JP2007275404A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables the display of especially noticeable one out of a plurality of variable display means so as to be easily noticeable for players. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes two starter slots 25 and 27 and variable display areas Q and R in which variable display games are executed upon the entry of the starter slots 25 and 27 with game balls. When a ready-for-win performance is executed on one of the variable display parts Q and R, the variable display part and the display area where the ready for win performance is executed are displayed enlarged. As a result, the variable display part with a higher degree of expectation can be displayed enlarged, thereby enabling the display of the variable display area especially noticeable for the players so as to be visually recognizable easily. <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 displaying a variation display and a stop display of identification information in a visually novel manner.

  Whether or not the conventional pachinko machine will win the transition to the big hit game (a game state advantageous to the player) on condition that the game ball has entered the start opening provided at a predetermined position on the game board The jackpot lottery will be held. Along with this, a so-called variable display game in which a variable display of a plurality of symbols (identification information) on a variable display means such as a liquid crystal display device is started, each symbol changes in a predetermined pattern, and then stops sequentially. Is done.

  Then, when the combination of symbols at the time of stopping becomes a predetermined combination on a preset winning line, for example, three identification information constituting an arbitrary winning line is “7-7-7”. When it stops, it is informed that it has won the jackpot game, and the player performs an operation to repeatedly open the big prize opening provided on the game board a predetermined number of times for a lot of prizes. A ball is provided.

On the other hand, in recent pachinko machines, for example, as described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-334382 (Patent Document 1), two starting ports are provided as triggers for executing the variable display game. Thus, two variation display means are provided, and when a game ball enters each start opening, a big win lottery is performed independently, and each variable display game is independently executed with a variable display game. The one with the function to be proposed is proposed.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2005-33481

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 described above, as the two variation display means provided corresponding to the two starting ports, it has a configuration in which those having the same shape are provided side by side, When the variable display game is executed simultaneously by the two variable display means, the player may be wondering which variable display means should be noted, and there is a drawback that it is difficult to determine the attention point.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to make it easier for a player to pay attention to a change display means to be noted among a plurality of change display means. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can be displayed in a manner.

  In order to achieve the above-mentioned object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is based on the condition that the game ball has passed through a game board on which the game ball rolls and a plurality of starting areas provided on the game board. Control means for performing a jackpot lottery control as to whether or not to win a transition to an advantageous gaming state for the player, and corresponding start areas on the game board are provided, and the corresponding start areas are designated as game balls. Whether or not to execute a specific effect on each of the variation display means and a plurality of fluctuation display means for performing a variable display and a stop display of the identification information according to the result of the jackpot lottery The identification execution information that is variably displayed by the variation display unit or the identification information for the variation display unit that is determined to execute a specific presentation by the production execution control unit and the production execution control unit Display of Characterized in that and an identification information variable control means for performing control to change at least one of the frequency.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, among the variation display means provided on the game board, in the variation display means determined to execute the specific effect by the effect execution control means, the variation display means displays the variation display. One of the identification information to be displayed or the display area of the identification information is controlled to change. Accordingly, it is possible to display the variable display means for performing a specific effect that gives a higher level of attention by the player in a mode (display size, display position, etc.) that is easy for the player to see.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the identification information variable control means is configured to execute a variable display of identification information in at least two of the plurality of fluctuation display means, and to the effect execution control means. Then, when it is determined that one of the at least two variation display means executes the specific effect, the identification information variation display is started by the at least two variation display means. Thus, when the specific effect is executed, control is performed to change at least one of the identification information or the identification information display area in the variable display means for executing the specific effect.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the fluctuation display of the identification information is started by the two fluctuation display means. Thereafter, when a specific effect is executed by one fluctuation display means of the two fluctuation display means, When executing a specific effect, control is performed such that at least one of the identification information or the display area of the identification information in the one variation display means changes, so that the specific effect is executed for the player. And at least one of the identification information or the display area of the identification information can be recognized almost simultaneously, and the variable display means with a high degree of attention can be displayed in a more easily recognizable manner. it can.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the identification information variable control means is identification information that is variably displayed on the fluctuation display means that is determined to execute a specific effect by the effect execution control means, or identification information Control is performed to change so that at least one of the display areas is displayed larger.

