JP2008043548A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine using a new reporting form capable of making a player have the expectations of the change of a game state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine performs control for making a second variable display means variably display second identification information when a first variable display means variably displays first identification information, and makes the second variable display means stop-display the second identification information on the basis of a present game state changed by the control of a change control means and the stop form of the first identification information in the first variable display means on condition that a game ball rolling on a game board passes through a prescribed area provided on the game board. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique for making it difficult for a player to recognize a current lottery mode (game state).

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the starting port, a big hit lottery is performed, and when the big hit lottery is won, a big hit game advantageous to the player is executed. The above jackpot lottery includes a lottery mode (high probability gaming state; probability variation state) with a high probability of winning a jackpot game, and a lottery mode (low probability gaming state; normal state) in which the winning probability for the jackpot game is lower than the probability variation state. ) In either lottery mode. The lottery mode is changed when a predetermined condition is satisfied. That is, the winning probability for the jackpot game is changed.

  One of the conditions for changing the lottery mode is winning a jackpot lottery. By winning the jackpot lottery, there is a case where the probability of winning a subsequent jackpot game is high.

  Conventionally, when winning a jackpot lottery, in conjunction with a special symbol stop display mode, for example, three-digit identification information that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed as "1-1-1", "2-2-2", etc. Accordingly, the player is informed that the jackpot lottery has been won. In addition, when the lottery mode is in a promising state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, the three-digit identification information is stopped and displayed in an odd number of arrangements “3-3-3” and “7-7-7”. Then, the player is notified that the lottery mode is in a certain change state.

However, in the method of notifying the player of the lottery mode in the manner of stopping the identification information as described above, it is clearly shown to the player whether the current lottery mode is in a certain change state or a normal state. As a result, the game is not interesting. Therefore, for example, Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2005-237585 (Patent Document 1) discloses a mode in which the lottery result of the big hit lottery is difficult to recognize so that only a specific player can know in advance, for example, voice, image, infrared It is described that notification is made by light emission or the like.
JP 2005-237585 A

  However, even in the case described in Patent Document 1, the lottery mode is easily recognized by the player by displaying a combination of special symbols in the end, so increase the types of special symbols. This makes it difficult to know which kind of special symbol corresponds to the change of the lottery mode.

  Thus, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that makes it difficult for the player to understand the change of the lottery mode and makes the player have a sense of expectation for the change of the lottery mode.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that a gaming state has been changed. Is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention described in claim 1 of the present application is a lottery control means for controlling whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player, and winning for the transition to an advantageous gaming state. Change control means for performing control to change the gaming state between a high-probability gaming state with a high winning probability and a low-probability gaming state with a winning probability lower than the winning probability of the high-probability gaming state, and lottery control Based on the result of lottery controlled by the means, first variation display means for performing variation display and stop display of the first identification information, second variation display means for performing variation display and stop display of the second identification information, and a game ball When the first fluctuation display means displays the first identification information in a variable manner, the second fluctuation display means performs control to display the second identification information in a variable manner when the first fluctuation display means displays the first identification information. A predetermined area where the game ball to be played is provided on the game board Based on the current gaming state changed by the control of the change control means and the stop mode of the first identification information in the first fluctuation display means, on the condition that it has passed, the second identification is indicated to the second fluctuation display means Fluctuation display control means for performing control to perform stop display of information is provided.

  The invention according to claim 1 is based on the current gaming state and the stop mode of the first identification information on condition that the gaming ball rolling on the gaming board has passed a predetermined area provided on the gaming board. Then, control is performed to cause the second variation display means to stop display the second identification information. Therefore, the combination of the stop mode of the first identification information and the stop mode of the second identification information changes according to the current gaming state. In other words, the invention according to claim 1 notifies the player of the current gaming state using a combination of the stop mode of the first identification information and the stop mode of the second identification information. For example, in the invention according to claim 1, even if the current gaming state is changed, the stop mode of the first identification information can be made the same and only the stop mode of the second identification information can be changed. The current gaming state cannot be determined only by the stop mode of the first identification information. Moreover, the second identification information is not stopped and displayed unless the game ball passes through a predetermined area. Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the current gaming state can be recognized in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. As a result, the invention according to claim 1 can make the current gaming state ambiguously recognized by the player, and accordingly, the player can expect that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that the gaming state has been changed.

