JP2008043437A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine provided with a reporting form capable of making a player have the expectations of the change of a game state when big winning drawing is performed. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a game board with a game area capable of providing prize balls by passing through a first area; a detection means for detecting that a game ball passes through a second area; a drawing control means for performing the control of executing the big winning drawing for deciding whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to a player; a change control means for performing the control of changing the game state of performing the big winning drawing; a variable display means for performing two or more pieces of identification information variable display and identification information stop form display on the basis of the result of the big winning drawing by the drawing control means; a freely movable body capable of taking a plurality of movable body stop forms; a movement control means for controlling the plurality of movable body stop forms; and a reporting control means for performing the control of reporting a present game state changed by the change control means by the combination of the plurality of identification information stop forms in the variable display means and the plurality of movable body stop forms. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that notifies whether a lottery mode is in a normal state or a higher state with a low probability of shifting to a big hit gaming state.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters a winning means such as a start opening, a so-called big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win a special game advantageous to the player. A special game advantageous to the player is executed.

  In some gaming machines, the big hit lottery is performed in either a lottery mode (probability variation state) with a high probability of winning or a lottery mode (normal state) with a low probability of winning. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the lottery mode is changed and the probability of winning is changed. One of the predetermined conditions in the above gaming machine is a condition of winning a big hit lottery. In the above gaming machine, there is a case where the game is shifted to a probability change state by winning a big hit lottery. This increases the probability of subsequent winnings.

In addition, in conventional gaming machines, winning in the big hit lottery uses a combination of the same type of stop display mode for identification information such as special symbols (for example, “1 · 1 · 1” or “2 · 2 · 2”), etc. And the player is informed. In addition, for example, when the lottery mode is changed by winning and the probability change state is entered, “3 · 3 · 3”, “7 · 7 · 7”, and the like are displayed. By using a combination other than the above, the player can know the change of the lottery mode. For example, in a conventional gaming machine, a lottery result is notified in advance in a manner that is difficult to recognize so that only a specific player can understand, for example, voice, image, infrared light emission, etc. (for example, patents) Reference 1).
JP 2005-237585 A

  However, in these gaming machines, the combination of special symbols is finally displayed, so that the lottery mode is easily recognized by the player. Makes it difficult to understand whether it corresponds to the change of lottery mode. In this way, if the number of special symbols is increased, it will be difficult to recognize the change of the lottery mode, but conversely, even if there are too many special symbols, it is difficult for the player to recognize which special symbol is important. Therefore, the player's expectation for the change of the lottery mode is also reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention has been proposed in view of the above-described conventional situation, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having a new notification form that can give a player a sense of expectation for changing the lottery mode. .

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application provides a game board having a game area in which a game ball can roll and pass a first area to provide a prize ball. A detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the second area provided in the game, and a transition to a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the detecting means has detected that the game ball has passed the second area. A lottery control means for performing control to execute a big hit lottery of whether or not to perform, and a control for selecting and changing a gaming state in which the big hit lottery is performed from a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities that are probabilities of shifting to special games Change control means for performing, a variation display means for displaying a plurality of identification information fluctuation display and identification information stop mode based on the result of the big hit lottery by the lottery control means, a plurality of movable body stop state provided in the game board Changeable by a combination of a movable body that can be taken, a movable control means for controlling a plurality of movable body stop modes, and a plurality of identification information stop modes and a plurality of movable body stop modes in a variation display means The gist of the present invention is a gaming machine including notification control means for performing control for notifying the current gaming state changed by the control means.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state or a low probability gaming state by a combination of a plurality of identification information stopping modes and a plurality of movable body stopping modes. The current gaming state can be notified to the player. However, since this notification is difficult for the player to understand, the change of the game state can be notified by a new notification form in which the current game state is not easily recognized by the player. In addition, this makes it possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing the gaming state when the big hit lottery is performed.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the notification control means indicates the current gaming state changed by the change control means by a combination of the relationship between the plurality of movable body stop modes and the plurality of identification information stop modes in the variation display unit. The gist is that it is a gaming machine that performs control for notification.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state by a combination of the relationship between the plurality of movable body stopping modes and the plurality of identification information stopping modes in the variation display means, or The player can be notified of the low probability gaming state or the current gaming state. However, since this notification is difficult for the player to understand, the change of the game state can be notified by a new notification form in which the current game state is not easily recognized by the player. In addition, this makes it possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing the gaming state when the big hit lottery is performed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the notifying means changes the current gaming state changed by the change control means based on the stop timing of each of the plurality of movable bodies and the stop timing of the plurality of identification information fluctuation displays in the fluctuation display means. The gist is that it is a gaming machine that performs control for notifying the player.

