JP2008012020A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine where it is not easy for a player to judge whether probability-variation big winning or normal big winning is generated by a final stop pattern. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with: a variable display means which vary-displays and stop-displays identification information; a first lottery means which performs a lottery for deciding whether to carry out a special game of performing a game state advantageous to the player two or more times; a second lottery means which performs a lottery for deciding whether to shift into a probability variation game state being a game state more advantageous to the player after carrying out the special game; a stop display identification information deciding means which decides the classification of the identification information stop-displayed by the variable display means without regard to the result of the lottery performed by the second lottery means when the result of the lottery performed by the first lottery means is winning; and a game frequency deciding means which decides the frequency of the advantageous game state performed when the special game is carried out, according to the classification of the identification information decided by the stop display identification information deciding means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there is a pachinko gaming machine as a representative gaming machine, and the gaming state in such a pachinko gaming machine is a special gaming state (generally referred to as a “big hit gaming state”) that is a gaming state advantageous to the player, It is roughly classified into a “normal gaming state” which is a gaming state that is disadvantageous to a person.

  Further, after the special gaming state ends, the special gaming state further shifts to a probability variation gaming state (a gaming state in which the probability of winning the special gaming state is set higher than the normal gaming state) which is advantageous to the player. A first special gaming state (generally referred to as a “probability jackpot gaming state”) and a second special gaming state (generally “normal” which transitions to a normal gaming state disadvantageous to the player after the special gaming state ends) It is roughly divided into two types of special game states (referred to as jackpot game states).

  In addition, in recent years, in addition to the probable jackpot game state and the normal jackpot game state, the number of special game states (for example, the number of times of winning a big prize at the time of a jackpot, etc.) with a small number of winning balls at the jackpot (so-called “out ball”) However, the third special gaming state (generally “a special gaming state that is less than the probability variation jackpot gaming state or the normal jackpot gaming state) and transitions to a probability varying gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the special gaming state ends (generally“ Pachinko machines equipped with “suddenly promising big hit gaming state”) are common. That is, in the third special gaming state, the sudden probability change jackpot gaming state has a small number of balls at the time of jackpot, but after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the player shifts to a probability variation gaming state advantageous to the player, The purpose is to expand the chance to shift to the second special gaming state.

  Then, the pachinko player has the first to third special game states that are of great benefit to the player, that is, the pachinko game for the purpose of acquiring the probability variation jackpot gaming state, the normal jackpot gaming state, and the sudden probability variation jackpot gaming state. Will be performed.

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the number of times the special winning opening is opened (so-called “round number”) according to the first to third special game states is constant, for example, the first special game state (probability change). 15 rounds were determined for the jackpot gaming state) and the second special gaming state (usually the jackpot gaming state), and 2 rounds were determined for the third special gaming state (suddenly probable jackpot gaming state). Therefore, as shown below, pachinko gaming machines that change the number of rounds in each special gaming state have been proposed.

  For example, a pachinko gaming machine that can appropriately select the number of rounds in a probable big hit gaming state (see Patent Document 1).

Further, in the promising big hit gaming state, the number of rounds is changed according to the situation, and the pachinko gaming machine aims to attract the pachinko player's interest not only in the big hit lottery but also in the round number lottery (see Patent Document 2). ).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-253296 JP 2005-334465 A

  However, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine described above, either the probable jackpot or the normal jackpot is determined and the number of rounds is changed based on this, but the combination of symbols that distinguishes the probable jackpot and the normal jackpot is The player can easily determine whether the probable jackpot is won or the normal jackpot is won by the final stop symbol, and the expectation for the probable jackpot is concentrated only on the final stop symbol. As a result, the expectation due to the performance at the time of the big hit may be diminished, and there is a possibility that it will be offended.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information, and the first lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game for performing a game state advantageous to the player a plurality of times A lottery result by the first lottery means, a second lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a probability variable gaming state that is a more advantageous gaming state for the player after execution of the special game, and the lottery result by the first lottery means In this case, regardless of the lottery result by the second lottery means, the stop display identification information determining means for determining the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means and the stop display identification information determining means are determined. According to another aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a game number determining means for determining the number of advantageous game states to be performed when the special game is executed according to the type of the identification information.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine includes a notifying unit for notifying a lottery result by the second lottery unit.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the game machine includes an operation means that can be operated by a player, and the notification means produces an effect related to the lottery result by the second lottery means. An effect display means for performing, and an effect display control means for performing control to change the contents of the effect display related to the lottery result of the second lottery means in the effect display means in accordance with the operation of the operation means. And

  According to the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, even if a special gaming state is realized, it is not possible to determine whether or not this is accompanied by a probability varying gaming state only by the identification information stopped and displayed by the variable display means. The player can maintain a sense of expectation for a long time. In particular, when performing an effect display that suggests which special gaming state it will be, the player will pay more attention to this effect display, so the expectation for the special gaming state with the probability varying gaming state, It can be remarkably enhanced by the effect display.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment according to the present invention will be described as a pachinko gaming machine.

  The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has variable display means for causing the player to visually recognize the start of a special game (so-called jackpot game) that is a game state advantageous to the player by changing and stopping the identification information. A first lottery means for lottering whether or not to execute the special game; and a probability-variable gaming state (a probability of winning the jackpot gaming state that is a more advantageous gaming state for the player after the special game is executed) A second lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a gaming state with a higher probability than the gaming state; and if the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win, the second lottery means Regardless of the lottery result, stop display identification information determining means for determining the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means, and the type of identification information determined by the stop display identification information determining means. Depending on the game number determination means for determining a number of the beneficial gaming state performed upon executing the special game, those having a.