  The invention according to claim 2 is provided with an area selection means for selecting any one selection candidate area from among a plurality of selection candidate areas that are provided on the game board and can be selected as a predetermined area. The current game changed under the control of the change control means on the condition that the selection candidate area selected by the area selection means is a predetermined area and the game ball rolling on the game board has passed the predetermined area. Based on the state and the stop mode of the first identification information in the first fluctuation display means, control is performed to cause the second fluctuation display means to stop display of the second identification information.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the player cannot know the current gaming state unless the game ball passes through the area selected by the area selecting means. Therefore, the invention according to claim 2 can recognize the current gaming state in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. Thereby, the invention according to claim 2 can make the current gaming state ambiguously recognized by the player, and accordingly, the player has a sense of expectation that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that the gaming state has been changed.

  In the invention described in claim 3, the change display control means is changed by the change display state of the first identification information when the game ball rolling on the game board passes through the predetermined area and the control of the change control means. Based on the current gaming state and the stop mode of the first identification information in the change display means, control is performed to cause the second change display means to stop display the second identification information.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the second variation display means is based on the variation display state of the first identification information when the game ball rolling on the game board passes a predetermined area and the current game state. Control to stop display of the second identification information is performed. Therefore, in addition to the current gaming state and the first identification information stop mode, the second identification information stop mode is a change display of the first identification information when a game ball rolling on the game board passes a predetermined area. It also changes depending on the state. For example, even if the current game state and the stop mode of the first identification information are the same, the variation display state of the first identification information is different when a game ball rolling on the game board passes a predetermined area. If so, the stopping mode of the second identification information is also different. Therefore, the invention according to claim 3 can recognize the current gaming state in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. Thus, the invention according to claim 3 makes it possible to make the current gaming state ambiguously recognized by the player, and to that extent, the player feels that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that the gaming state has been changed.

  In addition, as the variable display state of the first identification information, for example, the first identification information is variable and stopped in each of the plurality of display areas, and the lottery result is notified by the combination of the first identification information that is stopped and displayed. If this is the case, a reach state that can be a stop mode in which a jackpot is notified in the stop mode of the remaining one first identification information, or a state before reach can be considered. As another variable display state, for example, a state in which the first identification information once stopped and displayed is variably displayed again can be considered.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention uses the combination of the stop mode of the first identification information and the stop mode of the second identification information to notify the player of the current gaming state, and the second identification information is Since the stop is not displayed unless the game ball passes through a predetermined area, the gaming machine according to the present invention can make it difficult for the player to recognize the current gaming state. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation about the state, and thus a sense of expectation that the gaming state has been changed.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment of the present invention is described based on a drawing. 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 (first variation display means, second variation display means) for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14, and an element installation frame 1 Etc. are arranged. Note that description of various components (not shown) other than the element installation frame 1, the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is omitted.

  The game board 14 has a plate-like game board main body 14a and a game area 15 provided on the surface side of the game board main body 14a. The game board main body 14a is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin having transparency (a member having permeability). That is, the game board 14 has a light transmissive region. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. 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. A plurality of obstacle nails are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. As shown in FIG. 4, a round number display 51 for displaying the current round number (described later) is provided near the upper right end on the game board 14.

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

  The display unit 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32 displays first identification information (see FIG. 4) and various effect images.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the light-transmitting area in the game board 14, for example, an area for providing a game member such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, or a decorative member is enlarged. Further, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

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

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

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

  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.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 has a specific game including two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), passing gates 54a and 54b, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48. A dedicated winning attacker 44, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

  The game board 14 is provided with a start port 25 for starting the variable symbol display. 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 includes the plurality of obstacle nails and games described above. Due to a collision with an obstacle 58 or the like provided on the board 14, it flows downward toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting unit 53 provided on the upper part of the game board 14 includes a display case 37 for storing 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 visual recognition.

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

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

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. It should be noted that which symbols are stopped and displayed is automatically determined according to the result of the jackpot lottery described later. That is, when the game ball enters the winning opening 25 (wins), the normal game mode, that is, the normal game mode is set to either the probability variation mode (high probability game state) or the normal mode (low probability game state). Is done. That is, the normal game mode can be changed when a game ball enters the start opening 25. Thereafter, based on the set mode, a jackpot lottery is performed to determine whether or not to win the transition to the jackpot gaming state (a gaming state advantageous to the player). In the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than in the normal mode. Therefore, the jackpot probability is changed by changing the normal game mode.

