JP2007252824A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine whereby it is easy to make a player sustain continuous eagerness to a game. <P>SOLUTION: When a game state is demoted from a probability variable state to a regular state and a specific condition for simultaneously executing a first identification information stop game and a second identification information stop game is satisfied, this game machine controls identification information variably displayed in at least a single display area corresponding to a game ball passage out of a plurality of display areas for corresponding to game ball passages to stationarily display in a prescribed demotion lottery notification stop mode indicating that the game state is demoted from the probability variable state to the regular state according to the stop operation of a stop operation means by a player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

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

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

  On the other hand, the advantageous gaming state in which a lot of prize balls are provided is a special gaming state, so for the player, the percentage of the total gaming time is small, and much of the total gaming time is The game is in a normal gaming state 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 order to avoid a monotonous game, Patent Document 1 describes a game that is advantageous when a player performs a stop operation using a control button on a variably displayed symbol, and a specific symbol is prepared. An invention is described in which, by setting the state, the player has technical intervention and the monotony of the game is eliminated. That is, the invention described in Patent Document 1 provides an identification information stop game that stops and displays symbols that are variably displayed in response to a stop operation by a player.
JP 2004-81556 A

  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, the identification information stop game has only one display area in which the identification information can be variably displayed, that is, the identification information stop game can be executed. The game was visually monotonous. For this reason, the player feels bored with the identification information stop game while playing the identification information stop game, and as a whole, the player easily loses the willingness to play the game. Therefore, the invention described in Patent Document 1 does not lead to a fundamental solution for eliminating a monotonous game.

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

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the start area for each of the game board on which the game ball rolls and each start area provided on the game board. As a condition, the game state is set to a normal state in which the probability of shifting to a jackpot game, which is an advantageous game state for the player, is set to a predetermined normal probability, and a probability that the probability of shifting to a jackpot game is higher than the normal probability The game state setting means to be set to any one of the certain probability change states, and the control of the jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the jackpot game based on the game state set by the game state setting means, In the display area corresponding to the start area where the game ball has passed among the plurality of display areas set corresponding to each start area and the control means for each start area, the game ball passage correspondence table Depending on the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the area, the variable display means for performing the variable display and stop display of the identification information, and the identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area according to the stop operation of the player The stop information means for stopping display, and the identification information for controlling the execution of the stop information game for stopping the display of the identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area according to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player A stop game execution control means, and the identification information stop game execution control means is demoted from a probabilistic state to a normal state by setting the game state by the game state setting means, and corresponds to one start area When a specific condition for simultaneously executing the first identification information stop game to be executed and the second identification information stop game corresponding to another start area is satisfied, In the information stop game, according to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player, the identification information that is variably displayed in at least one game ball passage corresponding display area among the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas is displayed in the game state. Control is performed to stop display in a predetermined demotion lottery notification stop mode indicating that the probabilistic state has been demoted to the normal state.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the identification information is variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display region corresponding to the start region through which the game ball has passed among the plurality of display regions. The invention according to claim 1 provides an identification information stop game using the identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area. Therefore, since the invention according to claim 1 has a plurality of display areas in which the identification information stop game can be executed, it is possible to make the identification information stop game difficult to get bored visually. Can continue to have motivation.

  Further, in the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming state is demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state (that is, the delegation lottery is won) by the setting of the gaming state by the gaming state setting means, and the first identification information is stopped. In a case where a specific condition for simultaneously executing the game and the second identification information stop game is satisfied, in the identification information stop game, a plurality of game balls can be passed according to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Control is performed to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in at least one game ball passage corresponding display area in the display area in the demotion lottery notification stop mode. Therefore, a player who wants to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probability changing state to the normal state is expected to actively perform the stop operation. Therefore, since the invention according to claim 1 can give the player an interest in the identification information stop game, the player can continue to have a willingness to play as a whole.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the stoppage mode for demoting lottery notification is configured by combining identification information that is stopped and displayed in a plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas, and the identification information stop game execution control means includes a specific If the condition is satisfied, in the identification information stop game, the identification information variably displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas is displayed in accordance with the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player, and the stop mode for demoting lottery notification It is characterized in that the control is performed to stop and display.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the identification information stop game, the identification information variably displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas is stopped for the demoting lottery notification according to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Control to stop and display in the mode. Therefore, if a player who wants to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state does not visually recognize all of the identification information that is stopped and displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas, Since it is not known whether or not, it is expected to concentrate the consciousness on the identification information stop game accordingly. Therefore, the invention according to claim 2 makes it possible for the player to be interested in the identification information stop game in this respect, and as a whole, the player can be continuously motivated for the game.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the identification information stop game execution control means performs a stop operation of the stop operation means by the player at a predetermined timing in the identification information stop game when a specific condition is satisfied. Only when the identification information variably displayed in the display area corresponding to the game ball passage is controlled to be stopped and displayed in the demotion lottery notification stop mode.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, in the identification information stop game, the identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area is displayed only when the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player is performed at a predetermined timing. Because the stop display is performed in the demotion lottery notification stop mode, the player who wants to know whether or not the game state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state should concentrate on the stop operation at a predetermined timing. There is expected. Therefore, the invention described in claim 3 can make the player interested in the identification information stop game in this respect, and as a whole, can keep the player willing to play the game.

  Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 3, when the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player is performed at a timing different from the predetermined timing, the identification information variably displayed in the display area corresponding to the game ball passage is displayed. Since the stop display is performed in a stop mode other than the stop mode for demotion lottery notification, a player who does not want to know whether or not the game state has been demoted from the probability change state to the normal state should perform a stop operation at a timing different from the predetermined timing. It is expected to concentrate on the stop operation. Therefore, the invention according to claim 3 can give an interest to the identification information stop game to a player who does not want to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state. The player can continue to have a willingness to play.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, a player who wants to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state is expected to actively perform the stopping operation. As a whole, the player can continue to have a willingness to play.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, effect identification information (identification information) (see FIG. 6) and various effect images are displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing a liquid crystal display device (variable display means) 32 behind the transmissive region in the game board 14, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting region, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. It is possible to enlarge the area and further increase the flexibility of layout.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, and an obstacle 58. In addition, there are provided start openings 25 and 27, a special game-specific winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51. 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. Under the obstacle 57, start ports 25 and 27 are provided for starting the change display of special symbols. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting unit 53 provided on the upper part of the game board 14 includes a display case 37 for storing special symbol displays 33 and 36 and a normal symbol display 35, and special symbol holding lamps 34a and 34b. , 34c, 34d, 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d and ordinary symbol holding lamps 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 3, the special symbol indicators 33 and 36, the normal symbol indicator 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, 38a to 38d, and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 3, each of the special symbol indicators 33 and 36 accommodated in the indicator case 37 is composed of a 7-segment LED 41, and the 7-segment LED 41 is set when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is established. (When the game ball enters the start port 25 shown in FIG. 4 or the special symbol variation display stops when there is a holding ball), the lighting and turning-off are repeated.

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. It should be noted that which symbols are stopped and displayed is automatically determined according to the result of the jackpot lottery described later. That is, when a game ball enters (wins) the start opening 25, the normal game mode corresponding to the start opening 25, that is, the first normal game mode is set to either the probability changing mode or the normal mode. On the other hand, when the game ball enters (wins) the start port 27, the normal game mode corresponding to the start port 27, that is, the second normal game mode is set to either the probability changing mode or the normal mode. That is, the normal game mode can be changed when a game ball enters the start port 25 or the start port 27. Thereafter, based on the set mode, a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to win the transition to the jackpot gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player) is performed for each start port. That is, the first big hit lottery corresponding to the start port 25 is performed based on the first normal game mode, and the second big win lottery corresponding to the start port 27 is performed based on the second normal game mode. The symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is determined based on the result of the first big hit lottery, and the symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 36 is determined based on the result of the second big hit lottery. . In the probability change mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal mode. Therefore, the jackpot probability is changed by changing the normal game mode. In addition, after winning one of the first jackpot lotteries and the second jackpot lottery, other jackpot lotteries between the end of the jackpot game according to the result of the first jackpot lottery In the case of winning, the jackpot game corresponding to the other jackpot lottery is put on hold until the jackpot game corresponding to the result of the one jackpot lottery ends. The jackpot game corresponding to the other jackpot lottery is executed after the jackpot game corresponding to the result of the one jackpot lottery is completed.

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

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

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol “3”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to two times. The game state shifts to a game state (a specific game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the game shifts to a normal game in the probability variation mode. Hereinafter, the jackpot that shifts to the probability variation mode after the 2R jackpot game is also referred to as “2R probability variation jackpot”, and “15R probability variation jackpot” and “2R probability variation jackpot” are also simply referred to as “probability variation jackpot”.

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

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

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided between the special symbol display 33 and the special symbol display 36 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps. When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are variably displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Further, special symbol holding lamps 34 a to 34 d are provided on the left side of the display case 37, and special symbol holding lamps 38 a to 38 d are provided on the right side of the display case 37. The special symbol holding lamps 34 a to 34 d correspond to the starting port 25, and the special symbol holding lamps 38 a to 38 d correspond to the starting port 27. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and 38a to 38d are displayed as the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”, hereinafter “ Also called “special symbol reserved ball count”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display corresponding to the start port 25 is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on, and the execution of the special symbol variation display corresponding to the start port 25 is 2 In the case where it is held for the number of times, in addition to the special symbol hold lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit, and when the execution of the variable symbol special display corresponding to the start port 25 is held three times, Further, when the special symbol holding lamp 34c is turned on and the execution of the special symbol variation display corresponding to the start port 25 is held four times, the special symbol holding lamp 34d is further turned on. The operation of the special symbol holding lamps 38a to 38d is the same. For example, when execution of the special symbol variation display corresponding to the start port 27 is held twice, the special symbol hold lamp 38b is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamp 38a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, a start port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57 on the game board 14, and a start port 27 is further provided below the start port 25. Then, when a game ball enters the start ports 25 and 27, the special symbol variation display is started. That is, when a game ball enters the start port 25, the special symbol display 33 starts to display a variation of the special symbol. When a game ball enters the start port 27, the special symbol display 36 The special symbol change display by is started. Further, the start port 27 is provided with a blade member 23. When the blade member 23 is opened due to a condition such as when “O” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 35, the start port 27 It is possible to enter a game ball into 27.

  Further, when a special symbol corresponding to any one of the start ports 25 and 27 is displayed in a variable manner, when the game ball enters the one start port, the change display is in progress. Until the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the start of the variation display of the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the one starting port is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is four.

  Further, when the game ball enters the start opening 25 or the start opening 27 and the special symbol display 33 or the special symbol display 36 starts to display the variation of the special symbol, the display on the liquid crystal display device 32 is simultaneously performed. Also in the area between the obstacles 55 and 57 of the part 32a, the variation display of the effect identification information is started. In addition, when the special symbol corresponding to any one of the start ports 25 and 27 is displayed in a variable manner, if the game ball wins the one start port, the change display is in progress. Until the effect identification information is stopped and displayed, the start of the variable display of the effect identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the one start port is suspended. Thereafter, when the effect identification information that has been variably displayed in the same manner as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the effect identification information that has been put on hold is started.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has won the start opening 25 or the start opening 27 is set as a special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined display identification information variable display start condition. Not limited to this, another mode may be used.

  A special symbol display 33 is provided on the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 shown in FIGS. , The effect image related to the special symbol displayed at 36 is displayed.

  For example, when the special symbol display 33 is variably displaying the special symbol, the identification information for presentation made up of numbers, symbols, etc. is displayed in the display area (see FIG. 5) q1 to the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When the special symbol display 36 is variably displayed on each of the q3 and the special symbol is variably displayed, the identification information for presentation is displayed in the display area (see FIG. 5) r1 on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Each r3 is displayed in a variable manner.