  According to the invention of claim 3, whether the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state by the stopping timing of each of the plurality of movable bodies and the stopping timing of the plurality of identification information variation displays in the variation display means. Alternatively, it is possible to notify the player of the low probability gaming state or the current gaming state. However, since this notification is difficult for the player to understand, the change of the game state can be notified by a new notification form in which the current game state is not easily recognized by the player. In addition, this makes it possible to give the player a sense of expectation for changing the gaming state when the big hit lottery is performed.

  According to the present invention, the combination of the plurality of identification information stop modes in the variable display means and the plurality of movable body stop modes in the movable body gives the player a sense of expectation for changing the game state when the big hit lottery is performed. It is possible to provide a gaming machine having a new notification form that can be provided.

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

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

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

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 2, the liquid crystal display device (variable display means) 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 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. In other words, the display area 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap all or at least a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

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

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

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

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

  In FIG. 2, a first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a material having permeability, and conducts a game ball that has won a prize opening 24 provided on the game board 14, and a second warp path 49 described later (see FIG. 4). Is supposed to lead to.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), an obstacle 57, passing gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, and a start. A mouth (second region) 25, a special game-specific prize winner 44 provided with a blade member 48, a big prize mouth 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. An electrical decoration unit 53 (to be described later) is provided on the upper part of the game board 14 and is visible to the player through a light-transmitting area of the game board 14.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than the numbers described above (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which 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 the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps. When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “◯” and “×” are displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Further, on both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. These special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol change display held by turning on or off (the so-called number of held balls). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold When the special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit in addition to the lamp 34a and the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is further turned on to execute the special symbol fluctuation display. In the case of holding four times, the special symbol holding lamp 34d is further turned on. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display is stored in a main RAM 70 (see FIG. 5) described later.

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

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

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

  Furthermore, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variation display by the special symbol display 33 is started, at the same time, the variation set in a predetermined region (not shown) of the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. In the display area, the change display of the identification information for presentation may be started.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information for the display is suspended, if the identification information for the effect that has been displayed variably in the same way as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the change of the identification information for the display that has been suspended Display starts.

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

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the special symbol display 33 displays the above-described variation display of the identification information. Identification information that is an effect image related to the special symbol to be displayed is displayed. A plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are arranged in the display area 32a. The plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b operate the doll body, and a movable body stop mode which is a production operation related to the identification information stop mode displayed on the special symbol display 33 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the identification is performed in a plurality of variable display regions (for example, three columns of variable display regions) set in the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. As a piece of information, a symbol composed of numbers, symbols, etc. (also identification information for production. For example, a numerical symbol from 0 to 9) may be variably displayed. In this case, the special symbol that was variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the variable display region in the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. .

  Further, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are variably displayed. The operation mode (for example, raising and lowering of limbs) of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b at this time is the movable body stop mode. The plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b take the movable body stop mode as an effect corresponding to the identification information stop mode.

  In addition, when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for notifying the player that it is a big hit is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Good. Specifically, when a special numeric symbol (“5”, “7” above) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, it is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The combination of the identification information for production becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  When a specific number of symbols (for example, “odd” numbers) are all displayed and stopped, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued for a maximum of 15 times. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number design (for example, “even” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are in order, a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). However, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

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

  During the normal symbol variation display displayed on the normal symbol display 35 or during the special symbol variation display displayed on the special symbol display 33, a plurality of display areas 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are set. When displaying the effect image in the variable display area, if the combination of the identification information for the effect is in a specific display mode, that is, when winning 15R big hit or 2R big hit, An effect image such as a character image such as “!” Or a character image rejoicing may be displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In the above, after the 15R big hit gaming state is finished, according to the numerical design at that time, it shifts to the probability variation mode or the normal mode, and after the 2R big hit gaming state is finished, it shifts to only the probability variation mode. The mode transition is set. In the present embodiment, a mode change lottery is further performed when a game ball enters the start opening 25.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a shutter, and the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Is done. When 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 where it is difficult to accept the game balls.