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided 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 “O” and “X” are variably displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Further, on both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are displayed by changing the number of executions of the special symbol that is held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to special symbols”, hereinafter “special symbol holding”). Also called “number of 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.

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

  On the game board 14, general winning holes 56a to 56d (predetermined areas, selection candidate areas) are provided, a lamp 47a is provided in the vicinity of the general winning opening 56a, and a lamp 47b is provided in the vicinity of the general winning opening 56b. And a lamp 47c is provided in the vicinity of the general winning opening 56c, and a lamp 47d is provided in the vicinity of the general winning opening 56d. As will be described later, the pachinko gaming machine 10 selects any one of the general winning ports 56a to 56d and determines the selected general winning port as a predetermined winning port (predetermined area). To do. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 turns on a lamp that exists in the vicinity of a predetermined winning opening. This notifies the player which general winning opening is the predetermined winning opening.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a start opening 25 is provided on the game board 14, and when the game ball enters the start opening 25, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is displayed. Be 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 variable display by the special symbol display 33 is started, the display of the first identification information is also displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at the same time. Be started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the first game based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the first identification information during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variation display of the identification information is suspended, the variation display of the suspended first identification information is started when the first identification information that has been variation displayed similarly to the special symbol is stopped. The

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

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

  For example, during the special symbol variable display displayed on the special symbol display 33, the first identification information consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like is displayed in the display region Q (see FIG. 4) on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Fluctuation is displayed. The display area Q is divided into three small areas, and the first identification information is variably displayed in each small area. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are the first identification information. Thereafter, the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 are stopped and displayed, and the first identification information is stopped and displayed in each small area of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, three pieces of first identification information are stopped and displayed in the display area Q.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for notifying the player that the game is a big hit is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the first identification information that is stopped and displayed in the display area Q is a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbols). The display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned in each of the symbol rows.

  When the pachinko gaming machine 10 is won for the transition to the 15R probability variable jackpot or the transition to the 15R normal jackpot, the display area Q has three odd-numbered columns (for example, “1”, “1”, “ 1 ”) (a specific numeric symbol) or an even number of three even numbers (for example,“ 2 ”,“ 2 ”,“ 2 ”) (a specific numeric symbol) are stopped and displayed. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether he / she has won the 15R probability variation jackpot or the 15R normal jackpot by merely viewing the first identification information stopped and displayed in the display area Q. . Here, when winning the transition to 15R probability big jackpot, the normal game mode is set to the probability changing mode, and when winning the transition to 15R normal jackpot, the normal game mode is set to the normal mode ( Refer to the symbol determination process described later). Therefore, when the transition to 15R probability jackpot is won, the current normal game mode is changed to the probability change mode, and when the transition to 15R normal jackpot is won, the current normal game mode is changed. It has been changed to normal mode. Accordingly, the player cannot determine whether the current normal game mode is the normal mode or the probability change mode only by visually recognizing the first identification information stopped and displayed in the display area Q.

  On the other hand, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 is elected to shift to the 2R normal jackpot, the three first identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area Q in sequential numbers (for example, “1”, “2”, “3” is stopped and displayed).

  When the combination of the first identification information that is stopped and displayed in the display area Q is in a specific display mode, that is, when the winning combination is won, a character image such as “Big winning! The character image is displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When the combination of the first identification information that does not correspond to the jackpot (that is, the combination of “losing”) is stopped and displayed in the display area Q, the current gaming state is continued. Further, in the present embodiment, “winning the shift to jackpot” and “winning the jackpot lottery” are also simply referred to as “winning the jackpot”.

  As described above, a game in which the special symbol and the first identification information are variably displayed so as to be linked to each other and stopped and displayed based on the result of the big win lottery is referred to as a “special symbol game”. Of the special symbol games, a game in which the first identification information is variably displayed and is stopped and displayed based on the result of the big hit lottery is referred to as a variable display game.