  In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used as effect identification information. Thereafter, the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 33 and 36 shown in FIG. 3 are stopped and displayed, and the effect identification information is also stopped and displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, when the special symbol display unit 33 stops displaying the special symbol, the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display regions q1 to q3, and when the special symbol display unit 36 displays the special symbol in a stopped state, the effect is displayed in the display regions r1 to r3. Identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicators 33 and 36, 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. The Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the identification information for presentation stopped and displayed in the display areas q1 to q3 is a specific display mode (for example, The display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is arranged in each of the plurality of symbol rows.

  As a combination of the effect identification information, when the display areas q1 to q3 are stopped and displayed in a state where all of the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are arranged, it is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a 15R jackpot game state (special game state) in which a round game is continuously performed up to 15 times. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  Further, when the display areas q1 to q3 are stopped and displayed in a state where all the specific number symbols (for example, “even number” numbers) are arranged, the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the 15R jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed. However, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

  Further, when specific numerical symbols are stopped and displayed in sequential numbers in the display areas q1 to q3 (for example, numerical symbols “1”, “2”, “3”), the round game is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a 2R jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) that is continuously performed twice. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  And when the combination of the production | generation identification information stopped displayed on the display areas q1-q3 becomes a specific display mode, ie, when 15R jackpot or 2R jackpot is won, it is further set to "Big jackpot !!" Such a character image and a delighting character image are displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If a combination of performance identification information that does not correspond to either the 15R jackpot or the 2R jackpot (that is, the combination of “losing”) is stopped and displayed in the display areas q1 to q3, the gaming state corresponding to the start port 25 The current state is continued. The operations performed for the special symbol display 36 and the display areas r1 to r3 are the same. In the present embodiment, “winning the jackpot transition” and “winning the jackpot lottery” are also simply referred to as “winning the jackpot”.

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

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

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passage gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 12), which will be described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 27 are changed from the closed state to the open state, A game ball can enter the start port 27. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is in the open state, the blade member 23 is in a closed state, and a game ball cannot enter the start port 27. 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”. In the probability variation mode, it is more likely to be “◯” than in the normal mode.

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

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is in an open state in which a special number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 or the special symbol display 36, and when the gaming state is shifted to the 15R jackpot gaming state, 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 (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 12) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 12). There are general areas (not shown) having a shutter 40, and the shutter 40 is in an open state until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. .

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 12). 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. 12). A game from the first round game until the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. This game state is called a special game state (15R jackpot) (Game state).

  Furthermore, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. This blade member 48 is displayed in the special symbol display 33 or the special symbol display 36 when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the game state is changed to the 2R jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state). It is driven to be in an open state where it is easy to accept the ball. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

  In addition, the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 12), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls pass through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time elapses. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

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

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

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds. Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be an arbitrary number of rounds such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 12). 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 may be an arbitrary number of rounds such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 12).

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start ports 25 and 27, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, the large winning port 39, and the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 described above, the types of the respective winning ports are set. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 based on the above.

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

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

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

[Description of display screen]
Next, an image displayed on the display unit 32a will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, frame images Q1, R1, q4, and r4 are displayed on the display unit 32a. The area inside the frame image Q1 is the display area Q (corresponding to “display area” in claim 1), and the area inside the frame image R1 is the display area R (corresponding to “display area” in claim 1). . In other words, the display area Q is set by the frame image Q1, and the display area R is set by the frame image R1. A frame image q4 is displayed in the display area Q, and display areas q1 to q3 are set by the frame image q4. A frame image r4 is displayed in the display area R, and display areas r1 to r3 are set by the frame image r4. Therefore, the display areas q1 to q3 are included in the display area Q, and the display areas r1 to r3 are included in the display area R. The effect identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped on each of the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3. In FIG. 5, the production identification information is stopped and displayed. The display area Q corresponds to the start opening 25, and the display area R corresponds to the start opening 27. The display areas Q and R are also referred to as “basic display areas”, and the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3 are also referred to as “small areas”.

  When the number of special symbol reserved spheres corresponding to the start opening 25 is 1 or more, as shown in FIG. 6, in the display areas q1 to q3, the effect identification information is displayed in a variable manner, so that the special display corresponding to the start opening 25 is displayed. A symbol game, that is, a first special symbol game is started. Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect identification information is sequentially stopped and displayed in the display areas q1 to q3. Finally, as shown in FIG. 8, the first big hit lottery is performed in all of the display areas q1 to q3. The identification information for performance corresponding to the result of is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 8, in the first big hit lottery, the 15R probability variable big win is won. Thereby, the first special symbol game is ended.

  When the number of reserved special symbol balls corresponding to the start port 27 becomes 1 or more, a special symbol game corresponding to the start port 27, that is, the second special symbol game is started. The second special symbol game is performed in the same manner as the first special symbol game. In the second special symbol game, the effect identification information is variably displayed in the display areas r1 to r3, and the effect identification information corresponding to the result of the second big hit lottery is stopped and displayed in the display areas r1 to r3.

  As a special example of the special symbol game, an identification information stop game may be executed. The identification information stop game is a game that causes the player to press the stop operation button 84 (that is, a stop operation) to display the variably displayed effect identification information. The identification information stop game includes a first identification information stop game in which display identification information variably displayed in the display areas q1 to q3 is stopped and displayed by a stop operation by the player, and an effect display variably displayed in the display areas r1 to r3. The identification information is classified into a second identification information stop game in which the stop display is performed by a stop operation by the player.

  When the first identification information stop game and the second identification information stop game are executed simultaneously, as shown in FIG. 9, the production identification information is displayed in a variable manner in each of the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3. Is done.