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5). Driven to state. 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 (see FIG. 5). The gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is the “15R big hit gaming state” described above.

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

  Further, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls pass through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time has elapsed. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game-specific prize winner 44 in the open state or when a predetermined time elapses, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven by.

  As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”.

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

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

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

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). It may be a number. Similarly, the maximum number of continuous rounds during the execution of the 2R jackpot game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). It may be a number.

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

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

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

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

  Further, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 5). Send. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126 so as to fire the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

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

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 functions, for example, as a lottery control means for performing a lottery for shifting to the 15R big hit game state or the 2R big hit game state when a game ball enters the start port 25. Furthermore, when a game ball enters the start opening 25, it functions as a change control means for performing mode change lottery, that is, change control from the probability change mode to the normal mode and change control from the normal mode to the probability change mode.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, a reach state determination table for determining the reach state in the eight winning lines L1 to L8, and other tables are also stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110 are provided. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, firing power increase button 80 And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, the power corresponding to the operation of the firing power increase button 80 or the firing power decrease button 82 is applied to the firing solenoid. The game balls supplied and stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 206 controls the image display on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the control of the identification information variation display that displays the identification information in the central portion of the display area 32a, the control that displays the effect image on the entire display area 32a, and the identification information stop mode that stops the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner. Control.

  The sub CPU 206 is a demonstration display command determined according to the result of the big hit lottery performed by the control of the main CPU 66, and for the effect indicating the type of identification information for the effect to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column Stop symbol designation command, variation pattern designation command indicating variation pattern of identification information for effect, specific effect image display command, game state change command indicating whether or not a game state change (mode change) has occurred, variation display game In order to control various display images, identification information, variable display and stop display of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b, etc. stored in the work RAM 210, which will be described later. Control is performed based on various programs. Then, the sub CPU 206 performs control for notifying the current gaming state changed by the main CPU 66 by a combination of the identification information stop mode displayed on the display area 32a and the movable body stop mode.

  In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the second embodiment of the present invention, it is changed by the main CPU 66 by the combination of the relationship between the plurality of movable body stop modes and the plurality of identification information stop modes in the variable display means. In addition, control for notifying the current gaming state is performed.

  Further, in the case of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the third embodiment of the present invention, the stop timing of each of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b and the stop timing of the plurality of identification information variation displays in the variation display means are further added. Thus, control for notifying the current gaming state changed by the main CPU 66 is performed.

  In the work RAM 210, the sub CPU 206 controls various effect images, identification information, variable display and stop display of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b, and the like according to the gaming state determined by random number lottery in the main CPU 66. Programs and so on are stored. The work RAM 210 also has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of effect display executed in connection with the round game in the specific game.

  FIGS. 17-19 shows an example of the display mode storage table for determining the production pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the embodiment of the present invention. 17 to 19 are tables for designating the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode for the symbol designating commands (respectively called z0 to z3) corresponding to the random number lottery results supplied from the main CPU 66. The symbol designation command z0 shown in Fig. 17 to Fig. 19 represents a command sent when a special game (15R jackpot "probability change") in the jackpot determination table shown in Fig. 6 described later is won. The command sent when the special game (15R jackpot) is won.The symbol designation command z2 represents the command sent when the specific game (2R jackpot) is won.The symbol designation command z3 Represents a command sent in the case of a loss.