  A display region R is formed in the display portion 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display area R is divided into two small areas. When the variable display of the first identification information is started in the display area Q, the variable display of the second identification information is started in each small area of the display area R. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are the second identification information. Thereafter, when a predetermined condition described later is satisfied, the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area R. The stop mode of the second identification information is the result of a jackpot determination process (see step S105 shown in FIG. 17) described later, the stop mode of the first identification information, and the first when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. It is determined based on the variation display state of the identification information.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 10) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is 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 a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is suspended. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

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

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10). Driven to state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 10). A game from the first round game until the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. This game state is called a special game state (15R jackpot) (Game state).

  Furthermore, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. This blade member 48 is in an open state in which a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 33, and when the game state is shifted to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state), it is easy to accept a game ball. It is driven to become. 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 specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 10), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls pass through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time elapses. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

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

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

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds. Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be an arbitrary number of rounds such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 10). The maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of a specific game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be an arbitrary number of rounds such as being selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 10).

  In addition, when a game ball wins any of the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the large winning opening 39, and the special game exclusive winning attacker 44, the predetermined opening is set in advance. A certain 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 means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

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

  In addition, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 10). Send. The main control circuit 60 controls the payout / launch control circuit 126 to launch the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
Next, the display screen will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When a game ball wins the start opening 25, as shown in FIG. 5, the display of the first identification information in the display area Q is started and the display of the second identification information in the display area R is started. Here, the first identification information is finally stopped and displayed in all the small areas of the display area Q through various variable display states.

  The change display state is any of the pre-reach state, the reach state, and the re-change state. FIG. 6 shows an example of the pre-reach state. The pre-reach state is a state in which the first identification information is variably displayed and before reaching the reach state described later. When the variation display state of the first identification information is the pre-reach state, when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area R.

  FIG. 7 shows an example of the reach state. The reach state is a state in which it is informed whether or not the jackpot has been won by the stop mode of the remaining one first identification information. In FIG. 7, since “1” is stopped and displayed in two small areas, whether or not the 15R probability variation big hit or 15R normal big hit is won is notified by the stop mode of the remaining one first identification information. It will be. Note that, as described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may set the stop mode of the first identification information to three “1” s in both cases of winning the 15R probability variation jackpot and winning the 15R normal jackpot. Therefore, even if three “1” s are stopped and displayed after the state of FIG. 7, the player has won the 15R normal jackpot or the 15R probability jackpot only by the stop mode of the first identification information. Cannot determine whether

  When the variable display state of the first identification information is in the pre-reach state, and even when the game ball does not win a predetermined winning opening, the variable display state of the first identification information is in the reach state When the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening, the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area R.

  8 and 9 show an example of the re-variation state. The re-variation state is a state in which the first identification information is stopped and displayed in all the small areas of the display area Q, and thereafter, the variation display of the first identification information is resumed in any of the small areas. 8 and 9, after the first identification information is stopped and displayed in all the small areas of the display area Q, the first identification information varies in the small area (the rightmost small area) where “5” is stopped and displayed. Display resumes.

  The game ball wins a predetermined winning opening both when the variation display state of the first identification information is the pre-reach state and when the variation display state of the first identification information is the reach state. Even if not, the second identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area R if the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening when the variation display state of the first identification information is in the re-variation state.

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

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

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

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

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

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

  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 status flag is a flag for indicating the normal game mode.

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

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

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

  The specific game-dedicated winning attacker release count counter indicates the number of times the so-called special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) is released (so-called round number) in an advantageous game. The big winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that won the winning prize opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed through the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. The special game-dedicated prize-winner winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the specific-game exclusive prize-winner 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Further, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) indicates the number of special symbol games that are awaiting execution (that is, that the pachinko gaming machine 10 will execute in the future). 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 reserved balls related to the normal symbol is stored when the start of the normal symbol game is held when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol cannot be changed. Indicates the number of times of holding the regular symbol game. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 10, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110 are provided. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and firing power increase button 80. And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. These general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 send a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 and the sub CPU 206 (variable display control means, area when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d. To selection means).