  In this case, when the player presses the stop operation button 84, as shown in FIG. 10, in the display areas q1 to q3, the effect identification information corresponding to the result of the first big hit lottery is stopped and displayed, and the display areas r1 to r1 are displayed. In r3, the effect identification information corresponding to the result of the second big hit lottery is stopped and displayed. In FIG. 10, in the first jackpot lottery, the 2R probability variable jackpot is won, and the second jackpot lottery is lost.

  Note that the first identification information stop game and the second identification information stop game are executed at the same time, both the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lost, the demoted lottery corresponding to the start port 25, and the start port The demote lottery notification condition that one of the demote lotteries corresponding to 27 is won (the demote lottery will be described later) and the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing (this timing will be described later). When the condition is satisfied, as shown in FIG. 11, presentation identification information (hereinafter referred to as “demotion lottery notification identification information”) indicating that the relegation lottery has been won is displayed in the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3. Is stopped. In other words, the effect identification information variably displayed in the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3 is stopped and displayed in the demotion lottery notification stop mode indicating that the demotion lottery has been won. Here, the demoted lottery notification identification information is configured by combining the effect identification information corresponding to the display areas q1 to q3 and the effect identification information corresponding to the display areas r1 to r3. Specifically, the relegation lottery notification identification information is “6”, “4”, “2”, “5”, “3”, “1” in the order of the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3. Become. In this embodiment, the identification information for demoting lottery notification is configured by combining the identification information for presentation corresponding to the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3, but the identification information for demoting lottery notification is limited to this. Is not to be done. For example, you may make it comprise only the identification information for production | presentation stopped-displayed on display area r1-r3. When the demote lottery notification identification information has such a configuration and the demote lottery notification condition is satisfied, the effect identification information indicating “losing” is stopped and displayed in the display areas q1 to q3, and the display areas r1 to r3 are displayed. The effect identification information displayed in a variable manner at r3 is stopped and displayed as the demote lottery notification identification information.

[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. 12 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 (control means, gaming state setting means, identification information stop game execution control means) 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. For example, when a game ball enters the start port 25 or the start port 27, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery for shifting to the special game state or the specific game state for each start port.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 13) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

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

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a special game dedicated prize opener are opened. Number counter, Grand prize opening number counter, Special game-specific prize attacker prize counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, Round number display counter, Round number display effect start counter, Waiting time timer, Special game-specific prize winner opening time Timer, special winning opening time timer, special symbol reserved ball number data (ie, start memory number counter), data indicating the number of held balls related to the normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables Etc. are positioned. Control state flag, specific area passing flag, state flag, jackpot determining random number counter, jackpot symbol determining random number counter, losing symbol determining random number counter, effect condition selection random number counter, special symbol holding ball number data, etc. Prepared for each starting port.

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

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

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

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

  The specific game-dedicated winning attacker release count counter indicates the number of times the so-called special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) is released (so-called round number) in an advantageous game. The big winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. Also, the grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big prize winning opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed 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 special symbol reserved ball number data indicates the number of special symbol games that are awaiting execution (that is, the pachinko gaming machine 10 will execute in the future). Specifically, the special symbol reserved ball number data corresponding to the start port 25 indicates the number of times of the first special symbol game that is awaiting execution, and the special symbol reserved ball number data corresponding to the start port 27 is executed. Indicates the number of times of the second special symbol game that is waiting. That is, the special symbol reserved ball number data indicates the number of stored start memory information. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is held when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol cannot be changed. Indicates the number of times of holding the regular symbol game. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, 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 sensors 116a, 116b, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and firing power increase. A button 80 and a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 a is provided in the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 a 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 start winning ball sensor 116 b is provided at the start port 27. The start winning ball sensor 116 b detects that a game ball has won (passed) through the start port 27 and outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 outputs a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, etc., specifically, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, 38a to 38d, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, a special symbol indicator 33 (7-segment LED 41), special A symbol display 36 (7 segment LED 41), a normal symbol display 35 (display lamp), 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 132, and the like based on various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14. A stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200.

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

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

  The sub CPU 206 controls image display on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, display control is performed on the means for variably displaying the effect identification information in the display areas Q and R of the display unit 32a, and display control for displaying the effect image on the entire display unit 32a. Further, control is performed to stop and display the effect identification information that is variably displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The stop operation button 84 is provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 outputs a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. Based on the signal received from the stop operation button 84, the sub control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the effect identification information.

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

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 13 shows an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, the jackpot determination table is obtained when the game ball enters the start port 25 (first start port) and when the game ball enters the start port 27 (second start port). A jackpot probability is set for. The same jackpot probability is set when a game ball enters the start port 25 and when a game ball enters the start port 27.

  In the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 396, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 397, 398, it is determined as a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R probability variation jackpot).

  In the case of the probability variation mode (for example, it is determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 365, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 366 to 385, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 386 to 395, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is between 396 and 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R probability variation jackpot).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning a 15R normal jackpot game (special game), 15R probability change jackpot game (special game), and 2R jackpot game (specific game) is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode. In addition, when a jackpot game is won in either the jackpot lottery accompanying the entrance of the game ball to the start opening 25 or the jackpot lottery accompanying the entrance of the game ball to the start opening 27, the game shifts to the jackpot gaming state. .

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

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 16, a special symbol control process is executed regarding the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols on the special symbol indicators 33 and 36, and the effect identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. (Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start opening 25, is performed (step S43). In step S43, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot determination random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter corresponding to the start port 25 every time a game ball wins the start port 25. The main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random number value from the jackpot symbol determining random number counter corresponding to the starting port 25 every time a game ball wins the starting port 25. The main CPU 66 increments the value of the special symbol reserved ball number data corresponding to the start port 25 (that is, the number of special symbol reserved balls corresponding to the start port 25) by 1 every time a game ball wins the start port 25. However, “4” is the upper limit for the number of special symbol reserved balls corresponding to the start port 25. That is, the main CPU 66 determines that the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” when the number of special symbol reservation balls corresponding to the start opening 25 is “4” even if a game ball wins the start opening 25. Does not increase. The main CPU 66 performs the same processing on the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the special symbol reserved ball number data corresponding to the start port 27 every time a game ball wins the start port 27. Note that the main CPU 66 stores the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value in the main RAM 70 in the order in which the jackpot determination random number value is extracted for each start port in order to use these data and the like in subsequent processing. Remember.

  Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and an opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R jackpot) is executed is measured. A special prize opening time timer for a specific game, a special game dedicated prize opener timer for measuring the opening time of a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 that is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is executed, Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. The command supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 includes a demo display command, an identification information stop game execution presence / absence command indicating whether or not to execute the identification information stop game, and a variation pattern designation indicating a variation pattern of the production identification information. Commands, specific effect image display commands, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49. Of the data (for example, commands) transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 and the like, data related to the start port includes data indicating the start port corresponding to the process of generating the data.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 16, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is based on the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed. The main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process for each start port. Therefore, data (for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, a special symbol holding ball number, a command, etc.) to be subjected to special symbol control processing is prepared for each starting port, and the special symbol control processing corresponding to any of the starting ports. In, only the data corresponding to the special symbol control process among the data corresponding to the start port 25 and the data corresponding to the start port 27 is the target of processing. The main CPU 66 alternately performs a special symbol control process corresponding to the start port 25 and a special symbol control process corresponding to the start port 27, for example, every 1 (ms). That is, during the execution of the special symbol control process corresponding to one start port, the special symbol control process corresponding to the other start port is on standby.

  First, as shown in FIG. 16, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

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

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

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75. Note that if both of the start ports 25 and 27 are jackpots, the main CPU 66 performs the processing from step S75 to step S81 for one jackpot, while holding the processing for the other jackpot. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 performs the processing of step S75 to step S81 for the other jackpot.

  In step S75, a jackpot start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Alternatively, data for opening the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is stored in the main RAM 70.

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 15, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the special winning opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70 or the special game-specific winning attacker 44, and is used only for the special winning opening 39 or the specific game. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is lost when the jackpot gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “04”, “05”, and “06” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, so that step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (bonus game state) end condition (special game end condition, jackpot game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 16 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has passed (puncture), and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

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

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

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines the condition that the jackpot probability variation flag (the jackpot probability variation flag is formed in the main RAM 70. The initial value is off) is on. If this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S102. The process proceeds to S103, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to Step S105.

  In step S103, the main CPU 66 determines the condition that the value k of the jackpot after-game probable change state counter (this counter is formed in the main RAM 70. The initial value is zero) is zero, and when this condition is satisfied. Advances to step S104, and if this condition is not satisfied, advances to step S105.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 turns off the jackpot probability variation flag and sets the normal mode in the status flag. The jackpot probability variation flag is turned on when winning the probability variation jackpot, and the value of the probability variation status counter after the jackpot game is set to “50” when winning the probability variation jackpot. The value of the post-hit game probability change state counter is decremented by 1 every time the special symbol game is executed only when the big hit probability change flag is turned on (see step S109). Therefore, when winning the winning jackpot game, after shifting to the winning game mode after the jackpot game, 50 special symbol games are executed, and then forcibly shifting to the normal mode.

  In step S105, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls is “0”. If it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls is “0”, the process proceeds to step S106, and if it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S107.

  In step S106, 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 S107, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of special symbol reservation balls by one. That is, when executing the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of special symbol reservation balls by one. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, the main CPU 66 determines a condition that the big hit probability variation flag is turned on. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S109. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S110. .

  In step S109, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the post-game winning probability change state counter.

  In step S110, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal game mode to either the normal mode or the probability change mode, and updates the state flag based on the set normal game mode. That is, when the game state before the processing of step S110 is the normal mode, a promotion lottery is performed as to whether or not to be promoted to the probability change mode, and the gaming state before the processing of step S110 is started When is in the probability variation mode, a relegation lottery is performed as to whether or not to relegate to the normal mode. When the main CPU 66 wins the relegation lottery, the main CPU 66 generates a demotion lottery notification command indicating that the relegation lottery has been won and transmits it to the sub CPU 206.

  The main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 13) based on the updated value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value (that is, the oldest among the unused jackpot determination random value) extracted at the time of winning the start opening and the jackpot determination value.

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

  The main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute the identification information stop game, and stores an identification information stop game execution presence / absence command related to the determination result in the main RAM 70. The identification information stop game execution presence / absence command is output from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the lamp control circuit 76 by the process of step S46 in FIG. 15, and the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 by the process of step S47 in FIG. To the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200.

  In step S111, a symbol determination process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol game based on the result of the reference in step S110. The main CPU 66 stores data relating to the determined special symbol in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S112. The data indicating the special symbol is output as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 to the lamp control circuit 76 by the process of step S46 in FIG. 15, and from the main CPU 66 to the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. To the sub CPU 206 as a special symbol designation command.

  In step S112, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. Based on the special symbol determined in step S111, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S111, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display.

  Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, and the like. Based on the variation pattern or the like of the effect display, a game that repeatedly performs the variation display and stop display of the effect identification information is controlled, and the display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S113.

  In step S112, 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.

  In step S113, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production (this variation time is substantially equal to the identification information stop game execution time described later when the identification information stop game is executed). If the identification information stop game is not executed, a process for setting the waiting time timer to a special symbol game execution time (to be described later) 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 S112 from the table, and stores a value indicating the variation time in the waiting time timer. Then, a process for clearing the storage area storing the jackpot determination random number used for the current variation display is executed (note that the jackpot probability change flag and the jackpot probability change state counter after game are not cleared) (step S114). . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Design determination processing]
The process of step S111 in FIG. 18 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1500, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the reference in step S110 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determination random value extracted at the time of winning the start opening (that is, the oldest one of the unused jackpot symbol determination random values), and the jackpot symbol determination random number. Based on the numerical value and the result of step S110, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the 2R big hit is based on the result of step S110. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R jackpot (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If the main CPU 66 does not determine 2R jackpot (specific game), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S1514.