  In the invention of claim 3, the identification information variable control means is the size of the identification information that is variably displayed by the fluctuation display means or the identification information with respect to the fluctuation display means for which the specific performance is determined to be executed. Since the display area is controlled so as to increase in size, it is possible to make the player visually recognize the variable display means with a high degree of attention as a larger image.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the specific effect is such that the identification information other than one identification information among the plurality of identification information variably displayed by the variation display means is stopped and displayed. It is a reach effect that is a mode in which it is possible to notify that the transition to the jackpot gaming state has been won in a stop mode of one piece of identification information.

  In the invention according to claim 4, in the variable display means in which the reach effect is performed, at least one of the identification information or the display area of the identification information in the variable display means is controlled to change. The fluctuation display means in which the reach effect is being executed can be displayed in a more easily viewable manner.

  According to a fifth aspect of the invention, the specific effect is such that the identification information other than one identification information among the plurality of identification information variably displayed by the variation display means is stopped and displayed. It is a reach effect that is a mode in which it is possible to notify that the transition to the jackpot gaming state has been won in the stop mode of the two identification information, and the reach information is executed by the variable display means. Thereafter, when a preset specific reach effect is performed, control is performed so that at least one of the identification information or the display area of the identification information is displayed to be displayed larger. And

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, in the variable display means in which the reach effect is performed, at least one of the identification information or the display area of the identification information in the variable display means becomes larger, and the reach effect is a specific reach effect. In this case, since at least one of the identification information or the display area of the identification information in the variable display means is further increased, when the specific reach effect that develops from the reach effect is executed, the variable display The means can be displayed in a manner that is easier for the player to see.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, among the variation display means provided on the game board, in the variation display means determined to execute a specific effect by the effect execution control means, the variation display means Since one of the displayed identification information or the display area of the identification information is controlled to change, the variable display means that has a higher degree of attention by the player is displayed in an easy-to-view manner for the player Can do.

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

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

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

  Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

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

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

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between (see FIG. 2). In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 includes a display unit 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display portion 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display portion 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap all or at least a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display portion 32a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  On the display unit 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32, an identification information image for effect and various effect images are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 for image display is provided behind the transmissive area in the game board 14, so that, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. The area to be provided can be increased, and the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

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

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

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and constitutes a firing device 130 shown in FIG. A firing solenoid (not shown), which is a drive device, is provided on the right side of the drawing, which is opposite to the firing handle 26, and a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. ) Is provided. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player.

  When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated counterclockwise, power is supplied to the shooting solenoid, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. And the game proceeds. Furthermore, as will be described later, the momentum of the game ball to be launched can be adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 shown in FIG.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, and an obstacle 58. , A first start port 25 and a second start port 27, a special game-specific winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a big winning port 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. . In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. Below the obstacle 57, a first start port 25 and a second start port for starting two special symbol fluctuation displays described later are provided in two upper and lower stages. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

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

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball enters the winning opening 24, the game ball moves behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and further along the rail-shaped second warp path 49, behind the obstacle 57. Led. 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, an electrical decoration unit 53 provided on the upper part of the game board 14 includes a display case 37 that houses a first special symbol display 33, a second special symbol display 36, and a normal symbol display 35. The first special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, the second special symbol holding lamps 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d, and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visibility.

  Here, referring to FIG. 3, the first special symbol display 33, the second special symbol display 36, the normal symbol display 35, the first special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the second special symbol hold lamps 38a to 38d. The normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d will be described in detail.

  As shown in FIG. 3, two special symbol indicators housed in the indicator case 37, that is, the first special symbol indicator 33 and the second special symbol indicator 36 are each composed of a 7-segment LED 41, The 7-segment LED 41 changes when a predetermined special symbol change display start condition is satisfied (when a game ball enters the first start port 25 or the second start port 27 shown in FIG. 4 or a holding ball exists). When the display stops), it will turn on and off repeatedly.

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R jackpot game in which a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued up to 15 times. The game state shifts to a state (a special game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Further, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the state shifts to a probability variation state (high probability gaming state; hereinafter referred to as “probability variation mode”) in which the probability of transition to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R 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 variation mode, and becomes a gaming state in which the winning probability is lower than the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state; hereinafter referred to as “normal mode”).

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

  When the 15R jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 of the big prize opening 39 shown in FIG. 4 is controlled to be in an open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39. Also, when the 2R jackpot gaming state is reached, as will be described later, the blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 provided on the left and right sides of the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 shown in FIG. 4 are closed. From the state, the game ball is opened, and the game ball can be received by the special game-specific winning attacker 44.