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 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 executing a specific game, the blade member 48 is based on a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is opened. When the specific game is not executed (for example, a normal game state or a special game state), the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 closes the blade member 48 based on the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 outputs a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, 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. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

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

  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. , A lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamps 47a to 47d. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game based on a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The sub CPU 206 controls image display on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In other words, display control for variably displaying the first identification information on the display unit 32a and display control for displaying an effect image on the entire display unit 32a are performed. Further, control is performed to stop and display the first identification information that is variably displayed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 206 selects any one of the general winning ports 56a to 56d and determines the selected general winning port as a predetermined winning port. The sub CPU 206 controls the drive circuit 242 to light a lamp that exists in the vicinity of a predetermined winning opening.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 11 shows an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. . When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R probability variation jackpot).

  Further, in the case of the probability variation mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), when the jackpot 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 as a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined as a special game (15R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R probability variation jackpot).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning a special game and a specific game is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after the special game is also set to be high.

[Second identification information determination table]
FIG. 12 shows an example of the second identification information determination table stored in the program ROM 208. The second identification information determination table indicates a correspondence relationship between the type of jackpot, the stop mode of the first identification information, the variable display state of the first identification information, and the stop mode of the second identification information. The “odd column” in the second identification information determination table means that the stop mode of the first identification information is an odd column composed of three same odd numbers, and the “even column” is the stop mode of the first identification information. It means an even column consisting of three same even numbers. The sub CPU 206 displays the second identification information determination table, the stop mode of the first identification information, the result of the jackpot determination process, and the change display state of the first identification information when the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening. , The stop mode of the second identification information is determined. According to the second identification information determination table, the combination of the stop mode of the first identification information, the variable display state of the first identification information, and the stop mode of the second identification information is the type of jackpot (that is, the jackpot is 15R). Since the sub CPU 206 determines the stop mode of the second identification information in this way, the player can stop the first identification information. And the type of jackpot can be uniquely determined based on the combination of the change display state of the first identification information and the stop mode of the second identification information when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. According to the second identification information determination table, when the 15R probability variation jackpot is won and the game ball wins a predetermined winning slot when the first identification information is in a re-variable state, the second identification information is stopped. Since “7” is included, it is easy to understand that the 15R probability variation jackpot has been won. Further, according to the second identification information determination table, the stop mode of the second identification information is partially the same (for example, the stop of the second identification information corresponding to the 15R probability variation big hit, the odd number column, the pre-reach state) And the stop mode of the second identification information corresponding to the 15R normal jackpot, the even number column, and the re-variation state), the player can see only the stop mode of the second identification information, It is not possible to determine whether the 15R probability variable jackpot is won or whether the 15R normal jackpot is won.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 15) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the jackpot determining random number counter, the jackpot symbol determining random number counter, the round number display effect starting counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start opening 25, is performed (step S43). In step S43, the main CPU 66 receives the big hit determination random number counter from the big hit determination random number counter every time a game ball wins the start opening 25 (that is, every time a detection signal is given from the start winning ball sensor 116). Extract numeric values. The main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol determination random number value from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter every time a game ball wins the start opening 25. The main CPU 66 increments the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 by 1 each time a game ball wins the start opening 25. However, the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” as the upper limit value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines that the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4” even if a game ball is won in the start opening 25 when the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “4”. Does not increase. Note that the main CPU 66 stores the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value in the main RAM 70 in the order in which the jackpot determination random number value is extracted for each start port in order to use these data and the like in subsequent processing. Remember.

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

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Note that commands supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 include a demo display command, a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of the first identification information, a specific effect image display command, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 are control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is based on the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, and if the remaining ball in the accessory monitoring time has elapsed, The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning opening 39, the large winning opening opening number counter is “15” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is “7”) It is determined whether or not any of the above conditions is satisfied.

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S101, the main CPU 66 outputs a variation check signal to the sub CPU 206, and the sub CPU 206 displays the variation information of the second identification information when the variation check signal is received. In some cases, the second identification information is stopped and displayed in an arbitrary stop mode.

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

  In step S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservation balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”. If it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 70 is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103, and it is determined that the number of special symbol reserved balls stored in the main RAM 70 is not “0”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S104.

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

  In step S105, the main CPU 66 executes jackpot determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal game mode to either the normal mode or the probability change mode, and updates the state flag based on the set normal game mode. That is, when the game state before the process of step S105 is the normal mode, a promotion lottery is performed as to whether or not to be promoted to the probability change mode, and the game state before the process of step S105 is started When is in the probability variation mode, a relegation lottery is performed as to whether or not to relegate to the normal mode.