  FIG. 17 shows a display mode storage table (No. 1) for determining an effect pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 17, when the symbol designation command is z0, when the random number is 0 to 9 in the random number lottery executed by the sub CPU 206, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number symbol. ("1"). At that time, the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd pattern, and the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is also an odd pattern. When the symbol designating command is z0 and the random number is 10 to 19, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“3”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is also an odd pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 20 to 29, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“5”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 30 to 39, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“7”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable block stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 40 to 49, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“9”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable block stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when the symbol designation command is z0 and the random numbers are 50 to 59, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number symbol ("0"), and the left movable body 59a The movable body stop mode is an even pattern, and the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an odd pattern. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 60 to 69, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“2”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an odd pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 70 to 79, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“4”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable block stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 80 to 89, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number symbol ("6"), and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 90 to 99, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“8”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern.

  On the other hand, when the symbol designating command is z1 and the random number is 0 to 99, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is distributed according to numerical symbols ("0" to "9"), and a plurality of movable bodies The movable body stop mode of 59a and 59b is random.

  When the symbol designation command is z2, if the first symbol of the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is (“1”), the second symbol is “2”, and the third symbol is “3”. In addition, it is set to stop at the serial number. On the other hand, the movable body stopping modes of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are also displayed in a sequential pattern. When the symbol designation command is z3, random numerical symbols are set for both the identification information stop mode of the variable display means and the movable body stop mode of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b.

  FIG. 18 shows a display mode storage table (No. 2) for determining an effect pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 18, when the symbol designation command is z0, when the random number is 0 to 9 in the random number lottery executed in the sub CPU 206, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number symbol. ("1"). At that time, the relationship between the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a and the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is the same pattern. Further, when the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 10 to 19, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“3”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is the same pattern. Further, when the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 20 to 29, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“5”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is the same pattern. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 30 to 39, the identification information stop mode of the variation display means is an odd number (“7”) of the numeric design, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is a symmetrical pattern. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 40 to 49, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“9”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is a symmetrical pattern.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 18, when the symbol designation command is z0 and the random numbers are 50 to 59, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number symbol ("0"), and the left movable body 59a The relationship between the movable body stop mode and the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is a symmetrical pattern. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 60 to 69, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“2”) of the numeric design, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is a symmetrical pattern. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 70 to 79, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“4”) of the numeric design, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is the same pattern. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 80 to 89, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“6”) of the numeric design, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is the same pattern. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 90 to 99, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“8”) of the numeric design, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a, The relationship of the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is the same pattern.

  On the other hand, when the symbol designation command is z1, z2, or z3, the relationship between the identification information stop mode of the variable display means shown in FIG. 17 and the movable body stop mode of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b is used. The description is omitted because it exists.

  FIG. 19 determines the production pattern in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the third embodiment of the present invention, the stop timing of each of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b, and the stop timing of the plurality of identification information variation displays in the variation display means. 3 shows a display mode storage table (No. 3). As shown in FIG. 19, when the symbol designation command is z0, in the random number lottery executed in the sub CPU 206, when the random number is 0 to 9, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number symbol. ("1"). At that time, the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd pattern, and the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is also an odd pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the left movable body 59a first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the right movable body 59b stops. When the symbol designating command is z0 and the random number is 10 to 19, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“3”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is also an odd pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the right movable body 59b first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the left movable body 59a stops. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 20 to 29, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“5”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the left movable body 59a first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the right movable body 59b stops. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 30 to 39, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“7”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable block stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. The stop timing is the timing when the identification information of the variation display means stops first, the left movable body 59a stops, and the right movable body 59b finally stops. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 40 to 49, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an odd number (“9”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable block stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an odd number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the right movable body 59b first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the left movable body 59a stops.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 19, when the symbol designation command is z0 and the random numbers are 50 to 59, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number symbol ("0"), and the left movable body 59a The movable body stop mode is an even pattern, and the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an odd pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the left movable body 59a first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the right movable body 59b stops. When the design designation command is z0 and the random number is 60 to 69, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“2”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an odd pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the right movable body 59b first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the left movable body 59a stops. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 70 to 79, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“4”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable block stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the left movable body 59a first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the right movable body 59b stops. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 80 to 89, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number symbol ("6"), and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. The stop timing is the timing when the identification information of the variation display means stops first, then the left movable body 59a stops, and finally the right movable body 59b stops. When the symbol designation command is z0 and the random number is 90 to 99, the identification information stop mode of the variable display means is an even number (“8”) of the numeric symbol, and the movable body stop mode of the left movable body 59a is an even number. In the pattern, the movable body stop mode of the right movable body 59b is an even pattern. The stop timing is the timing at which the right movable body 59b first stops, then the identification information of the variation display means stops, and finally the left movable body 59a stops.