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

  In step S1508, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process advances to step S1510. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

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

  In step S1510, the main CPU 66 turns on the jackpot probability variation flag, and in step S1512 sets the value of the jackpot after game probability variation state counter to “50”. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 ends the symbol determination process.

  In step S1514, special effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a special effect image relating to a special game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1516.

  In step S1516, a process for determining whether or not there is a certain change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not there is a certain change based on the result of step S110. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a probability change, it moves the process to step S1518. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a certainty, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1520.

  In step S1518, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process advances to step S1510. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

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

  In step S1520, a process for setting the normal mode to the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the normal mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value that can determine the normal mode can be used. .

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

  In step S1522, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol as a loss symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

  Note that the lamp control circuit 76 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit corresponding to the special symbol designation command at the timing when the special symbol designation command is given. The lamp control circuit 76 determines whether or not to execute the identification information stop game based on the identification information stop game execution presence / absence command. When executing the identification information stop game, a special symbol designation command is given. When a predetermined identification information stop game execution time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses from time, a special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the special symbol designation command, and when the identification information stop game is not executed, the special symbol designation command When a predetermined special symbol game execution time (for example, 5 seconds) elapses after the symbol is given, the special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the special symbol designation command.

  FIG. 20 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 20, when the special symbol control process is started, it is determined in state C1602 that the jackpot probability variation flag is on. If this condition is satisfied, the gaming state transitions to state C1604. If not satisfied, the gaming state transitions to state C1608.

  In state C1604, a condition that the value of the jackpot post-game probability change state counter is zero is determined. If this condition is satisfied, the gaming state transitions to state C1606, and if not satisfied, the gaming state is state. Transition to C1608.

  In state C1606, the big hit probability variation flag is turned off, and the normal mode is set in the state flag. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to state C1608.

  In state C1608, a condition is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls is zero. If this condition is satisfied, the gaming state transitions to state C1602, and if not satisfied, the state transitions to state C1610.

  In the state C1610, a condition that the jackpot probability change flag is ON is determined. When this condition is satisfied, the gaming state transitions to the state C1612. When the condition is not satisfied, the gaming state transitions to the state C1614.

  In the state C1612, 1 is subtracted from the value of the post-game winning probability change state counter. Thereafter, the gaming state transitions to state C1614.

  An internal lottery is performed by the process of step S110 of FIG. 18 (state C1614). Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1616).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1616), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1618), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to a state C1602.

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1618), 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 C1620), and in the case of not 2R jackpot, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1626).

  In the specific game state (state C1620), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to the state C1622.

  State C1622 is a state in which the execution of the game in the probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1614) is different is started after the above-described specific game is executed. When the gaming state becomes the state C1622, the big hit probability change flag is turned on, and the value of the big hit after game probability change state counter is set to “50”. Thereafter, the gaming state returns to state C1602.

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1626), it is determined whether or not the probability variation is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1516 in FIG. In the case of a probable jackpot, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R jackpot probable change) (state C1628). In the case of not being a probable jackpot, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R jackpot) (state C1632).

  In the special game state (state C1628), 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 C1630).

  The state C1630 is a state in which the execution of the game in the probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1614) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When the gaming state becomes state C1630, the big hit probability change flag is turned on, and the value of the big hit after game probability change state counter is set to “50”. Thereafter, the gaming state returns to state C1602.

  In the special game state (state C1632), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game is executed for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds, etc.), the gaming state returns to state C1602.

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

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

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

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the identification information stop game control process.

[Identification information stop game control processing]
The identification information stop game control process will be described below with reference to FIG. The sub CPU 206 performs an identification information stop game control process for each start port. When the sub CPU 206 needs to simultaneously execute the identification information stop game control process corresponding to the start port 25 and the identification information stop game control process corresponding to the start port 27, the identification information stop game control process. Are performed alternately, for example, every 1 (ms). That is, when one identification information stop game control process is being executed, the other identification information stop game control process is on standby. However, even if one of the identification information stop game control processes is in a standby state, in the one identification information stop game control process, if the presentation identification information is variably displayed or stopped, The variable display or stop display continues. In other words, the special symbol game and the identification information stop game corresponding to the standby identification information stop game control process are treated as being executed. Therefore, the sub CPU 206 performs these identification information stop game control processes alternately, for example, every 1 (ms), so that the special symbol game corresponding to the start port 25 or the identification information stop game and the start port 27 are handled. The special symbol game or the identification information stop game is executed at the same time.

  First, in step S1801, the sub CPU 206 determines the basic display area corresponding to the identification information stop game control process currently being executed (hereinafter referred to as “processing target basic display area”) and the identification information stop game control currently being executed. A small area corresponding to the process (hereinafter referred to as “processing target small area”) is set.

  The sub CPU 206 waits until all the commands necessary for the currently executed identification information stop game control process are received. When all the commands are received, the process proceeds to step S1802. The sub CPU 206 performs processing in steps S1802 to S1813 based on the received command. The sub CPU 206 stands by until a special symbol designation command and a demoting lottery notification command corresponding to the currently waiting identification information stop game control process are received.

  In step S1802, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition for executing the identification information stop game. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1804. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1803.

  In step S1803, a special symbol game corresponding to the currently executed identification information stop game control process is started. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 displays the effect identification information in a variable manner in each of the processing target small areas based on the change pattern designation command. Based on the special symbol designation command, the sub CPU 206 stops and displays the effect identification information in all the small processing target areas within the special symbol game execution time after the processing of step S1803 is started. Thereby, the special symbol game corresponding to the identification information stop game control process currently being executed is completed. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 ends the identification information stop game control process currently being executed.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 starts an identification information stop game. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 displays the character image “Stop and see!” Outside the display areas Q and R, and for each of the processing target small areas based on the variation pattern designation command. The identification information is displayed in a variable manner.