  The main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) based on the updated value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value (that is, the oldest among the unused jackpot determination random value) extracted at the time of winning the start opening and the jackpot determination value.

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

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the current special symbol game based on the result of the reference in step S105. The main CPU 66 stores data relating to the determined special symbol in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109. The data indicating the special symbol is output as a special symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 to the lamp control circuit 76 by the process of step S46 in FIG. 14, and from the main CPU 66 to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. To the sub CPU 206 as a special symbol designation command.

  In step 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 S106.

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

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command.

  The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data.

  In step S110, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for the effect (this variation time coincides with a special symbol game execution time described later) 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 memory area where the random number value for jackpot judgment used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is executed (a state flag is not cleared) (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determination random value extracted at the time of winning the start opening (that is, the oldest one of the unused jackpot symbol determination random values), and the jackpot symbol determination random Based on the numerical value, a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not 2R big hit is based on the result of step S1502. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R jackpot (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If the main CPU 66 does not determine 2R jackpot (specific game), the process proceeds to step S1510.

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

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

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

  In step S1510, 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 moves to a 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 determines whether or not there is a certain change based on the result of step S1502. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a probability change, it moves the process to step S1514. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a certainty, the main CPU 66 moves the process 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, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the symbol determination process ends. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

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

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

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

  In step 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 ends, the symbol determination process ends.

  The lamp control circuit 76 starts the special symbol change display at the timing when the special symbol designation command is given, and a predetermined special symbol game execution time (for example, 5 seconds) after the special symbol designation command is given. When the time has elapsed, the special symbol is stopped and displayed based on the special symbol designation command.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 19, when a game is started, the gaming state becomes a state C1600. In the state C1600, a normal game is performed.

  When the number of special symbol reservation balls becomes 1 or more, the gaming state transitions to state C1602, and in state C1602, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

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

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

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

  The state C1610 is a state in which a normal game is executed in the probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described specific game is executed. When the number of special symbol reservation balls becomes 1 or more, the gaming state returns to state C1602.

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

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

  The state C1616 is a state in which a game in the probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the special game is executed. When the number of special symbol reservation balls becomes 1 or more, the gaming state returns to state C1602.

  In the special game state (state C1620), a special game which is a game advantageous to the player is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. If an advantageous round game is executed for a predetermined number of rounds (eg, 15 rounds, etc.), the gaming state returns to state C1600. When returning to the state C1600, the normal game mode is set to the normal mode.

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

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

[Identification information stop processing]
On the other hand, in the sub control circuit 200, an identification information stop process is performed. FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the identification information stop process. In step S1801, the sub CPU 206 waits until a special symbol designation command and a variation pattern designation command are received, and if received, proceeds to step S1802.

  In step S1802, the sub CPU 206 determines the first identification information to be stopped and displayed in the display area Q, that is, the stop mode of the first identification information, based on the special symbol designation command. Here, when the special symbol indicated by the special symbol designation command corresponds to the 15R probability variation big hit or the 15R normal big hit, the sub CPU 206 sets the stop mode of the first identification information to an even number of three even numbers, or 3 Decide on an odd column consisting of two identical odd numbers. Therefore, the sub CPU 206, for example, uses the same three stop modes for the first identification information in the case where the special symbol indicated by the special symbol designation command corresponds to the 15R probability variation jackpot and the case corresponding to the 15R normal jackpot. There may be an even column consisting of an even number, or an odd column consisting of three same odd numbers. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the 15R probability variation jackpot is won or the 15R normal jackpot is won only by the stop mode of the first identification information. That is, the player cannot determine whether the current normal game mode is the probability change mode or the normal mode.

  In step S1803, the sub CPU 206 controls the display control circuit 250 based on the variation pattern designation command. The display control circuit 250 controls the first identification information in the display area Q of the liquid crystal display device 32 under the control of the sub CPU 206. Start displaying fluctuations. Here, the variation pattern of the first identification information matches the variation pattern indicated by the variation pattern designation command. Similarly, the sub CPU 206 starts the variable display of the second identification information in the display region R of the liquid crystal display device 32 by controlling the display control circuit 250.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 determines the condition that the 15R probability variation jackpot or 15R normal jackpot is won based on the special symbol designation command. If this condition is met, the process proceeds to step S1805, where the condition is met. If not, the process proceeds to step S1816.