  In a general pachinko gaming machine, the lottery in the jackpot gaming state and the lottery in the probability variation gaming state, which are gaming states advantageous to the player, are determined by the same lottery. In other words, in a single lottery, the normal jackpot gaming state in which the transition to the general gaming state in which the jackpot lottery is performed with the normal probability after the jackpot gaming state ends, and the higher probability than the normal probability after the jackpot gaming state ends The game is determined to be one of the probabilistic jackpot gaming states that shift to the general gaming state with the probability variation to perform the jackpot lottery and stops after the identification information corresponding to each is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device, the 7-segment display device, etc. It was displayed. Therefore, the player can determine whether or not there is a possibility of winning either a normal jackpot or a probable jackpot by checking the identification information that is changed and stopped on the liquid crystal display device, etc. If the identification information corresponding to is changed and stopped on the liquid crystal, etc., the player's expectations and interests that were once found to be a normal jackpot, no matter how much the effect screen etc. that boosts the jackpot gaming state is devised Cannot be prevented from fading.

  According to the present embodiment, since the lottery of the jackpot gaming state is performed by the first lottery means and the lottery of the probability variation gaming state is performed by the second lottery means, the separate lottery means is provided. Even if the lottery result of one lottery means wins the jackpot gaming state, and the identification information corresponding to the jackpot gaming state fluctuates and is displayed on the variable display means, the player can draw in the probability varying gaming state lottery. It is not possible to determine whether or not you have won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the expectation of winning the probability variation gaming state from being diminished by the identification information displayed on the variable display means.

  In addition, in general pachinko gaming machines including this embodiment, it is difficult to win a game ball in a normal gaming state, and when the jackpot gaming state is advantageous to the player, the structure is greatly increased on the gaming board. An accessory that is open and facilitates winning of a game ball (hereinafter referred to as a “big prize opening”) is provided. In one big hit gaming state, a round game is executed to open and close the special winning opening a predetermined number of times (a so-called “round number”, for example, set to 15 times).

  By executing such a round game, the player can acquire a large number of game balls in a short time. However, in this configuration, since the number of rounds is constant, a game that can be acquired once in the jackpot game state The number of balls (so-called number of balls) is almost uniform and lacks interest.

  In the present embodiment, the stop display identification information determining means determines the identification information displayed on the variable display means on the condition that the big win gaming state is won by the first lottery means. The number of rounds corresponding to the identification information determined by the stop display identification information determination unit is determined by the game number determination unit. Accordingly, it is possible to provide an entertaining pachinko gaming machine in which the player not only aims to win the jackpot gaming state but also aims to win a jackpot having identification information corresponding to a larger number of rounds.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, it is made to provide the alerting | reporting means which alert | reports the lottery result by the said 2nd lottery means. Therefore, the player can know by a notification before changing to the jackpot gaming state whether to shift to the probability jackpot gaming state or the normal jackpot gaming state, whether the normal jackpot gaming state or the probability jackpot gaming state There is no transition to the jackpot gaming state in an irritated state without understanding.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an operation means that can be operated by a player is provided, and the notification means is an effect display means for producing an effect related to a lottery result by the second lottery means, and according to an operation of the operation means. The effect display means includes effect display control means for performing control to change the contents of the effect display related to the lottery result of the second lottery means.

  In other words, since the player himself can intervene using the operation means for the effect of the lottery result by the second lottery means, it seems as if the player has decided to win the probability variation gaming state. Production.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the player wins the jackpot gaming state after enjoying the effect of whether or not the jackpot gaming state is won by the first lottery means, It is possible to enjoy a double effect of enjoying whether or not the player has won the probability-variable gaming state.

  In particular, since there is an effect display control means for performing control to change the contents of the effect display according to the operation of the operation means, in the case of effect display of the lottery result of the second lottery means to the player, for example, the probability Even if the player is won in the variable game state, it is not notified to the player with a probability of 100%, but by directing the player not to clearly indicate that the player is won by changing the production mode. Thus, it is possible to configure an effect that makes it possible to predict winning in the probability variation gaming state.

  For example, a janken game or the like is used for an effect display relating to the lottery result of the second lottery means, and a junken is performed between the player and the gaming machine using the operation means. Transition to the probability variation gaming state, and when the tie is drawn, the notification transition effect is configured such that the probability transition gaming state is transitioned to the probability variation gaming state with a reliability of 50%, and even if the player loses, the transition to the probability variation gaming state is performed. In this way, it is possible to provide an effect that makes the player feel tired.

  By the way, in the effect notification in the effect display control means, it is also possible to perform an effect such that the player does not clearly know the lottery result as to whether or not the winning state has been won. As a result, the player infers whether or not he / she has finally won the probability variation jackpot with the probability varying gaming state based on the form of the effect. Since it is only guessing, it becomes difficult to judge when the game is stopped. For example, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the game is ended because it is not in the probability variation gaming state (so-called “immediate stop” after the jackpot gaming state ends). This can be prevented and the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine described above, the launched game ball rolls from the upper side to the lower side, and is formed with a transparent member and transparently visible through the back, and is visible through the transparent game board. As described above, the jackpot effect display arranged on the back side of the transparent game board and determined by the first lottery means, the stop display identification information determination means and the game number determination means, or the second The variable display means for displaying the effect display of the probability variation determined by the lottery means and the effect display control means can be configured.

