JP2008049009A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine using a new notification style which can raise expectations felt for the alteration of lottery modes. <P>SOLUTION: In a pachinko game machine 10, when game balls 100 enter a starter slot 25a during the continuation of a game, the jackpot determination is carried out and performance symbols are variably displayed. Then, upon the passage of the game balls 100 through passage gates 54a-54c during the variable display of the performance symbols, the performance symbols present a ready for win state with the variable display of ordinary symbols. Then, the ordinary symbols variably displayed are stopped at "3" or "7", electric tulips 52a-52d are opened or closed attuned to reproduced sounds of a theme song, clapping of three, three and seven beats and the like. Thereafter, as the performance symbol at one digit is stopped, the electric tulips 52a-52d are closed. In such a manner, the pachinko game machine 10 notifies players of a shift to the variable probability state in a fashion very hard to discern depending on how the electric tulips 52a-52d open or close attuned to the sounds during the variable display of the performance symbols. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that displays identification information indicating whether or not the game has shifted to a special game advantageous to the player.

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

  In some of these gaming machines, the big hit lottery is performed in either a lottery mode (probability variation state) with a high probability of winning or a lottery mode (normal state) with a low probability of winning, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. As a result, the lottery mode is changed and at the same time the probability of winning is changed. In the above gaming machine, one of the predetermined conditions is a condition that a big hit lottery is won. In the above gaming machines, winning a big hit lottery may result in a probable change, and the probability of subsequent winning may increase.

  In a conventional gaming machine, winning in the big hit lottery is a combination of the same type of stop display mode of identification information such as special symbols (for example, “1 · 1 · 1”, “2 · 2 · 2”, etc.) To inform the player. Also, if the lottery mode is changed due to this winning, the probability change state is set to “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7”, and the case where the normal state is maintained is a combination other than the above. By doing this, the player is notified of the change of the lottery mode.

  For example, in a certain gaming machine, a lottery result is notified in advance in a manner that is difficult to recognize, such as voice, image, infrared light emission, etc. so that only a specific player can understand (Patent Document 1).

JP 2005-237585 A

  However, in these gaming machines, the lottery mode is easily recognized by the player by finally displaying a combination of special symbols. Therefore, the types of special symbols are increased to make it difficult to understand which type of special symbol corresponds to the change of the lottery mode.

  If the number of special symbols is increased in this way, it will be difficult to recognize the change in the lottery mode.On the other hand, if there are too many special symbols, it will be difficult for the player to recognize which special symbol is important. The expectation to change the mode is reduced.

  For this reason, 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 conversely gives the expectation for the change of the lottery mode.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that can give a sense of expectation to the change of the lottery mode.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a gaming board having a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls, and an open state in which the gaming ball is easy to win and the gaming ball is provided in the gaming area of the gaming board. Depending on the gaming state selected from a plurality of gaming states with different winning probabilities, which is the probability of winning for the transition to a special game advantageous to the player An execution means for executing a game, a lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game, and a lottery means for performing a game state change lottery for determining whether or not to change a game state executed by the execution means, The first display means for variably displaying and stopping the first identification information on the basis of the lottery result, and the second identification information as an effect corresponding to the variability display and stop display of the first identification information are variably displayed and stopped. First The display means, the sound data storage means for storing the sound data reproduced during the game, and the opening / closing mode of the winning opening opening / closing means corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery are associated with the sound data stored in the sound data storage means When the opening / closing mode storage means for storing and the second identification information is variably displayed, the winning opening opening / closing means is set to sound data by the opening / closing mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery stored in the opening / closing mode storage means. Open / close control means for opening / closing in accordance with the reproduced sound related to the sound data stored in the storage means.