  In step S1805, the sub CPU 206 selects any one of the general winning ports 56a to 56d and determines the selected general winning port as a predetermined winning port. The sub CPU 206 turns on a lamp corresponding to a predetermined winning opening. For example, the sub CPU 206 turns on the lamp 47a when the predetermined winning opening becomes the general winning opening 56a.

  In step S1806, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening (specifically, a condition that a detection signal is given from a general winning ball sensor corresponding to the predetermined winning opening). If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1814. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1807. Note that when the process of step S1806 is performed, the variation display state of the first identification information is the pre-reach state.

  In step S1807, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a first predetermined time (this first predetermined time is, for example, 1/3 of the special symbol game execution time) has elapsed since the start of the process of step S1802. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1808, and if this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1806.

  In step S1808, the sub CPU 206 sets the change display state of the first identification information to the reach state. That is, the sub CPU 206 stops and displays the first identification information determined in step S1802 in the two small areas of the display area Q.

  In step S1809, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1814. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1810. move on. When the process of step S1809 is performed, the variable display state of the first identification information is the reach state.

  In step S1810, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that a second predetermined time (this second predetermined time is, for example, 2/3 of the special symbol game execution time) has elapsed since the start of the process of step S1802. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1810. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1809.

  In step S1811, the sub CPU 206 sets the change display state of the first identification information to the re-change state. That is, the sub CPU 206 is determined in step S1802 in the small area of the display area Q where the variation display of the first identification information is performed (hereinafter also referred to as “small area for re-variation”). First identification information other than the first identification information is stopped and displayed, and thereafter, the variable display of the first identification information is resumed in the small area for re-variation.

  In step S1812, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1814. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1813. move on. When the process of step S1812 is performed, the variation display state of the first identification information is a re-variation state.

  In step S1813, the sub CPU 206 determines a condition that the special symbol game execution time has elapsed since the start of the process of step S1802. If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1817, and this condition is not satisfied. In the case, the process proceeds to step S1812.

  In step S1814, the sub CPU 206 determines that the second identification information determination table, the stop mode of the first identification information determined in step S1802, the special symbol designation command (that is, the result of the jackpot determination process), and the game ball are predetermined. The stop mode of the second identification information is determined on the basis of the change display state of the first identification information when winning the prize opening. For example, the stop mode of the first identification information determined in step S1802 is an odd number sequence consisting of three same odd numbers, the special symbol indicated by the special symbol designation command corresponds to 15R probability variation jackpot, and the process proceeds from step S1806 to step S1814. If (ie, the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening when the variation display state of the first identification information is the pre-reach state), the stop mode of the second identification information is set to “13”. decide.

  Here, when the process of step S1814 is performed, the special symbol indicated by the special symbol designation command corresponds to 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot. Further, when the 15R normal jackpot is won, the normal game mode is set to the normal mode, and when the 15R probability variable jackpot is won, the normal game mode is set to the probability change mode (see symbol determination processing). Therefore, since the special symbol designation command corresponds to the current normal game mode, the sub CPU 206 determines that the current normal game mode, the stop mode of the first identification information determined in step S1802, and the game ball has a predetermined prize. The stop mode of the second identification information is determined based on the change display state of the first identification information when winning the mouth.

  In step S1815, the sub CPU 206 causes the second identification information to be stopped and displayed in the display area R in the stop mode determined in step S1814. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 advances to step S1817.

  In step S1816, the sub CPU 206 waits until the special symbol game execution time elapses after starting the process of step S1802, and then proceeds to step S1817.