  On the other hand, when the symbol designation command is z1, z2, or z3, the relationship between the identification information stop mode of the variable display means shown in FIG. 17 and the movable body stop mode of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b is used. The description is omitted because it exists. Also, the stop timing is random.

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

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

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

  In FIG. 5, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information under the control of the sub CPU 206 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and an image. It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts data as an image signal, and an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

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

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Further, the image data ROM 216 stores character image data and QR code image data that are changed in accordance with the game balls detected simultaneously in the plurality of detection areas.

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

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

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

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive data ROM 244 that stores a lamp control signal and a drive circuit 242 that controls operations of the movable bodies 59a and 59b, a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns, and a movable body stop mode. The drive circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls light emission of the lamp 132 and operations of the movable bodies 59a and 59b in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are doll bodies configured such that left and right limbs can be moved up and down independently, and solenoids (not shown) are mechanically connected to the left and right limbs, respectively. . The drive data ROM 244 stores drive pattern data including on / off patterns of four solenoids. The four solenoids are turned on / off based on the drive pattern designated by the sub CPU 206, and the doll body raises and lowers the limbs. To do. For example, when all four solenoids are turned off, both hands and feet of the doll body are lowered. For example, when all four solenoids are turned on, both hands and feet of the doll body are raised. Thus, the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are an example of a movable unit that drives and stops a structure that can be changed into a plurality of stop modes, and displays the movable body stop mode according to the stop mode of the structure.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory view showing a movable body stopping mode by the movable bodies 59a and 59b. The numerical value of the movable body stop mode corresponds to the number of limbs in the doll bodies of the movable bodies 59a and 59b. As shown in FIG. 20, there are a total of 16 patterns (1) to (16) of the movable body stopping modes by the movable bodies 59a and 59b. Further, these 16 patterns are roughly divided into odd patterns (1) to (8) and even patterns (9) to (16). The sub CPU 206 transmits a signal for designating an odd pattern or an even pattern to the drive circuit 240 based on the symbol designation command from the main control circuit 60. In the drive circuit 240, a drive pattern signal is created with reference to the drive data ROM 244. Here, the drive data ROM 244 stores a 4-bit drive signal table corresponding to (1) to (16), the 4th digit of the 4 bits is the left hand, the third digit is the right hand, the second digit is the left foot, The first digit corresponds to the right hand solenoid. The drive circuit 240 extracts three 4-bit drive signals as drive pattern signals. The first two drive signals are arbitrarily extracted, and the third drive signal is created by extracting a drive signal associated with the identification information.

  For example, a symbol designation command Z0 is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200, and the sub CPU 206 draws a random value. When the sub CPU 206 outputs to the drive circuit 240 a drive signal designating the left movable body 59a as an odd pattern and the right movable body 59b as an even pattern, the drive circuit 240 applies “1101” to the left movable body 59a. Then, a signal “0011” is transmitted to the right movable body 59b. As a result, the left movable body 59a displays the movable body stop mode (16) in FIG. 20, and the right movable body 59b displays the movable body stop mode (3) in FIG.

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

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the normal mode (for example, it is determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the big hit determination random number value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. The When the jackpot determination random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

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

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

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 9) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, work area initialization, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 8, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, and the like (step S42). . And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 25, is performed (step S43).

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 increments the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 by one each time a game ball wins the start opening 25. However, the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” as the upper limit value. That is, the main CPU 66 holds the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 if the number of the reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” even if a game ball wins the start opening 25. Do not increase the number of balls.