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than the numbers described above (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which the special symbols are variably displayed on the two special symbol indicators 33 and 36 and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided between the first special symbol display 33 and the second 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 “◯” and “×” are displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Furthermore, first special symbol reservation lamps 34a to 34d are provided on the left side of the display case 37, and second special symbol reservation lamps 38a to 38d are provided on the right side. The first special symbol holding lamps 34 a to 34 d correspond to the first starting port 25, and the second special symbol holding lamps 38 a to 38 d correspond to the second starting port 27.

  Each of the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and 38a to 38d displays the number of executions (so-called holding ball number) of the variation display of the special symbol held by turning on or off. For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display for the first start port 25 is held for one time, the first special symbol hold lamp 34a is lit, and the special symbol variation display for the first start port 25 is displayed. Is held twice, the first special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit in addition to the first special symbol hold lamp 34a, and the execution of the special symbol variation display for the first start port 25 is 3 The first special symbol hold lamp 34c is further turned on when it is held for the number of times, and the first special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on. The symbol holding lamp 34d is turned on.

  Similarly, the second special symbol holding lamps 38a to 38d are switched on and off according to the number of balls held for the second starting port 27. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display is stored in a main RAM 70 (see FIG. 11) described later.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off. As with the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol hold lamp 50a is turned on, and 50b, 50c, and 50d are sequentially turned on every time the number of held balls increases. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a first start port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57 on the game board 14, and a second start port 27 is provided below the first start port 25. Yes. 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 first start port 25, the special symbol change display by the first special symbol display 33 is started, and when a game ball enters the second start port 27, Then, the special symbol variation display by the second special symbol display 36 is started. Further, the second start port 27 is provided with a blade member 23, and 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, A game ball can enter the second start port 27.

  Further, when a special ball corresponding to the first and second start openings 25 and 27 is displayed in a variable manner, when the game ball enters the first start opening 25 or the second start opening 27, a change display is displayed. Until the special symbol in the middle is stopped and displayed, the start of the variable symbol display based on the game ball entering the first start port 25 or the second start port 27 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 variation display is held, that is, the number of held balls, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is set to four for each of the start ports 25 and 27.

  Furthermore, in the area between the obstacles 55 and 57 of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. 5 described later, variable display units Q and R that can display three pieces of identification information in a variable manner. When the game ball enters the first start port 25 and the variable display by the first special symbol display 33 is started, the variable display of the upper column is accompanied accordingly. In part Q, the change display of the identification information for effect is started. Further, when a game ball enters the second start port 27 and the variable display by the second special symbol display 36 is started, the change of the identification information for the effect is changed in the lower variable display portion R accordingly. Display starts.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the first start port 25 or the second start port 27 during the variation display related to the special symbol, each start port is displayed until the identification information for presentation during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information for the production based on the game balls entering the 25 and 27 is suspended, the identification information for the production that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed in the same manner as the special symbol. Is started to change the display of the identification information for the effect that has been put on hold.

  In the present embodiment, the fact that a game ball has entered the first start port 25 and the second start port 27 is indicated by a special symbol variable display start condition and an identification information variable display start condition (variable display game). However, as long as two or more special symbols and identification information variation display start conditions are set, another mode may be used.

  The display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4 has special symbol indicators 33, An effect image associated with the special symbol displayed at 36 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the first special symbol display 33, a plurality of symbol strings (this embodiment) are displayed on the variable display unit Q (see FIG. 5) of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In each of the three columns, a symbol (which is also identification information for production. For example, a number from 0 to 9) is variably displayed. After that, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the first special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped on the variable display portion Q of the display portion 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed. The same operation is performed on the second special symbol display 36 in the fluctuation display section R (see FIG. 5). Hereinafter, a game in which the identification information is variably displayed and then stopped is referred to as a “variable display game”.

  Further, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 33, an effect image for notifying the player that it is a big hit is a variable display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Displayed in part Q. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol (“5”, “7” described above) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 33, the fluctuation of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is changed. The combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the display part Q becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which 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 the identification information for the effect, when a specific number design (for example, “odd” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are arranged, a 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. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number design (for example, “even” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are in order, a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state). 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.

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a sequential number (for example, a numerical symbol of “1, 2, 3”), a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed a maximum of two times. The game state shifts to the 2R jackpot game state (specific game state). In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  Similarly, the second special symbol display 36 also displays an effect image for notifying the player that it is a big hit when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 32. It is displayed on the fluctuation display part R of the display part 32a. The following operation is the same as that of the first special symbol display 33 described above.