  In step S1805, the sub CPU 206 enables the stop operation using the stop operation button 84. That is, when the player presses the stop operation button 84, the effect identification information variably displayed in the processing target small area is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1806, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a stop operation has been performed. If this condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 invalidates the stop operation for the processing target small area, and then proceeds to step S1808, where the condition is satisfied. If not, the process proceeds to step S1807.

  In step S1807, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the time between the time point when the process of step S1804 ends and the current time exceeds the stop operation effective time, and if this condition is satisfied, the sub-region to be processed After invalidating the stop operation, the process proceeds to step S1808. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1806. Note that the stop operation effective time is set so that the process of step S1813 can be executed.

  In step S1808, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that either the first big hit lottery or the second big win lottery is won based on the special symbol designation command. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1809, the sub CPU 206 determines the condition that the other identification information stop game, that is, the identification information stop game corresponding to the currently waiting identification information stop game control process is being executed, and this condition is satisfied. In this case, the process proceeds to step S1810. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  In step S1810, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a stop operation has been performed at a predetermined timing. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 includes the identification information for presentation corresponding to any of the display areas q1 to q3 and the identification information for presentation corresponding to any of the display areas r1 to r3 among the identification information for demoting lottery notifications. Determines a condition that a stop operation has been performed within a time period in which the display area corresponding to the effect identification information is variably displayed. If this condition is satisfied, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1811. If this condition is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1813. Therefore, the variation pattern of the identification information for presentation in the identification information stop game includes any of the identification information for presentation corresponding to any of the display areas q1 to q3 and the display areas r1 to r3 among the identification information for demotion lottery notification. The production identification information corresponding to kana includes a pattern that is variably displayed simultaneously in the display area corresponding to the production identification information. Further, the predetermined timing may be another timing. For example, an arbitrary point in time during which “7” is variably displayed in any one of the display areas q1 to q3 and any one of the display areas r1 to r3 may be set as the predetermined timing.

  In step S1811, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the demotion lottery is won in either the special symbol control process corresponding to the start port 25 or the special symbol control process corresponding to the start port 27. If it is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1812. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813.

  In step S1812, the sub CPU 206 stops the identification information for demotion lottery notification corresponding to the processing target small area in the processing target small area within the identification information stop game execution time after the processing of step S1804 is started. Display. As a result, the identification information stop game corresponding to the identification information stop game control process currently being executed ends. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 ends the identification information stop game control process.

  In step S <b> 1813, the sub CPU 206 determines the effect identification based on the result of the jackpot lottery corresponding to the identification information stop game control process currently being executed within the identification information stop game execution time after the processing of step S <b> 1804 is started. The information is stopped and displayed in the small area to be processed. As a result, the identification information stop game corresponding to the identification information stop game control process currently being executed ends. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 ends the identification information stop game control process currently being executed.

  In addition, when the sub CPU 206 stops the display identification information indicating “losing” in the processing target small area, the sub CPU 206 displays information corresponding to the processing target small area among the effect identification information indicating that the relegation lottery is won. You may make it stop-display on the small area to be processed. In this case, so-called gas display is displayed. Therefore, as a player, focusing on only one of the display areas r1 to r3 and the display areas q1 to q3 and performing a stop operation at an arbitrary timing, Even if the effect identification information corresponding to the noticed display area is stopped and displayed in the noticed display area, it cannot be determined whether or not the effect identification information is gusset display. Furthermore, if the player performs the stop operation at an arbitrary timing, even if paying attention to all of the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3, the player stops the display in the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3. It cannot be determined whether or not the identification information is a gusset display. Therefore, in order to determine whether or not the effect identification information stopped and displayed in the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3 is a gusset display, pay attention to the timing of the stop operation and display areas q1 to q3. , R1 to r3 need to be focused on.

  Of the identification information stop game control process corresponding to the start port 25 and the identification information stop game control process corresponding to the start port 27, referring to steps S1808 to S1813, the first identification information stop game and the second identification information The stop game is executed at the same time, and both the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lost, and either the demoted lottery corresponding to the start port 25 or the demoted lottery corresponding to the start port 27 If the winning lottery notification condition that the stop operation is performed at a predetermined timing is satisfied, the demoted lottery notification identification information is displayed in the display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3 as shown in FIG. Stopped display. In the present embodiment, when one of the demoted lottery corresponding to the starting port 25 and the demoted lottery corresponding to the starting port 27 is won, the fact is notified. Only when both of the relegation lotteries are won, the fact may be notified.

  Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the first embodiment, among the plurality of display areas Q and R, the effect identification information varies in the game ball passage corresponding display area corresponding to the start opening where the game ball has won. Is displayed. Then, the pachinko gaming machine 10 provides an identification information stop game by using the effect identification information that is variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a plurality of display areas in which the identification information stop game can be executed, so that the identification information stop game can be made less likely to get bored visually, and the player continues to be willing to play the game as a whole. Can be held.

  Further, when the demotion lottery notification condition is satisfied, the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the identification information stop game, according to the stop operation by the player, at least one game ball among the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas. Control is performed to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the passage corresponding display area in the downgrade lottery notification stop mode. Therefore, a player who wants to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probability changing state to the normal state is expected to actively perform the stop operation. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can give the player an interest in the identification information stop game, and as a whole, the player can continue to have a willingness to play the game.

  Further, in the identification information stop game, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stops and displays the identification information variably displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas in a demotion lottery notification stop mode according to a stop operation by the player. Take control. Therefore, if a player who wants to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state does not visually recognize all of the identification information that is stopped and displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas, Since it is not known whether or not, it is expected to concentrate the consciousness on the identification information stop game accordingly. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can give the player an interest in the identification information stop game in this respect, and as a whole, can keep the player willing to play the game.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 uses the identification information displayed in a variable manner in the game ball passage corresponding display area for demotion lottery notification only when a stop operation by the player is performed at a predetermined timing in the identification information stop game. Since the stop display is performed in the stop mode, it is expected that a player who wants to know whether or not the game state has been demoted from the probability change state to the normal state concentrates on the stop operation so as to perform the stop operation at a predetermined timing. Therefore, in this respect, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can give the player an interest in the identification information stop game, and as a whole, can keep the player willing to play the game.