  This is because the variable display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device is preferably used) disposed behind a game board (hereinafter referred to as “transparent game board”) formed of a transparent member, the first lottery means. The effect display of the jackpot determined by the stop display identification information determining means and the number of games determining means and the effect display of the probability variation determined by the second lottery means and the effect display control means are displayed as images. Since the player can see through the transparent game board, the display format is, for example, using a wide range of image display area obtained by using the transparent game board, more dynamic or free, jackpot effect The display and the effect display of the probability variation can be displayed as an image.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.

  The outline of the game in the pachinko machine is as follows.

In other words, if a game ball launched by a player wins a prize opening, the player receives a prize ball according to the prize and is advantageous to the player because the game ball has entered a predetermined prize opening. Whether or not to shift to a special game is performed, and the display means displays a variation of the identification symbol, and also performs a variation display of the decorative symbol as an effect and an effect display associated therewith. Then, when the lottery result is a win, the game shifts to the special game state in which the above-described round game is performed (a big hit game state), and a large amount of prize balls can be obtained.
[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.

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

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

  The game board 14 is 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 in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image related to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with a spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 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. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a.

  In the present embodiment, since display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the transmissive area in the game board 14, for example, in the game board 14, for example, an obstacle nail planting area or an accessory In addition, it is possible to increase a region where a game member such as a decoration member is provided, and to further increase the degree of freedom of layout of the game member.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a.

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33 accommodated in the display case 37 is composed of a 7-segment LED 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly classified into a general gaming state (consuming a game ball while performing a jackpot lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot gaming state (short for the player). It is divided into a so-called advantageous state for a player who can expect to acquire a large amount of game balls in time.

  In the general gaming state, in the special symbol control process described later, whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state is drawn, and on the condition that the jackpot gaming state is won, the probability variation gaming state that is more advantageous for the player A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to the probability change mode (a gaming state with a higher probability of lottery than usual).

  When viewed from the player side, when the special symbols “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed as the special symbols, the game shifts to the jackpot gaming state. For example, when the number symbol “7” is stopped and displayed, the game shifts from the general gaming state to a jackpot gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times. Further, for example, when the numerical symbol “5” is stopped and displayed, the game shifts from the general gaming state to the 2R jackpot gaming state in which the round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice at the maximum. Then, after the end of each jackpot gaming state, a transition is made to a probability variation mode, which is a gaming state where the probability of transitioning to a jackpot gaming state is higher than usual, or a transition to a time saving mode, which is one form of the general gaming state. In this time reduction mode, when the number of changes (for example, 100 times) of the special symbol is consumed, the normal mode (the most basic general game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10), which is a general game state, is entered.

  On the other hand, as a special symbol, for example, when a numerical symbol of “0” is stopped and displayed, the general gaming state does not basically shift to the special gaming state. However, the details will be described in the special symbol control process described later. When the general gaming state is the short-time mode, the general gaming state is determined when the number of variations of the special symbol has reached a predetermined variation number (for example, 100 times). Is switched from the short-time mode to the normal mode. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “number of special symbols on hold ball”).

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

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of holding balls of the normal symbol”).

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be further continued with reference to FIGS. Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are arranged outside the transmissive area of the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

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

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

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is derived and displayed. .

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a decorative symbol (even identification information for production) is formed of a single symbol row in a single symbol row. For example, “0” to “9” are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol for effect is also stopped and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is derived and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. . Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, a combination of effect decorative symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in a state where all of them are aligned).

  As a combination of decorative symbols that also serve as an effect display, when the display is stopped in a state where all the specific numeric symbols are aligned (for example, the numeric symbols from “111” to “999”), it is advantageous to the player from the general gaming state. Transition to a jackpot gaming state in which a round game is played a predetermined number of times. In this case, the specific symbols displayed on the special symbol display 33 are also the numeric symbols from “1” to “9” which are the same as the decorative symbols for the effect.

  In addition, when the combination of effect decorative symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 has a specific display mode, a character that is more than happy with a character image such as “Large Bonus!”. An image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), obstacles 55 and 57, a passage gate 54, a start opening 25, and a special winning opening 39. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 (see FIG. 3) such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible. Further, a stop switch 27 is provided at the lower left of the game board 14 as an operation means that can be operated by the player.

  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. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57.

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

  When a game ball wins the starting opening 25, the special symbol display 33 starts displaying the variation of the special symbol. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, after the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the reserved special symbol is displayed. That is, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3) provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the reserved special symbols. When the change display of the symbol is temporarily stopped and the next change display of the special symbol that has been put on hold is started, the special symbol hold lamp corresponding thereto is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times (number).

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above, the variation display of the decorative design for production starts in accordance with the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Is done. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variable display of decorative symbols for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started.

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

  A passing gate 54 is provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gate 54 is provided with a passing ball sensor 114 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensor 114 detects that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54. When the passing of the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensor 114, the normal symbol variation display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display is stopped. As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

  As with the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed, Execution (start) of normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3) provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols. Is stopped, the next normal symbol variation display that has been put on hold is started, and the corresponding normal symbol hold lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball.

  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. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is referred to as a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of two or more accessories on the game board. May be provided.

  And when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. A game ball is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

  Further, a stop switch 27 that can be operated by the player is provided at a lower left position of the game board 14. This stop switch 27 is used to indicate the contents of the effect display when the effect image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 that will notify the player that the game will shift to the probability variation game state that is more advantageous to the player after the jackpot gaming state ends. It is used as an operating means that can be changed.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 to be described later draws first whether or not to execute a jackpot game in which a round game is performed a plurality of times, and the execution of the jackpot game If the lottery result by the first lottery means wins, the second lottery means for lottery whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state, which is a more advantageous game state for the player later, the second lottery Regardless of the lottery result by the means, stop display identification information determining means for determining the type of each of the special symbols including the special symbols to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 and the numerical symbols to be stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. And the number of rounds of the round game to be performed when the jackpot game is executed according to the type of symbol determined by the stop display identification information determining means. Functions as a game number determination means for constant.