  And when the combination of the identification information for production | presentation displayed in the fluctuation | variation display part Q or R of the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, ie, when winning 15R jackpot or 2R jackpot In addition, a character image such as “big hit !!” and a delighting character image are displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described later, when the variable display game is executed in the variable display portion Q in association with the game ball entering the first start opening 25, Alternatively, when the variable display game is executed in the variable display portion R in association with the game ball entering the second start port 27, the reach effect is displayed in any of the variable display portions Q and R. Is performed, the variable display unit (Q or R) that performs the reach effect, or the process of displaying the display area larger is performed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 11) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on both the left and right sides of the second start port 27 are in the open state from the closed state. Thus, a game ball can be made to enter the second start port 27. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed and the game ball cannot enter the second 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”.

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

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). This shutter 40 is displayed in the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 36 when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and when the gaming state is shifted to the 15R jackpot gaming state, It is driven to be in an open state where it can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 11) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 11). There are general areas (not shown) having a shutter, and the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Is done. When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the grand prize winning opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which no game balls are received.

  A game from the open state in which the special winning opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept game balls to the closed state in which the special winning opening 39 is not in accepting game balls is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. The round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 11). 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. 11). It should be noted that the gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is the “15R jackpot gaming state” described above.

  Furthermore, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. In the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 36, the blade member 48 is displayed in a special numerical symbol as a special symbol, and when the gaming state is shifted to the 2R jackpot 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 special game dedicated prize attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 11), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passes through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time has elapsed. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or the predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which no game balls are received. Driven by.

  As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state in which the game ball is not received by the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 does not receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening 39 as the first winning combination that performs the opening operation when the 15R jackpot game is executed and the specific game as the second winning combination that performs the opening operation when the 2R jackpot game is executed. The dedicated prize attacker 44 is provided as a big prize opening, but these may be one big prize opening. Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the winning combination, two winning combinations, that is, the special winning opening 39 and the special game winning winning attacker 44, are described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is on the game board. Any number of two or more items may be provided.

  During the execution of the 15R jackpot game, the number of rounds (maximum continuation round number) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. In addition, during the execution of the 2R jackpot 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 is two rounds.

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 11)). It may be a number. Similarly, the maximum number of consecutive rounds during the execution of the 2R jackpot game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 11)). It may be a number.

  In addition, when a game ball enters or passes through the specific area and the general area in the first and second 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, A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 in accordance with the type of each winning opening.

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

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

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

  Also, 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. 11). Send. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126 so as to fire the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example of each variation display unit Q, R when the reach display is not performed in each variation display unit Q, R in the normal gaming state, as shown in FIG. The fluctuation display part Q set in the upper part of the display part a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the fluctuation display part R set in the lower part are displayed with substantially the same size.

  FIG. 6 shows a display example when a variable display game is executed on the variable display portion Q in response to the game ball entering the start opening 25 and a reach effect is performed on the variable display portion Q. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display part Q set in the upper stage and its display area p1 are displayed larger, and the fluctuation display part R set in the lower stage and its display area p2 are smaller. It is displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example when a variable display game is executed on the variable display portion R and a reach effect is performed on the variable display portion R when a game ball enters the start opening 27. As shown in the figure, the fluctuation display part Q and its display area p1 set in the upper stage are displayed small, and the fluctuation display part R and its display area p2 set in the lower stage are displayed large. Has been.

  FIG. 8 shows another table when the variable display game is executed in the variable display portion Q in accordance with the game ball entering the start opening 25 and the reach effect is performed in the variable display portion Q. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example, As shown in the figure, the fluctuation | variation display part Q set to the upper stage is displayed large, and the fluctuation | variation display part R set to the lower stage is displayed small. Note that the display area has not changed.

  FIG. 9 shows another table when a variable display game is executed on the variable display portion R and a reach effect is performed on the variable display portion R when a game ball enters the start port 27. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example, As shown in the figure, the fluctuation | variation display part Q set to the upper stage is displayed small, and the fluctuation | variation display part R set to the lower stage is displayed large. Note that the display area has not changed.

  FIG. 10 relates to a modification example to be described later, and the reach effect is performed in the variable display game executed by the variable display unit Q to be in the state shown in FIG. 6, and this reach effect is a super reach effect (specific reach). It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display when developing to (production). As shown in the figure, the upper display portion Q and its display area p1 are larger than the display example shown in FIG.

