is aligned on the winning line L2, The fact that the player has won the jackpot game is notified, and further, the letters “Big Jack!” Are displayed above the variable display area Q (q1 to q9).

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, various sensors, switches, a lamp 74, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. It is configured.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. For example, when the main ball 66 wins a game ball at the start opening 25, the main CPU 66 performs a control lottery to make a transition to a 15R jackpot gaming state (normal jackpot game, probability variable jackpot game) or a 2R jackpot gaming state (probability jackpot game). Functions as a means.

  Further, the main CPU 66 wins a lottery to shift to a probable jackpot game (15R probable jackpot game or 2R jackpot game), and when the jackpot game is over, a variable display game to be executed is executed a predetermined number of times. The probability variation mode with the upper limit number of times (for example, 50 times) is set. In other words, the 50 variable display games to be played after the probability variation jackpot game is ended are set to a probability variation mode in which the probability of winning the jackpot game is higher than that in the normal mode. That is, the main CPU 66 has a function as probability variation state upper limit number setting means for setting the upper limit number of variable display games in the probability variation mode after the probability variation big hit game.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored in the main ROM 68. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) 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, a reach state determination table for determining the reach state in the eight winning lines L1 to L8, and other tables are also stored.

  Further, the main ROM 68 stores a reach probability table (see FIG. 21) in which the probability of reaching a reach state is different on each of the six display surfaces of a cubic image R described later. When the probability change mode is entered after the probability change jackpot game is finished, that is, after the 15R probability change jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game ends, the reach state is set on each display surface with reference to the reach probability table. Determine whether or not. That is, the main CPU 66 has a function as probability setting means for setting each display surface on which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed so as to have different probabilities of reaching each other.

  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 special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to normal symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, starting memory number counter, various The variables are set.

  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 off-set symbol determination random number counter 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 for determining that the round number display 51 is to 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 each counter at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 is configured to store and update the random number counter to be incremented by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a vessel 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 winning opening opening time timer is for timing the time for driving the shutter 40 and opening the special winning 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 special game dedicated prize attacker release count counter indicates the number of open (number of rounds) of the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) in an advantageous game. The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (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, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (starting memory number counter) is obtained when the special symbol game start is suspended when the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed when the game ball is won at the starting port 25. Shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start storage information. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of balls to be held for the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is put on hold when the game ball has passed 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.

  Further, in the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are set, 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 cycle (for example, 2 msec) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110 are provided. , 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 a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

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

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

  The normal electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and when the 2R jackpot game is executed, the blade member 48 according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is opened. When the 2R jackpot game is not executed (for example, the normal game state, the 15R jackpot game state, etc.), the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 closes the blade member 48 in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

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

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

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

  The firing power increase button 80 is provided on the main body frame 12. 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 12. 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 an operation of firing 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 or 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. , A round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound output from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14. A stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 and a display surface selection button (display surface selection means) 85 are connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound output from the speaker 46. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 such as a normal symbol holding lamp 50 and a decorative lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  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.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 206 controls image display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 serving as effect image display means and variable display means. That is, the cube image R as shown in FIG. 5 is displayed in the center of the display unit 32a, and a desired display surface is selected from the six display surfaces of the cube image R. In the case of a change, the variable display area on the display surface is displayed. Furthermore, the execution of the identification information stop game in which one of the variable display areas is stopped and displayed by operating the stop operation button 84 by the player is controlled.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, a total of nine variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) of three columns in the vertical direction and three columns in the horizontal direction are set in the center of the display unit 32a. The control is performed so that the identification information is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, that is, the variable display game is executed. Furthermore, control which displays an effect image on the whole display part 32a is performed. That is, the sub CPU 206 has a function as effect image display control means for performing control for displaying a cubic image (polyhedron effect image) on the display unit (effect image display means) 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 executes the display of the cube image R and the identification information stop game in a variable display game that is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) that is performed after the probability variation big hit game is ended. When the cube image is displayed, the player can select a desired display surface by operating the display surface selection button 85, and when the execution of the identification information stop game is started, Of the nine variable display areas q1 to q9, an arbitrarily selected variable display area (for example, symbol q8 in FIG. 7) is set to be stoppable by an operation of the stop operation button 84 by the player. Further, in order to notify the player that the variable display area q8 can be stopped, a control is performed to light the periphery of the variable display area q8.