  Then, when the lottery result wins the jackpot game state by the function of the first lottery means by the main control circuit 60, the winning jackpot symbol 92a is decorated in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIG. The display is stopped as a symbol, and at the same time, the maximum round number R (also referred to as the number of continuous rounds) determined in advance by the game number determination means is also displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). At this time, although omitted in FIG. 9, the special symbol display 33 displays a special symbol corresponding to the decorative symbol among “1” to “9”.

  FIG. 9A shows that the display of “777” as the jackpot symbol 92a and “15ROUND” as the maximum number of rounds R are stopped. Of course, in this case, “7” is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (not shown). FIG. 9B shows that “333” is displayed on the jackpot symbol 92a and “8ROUND” is displayed on the maximum round number R. In this case, the special symbol display 33 (not shown) “3” is displayed.

  The decorative symbol “777” indicating the jackpot symbol 92a displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a lottery result by the second lottery means if the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win. Are displayed independently of each other. Therefore, even if only the jackpot symbol 92a is viewed, the player cannot usually know whether the jackpot is a jackpot or a probable jackpot.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 10, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a notification image for notifying the player of the lottery result of the probability variation below the jackpot symbol 92a indicating the winning of the jackpot gaming state. Certain effect images 92b and 92c are displayed. In the present embodiment, a method of notifying a player of a lottery result of probability variation by using a janken game is used. The effect image 92b is an effect image showing the player side, and the effect image 92c is an effect image showing the pachinko gaming machine 10 side.

  In the following, a means for notifying a random variation result of probability variation using a janken game will be briefly described. First, as shown in FIG. 10A, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a jackpot symbol 92a, a variable effect image 92b that can be arbitrarily stopped by the player, and an effect image 92c that opposes it are displayed. Will be. The variable effect image 92b that can be arbitrarily stopped by the player is operated by the player while the stop switch 27 is operated, or for a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds), so-called “goo”, “choki”, “ The effect image of “par” is repeatedly displayed in a variable manner.

  When the player presses the stop switch 27 at an appropriate timing, the display of a predetermined image is stopped based on the lottery result of the second lottery means for lottering whether to shift to the probability variation gaming state.

  FIG. 10B shows an image in which the player has won the Janken game (an effect image that suggests winning of the probability variation), and the player has won the Janken game with a jackpot symbol 92a. We are convinced that the jackpot game indicated by a certain “777” is a promising jackpot.

  On the other hand, FIG. 11 (c) shows a losing image (a production image suggesting that the probability variation was not won). Here, the player loses the janken game, so that the jackpot symbol 92a is displayed. A jackpot game indicated by a certain “777” will be notified that it is a normal jackpot instead of a promising jackpot.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), there may be a case where a draw image (an effect image in which the winning result for the probability variation is unknown) is displayed. In this case, the player can only guess whether the jackpot game indicated by “777” which is the jackpot symbol 92a is a probable jackpot game or a normal jackpot game. Therefore, even after the jackpot game state is over, it is difficult to determine whether the game state is a probability variation game state or a normal state, and it becomes difficult to finish the game easily. The rate can be improved.

  The lottery by the second lottery means for determining whether the jackpot game state is a so-called probable big hit game or a normal jackpot is a lottery of special symbols by the first lottery means (a jackpot lottery table (FIG. 6 Separately from the reference))), the probability variation and effect data lottery table shown in FIG. 8 is used. The probability variation and effect data lottery table is also used for determining a notification image (for example, an effect image representing the janken game described above) for effect display of the lottery result by the second lottery means.

  According to the probability variation and effect data lottery table shown in FIG. 8, whether to shift to the normal state or the probability variation state after the jackpot ends is drawn with a probability of about 50%. In other words, when a lottery process is performed by the first lottery means, a probability of about 50% is determined as to whether it is a so-called normal big hit or a probable big hit, which is then determined by lottery by the second lottery means.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, when winning the probable jackpot that shifts to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot ends, the effect image shown in FIG. 10B, that is, “winning display that the player has won the Janken game” The probability that an effect image showing "" is selected is 50%, the probability that an effect image showing "draw display" shown in FIG. 10D is 30%, and FIG. The probability that an effect image showing “losing display” shown in FIG.

  In other words, when such a probability variation and effect data lottery table is used, even if the lottery that shifts to the probability variation gaming state after winning the jackpot is won by the second lottery means, an image that indicates that the player has won the probability variation is 100. It is not displayed with the probability of%, and it is unclear whether or not the probability variation has been won, and the drawing effect image shown in FIG. 10 (d), or the fact that the probability of winning the probability variation is low is suggested in FIG. The losing effect image shown in (c) is selected and displayed with a predetermined probability. Thereby, it is possible to give an implication to the notification of the winning result of the probability variation jackpot for the player.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 to be described later functions as a game number determination means for determining the number of rounds of a round game according to the type of special symbol. The special symbol corresponding round number lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is used. In the special symbol corresponding round number lottery table, in the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds when the round game is continuously continued (the maximum number of continued rounds) is a special symbol (for example, the stop symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33). (Numerical symbols from “1” to “9”) are preset.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the identification information of the special symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is 9 times for “1”, 14 times for “2”, 8 times for “3”, “4” is 13 times, “5” is 2 times, “6” is 4 times, “7” is 15 times, “8” is 10 times, and “9” is 5 times. The maximum number of continuation rounds determined in accordance with the identification information of the special symbol is not limited to the present embodiment. The number of game balls to be paid out when the ball wins can be changed as appropriate. Further, as will be described in detail later, in this embodiment, the opening time of the special winning opening 39 in the round game is also determined in relation to the number of games.
[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. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls the production according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). It is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, 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 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as, for example, functioning as a first lottery means for drawing a jackpot gaming state and a second lottery means for lottering a probability variation gaming state. It becomes.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot gaming state is lottered by random number lottery. See), on the condition that the jackpot gaming state has been won, a special symbol serving as jackpot identification information, and a special symbol corresponding round number lottery table that is referred to determine the number of rounds corresponding thereto (see FIG. 7) Furthermore, various tables such as a probability change and effect data lottery table (see FIG. 8) referred to when the transition to the probability change gaming state and the effect are drawn are stored.