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

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 functions as a control means for performing a lottery transition to a 15R big hit game state or a 2R big hit game state when a game ball enters the first start port 25 or the second start port 27, for example. Furthermore, when a game ball enters each start opening 25 and 27 and a variable display game is started, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be executed in each of the variable display portions Q and R, and reach detection is executed. In the case of performing, a function of determining a reach state effect pattern and transmitting a reach effect command to the sub-control circuit 200 is provided. Further, a variable display game execution command for determining whether or not to execute the variable display game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. That is, the main CPU 66 has a function as an effect execution control means for determining whether or not to execute a reach effect (specific effect) with the change display portions Q and R (variable display means).

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12) that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table that is referred to when selecting an effect, a reach state determination table for determining the reach state in each of the variation display units Q and R, 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 opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to two special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to ordinary symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, starting memory number counter Various variables are set.

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

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The off-set symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit.

  The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining that the round number display 51 is to display during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from each counter at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 is configured to store and update the random number counter to be incremented by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a vessel may be provided.

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

  The special game dedicated prize attacker release count counter indicates the number of open (number of rounds) of the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) in an advantageous game. The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (round number) in the big hit gaming state. The winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have entered the winning prize opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed through the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

  Further, the specific game-dedicated prize-winner winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have entered the specific-game exclusive-winner 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (starting memory number counter) is stored in the special symbol indicators 33 and 36 when a game ball enters the first starting port 25 or the second starting port 27. When the special symbol game cannot be displayed, when the start of the special symbol game is suspended, the number of the suspended special symbol game is indicated. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start storage information. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of balls to be held for the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is put on hold when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol cannot be changed. Indicates the number of times of holding the regular symbol game. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  Further, in the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are set, and various information is stored.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, 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 increased firing power. 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 a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

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

  The start winning ball sensors 116 a and 116 b are provided at the first start port 25 and the second start port 27. Each of the starting winning ball sensors 116 a and 116 b detects that a game ball has entered (passed through) the first starting port 25 and the second starting port 27 and outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

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

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

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

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

  The firing power increase button 80 is provided on the main body frame 12. The fire power increase button 80 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

  The firing power reduction button 82 is provided on the main body frame 12. The fired power reduction button 82 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs an operation of firing a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above.

  When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, the power corresponding to the operation of the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 described above is applied to the firing solenoid. And the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 outputs a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the first special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the second special symbol holding lamps 38a to 38d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, and each special symbol display. Devices 33 and 36 (7-segment LED 41), normal symbol display 35, round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like.

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

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

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60 as described later (see FIG. 5).

  Specifically, the sub CPU 206 controls image display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display unit. That is, each variable display of the variable display areas q1 to q3 of the upper variable display part Q in the horizontal three rows and the lower variable display part R in the horizontal three columns in the center of the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the areas q1 to q3, display control of each of the variable display units Q and R that display and display identification information such as numeric symbols and display control that displays an effect image on the entire display unit 32a are performed.

  Further, when the reach effect command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 executes the reach effect based on the reach effect command. That is, the reach effect command includes information selected from the reach state determination table stored in the main ROM 68. When the sub CPU 206 receives a reach effect command for performing the reach effect, The display on the display unit 32a is controlled so as to reach the reach state in each of the fluctuation display units Q and R. Specifically, two pieces of identification information among the pieces of identification information variably displayed in the three variable display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3 constituting the target variable display portion Q or R are represented by the same numeric symbol. (E.g., “7”), and control is performed to display a reach state effect on the display unit 32a in which the determination of whether or not to notify the jackpot gaming state is made in the manner of stopping the remaining one piece of identification information.

  Furthermore, when the sub CPU 206 receives a reach effect command transmitted from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of displaying the variable display unit (Q or R) for executing the reach effect larger. For example, when the reach display is performed on the variation display portion Q, as shown in FIG. 6, the variation display portion Q displayed on the upper stage is displayed large so that the player can easily recognize it.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 displays a variable display on the variable display unit (variable display unit) for which the main CPU 66 (effect execution control unit) has decided to execute the reach effect (specific effect). A function as identification information variable control means for performing control to change at least one of the identification information to be displayed or the display area of the identification information.

  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 variable symbol display. 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.