  Furthermore, when the execution of the identification information stop game is started, an image for informing the player that the stop operation button 84 can be used to stop the variable display area q8, for example, as shown in FIG. Then, control is performed to display the characters “Please press the button to stop!” On the display unit 32a.

  Further, when the reach effect command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 executes the reach effect based on the reach effect command. That is, in the reach effect command, information selected from the reach state determination table stored in the main ROM 68, that is, information on the winning lines L1 to L8 to be in the reach state among the eight winning lines L1 to L8. The sub CPU 206 controls display on the display unit 32a so that the winning line (at least one of L1 to L8) to be in the reach state is in the reach state. Specifically, two of the three pieces of identification information constituting the target winning line are stopped with the same numeric symbol (for example, “7”), and the remaining one piece of identification information is stopped. Then, the display unit 32a is controlled to display a reach state effect that can be a stop mode for notifying the jackpot.

  In addition, data indicating whether or not to reach the reach state on each display surface of the cubic image R is received from the main control circuit 60, and whether or not to reach the reach state in the variable display area of each display surface based on this data. To decide.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 displays a plurality of pieces of identification information including a plurality of winning lines L1 to L8 in a variable display area and then displays the stop information, and displays a stop display result of the identification information according to the lottery result of the big hit lottery. It has a function as a variable display game execution means for changing. Also, a function as identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for displaying the identification information in the variable display in response to the stop operation of the stop operation button 84 when the variable display game is executed. Is provided.

  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 (15R jackpot game). 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 (2R jackpot 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.

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

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned. Further, the work RAM 210 is set with an effective time measuring timer for measuring a stop operation effective time for enabling the stop operation of the stop operation button 84 by the player.

  Further, the work RAM 210 stores a correspondence table showing the relationship between the number of variable display games after the probability variation big hit game and the stop operation effective time as shown in FIG.

  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.

  In FIG. 10, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information under the control of the sub CPU 206 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and an image. It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts data 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 the effect identification information are stored separately.

  Further, in the image data ROM 216, an effect image at the time of the identification information stop game ("Select and display the display surface!" Shown in FIG. 5, characters such as "Press the button to stop!" Are produced).

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, or character image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, Image data to be displayed on the display device 32 is generated. Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby 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 display surface selection button 85 are provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 and the display surface selection button 85 output a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs control to select a specific display surface according to the input of the display surface selection button 85, and the identification information displayed in a variable manner in the identification information stop game according to the input of the stop operation button 84. Control to stop display.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 11 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 value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. . When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot game). When the jackpot determination random number is 398 to 399, it is determined as a special game (15R jackpot game). When the jackpot determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot game “probability change”).

  In the case of the probability variation mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), if the jackpot determination random number 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 game). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined as a special game (15R jackpot game). When the jackpot determining random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot game “probability change”).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning a 15R jackpot game (special game), 2R jackpot game (specific game) is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after 15R jackpot game is also set. It is set high.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 14) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a starting memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, a special symbol control process is executed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 ( 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 in response to clock pulses generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 at predetermined intervals (for example, 2 msec). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 executes random number update processing so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. by “1” (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 increments the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one each time a game ball wins the start opening 25. However, the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” as the upper limit value. That is, the main CPU 66 holds the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 if the number of the reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” even if a game ball wins the start opening 25. Do not increase the number of balls.

  Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when the 15R jackpot game is executed. Update processing of various timers such as a timer for special game-specific prize-winner opening time for measuring the release time of a special game-specific prize-winner 44 that is released when a 2R jackpot game is executed (step S44). . And an output process is performed in order to supply the signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, etc. (step S46). If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 outputs various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a display command for a cubic image R as shown in FIG. 5, and a total of nine variable display areas Q (q1) in three columns and three columns. After the variably displayed in -q9), there are included a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of identification information (for example, a number) for stop display, a reach effect command for reach effect, and the like. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S15 of FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 14, the numerical values described in the side from step S72 to step S81 (excluding step S76) indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps. One step corresponding to is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S71, a process for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed.