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

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 outputs various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a designation command for designating an effect image displayed in the display area, and the like. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S15 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, the numerical values described from the side of step S72 to step S81 (excluding step S76) indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and the numerical values correspond to the numerical values of the control state flags. One step corresponding to is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, a process for loading a control state flag is executed in step S71. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S72.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning hole 39 or the special game only. A signal for opening the winning attacker 44 is output to the large winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

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

  On the other hand, when none of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S80.

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

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. Steps S79 and S77 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R big hit game is executed. If the 15R jackpot game (special game) end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order to perform steps S78 to S81 shown in FIG. This processing is executed at a predetermined timing, and the 15R big hit game is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S72 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 6) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

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

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

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

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

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

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

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

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

[Design determination processing]
Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 12, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if it is determined that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1518.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 13, first, a normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is executed. When a game ball enters the start opening 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 11 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of big hit, the state changes to the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to normal game (state C1600).

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

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

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described specific game is executed. When a game ball enters the start opening 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 of FIG. 11 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 8) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

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

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

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which the game is executed in the probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 11 (state C1602). In the probability change mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 7) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

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

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

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

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

[Control processing of identification information stop mode and movable body stop mode]
With reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 14 to 16, the control processing of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode will be described.

  First, the control process of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the first embodiment, in step S1701, the sub CPU 206 receives a symbol designation command (z0 to z3) from the main CPU 66, and in step S1702, a display area corresponding to the variable symbol variable display. At 32a, identification information variation display is started, and variation display of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b is started. In step S1703, the sub CPU 206 selects the display mode storage table (hereinafter referred to as table 1) illustrated in FIG. Based on the selected table and the symbol setting command sent from the main CPU 66, the identification information and the display mode of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b are determined. In step S1704, the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop modes of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are displayed in the display area 32a. In step S1705, it is determined whether or not all of the identification information variation display and the movable body stop mode displayed in the display area 32a are stopped. When all the identification information is stopped and displayed, the processes from step S1701 are repeated. Do. In step S1705, if not all the identification information variation display and the movable body stop mode are stopped, the processes from step S1704 are repeated.

  A specific example of the combination of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes displayed in the display area 32a when the control process described above is performed will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 shows a combination of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the first embodiment.

  FIG. 21 shows the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when 70 to 79 are generated when the sub CPU 206 executes random number lottery in response to the symbol designation command z0 corresponding to the random number lottery result sent from the main CPU 66. The display mode of the identification information stop mode in FIG. In other words, the numerical pattern “4” is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a, and the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are each shown with an even-numbered pattern of movable body stop modes.

  As described above, according to the control processing of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode shown as the first embodiment, for example, when the identification information stop mode is won with the numerical symbol “4/4/4” As shown in FIG. 21, since the movable body stopping mode of the even number pattern is displayed on both of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b, it is caused by the symbol designation command z0 (ie, special game (15R big hit) Winning mode, chance change mode after big hit). However, even when the same “4, 4, 4” is won, if the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are not in the even-pattern movable body stop mode, they are caused by the symbol designation command z1 (ie, , Special game (15R big hit, normal mode after big hit) Therefore, according to the first embodiment of the present invention, the game state is represented by the combination of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes. Thus, the lottery mode can be informed so that it is not easily recognized by the player without lowering the player's expectation for the change of the lottery mode.

  Next, control processing of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode of the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the second embodiment, in step S1801, the sub CPU 206 receives a symbol designation command (z0 to z3) from the main CPU 66, and in step S1802, a display area corresponding to the special symbol variation display. At 32a, identification information variation display is started, and variation display of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b is started. In step S1803, the sub CPU 206 selects the display mode storage table illustrated in FIG. 18 (hereinafter referred to as table 2). Based on the selected table and the symbol setting command sent from the main CPU 66, the identification information and the display mode of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b are determined. In step S1804, the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop modes of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are displayed in the display area 32a. In step S1805, it is determined whether or not all of the identification information variation display and the movable body stop mode displayed in the display area 32a are stopped and displayed. When all the identification information is stopped and displayed, the processes from step S1801 are repeated. Do. In step S1805, if all the identification information variation display and the movable body stop mode are not stopped, the processes from step S1804 are repeated.