  Here, the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) is a first lottery means for performing lottery in the jackpot gaming state in this embodiment, and the special symbol corresponding round number lottery table (see FIG. 7) is a jackpot. When the main CPU 66 functions as stop display identification information determining means for determining identification information (special symbol) for displaying the gaming state and game number determining means for determining the number of rounds corresponding to the identification information (special symbol), It will be referred to by the main CPU 66.

  Further, the probability variation and effect data lottery table (see FIG. 8) is a second lottery means for lottering the transition to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the jackpot gaming state, and a notification for notifying the transition to the probability variation gaming state. When the main CPU 66 functions as effect display control means for determining effect data by the means, the main CPU 66 refers to it.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the stop sensor 101, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, and 110 are connected. 112, a passing ball sensor 114, a starting winning ball sensor 116, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The stop sensor 101 is provided on the stop switch 27. The stop sensor 101 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the stop switch 27 is pressed by the player.

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

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

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

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

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

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a 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 make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 76, in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, special symbols. The symbol display 33 (7 segment LED 41), the normal symbol display 35 (display lamp), and the like are controlled.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound to be generated, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamps 133a and 133b such as 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 will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, the sub CPU 206 relates to a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and related to the round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects are also stored.

  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 are positioned 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.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speaker 46 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

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 storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. 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 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.
[Game machine operation]
In the present embodiment, the game state is roughly divided into a general game state (a game ball is consumed while performing a lottery lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot game state (a large number of game balls for a player in a short time). It is divided into so-called advantageous states for players. Further, even in the general game state, three game states are provided: a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode. The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown below in FIGS.
[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 12, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol is executed (step S12). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 17, the normal symbol control process related to the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12 and step S13 are repeatedly executed.
[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each random number value such as a jackpot lottery random number value, a probability variation lottery random value, and a special symbol lottery random value (step S21). ). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, and the like. The timer update process is executed (step S23). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S24). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demo display command, a derived symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol that is derived and displayed, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

In step S26, 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. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.
[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, a special symbol control flag is loaded (step S31). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. Although the details will be described later in this special symbol memory check process, the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved special symbols, and if there is a reserved number, the lottery game state lottery, the specific symbol and the corresponding number of rounds lottery, The lottery of the probability variation gaming state, the start of the variation of the special symbol, the setting of the special symbol variation timer, etc. are performed, the processing request of the next step is set to (01) in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is ended.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. When the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process in step S36 and updates the special symbol holding number stored in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game state flag is in the time reduction mode. If the game time flag is in the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so that the number of time reductions stored in the main RAM 70 is decreased by “1”. When it becomes 0 "(that is, the end of the time reduction mode), the gaming state flag is set to the normal mode, and the time reduction mode is ended.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37. If not, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag in step S39 (that is, the value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process). Set) to finish the process. If the special symbol is a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) for requesting the probability change notification effect processing to the special symbol control flag in step S38, and ends the process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S42. On the other hand, if the special symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S41, and the probability change notification effect process is performed. Although the details will be described later in this probability change notification effect process in step S41, the main CPU 66 displays a liquid crystal so that the player can sufficiently recognize the decorative symbol (big hit symbol 92a) which is identification information at the time of the big hit and the number of rounds. The display area 32a of the display device 32 is displayed for a predetermined time (see FIG. 9), and the lottery result of the probability variation gaming state is controlled from the display of the effect screen to the stop in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. To do. Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) for requesting execution of the jackpot game, and the process is terminated.

  In step S42, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S45. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the big prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S43 whether or not the big prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S44. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big hit Depending on the type of the special symbol ("1" to "9") indicating, the opening time of the big winning opening is set in the big winning opening timer. For example, if the special symbol is “5” and the 2R jackpot is set to 1 second, if it is a special symbol other than that, it is set to 30 seconds. Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (04). If not (04), the main CPU 66 resets the special symbol control flag and ends the processing. When the special symbol control flag is (04), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the special winning opening opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66, in step S46, the special winning opening release timer has timed out (that is, “0”) or a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening 39. Determine whether. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. On the other hand, the process proceeds to step S47 due to the time-out of the big prize opening timer or when the prescribed number of game balls in the big prize opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning.

  In step S47, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores an instruction to close the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S48.

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times the special winning opening is opened (so-called number of rounds), and for each specified number of information (special symbol) displayed on the special symbol display 33 in this embodiment. It is determined whether or not the set number of rounds (see FIG. 7), for example, 15 times when the special symbol is “7”, is reached. If the specified number is reached, the process proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines in step S49 whether or not the game ball that won the big prize opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area. If the game ball that has won the big prize opening 39 does not pass through the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the passage of the game ball), the process proceeds to step S51. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S50 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 has detected the passage of the game ball).