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

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process proceeds to 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 proceeds to 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 sets so that the process of step S81 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to 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, the main RAM 70 stores data for opening the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44.

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the special prize winning mouth 39 or the special game only. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot 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. Further, when the advantageous game state is 15R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “15”, etc.) into 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 execution time of 15R jackpot game. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S76.

  On the other hand, in the case of a 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second, etc.) in the special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the execution time of the 2R jackpot game. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S76. In this way, the main CPU 66 selects, as an advantageous game, one of the 15R jackpot game (special game) with a long release time of the bonus item and the 2R jackpot game (specific game) with a shorter bonus game release time. It is an example of the control means which performs control to perform.

  In this way, in the 15R jackpot game and the 2R jackpot game, which are examples of advantageous games, the prizes such as the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4) and the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) are rounded each round. Perform the opening action in the game.

  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 proceeds to 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 15R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 indicates 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. In addition, the large 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 sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S78.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game is a 2R jackpot 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. The specific game-dedicated prize-winner opening number 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 sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the game is a 15R big hit game, the main CPU 66 opens the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the upper limit 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. Also, in the case of 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and a condition that the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not any of the above 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 proceeds to step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this processing, when the advantageous game is a 15R jackpot game (for example, when the value of the status flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory. When the remaining ball monitoring time in the bonus game has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the special winning opening 39, the special winning opening release counter is “15” (stopped in the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not any one of the conditions (when the displayed specific numeric symbol is “7”) 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 process of step S80 is set to be executed.

  When the advantageous game is a 2R jackpot 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 in-object residual ball monitoring time elapses, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), and the specific game dedicated prize attacker release count counter is “2” ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific symbol design stopped and displayed on the special 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 process of step S80 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to 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 sets so that the process of step S81 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to 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 sets so that the process of step S72 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, and “ By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the jackpot gaming state is not set. The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 14 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. Steps S79 and S77 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R jackpot game is executed. Note that if the 15R jackpot game (special game) end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order, so that steps S78 to S81 shown in FIG. This process is executed at a predetermined timing, and the 15R jackpot game is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S72 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

  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 decreases the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one. That is, when executing the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol 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 proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  In other words, a game state in which the randomness value for jackpot determination extracted by the internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table are referred to, and a winning change mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is different after the 2R jackpot game which is an example of the jackpot It is determined whether to shift to the game state in which the probability change mode is entered after the 15R jackpot game, or to the normal mode after the 15R jackpot game. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

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

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

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

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern. The main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

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

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

  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]
Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 16 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 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, it moves the process to step S1502, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it advances the process to step S1518.

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

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R jackpot (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If it does not determine that it is a 2R jackpot, it 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 advances to step S1508.

  In step S1508, until the predetermined number of variable display games (for example, 50) is reached, a process of setting the probability change mode in the state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) representing the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “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 control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 of FIG. When a reach effect is performed, a reach effect command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 simultaneously with the effect pattern designation command. Further, when the variable display game that is in the probability change mode, that is, when the above-mentioned predetermined number of variable display games are executed, the command for displaying the cube image R and the identification information stop game indicating that the identification information stop game is performed. An execution command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200.

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

  In step S1512, a process for determining whether or not there is a probability change is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of winning the start opening, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determination random value. As a result, if it is determined that there is a probability change, the process proceeds to step S1514. If it is not determined that there is a probability change, the process proceeds to step S1516.

  In step S1514, until the predetermined number of variable display games (for example, 50) is reached, the probability flag mode is set in the state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “2”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 of FIG. When a reach effect is performed, a reach effect command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 simultaneously with the effect pattern designation command. Further, when the variable display game that is in the probability change mode, that is, when the above-mentioned predetermined number of variable display games are executed, the command for displaying the cube image R and the identification information stop game indicating that the identification information stop game is performed. An execution command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200.

  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 the present embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the normal mode can be used. .