  In step S1817, the sub CPU 206 causes the first identification information to be stopped and displayed in the stop mode determined in step S1802 in all the small areas of the display area Q. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 ends the passing route setting process.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 displays on the basis of the current normal game mode (current game state) and the stop mode of the first identification information on the condition that the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening. The second identification information is stopped and displayed in the region R. Therefore, the combination of the stop mode of the first identification information and the stop mode of the second identification information changes according to the current normal game mode. In other words, the pachinko gaming machine 10 notifies the player of the current normal game mode using a combination of the stop mode of the first identification information and the stop mode of the second identification information. For example, when the pachinko gaming machine 10 wins the 15R probability change jackpot in the normal mode, even if the current normal game mode is changed to the probability change mode, the stop mode of the first identification information is won in the 15R normal jackpot Since only the stop mode of the second identification information can be changed (see the second identification information determination table), the player determines the current normal game mode only by the stop mode of the first identification information. I can't. Moreover, the second identification information is not stopped and displayed unless the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can recognize the current normal game mode in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the player recognize the current normal game mode in an ambiguous manner, and accordingly, the player has a sense of expectation that the current normal game mode is a probability change mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that the normal game mode has been changed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the player cannot know the current normal game mode unless the game ball wins a general winning opening selected by the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, a predetermined winning opening). Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can recognize the current normal game mode in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the player recognize the current normal game mode in an ambiguous manner, and accordingly, the player has a sense of expectation that the current normal game mode is a probability change mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that the normal game mode has been changed.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 stops the second identification information in the display area R based on the variable display state of the first identification information when the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening and the current normal game mode. Display. Therefore, the stop mode of the second identification information changes depending on the current normal game mode and the stop mode of the first identification information, as well as the change display state of the first identification information when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. To do. For example, even if both the current normal game mode and the stop mode of the first identification information are the same, if the variation display state of the first identification information is different when the game ball has won a predetermined winning opening, The stop mode of the second identification information is also different (see the second identification information determination table). Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can recognize the current normal game mode in a manner that is difficult for the player to understand. As a result, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can make the player recognize the current normal game mode in an ambiguous manner, and accordingly, the player has a sense of expectation that the current normal game mode is a probability change mode. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine using a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation that the normal game mode has been changed.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, 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 gaming machines such as a ball ball and an arrangement ball can also be used. Can be applied.

  In this embodiment, a roulette display gaming machine is shown. However, the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine that does not perform roulette display.

  The present invention is used in industries related to gaming machines.

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

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Door 12 ... Main body frame 12a ... Opening 14 ... Game board 15 ... Game area 19 ... Protection plate 20 ... Upper plate 22 ... Lower plate 23 ... Blade member 25 ... Start-up port 26 ... Launch handle 30 ... Guide Rail 30a ... Outer rail 30b ... Inner rail 31 ... Spacer 32 ... Liquid crystal display device 32a ... Display unit 33 ... Special symbol display 34a-34d ... Special symbol hold lamp 35 ... Normal symbol display 37 ... Display case 39 ... Grand prize Mouth 40 ... Shutter 41 ... LED
44 ... Special game-dedicated winning attacker 46 ... Speaker 48 ... Vane member 50a-50d ... Normal symbol holding lamp 51 ... Round number indicator 52 ... LED
53 ... Electrical unit 54a ... Passing gate 58 ... Obstacles 56a-56d ... General prize opening

Claims (3)

Lottery control means for controlling the lottery whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
A gaming state between a high probability gaming state with a high winning probability, which is a probability of winning the transition to the advantageous gaming state, and a low probability gaming state with the winning probability being lower than the winning probability of the high probability gaming state. Change control means for performing control to change;
First fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of the first identification information based on the result of the lottery under the control of the lottery control means;
Second variation display means for performing variation display and stop display of the second identification information;
A game board on which game balls roll,
When the first variation display means variably displays the first identification information, the second variability display means performs control to cause the second identification information to be variably displayed and rolls the game board. The current gaming state changed by the control of the change control means on the condition that has passed a predetermined area provided on the game board, and the stop mode of the first identification information in the first variation display means And a variation display control means for performing control to cause the second variation display means to stop display the second identification information. An area selection unit is provided in the game board and selects any one selection candidate area from a plurality of selection candidate areas that can be selected as the predetermined area.
The variation display control means sets the selection candidate area selected by the area selection means as the predetermined area, and the change control is performed on the condition that a game ball rolling on the game board has passed the predetermined area. Based on the current gaming state changed by the control of the means and the stop mode of the first identification information in the first fluctuation display means, the second identification information is stopped and displayed on the second fluctuation display means. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed.   The variation display control means is configured to display a variation display state of the first identification information when a game ball rolling on the game board passes through the predetermined area and a current game changed by the control of the change control means. The control for causing the second variation display means to stop display the second identification information is performed based on the state and the stop mode of the first identification information in the variation display means. The gaming machine described.

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