  In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special prize opening waiting process, the special symbol control flag is again set to the value (03) for requesting the special prize opening to be opened, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set to the special prize opening waiting timer. finish.

In step S51, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, in the special symbol check process in step S33, if the probability variation is won, the game state flag is set to the probability change mode, otherwise the game state flag is set to the time reduction mode, and the time reduction mode is set. The upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.
[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation is “0”. If the number of special symbol reservation is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S62. If the number of reserved special symbols is not “0” (that is, if there is a change in special symbols), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads out the game state flag, and selects the big hit lottery table (see FIG. 6) of the normal probability lottery value when the game state is the normal mode or the short time mode. Further, when the gaming state is in the probability variation mode, a big probability lottery table (see FIG. 6) with a high probability lottery value is selected. Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random number value extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, “big hit” or “losing” is determined, and the process proceeds to step S65. Transfer.

  Here, as shown in the jackpot lottery table of FIG. 6, in the jackpot lottery table of the normal probability lottery value and the jackpot lottery table of the high probability lottery value, the jackpot lottery value is set to 9/400 in the normal probability. On the other hand, the high probability is set to 90/400. That is, by selecting the jackpot determination table based on the gaming state flag, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is different. Thus, when the gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is higher than that in the normal mode or the short-time mode, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the lottery result in step S64 has won a “big hit”. If not, the main CPU 66 responds to “losing” in step S66. A special symbol (for example, a number “0”) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the process proceeds to step S69. If the “big hit” is won, in step S67, a special symbol associated with the big win and the number of rounds corresponding to the special symbol are executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the special symbol-corresponding round number lottery table shown in FIG. Then, with reference to the special symbol lottery random number extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected special symbol corresponding round number lottery table, the special symbol of “big hit” and the number of rounds corresponding thereto And is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S68, the probability variation lottery process and accompanying effect data are determined. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the random number value for the probability variation lottery extracted when the game ball wins the start opening 25 on the condition that the big win is won in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above, and FIG. Referring to the probability variation and effect data lottery table shown in FIG. 4, the lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the probability variation after the end of the jackpot, and the effect data for suggesting the result of the lottery to the player are determined. Store in the area.

  Although the details of the effect data determined here will be described later, in the probability change notification effect process executed in step S41 of the special symbol control process of FIG. 14, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is used for the player. The effect is displayed. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S69.

  In step S69, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S70 when it is determined that the current gaming state flag is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, and when it is determined that it is in the normal mode, the step In S71, the special symbol variation time in the normal mode (for example, 10 seconds) is stored in the special symbol variation timer. Then, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 stores the special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Then, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In step S72, the main CPU 66 stores a request for starting the variable display in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 for the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3), and moves the process to step S73. By this processing, the special symbol display 33 displays the fluctuation according to the fluctuation time set in the special symbol fluctuation timer in the steps S70 and S71, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol fluctuation timer is timed up). After that, the special symbol of “big hit” or “losing” determined in step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

In step S73, the main CPU 66 derives the data to the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the special symbol data “special bonus” or “lost” or the special symbol variation time data determined in the processing of this subroutine. Then, a process of determining the decoration symbol and the effect time to be displayed is performed. For example, when “7” indicating “big hit” in the special symbol is determined, the decorative symbol displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is determined as “777” (three triples), The effect time is determined as a special symbol variation time and is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the decorative symbols and effect times determined in this process are supplied as derived symbol designation commands from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 in the command output process of step S25 of FIG. . As a result, the decorative design is derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the sub-control circuit 200, and the variation time of the decorative design is also determined. That is, the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.
[Probability notification effect processing]
The probability change notification effect process executed in step S41 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a probability variation effect control flag in step S81. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the probability variation effect control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  In step S82, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the probability change effect control flag is (00). If the probability change effect control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S85. If the probability variation effect control flag is (00), the main CPU 66 sets the maximum number of rounds R simultaneously with the display of the identification information as the jackpot symbol 92a in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in step S83. A request to be displayed is set, a round number display time (for example, 2 seconds) is set in a round number display timer, and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. By this process, the jackpot symbol 92a and the maximum number of rounds R are displayed for the player for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 9). Then, in step S84, the main CPU 66 sets (01) in the probability variation effect control flag and ends the process.

  In step S85, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the probability change effect control flag is (01). If the probability change effect control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S89. When the probability variation effect control flag is (01), the main CPU 66 determines in step S86 whether or not the round number display timer has timed up (that is, “0”), and has not timed up. Ends the process. On the other hand, if the time is up, the process proceeds to step S87.

  In step S87, the main CPU 66 sets a request for start of variation display of the probability variation effect image, and further sets a variation display time (for example, 10 seconds) of the probability variation effect image in the probability variation effect image display timer. Store in a predetermined area. By this processing, the first variation image of the probability variation effect image is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 10A). Then, in step S88, the main CPU 66 sets (02) in the probability variation effect control flag and ends the process.

  In step S89, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the probability change effect control flag is (02). If the probability change effect control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S94. If the probability variation effect control flag is (02), the main CPU 66 determines in step S90 whether or not the probability variation effect image display timer has expired (that is, “0”). The process moves to step S92. On the other hand, if the time is not up, in step S91, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the stop switch 27 is pressed by the player. If the input from the stop switch 27 is not detected, the process ends. On the other hand, if an input from the stop switch 27 is detected, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, the main CPU 66 sets the probability variation lottery result lottery in the probability variation lottery process in step S68 of FIG. 15, and displays the display time for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) in the probability variation lottery display timer. It is set and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. By this processing, an image suggesting the lottery result of the probability variation is displayed to the player for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (FIG. 10B). (Refer FIG.11 (c), (d)). Then, in step S93, the main CPU 66 sets (03) in the probability variation effect control flag and ends the process.