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

  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 a reach effect is performed, a reach effect command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 simultaneously with the effect pattern designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 18 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 18, the normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When the game ball wins the start opening 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 16 (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 not a big hit, the state changes to a normal game (state C1600).

  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), a 2R jackpot 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 probability change 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. This probability change mode is continued for a predetermined number of variable display games (for example, 50 times), and then changed to the normal mode. When the game ball wins the start opening 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 16 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Thereafter, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  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 promising jackpot, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R probable jackpot) (state C1614), and in a case where it is not 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. This probability change mode is continued for a predetermined number of variable display games (for example, 50 times), and then changed to the normal mode. When the game ball wins the start opening 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 16 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the special game state (state C1620), the 15R jackpot game is executed by the processing from step S75 to step S79 in FIG. When this jackpot game is executed for a predetermined 15 rounds, the state changes to the normal gaming state (state C1600).

  In this way, as an advantageous game, one of the 15R jackpot game (special game) having a long release time of the bonus game and the 2R jackpot game (specific game) having a shorter release time of the bonus game than the special game is executed. A lottery will be held.

  The effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the 15 jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. When a reach effect is performed, a reach effect command is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 simultaneously with the effect pattern designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Identification information stop game control processing]
The control of the identification information stop game will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The identification information stop game shown in this flowchart is a variable display of a predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) that is set to a probability variation mode after the probability variation jackpot game ends, that is, after the 15R probability variation jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game ends. It is executed in the game. That is, the identification information stop game is executed until the variable display game in the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit game reaches the upper limit number set by the probability variation state upper limit number setting means.

  First, in step S1701 of FIG. 19, a presentation command reception process from the main CPU 66 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. In step S1702, when a game ball wins the starting opening 25, the cube image R is randomly played in the substantially central portion of the display unit 32a as shown in FIG. To display. At this time, a total of nine variable display areas of three columns and three columns are set on each of the six display surfaces of the cubic image R, and some of these variable display areas are numbers. The display is stopped at symbol “7”. Further, the display unit 32a displays the characters “Select and display the display surface!” To prompt the player to operate the display surface selection button 85.

  In step S1703, the operation of the display surface selection button 85 is validated. That is, when the player operates the display surface selection button 85, any one of the six display surfaces of the cubic image R can be selected as the specific display surface.

  In step S1704, the sub CPU 206 sets the display surface selected by operating the display surface selection button 85 of the player from the six display surfaces of the cube image R as the specific display surface, and displays the specific display surface. It is displayed in the approximate center of the part 32a. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a total of nine variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) in three columns and three columns are displayed on the display unit 32a. In the example of FIG. 6, of the nine variable display areas Q (q1 to q9), two variable display areas q2 and q5 are previously stopped and displayed on the numeral symbol “7”, and other variable display areas are displayed. The identification information is variably displayed.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the identification information of an arbitrary variable display area among the variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) on the specific display surface shown in FIG. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to stop the identification information that is variably displayed in the variability display region q8. At this time, in order to notify the player that the variable display area q8 can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop operation button 84, the characters “Please press the button to stop!” Are displayed. The area around q8 is lit.

  In step S1706, the operation by the stop operation button 84 is validated. That is, when the player operates the stop operation button 84, the identification information in the variable display area q8 is set to be capable of being stopped.

  In step S1707, it is determined whether or not the stop operation button 84 has been operated by the player. If the stop operation has been performed, in step S1709, the identification information variably displayed in the variability display area q8 is stopped and displayed. .

  If the player does not operate the stop operation button 84, it is determined in step S1708 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display area q8 is displayed in step S1709. The identification information that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the variable display area q8 is stopped and displayed with the numeral symbol “7”.

  Thereafter, in step S1710, the identification information that is variably displayed in another variably display area is stopped and displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, all the variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) are stopped in the stop mode in which the number symbol “7” is aligned on the winning line L2 in the horizontal direction, and the game state is changed to the jackpot gaming state. The transition is notified to the player.