  A specific example of the combination of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes displayed in the display area 32a when the control process described above is performed will be described with reference to FIGS. 22 and 23 show a combination of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the second embodiment.

  FIG. 22 shows the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the sub CPU 206 executes random number lottery in response to the symbol designation command z0 corresponding to the random number lottery result sent from the main CPU 66 and 30 to 39 are generated. The display mode of the identification information stop mode in FIG. In other words, the number symbol “7” is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a, and the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are each displayed with a movable body stop mode having a symmetrical pattern relationship.

  FIG. 23 shows the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the sub CPU 206 executes random number lottery in response to the symbol designation command z0 corresponding to the random lottery result sent from the main CPU 66 and 80 to 89 are generated. The display mode of the identification information stop mode in FIG. In other words, the numerical symbol “8” is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a, and the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are each displayed with a movable body stop mode having the same pattern relationship.

  As described above, according to the control processing of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode shown as the second embodiment, for example, when the identification information stop mode is won with the numerical symbol “7, 7, 7”, As shown in FIG. 22, since the movable body stop mode in which the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are in a bilaterally symmetrical pattern relationship is displayed, it is caused by the symbol designating command z0 (ie, special Wins a game (15R big hit). However, even when the same “7, 7, 7” is won, if the movable bodies 59a and 59b are not in the movable body stop mode having a symmetrical pattern relationship, they are caused by the symbol designation command z1. (That is, special game (15R big hit, normal mode after big hit). Similarly, for example, when the identification information stop mode is won with the numerical symbol “6, 6. 6”, it is shown in FIG. As described above, since the movable body stop mode in which the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b have the same pattern relationship is displayed, it is caused by the symbol designating command z0 (that is, the special game (15R big hit) is won. However, even if the same “6, 6, 6” is won, the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b have the same pattern relationship. If it is not a movable body stop mode, it will be caused by the symbol designating command z1 (that is, a special game (15R big hit, normal mode after big hit). Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of The combination of the relationship between the movable body stop mode and the plurality of identification information stop modes in the variation display means represents the game state, thereby reducing the player's expectation for the change of the lottery mode. Can be in a form of notification that is not easily recognized by the player.

  Next, control processing of the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop mode of the gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the third embodiment, in step S1901, the sub CPU 206 receives a symbol designation command (z0 to z3) from the main CPU 66, and in step S1902, a display area corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol. At 32a, identification information variation display is started, and variation display of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b is started. In step S1903, the sub CPU 206 selects the display mode storage table illustrated in FIG. 19 (hereinafter referred to as table 3). Based on the selected table and the symbol setting command sent from the main CPU 66, the identification information and the display mode of the plurality of movable bodies 59a, 59b are determined. In step S1904, the identification information stop mode and the movable body stop modes of the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are displayed in the display area 32a. In step S1905, it is determined whether or not all of the identification information variation display and the movable body stop mode displayed in the display area 32a are stopped and displayed. When all the identification information is stopped and displayed, the processes from step S1901 are repeated. Do. In step S1905, if all the identification information variation display and the movable body stop mode are not stopped, the processes from step S1904 are repeated.

  When the control process described above is performed, a specific example of the combination of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes displayed in the display area 32a, and the stop timing of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes, This will be described with reference to FIGS. 21 and 24 to 26. 21 and FIGS. 24 to 26 show combinations of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes, and the stop of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes in the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown as the third embodiment. Indicates timing.