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

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

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

  In FIG. 11, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information under the control of the sub CPU 206 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and an image. It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts data as an image signal, and an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 12 shows an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the jackpot determination table, a jackpot probability is set for each of a case where a game ball enters the first start port 25 and a case where a game ball enters the second start port 27. . The same jackpot probability is set when a game ball enters the first start port 25 and when a game ball enters the second 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 jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

  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 jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is between 396 and 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning a 15R jackpot game (special game), 2R jackpot game (specific game) is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after 15R jackpot game is also set. It is set high. In addition, when the jackpot game is won in either the jackpot lottery accompanying the game ball entering the first start port 25 or the jackpot lottery accompanying the game ball entering the second start port 27, the jackpot game Transition to the 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. 15) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup return processing, work area initialization, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 15, the special symbol game is executed, special symbols on the special symbol indicators 33 and 36, and special symbol control processing related to the effect identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are executed. (Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, the main CPU 66 executes random number update processing so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). . And the input detection process which detects the entrance or passage of the game ball to the 1st starting port 25, the 2nd starting port 27 grade | etc., Is performed (step S43). In step S43, the main CPU 66 increments the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one each time a game ball enters the start ports 25 and 27. However, the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” as the upper limit value. That is, the main CPU 66 stores in the main RAM 70 if the number of reserved balls related to each special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” even if a game ball enters the start ports 25 and 27. Do not increase the number of reserved balls for the special symbol.

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

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 outputs various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, the various types of commands include a demonstration display command, and the type of identification information for production that is stopped and displayed in the variable display areas q1 to q3 and r1 to r3 of the variable display portions Q and R ( For example, a stop designating command for effect indicating a number), a reach effect command for performing a reach effect, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S49.

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 outputs 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 game balls entering into 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]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S15 of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values described from the side of step S72 to step S81 (excluding step S76) indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and the numerical values correspond to the numerical values of the control state flags. One step corresponding to is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, a process for loading a control state flag is executed in step S71. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S72.

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

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

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

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

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

  That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it sets so that the process of step S81 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S75.

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

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning hole 39 or the special game only. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot game is executed.

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

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

  In this way, in the 15R jackpot game and the 2R jackpot game, which are examples of advantageous games, the prizes such as the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4) and the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) are used for each round game. The release operation is performed with.

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

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

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a 15R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. In addition, the large winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S78.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game is a 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The specific game-dedicated prize-winner opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the specific game dedicated winning attacker is being released. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second) in the special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S78 may be performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S78.

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

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the above conditions is satisfied. Also, in the case of 2R jackpot game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and a condition that the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not any of the above is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, and “ By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the jackpot gaming state is not set. The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. Steps S79 and S77 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R jackpot game is executed. Note that if the 15R jackpot game (special game) end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order to perform steps S78 to S81 shown in FIG. This process is executed at a predetermined timing, and the 15R jackpot game is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S72 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserves related to the special symbols corresponding to the start ports 25 and 27 is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Proceed.

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

  In step S <b> 104, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one. That is, when executing the special symbol game on each of the special symbol indicators 33 and 36, the main CPU 66 decreases the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol for each. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination value extracted at the time of starting winning (when a game ball enters the starting ports 25 and 27).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, the data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal for driving and controlling the special symbol indicators 33 and 36 by the process of step S46 in FIG. 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol indicators 33 and 36 based on the special symbol drive control signal. As a result of the above processing, the special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 33 and 36, and the special symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed after a predetermined time.

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

[Design determination processing]
Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 18, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the reference in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S1502, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it advances the process to step S1518.

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol indicator 36 is selected based on the jackpot symbol determination random value. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process advances to step S1504.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S1514, 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, “2”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

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

  In step S1516, 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, “0”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the normal mode can be used. .

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

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

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

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 19, a normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When a game ball enters the first start port 25 or the second start port, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 17 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not the big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of not a big hit, the state changes to a normal game (state C1600).

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

  In the specific game state (state C1608), the 2R jackpot game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a specific mode (state C1610).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described specific game is executed. When a game ball enters the first start port 25 or the second start port, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 17 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

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

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

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which the game is executed in the probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When a game ball enters the first start port 25 or the second start port 27 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 17 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 12) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

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

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

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

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

[Change display size of variable display area]
The display size changing process will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S1701 of FIG. 20, the sub CPU 106 displays the variable display portions Q and R with the same size as shown in FIG. 5 as an initial state in the normal gaming state.