  As described above, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, in the variable display game in the probability variation mode in which the upper limit number of times (for example, 50 times) to be executed after the probability variation big hit game is determined, the display unit 32a has a substantially central portion. Since the cube image R is displayed in a randomly floating form, and the desired display surface is selected from the six display surfaces on which the variable display area of the cube image R is displayed, the player From the six display surfaces, the display surface that is the stop mode of the identification information that is most likely to shift to the jackpot gaming state can be selected as the specific display surface. Since the identification information stop game is executed in the display area, it is possible to increase the interest of the player in executing the identification information stop game, and to motivate the game as a whole. It is possible to have to continue to.

  In the above-described embodiment, the player operates the display surface selection button 85 to select one display surface from the six display surfaces of the legislature image R and set this as the specific display surface. Although the example to do was demonstrated, as conditions which determine a specific display surface, it is also possible to use the number of game balls, the number of reservation balls, etc. which win a prize to the starting port 25. By setting such conditions, it is possible to improve the willingness to win a game ball at the start opening 25 or to increase the number of reserved balls, so that the willingness to play is further increased. Can be continued.

  Next, a modified example of the above-described identification information stop game control process will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of control processing of the identification information stop game according to the modification. Similar to the above-described embodiment, the identification information stop game shown in this flowchart is set to the probability change mode after the end of the probability change jackpot game, that is, after the end of the 15R probability change jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game. For example, it is executed in a variable display game of 50 times.

  First, in step S1801 in FIG. 20, an effect command reception process from the main CPU 66 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. In step S1802, when a game ball wins the start opening 25, the sub CPU 206 controls the cube image R at random in the substantially central portion of the display unit 32a as shown in FIG. To display. At this time, in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment, a total of nine variable display areas of three columns and three columns are set on each of the six display surfaces of the cubic image R. The variable display area is stopped and displayed with the numeral symbol “7”. Further, the display unit 32a displays the characters “Select and display the display surface!” To prompt the player to operate the display surface selection button 85.

  In step S1803, whether or not to reach the reach state on each display surface, which is determined based on the command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, that is, the reach probability table (see FIG. 21) stored in the main RAM 68, is determined. Based on the command shown, it is determined whether or not to reach the 6 display surfaces. As shown in FIG. 21, in the reach probability table, “a” to “f” set so as to have different probabilities are set. For example, when the table “a” is selected, 6 is set. The probability that the first surface of the display surfaces will reach a reach state is set to 10%. Similarly, the second surface is 20%, the third surface is 30%, the fourth surface is 40%, and the fifth surface is the same. The surface is set to 50% and the sixth surface is set to 60%.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 is set so that the identification information is stopped and displayed in the reach state in the variation display area of the display surface determined to be in the reach state in the processing in step S1803. To do.

  In step S1805, the operation of the display surface selection button 85 is validated. That is, when the player operates the display surface selection button 85, any one of the six display surfaces of the cubic image R can be selected as the specific display surface.

  In step S1806, the sub CPU 206 sets a display surface selected by operating the display surface selection button 85 of the player from the six display surfaces of the cube image R as a specific display surface, and displays the specific display surface. It is displayed in the approximate center of the part 32a. That is, as shown in FIG. 6, a total of nine variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) in three columns and three columns are displayed on the display unit 32a. In the example of FIG. 6, of the nine variable display areas Q (q1 to q9), two variable display areas q2 and q5 are previously stopped and displayed on the numeral symbol “7”, and other variable display areas are displayed. The identification information is variably displayed.

  In step S1807, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting the identification information of an arbitrary variable display area among the variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) on the specific display surface shown in FIG. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 7, it is possible to stop the identification information that is variably displayed in the variability display region q8. At this time, in order to notify the player that the variable display area q8 can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop operation button 84, the characters “Please press the button to stop!” Are displayed. The area around q8 is lit.

  In step S1808, the operation by the stop operation button 84 is validated. That is, when the player operates the stop operation button 84, the identification information in the variable display area q8 is set to be capable of being stopped.

  In step S1809, it is determined whether or not the stop operation button 84 has been operated by the player. If the stop operation has been performed, the identification information variably displayed in the variable display area q8 is stopped and displayed in step S1811. .

  If the player does not operate the stop operation button 84, it is determined in step S1810 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If the predetermined time has elapsed, in step S1811, the variable display area q8 is displayed. The identification information that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the variable display area q8 is stopped and displayed with the numeral symbol “7”.