  In FIG. 24, the symbol designation command (z0 to z3) is received from the main CPU 66, the identification information variation display is started in the display area 32a corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol, and the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b also display variation display. It is in a state of being. Next, FIG. 25 shows a state in which the sub CPU 206 outputs a drive signal to the drive circuit 240 and the left movable body 59a is stopped in an even pattern movable body stop mode in which both hands are raised. Next, FIG. 26 shows a state in which the sub CPU 206 outputs a drive signal to the drive circuit 240 and the right movable body 59b is stopped in an even pattern movable body stop mode in which the right hand and the left foot are raised. Then, as shown in FIG. 21, when the identification information stop mode is won with the numerical symbol “4/4/4”, the symbol designation command z0 corresponding to the result of the random number lottery sent from the main CPU 66 is Since the sub CPU 206 executes random number lottery and 70 to 79 are generated, the combination of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes, and the stop timing of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes, This is due to the symbol designating command z0 (that is, the special game (15R big hit) is won. The probability change mode after the big win). However, even when the same “4, 4, 4” is won, when the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are not even-numbered pattern movable body stop modes, or the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes If the stop timing of the game is different, it is caused by the symbol designating command z1 (that is, the special game (15R big hit, normal mode after big hit). Therefore, according to the third embodiment of the present invention, the identification information stop The game state is represented by the combination of the mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes and the stop timing of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes, thereby reducing the player's expectation for the change of the lottery mode. Without making it, it can be set as the alerting | reporting form that a lottery mode is not easily recognized by a player.

  As mentioned above, although the gaming machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can. For example, in the first to third embodiments, the plurality of movable bodies 59a and 59b are described as two. However, as shown in FIG. 27, the plurality of movable bodies 59a to 59c is divided into three and the identification information is stopped. The lottery mode can be changed to a notification mode that is not easily recognized by the player by the combination of the mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes, or the stop timing of the identification information stop mode and the plurality of movable body stop modes.

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

  A new notification form that allows a player to have a sense of expectation for a change in gaming state when a big hit lottery is performed by displaying a gaming state selected from a plurality of different gaming states by a combination of a plurality of identification information It is extremely useful in providing a gaming machine having

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 a big hit determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the control processing of the identification information stop mode and a some movable body stop mode which are performed in the pachinko game machine shown as the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the control processing of the identification information stop mode and a some movable body stop mode which are performed in the pachinko game machine shown as the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart explaining the control processing of the identification information stop mode and a some movable body stop mode which are performed in the pachinko game machine shown as the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in the pachinko game machine shown as the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in the pachinko game machine shown as the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table used in the pachinko game machine shown as the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a schematic diagram which shows the movable body stop aspect of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the 1st identification information stop aspect and several movable body stop aspect in the pachinko game machine shown as the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the 1st identification information stop mode and several movable body stop mode in the pachinko game machine shown as the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the 1st identification information stop mode and several movable body stop mode in the pachinko game machine shown as the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the 1st identification information stop aspect and several movable body stop aspect in the pachinko game machine shown as the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the 1st identification information stop aspect and several movable body stop aspect in the pachinko game machine shown as the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display form of the 1st identification information stop aspect and several movable body stop aspect in the pachinko game machine shown as the 3rd 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.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal Display device 33 Special symbol indicator 35 Normal symbol indicator 37 Indicator case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive prize attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Normal symbol hold lamp 51 Round Number indicator 53 Illumination unit 57, 58 Obstacle 59 Movable body 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Fire power increase button 82 Fire power decrease button 102 V count Sensor 104, 105 Count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launch control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 140 Game member 141 Introducing game ball Port 142 Game ball return port 143 Stage 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls and can pass a first area to provide a prize ball;
Detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through a second area provided on the game board;
Lottery control means for performing control to execute a big hit lottery as to whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the detection means detects that the game ball has passed the second area;
A change control means for performing control to select and change a gaming state in which the big hit lottery is performed from a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities that are probabilities of shifting to the special game;
Fluctuation display means for displaying a plurality of identification information fluctuation display and identification information stop mode based on the result of the big hit lottery by the lottery control means,
A movable body provided on the game board and capable of taking a plurality of movable body stop modes;
Movable control means for controlling a plurality of movable body stop modes;
Notification control means for performing control for notifying the current gaming state changed by the change control means by a combination of the plurality of identification information stop modes and the plurality of movable body stop modes in the variation display means. A gaming machine characterized by   The notification control means performs control for notifying the current gaming state changed by the change control means by a combination of the relationship between the plurality of movable body stop modes and the plurality of identification information stop modes in the variation display unit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is performed. The notification means controls the current gaming state changed by the change control means based on the stop timing of each of the plurality of movable bodies and the stop timing of the plurality of identification information fluctuation displays in the fluctuation display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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