  In step S1702, a process of receiving a variable display game execution command output from the main CPU 66 is performed.

  In step S1703, a process of receiving a reach effect command output from the main CPU 66 is performed.

  In step S1704, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be executed in the variable display game executed in each of the variable display portions Q or R. If the reach effect is not performed, the process is terminated. That is, the same state is maintained for the sizes of the variation display portions Q and R.

  On the other hand, in the case of performing the reach effect in the variable display game executed in the variable display part Q or R, in step S1705, the sub CPU 206 determines the reach effect after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game. The variable display part Q or R that performs the process is displayed in a large size. As a result, for example, when a reach effect is performed on the fluctuation display part Q, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper fluctuation display part Q and its display area p1 are displayed larger, and the lower fluctuation display part R and The display area p2 is displayed small. Further, when the reach display is performed on the fluctuation display portion R, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper fluctuation display portion Q and its display area p1 are displayed small, and the lower fluctuation display portion R and its display area are displayed. p2 is displayed large.

  Here, the above “predetermined time” means, for example, that the variable display game is started in the variable display part Q, and two variable display areas out of the three variable display areas q1 to q3 are stopped and displayed, and are reach effects. Is set as the time until the player is notified. That is, almost simultaneously with the fact that the player recognizes that it is a reach effect, the variable display section where the reach effect is performed is displayed large.

  Thereafter, in step S1706, it is determined whether or not the variable display game has ended. If it is determined that the variable display game has ended, in step S1707, the sub CPU 206 determines the size of each of the variable display portions Q and R. The original size is returned to the state shown in FIG.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, at the normal time, the fluctuation display part Q displayed on the upper stage and the fluctuation display part R displayed on the lower stage are displayed with the same size, and any one of the fluctuation displays is displayed. When the reach effect is performed in the variable display game executed in the part Q or R, the variable display part Q or R in which the reach effect is performed and the display area thereof are displayed large.

  Therefore, it is possible to display the fluctuation display portion on the one where the reach effect is performed with a higher degree of attention to the player in a more easily viewable manner, and the visibility can be improved.

  In addition, the variable display unit on which the reach effect is executed does not increase in size simultaneously with the start of the variable display game, but two identification information is stopped and displayed so that the player is the reach effect. At the timing of recognition, the change display portion changes so as to increase, so that the player's expectation and tension can be improved.

  Next, a modification of the above embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. In this modified example, in addition to the above-described embodiment, when the super reach (specific reach effect) is achieved, control is performed to display the size of the variable display portion even larger. Details will be described below.

  First, in step S1801 in FIG. 21, the sub CPU 106 displays the variable display portions Q and R in the same size as shown in FIG. 5 as an initial state in the normal gaming state.

  In step S1802, a process of receiving a variable display game execution command output from the main CPU 66 is performed.

  In step S1803, a reach effect command output from the main CPU 66 is received.

  In step S1804, it is determined whether or not a reach effect is to be executed in the variable display game executed in each of the variable display portions Q or R. If the reach effect is not performed, the process is terminated. That is, the same state is maintained for the sizes of the variation display portions Q and R.

  On the other hand, in the case of performing the reach effect in the variable display game executed in the variable display part Q or R, in step S1805, the sub CPU 206 determines the reach effect after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game. The variable display part Q or R that performs the process is displayed in a large size. As a result, for example, when a reach effect is performed on the fluctuation display part Q, as shown in FIG. 6, the upper fluctuation display part Q and its display area p1 are displayed larger, and the lower fluctuation display part R and The display area p2 is displayed small. Further, when the reach display is performed on the fluctuation display portion R, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper fluctuation display portion Q and its display area p1 are displayed small, and the lower fluctuation display portion R and its display area are displayed. p2 is displayed large.

  Thereafter, in step S1806, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute a super reach effect (specific reach effect) based on the received reach command, and in the case of executing the super reach effect, in step S1807. The variable display part Q for executing the super reach effect and its display area p1 are displayed larger as shown in FIG.

  Thereafter, in step S1808, it is determined whether or not the variable display game has ended. If it is determined that the variable display game has ended, in step S1809, the sub CPU 206 determines the size of each of the variable display units Q and R. The original size is returned to the state shown in FIG.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the modification, like the above-described embodiment, normally, the two variable display portions Q displayed on the upper row and the variable display portion R displayed on the lower row are of the same size. When the reach effect is performed in the variable display game that is displayed in the variable display portion Q or R, the variable display portion Q or R that performs the reach effect is displayed larger.