  Thereafter, in step S1812, the identification information that is variably displayed in another variably display area is stopped and displayed. As a result, as shown in FIG. 9, all the variable display areas Q (q1 to q9) are stopped in the stop mode in which the number symbol “7” is aligned on the winning line L2 in the horizontal direction, and the game state is changed to the jackpot gaming state. The transition is notified to the player.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the modified example, in addition to achieving the same effect as the above embodiment, the variable display game in each variable display area displayed on the six display surfaces of the cube image R Therefore, the probability of reaching the reach state is set to be different for each display surface, so that the player tries to select a display surface having a variable display area with a higher probability of reaching the reach state as the specific display surface. It is possible to continue to have an interest in the identification information stop game, and in turn, a desire for the entire game.

  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 the cubic image R is displayed as an example of the polyhedral effect image has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and has a plurality of display surfaces. It suffices that the identification information is variably displayed in the variable display area on at least two display surfaces.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, there are a total of nine variable display areas in which the identification information varies, that is, three columns in the vertical direction and three columns in the horizontal direction, and the winning line is 3 lines in the horizontal direction, 3 lines in the vertical direction, and 2 in the diagonal direction Although the total number of lines is eight, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be a variable display area of another arrangement.

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

  When a variable display game in the probability variation mode is performed after the probability variation jackpot game is finished, it is extremely useful for providing a new gameability of selecting an arbitrary one from a plurality of display surfaces and performing an identification information stop game. Useful.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the modification of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the frequency | count of the variable display game after a probable big hit game, and stop operation effective time.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal Display device 33 Special symbol indicator 35 Normal symbol indicator 37 Indicator case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive prize attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Normal symbol hold lamp 51 Round Number indicator 53 Illumination unit 55, 57, 58 Obstacle 56a-56d General winning opening 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Fire power increase button 82 Fire power decrease Bota 84 stop operation buttons (stop operation means)
85 Display surface selection button (display surface selection means)
102 V / Count sensor 104, 105 Count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / firing control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (4)

As a jackpot lottery for lottery whether or not to win the transition to jackpot game, which is a gaming state advantageous for the player, a normal jackpot game in which the probability of the jackpot lottery is a normal state after the jackpot game, Control means for controlling the lottery of whether or not to win the transition to any of the probability variation jackpot games in which the probability of the jackpot lottery becomes a probability variation state higher than the normal probability after the jackpot game,
Variable display game execution for executing a variable display game in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in each variable display area and then stopped and displayed, and the stop display result of the identification information is changed in accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery Means,
Variation display means for performing variation display and stop display of the identification information;
Effect image display means for displaying various effect images;
A stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information in the variable display according to the player's stop operation when the variable display game is executed;
An identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for causing the player to stop and display the identification information during the variable display in response to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player when the variable display game is executed; ,
A probability variation state upper limit number setting means for setting an upper limit number of the variable display games in the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit;
In the variable display game in the probability variation state after the probability variation big hit game, the effect image is a polyhedral effect image having a polyhedral shape having a plurality of display surfaces and a plurality of identification information variably displayed on the two or more display surfaces. Effect image display control means for controlling display on the display means;
Display surface selection means for selecting one display surface as a specific display surface among the plurality of display surfaces of the polyhedral effect image;
With
The variable display game execution means executes the variable display game on the specific display surface selected by the display surface selection means,
The identification information stop game execution control means performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed on the specific display surface by the player according to the stop operation of the stop operation means. Machine.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display surface selection unit selects one display surface from a plurality of display surfaces of the polyhedral effect image according to a predetermined condition.   There is a probability that each of the two or more display surfaces on which the plurality of pieces of identification information are variably displayed in the polyhedron effect image is in a reach state that can be a stop mode in which a big hit is reported in a stop mode of one variably displayed identification information. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising probability setting means set differently. The polyhedral effect image is an effect image having a cubic shape, and a total of nine variable display areas of three columns in the vertical direction and three columns in the horizontal direction are set on each of the six display surfaces of the effect image having the cubic shape. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized in that:

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