  In step S94, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the probability change effect control flag is (03). If the probability change effect control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 clears the probability change effect control flag and ends the process. . If the probability variation effect control flag is (03), the main CPU 66 determines in step S95 whether or not the probability variation lottery result display timer has expired (that is, “0”), and the time has not expired. If so, the process ends. On the other hand, when the time is up, in step S96, the main CPU 66 sets a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time waiting timer for the special winning opening, sets a display end request for the probability variation effect image, and sets the main RAM 70. Is stored in a predetermined area. Further, in step S97, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol control flag to a value (03) for requesting opening of the big prize opening in the special symbol control process of FIG. Then, the probability changing effect control flag and various timers used in this subroutine are reset, and this subroutine is terminated. Then, after this process, a big hit gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10, that is, a round game in which the big prize opening 39 performs a predetermined round number releasing operation is started.

  In this subroutine, data derived and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, such as a round number display request, a probability change effect image change, a probability change lottery result display request, etc., stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are shown in FIG. 13 is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process of step S25 of the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbols are derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the display time and variation time thereof are also determined. Further, various timers such as the round number display timer, the probability variation effect image display timer, the probability variation lottery result display timer set in this subroutine are updated (that is, the timer update processing in step S23 of the system timer interruption processing shown in FIG. 13). Are subtracted in a periodic interrupt process) and referred to in the process of each step of this subroutine.

As described above, in this probability change notification effect process, first, the jackpot symbol and the number of continuation rounds are displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 9) so that the player can visually recognize for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Thereafter, an effect display (see FIG. 10A) is started in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 to determine whether or not the probability variation has been won, and the player operates the stop switch 27 or for a predetermined time (for example, 10). After the elapse of (seconds), the player is notified of an image suggesting the lottery result of the probability variation (see FIGS. 10B, 11C, and 11D).
[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 18, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts normal symbol fluctuation, The normal symbol variation timer is set, and the normal symbol control flag is set to (01), which is the processing request for the next step, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether or not the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). finish. On the other hand, when the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs the normal symbol stop process for the normal symbol in step S106, and stores and updates the normal symbol holding number in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the normal electric character releasing process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, the opening time of the blade member 23 of the normal electric accessory (for example, 3 seconds when the game state is the probability change mode or the short time mode, 0.2 seconds when the normal mode is normal) according to the game state of the game table is normal. The electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112, and it is determined whether the normal electric accessory release timer is up (that is, "0"). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. Further, if it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, the process proceeds to step S113, and the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is in a closed state (the normal electric accessory is placed in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Remember the closure). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.
[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. The normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. However, when it is detected that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the predetermined number (for example, “4”) is set to “1” as an upper limit. When it is increased and the memory is updated, and the variable symbol display in the normal symbol game is finished, the memory is updated by subtracting “1”. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of retained normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value “01” of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, if the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a lost symbol (for example, “x” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the lost symbol stored in this way are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command, and the normal symbol display 35 displays the fluctuation display of the normal symbols (for example, “O”, “X” symbols). Start blinking alternately). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game state flag is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode. If the game state flag is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 The normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) shorter than that in the normal mode is set in the normal symbol variation timer, and the processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode to the normal symbol variation timer. Set to ending.

  Here, the gaming state flag in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. As described above, any one of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode is set in the gaming state flag in the pachinko gaming machine 10. In each game mode, the numerical value for determining the jackpot that is advantageous to the player is different. According to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, in the probability variation mode, the high probability lottery value for drawing the jackpot is 90. On the other hand, in the normal mode or the short time mode, the normal probability lottery value for drawing the jackpot is set to 9/400. That is, in the probability variation mode, it is possible to expect winning of the jackpot gaming state with a probability 10 times that of the normal mode or the short time mode. In this way, the probability variation mode can be said to be a very advantageous game mode with a large expected value for the next jackpot for the player.

In addition, as described above, in the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol, the variation time in the probability variation mode or the short-time mode is set to be short in the probability variation mode or the time-short mode and the normal symbol. In this case, the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is also set longer in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode. Naturally, if the opening time of the blade member 23 is long, the chance that a game ball wins at the start port 25 increases as compared to the normal mode. Therefore, in the probability variation mode and the short-time mode, the number of lottery special symbols per unit time increases. It will be. Therefore, the lottery opportunities for expecting winning of the jackpot gaming state, which is the most advantageous gaming state for the player, increase. This is also an advantageous state for the player.
[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit main process is a process that is started when the power is turned on.

  As shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 first executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization (step S201). That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes a command sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling light emission of the various lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first lottery means for lottery to the jackpot gaming state and the second lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the probability varying gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends. Each lottery means functions independently. When the first lottery means wins the jackpot gaming state, the stop display identification information determining means and the game number determining means determine the jackpot symbol and the number of rounds corresponding thereto, and the second lottery means enters the jackpot gaming state. On the condition that the game is won, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state, and the accompanying effect data is determined. Then, as the performance data determined by the second lottery means for performing the lottery to the probability variation gaming state, the janken game is used, and the player operates the stop switch 27 at an arbitrary timing. Is displayed in a stopped state, and the reliability of winning in the probability variation gaming state is suggested by the stop display mode.