  Further, when the reach effect being executed in the variable display part Q is developed into a super reach effect (specific reach effect), the variable display part Q and its display area p1 are displayed even larger.

  Therefore, it is possible to display to the player in an easy-to-see manner the variation display portion of the two variation display portions Q and R where the reach effect is performed, and when the super reach effect is performed. Can be displayed in an easier-to-focus manner, can further increase the expectation and tension when the super reach effect is executed, and can continue to have a willingness to play.

  Moreover, in the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, when the reach effect is performed, an example in which the variable display portion on which the reach effect is performed and the display area thereof are displayed in large size is described. However, for example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, only the size of the variable display portion may be changed. Although not shown, it is also possible to change only the display area (only the display areas p1 and p2 shown in FIGS. 6 and 7) without changing the sizes of the variable display portions Q and R themselves. Is possible.

  Furthermore, instead of changing the size of the variable display section or the display area thereof, the shape, color, etc. of the identification information displayed in a variable manner in the variable display area may be changed.

  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, two start ports 25 and 27 and two special symbol indicators 33 and 36 corresponding to these are provided in order to start the variation display of special symbols. The example in which the two variable display portions Q and R corresponding to the special symbol indicators 33 and 36 are provided has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and three or more start ports are provided. It is also possible to provide a corresponding number of variation display units.

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

  By displaying the variable display area of the person who performs the reach effect in a large size, the monotony of the game is eliminated, and it is extremely useful in providing a gaming machine that can easily have a willingness to play a game.

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

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Wing member 24 Winning port 25 First start port 26 Launch handle 27 Second start port 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device (variation display means)
33 1st special symbol display 34a-34d 1st special symbol holding lamp 35 Normal symbol display 36 2nd special symbol display 37 Display case 38a-38d 2nd special symbol holding lamp 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Specific game Special winning attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Normal symbol holding lamp 51 Round number indicator 53 Illumination unit 55, 57, 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU (control means, production execution control means)
74 Lamp 76 Lamp Control Circuit 80 Fire Power Increase Button 82 Fire Power Decrease Button 102 V / Count Sensor 104, 105 Count Sensor 116a, 116b Start Prize Ball Sensor 118 Ordinary Electric Charging Solenoid 120 Grand Prize Solenoid 122 Seesaw Solenoid 124 Backup Clear Switch 126 Dispensing / firing control circuit 128 Discharging device 130 Firing device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU (identification information variable control means)
210 Work RAM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (5)

A game board on which game balls roll,
Control means for performing a jackpot lottery control as to whether or not to win a transition to an advantageous game state for a player, on condition that a game ball has passed through each of the start areas provided on the game board,
A plurality of displays that are provided corresponding to each start area on the game board and that display a variation display and stop display of identification information according to the result of the jackpot lottery on condition that a game ball has passed through the corresponding start area Fluctuation display means,
In each of the variation display means, effect execution control means for determining whether or not to execute a specific effect;
At least one of the identification information variably displayed by the variability display means or the display area of the identification information is displayed on the variability display means determined to execute the specific dramas by the effect execution control means. Identification information variable control means for performing control to change;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The identification information variable control means executes identification information fluctuation display in at least two fluctuation display means among the plurality of fluctuation display means, and the effect execution control means performs the at least two fluctuation display means. When it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed in one of the above, the specific effect is executed after the at least two variable display means starts the variable display of the identification information. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to change at least one of the identification information or the identification information display area in the variable display means for executing the specific effect.   The identification information variable control means displays at least one of identification information variably displayed by the variation display means determined to execute a specific effect by the effect execution control means, or a display area of the identification information. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to change the display so that the display is large.   The specific presentation is a jackpot in a manner in which other identification information other than one identification information among the plurality of identification information variably displayed by the variation display means is stopped and the one identification information is stopped. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is a reach effect that is a mode capable of notifying that the player has won the game state. The specific presentation is a jackpot in which the other identification information other than one identification information is stopped and displayed among the plurality of identification information variably displayed by the variation display means, and the one identification information is stopped. It is a reach production that is a mode that can notify that it has won the transition to the gaming state,
After the reach effect is executed by the variation display means, the identification information variable control means is further configured to display the identification information or the display area of the identification information when a specific reach effect is set in advance. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein control is performed to change so that at least one of them is displayed larger.

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