  Further, when the stop operation by the player is performed at a timing different from the predetermined timing, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays the identification information variably displayed in the display area corresponding to the game ball passage other than the stop mode for demotion of lottery notification The player is not allowed to know whether or not the game state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state, so that the player should concentrate on the stop operation to perform the stop operation at a timing different from the predetermined timing. There is expected. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can give an interest in the identification information stop game to a player who does not want to know whether or not the gaming state has been demoted from the probabilistic state to the normal state. You can continue to have a willingness to play.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the second embodiment. FIG. 23 is an exploded side view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the second embodiment. In the description of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 using FIG. 22, portions that overlap with the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the game board 2014 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a start port 25, 27, a special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a shutter 40, a special winning opening 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 2014, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 2014, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2014. Under the obstacle 57, start ports 25 and 27 are provided. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 2014.

  In addition, two rotary reels 2033a and 2033b are provided behind the transmissive region of the game board 2014 between the obstacles 55 and 57.

  On each of the reels 2033a and 2033b, effect identification information as a plurality of effects is drawn. Each of the rotating reels 2033a and 2033b rotates and stops in association with a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, thereby performing a variation display and a stop display. Of the transmissive area of the game board 2014, the area facing the rotating reel 2033a becomes the display area F, and the area facing the rotating reel 2033b becomes the display area G. The display area F corresponds to the display area Q, and the display area G corresponds to the display area R. When the stop operation button 84 is pressed, the rotating reels 2033a and 2033b are stopped.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the effect identification information for presentation composed of numbers, symbols, etc. is variably displayed in the display area F by rotating the rotating reel 2033a. During the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 36, the effect information identification information composed of numbers, symbols, and the like is variably displayed in the display area G as the rotating reel 2033b rotates. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used as effect identification information. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the rotary reel 2033 a stops, so that the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area F. The special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 36 is stopped and displayed, and the rotary reel 2033 b stops, so that the effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area G. The rotating reels 2033a and 2033b are an example of means for displaying and stopping the presentation identification information.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that informs the player that the game is a big hit is displayed on the rotary reel 2033. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the presentation identification information stopped and displayed in the display area F is a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbols). The display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned in each of the symbol rows.

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

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

  When a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, “1” “2” “3” number symbol), a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at a maximum. The game state shifts to the 2R jackpot game state (specific game state). The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual is shifted. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed. The special symbol display 36 and the rotating reel 2033b perform the same operations as the special symbol display 33 and the rotating reel 2033a.

  FIG. 23 is a side view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment. The pachinko gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 that is at least partially permeable, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially transmissive, and a rotating reel 2033a that is an example of a rotating body that includes a plurality of pieces of presentation identification information. 2033b, a liquid crystal display device 2032, and a main body frame 2012. The rotary reels 2033a and 2033b pass through a region in the vicinity of the specific game-specific prize winner 44 on the game board 2014 and are visually recognized by the player.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 24 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the second embodiment. In addition, description of the part which overlaps with the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 12 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the sub control circuit 200 in the second embodiment includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 2032, and a speaker. 46, a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound output from 46, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls a lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp, and a rotary reel drive circuit 2100.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to rotating reels 2033a and 2033b, which are examples of a rotating body provided with a plurality of presentation identification information. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM based on a control signal from the sub CPU 206, which is an example of the identification information stop game execution control means, to the rotary reels 2033a and 2033b. Send to.

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

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine has been described. Can be applied. Furthermore, in the first embodiment, a plurality of display areas are set in one liquid crystal display device, but may be set in a plurality of liquid crystal display devices.

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

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

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (3)

A game board on which game balls roll,
For each of the start areas provided on the game board, there is a predetermined normal probability that the game state transitions to a jackpot game that is an advantageous game state for the player on condition that the game ball has passed the start area. A game state setting means for setting one of a normal state set to a probability and a probability change state set to a probability that the probability of transition to the jackpot game is higher than the normal probability;
Control means for performing control of the big hit lottery for each of the starting areas, based on the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means, whether to shift to the big hit game,
Of the plurality of display areas set corresponding to each of the start areas, in the game ball passage corresponding display area corresponding to the start area through which the game ball has passed, the jackpot lottery corresponding to the game ball passage corresponding display area According to the result, the fluctuation display means for performing the fluctuation display and stop display of the identification information,
Stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area in accordance with the stop operation of the player,
Identification information stop game execution control means for controlling execution of an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area in response to a stop operation of the stop operation means by a player; With
The identification information stop game execution control means is configured such that the gaming state is demoted from the probability change state to the normal state by the setting of the gaming state by the gaming state setting means, and the first corresponding to the one start area. When a specific condition for simultaneously executing the identification information stop game and the second identification information stop game corresponding to the other start area is satisfied, the stop operation means by the player in the identification information stop game In response to the stop operation of the game ball passage corresponding display area, the identification information displayed in a variable manner in at least one of the game ball passage corresponding display areas is changed from the probability change state to the normal state. A game machine characterized by performing control to stop display in a predetermined demotion lottery notification stop mode indicating that it has been demoted. The demotion lottery notification stop mode is configured by combining the identification information stopped and displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas,
The identification information stop game execution control means, when the specific condition is satisfied, in the identification information stop game, the identification information variably displayed in the plurality of game ball passage corresponding display areas is displayed by the player. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a stop display is performed in the demotion lottery notification stop mode according to a stop operation of the stop operation means.   The identification information stop game execution control means, when the specific condition is satisfied, only when the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player is performed at a predetermined timing in the identification information stop game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the game ball passage corresponding display area in the demotion lottery notification stop mode.

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