  Therefore, since the player cannot distinguish whether it is a promiscuous jackpot or a normal jackpot simply by visually recognizing the jackpot symbol, the player will be interested in the notification effect display and expect to win the probability-changing gaming state. The feeling can be maintained for a long time, and the value of the effect display can be further increased.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, since the stop switch 27 that allows the player to intervene in the effect display is provided, it is possible to provide a new enjoyment to the player.

  In addition, the player not only aims to win the jackpot gaming state, but also enjoys an unprecedented pachinko game that aims for a jackpot with identification information corresponding to a larger number of rounds.

  In the present embodiment, the first lottery means refers to the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6, and the second lottery means refers to the probability variation and effect data lottery table shown in FIG. Further, when the stop display identification information determining means and the game number determining means function on condition that the first lottery means winning a big win, the special symbol corresponding round number lottery table shown in FIG. 7 is referred to. However, the setting of lottery values in these tables, the number of rounds set in advance corresponding to the special symbol, and the like can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, the decorative symbols derived and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are arranged in three numbers, but may be a symbol using a character or the like. Moreover, in this embodiment, although it produces using the janken game for production data, this is not limited at all, for example, it may produce by a battle game using a character etc., Alternatively, the reliability of the probability variation may be notified by the score obtained using a shooting game or the like.

  Further, in this embodiment, the push-type stop switch 27 is provided as an operation means that can be operated by the player in the above-described probability variation effect. It is not limited to a switch, and for example, an operation means suitable for production such as a cross-shaped direction key may be used.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the probability variation after the end of jackpot and an effect display that suggests the lottery result is performed, the probability extracted when the game ball wins the start opening 25 With reference to the random number for variation lottery and the probability variation and effect data lottery table shown in FIG. 8, the lottery for transition to the probability variation after the end of jackpot and the effect data are determined at the same time. The extraction timing of the numerical value is not limited to the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25. For example, the random number value for probability variation lottery may be extracted at the timing when the player operates the stop switch 27. .

  By the way, in recent pachinko machines, there are many that are suddenly provided with a probable big hit game state (so-called “two-round suddenness”). This is because the number of times the grand prize opening 39 is opened is two rounds, and the opening time is set to be shorter (for example, 0.5 seconds) than the other big hits, so the big prize opening 39 is opened. Even so, it is almost impossible to win a game ball, but after the grand prize opening 39 is opened twice, it shifts to the probability variation gaming state. In other words, this two-round accuracy is not intended to win a large number of prize balls at the time of the big hit, but after the jackpot gaming state ends, the main goal is to provide a probability-changing gaming state. I can say that.

  In the present embodiment, a special symbol “5” in which the number of times the big winning opening 39 is opened is set to two rounds as a special jackpot game state corresponding to the sudden probability change jackpot gaming state (so-called two-round odds). The jackpot gaming state (2R jackpot) displayed on the device 33 is set (see FIG. 7).

  As described above, the opening time of the special winning opening 39 is set to 1 second, and is set to be shorter than the opening time (approximately 30 seconds) at the time of other jackpots. In this embodiment, Since the jackpot lottery (the lottery by the first lottery means) and the lottery (the lottery by the second lottery means) to determine whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot game ends are made independent, special Even if the number “5” is displayed in the special symbol on the symbol display 33, it is not always decided to shift to the probability variation gaming state after the end of the 2R jackpot.

  Therefore, only in the case of the 2R jackpot, apart from the probability variation and effect data lottery table shown in FIG. 8, a dedicated lottery table with a high probability of winning the probability varying gaming state (for example, the probability of winning the probability varying gaming state) Furthermore, in the special symbol-corresponding round number lottery table shown in FIG. 7, the probability that 2R jackpot (special symbol “5”) is determined can be increased. This increases the frequency of winning 2R jackpots with a high probability of transitioning to the probability-variable gaming state, and the pachinko that has the same game characteristics as the sudden odd-changing jackpot gaming state in a normal pachinko gaming machine (so-called “two-round suddenness”) A gaming machine can be provided.

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

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes variable display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information, and first lottery means for lottering whether or not to execute a special game in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times. And a lottery result by the first lottery means to win if the second lottery means whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player after the execution of the special game. In this case, regardless of the lottery result by the second lottery means, the stop display identification information determining means for determining the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means, and the stop display identification information determining means are determined. A pachinko gaming machine comprising a game number determining means for determining the number of times of the advantageous gaming state to be performed when the special game is executed according to the type of identification information, the control means, Specific configuration of such techniques board may be suitably designed or modified.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is 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 one of the various determination tables referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is one of the various determination tables referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is one of the various determination tables referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example of a jackpot symbol and the number of rounds displayed in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example of the probability fluctuation effect image displayed in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display example of the probability fluctuation effect image displayed 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 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 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.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 27 Stop switch 32 Liquid crystal display device 60 Main control circuit 101 Stop sensor 200 Sub control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

Variable display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
First lottery means for lottery whether or not to execute a special game in which a gaming state advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times;
A second lottery means for lottery whether or not to shift to the probability variation gaming state which is a more advantageous gaming state for the player after execution of the special game;
Stop display identification information determining means for determining the type of identification information to be stopped and displayed on the variable display means, regardless of the lottery result by the second lottery means when the lottery result by the first lottery means is a win ,
According to the type of identification information determined by the stop display identification information determining means, a game number determining means for determining the number of advantageous gaming states to be performed when the special game is executed,
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying the lottery result by the second lottery unit. It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The notification means includes
Effect display means for performing effects related to the lottery result by the second lottery means;
In accordance with the operation of the operation means, in the effect display means, effect display control means for performing control to change the contents of the effect display related to the lottery result of the second lottery means,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising:

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