  According to the above configuration, when the game state change lottery is performed in the lottery means and the second identification information is variably displayed on the second display means, the winning opening is determined by the opening / closing mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery. The opening / closing means is opened / closed according to the reproduced sound related to the sound data stored in the sound data storage means. For this reason, a change in the gaming state (change in the lottery mode) is reported in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, the opening / closing mode of the prize opening opening / closing means according to the reproduced sound during the variation display of the second identification information. Thus, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that gives a sense of expectation to the change of the lottery mode.

  Preferably, the gaming machine further includes detection means for detecting that a game ball rolling in the game area of the game board has passed a specific passing area provided in the game area. Then, the opening / closing control means starts opening / closing of the winning opening opening / closing means in the opening / closing mode in response to the detection of the passage of the game ball with respect to the specific passing area.

  According to the above configuration, it is difficult to notice whether or not the game ball passes through the specific passing area, so the player is informed of the change in the gaming state (change of the lottery mode) in a more difficult manner to understand. It becomes possible to do.

  In the above gaming machine, preferably, the opening / closing mode storage means stores the opening / closing mode of the winning opening opening / closing unit corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery in association with the stop display mode of the second identification information.

  According to the above configuration, the game state change (lottery mode) is more difficult to understand for the player, that is, a combination of the stop mode of the second identification information and the open / close mode matched to the music of the winning opening / closing means. Change).

  In the above gaming machine, preferably, lyrics data storage means for storing lyrics data composed of text information corresponding to music data as sound data stored in the sound data storage means, and lyrics data stored in the lyrics data storage means And the third display means for displaying the text information related to the lyric data and the opening / closing control means, the winning opening opening / closing means is opened / closed according to the reproduced sound related to the music data stored in the sound data storage means. And a lyric display control means for displaying text information related to the lyric data corresponding to the music data on the third display means.

  According to the above configuration, a game state change (lottery) in a manner in which a player is provided with an opening / closing mode that matches the music of the winning opening / closing means and a display mode of lyrics (text information) corresponding to the music. Mode change) can be notified.

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

  First, an outline of an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. When the game ball 100 enters the start opening 25a of the central bonus 25 provided in the game area 15 while the game is continuing, a big hit determination is performed, and in the middle of the game area 15, the variation display of the effect symbol is started. The Then, when the game ball 100 passes through one of the passage gates 54a to 54c during the variation display of the effect symbol, the normal symbol is variably displayed and the effect symbol is in a reach state. Then, the normal symbol displayed in a variable manner stops at “3” or “7”, and the electric tulips 52a to 52d are in the state of the theme song or three in the state where the first-digit effect symbol is variably displayed (reach state). It opens and closes according to the playback sound such as the triple beat. At this time, lyrics corresponding to the reproduced sound are displayed on the right side of the effect design. Thereafter, the electric tulips 52a to 52d in the open state are closed together with the stop display of the first-digit effect symbol, and the lyrics are not displayed. In the present invention, a change in the gaming state (change in the lottery mode) is reported in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, an opening / closing mode of the electric tulips 52a to 52d in accordance with the reproduced sound during the display of the effect symbols. Is.

[Mechanical structure of gaming machine]
Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12 a (see FIG. 3) formed on the front surface, and various types of elements disposed inside the opening 12 a in the main body frame 12. It is comprised from the components and the door 11 pivotally attached to the front of the main body frame 12 so that opening and closing is possible. As shown in FIG. 2, 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, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) that is entirely permeable as a permeable region. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by 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 game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Thus, the game board 14 functions as an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, various types of images such as an effect identification information image, an effect effect image, an ornamental decoration image, a special effect image, a specific effect image, and a special effect image are displayed. Is done.

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

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

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

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. The game is sequentially fired to the game area 15 of the board 14 and the game is advanced.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the lower left side of the game board 14, there are a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number indicator 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs and can display a 2-digit number. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a game ball enters the start opening 25a of the central accessory 25. In this special symbol display 35, 100 numeric symbols from “00” to “99” displayed by turning on / off the two 7-segment LEDs are special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a variable.

  As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50” or “64”) is stopped and displayed, a round game (round) that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a big hit game state (special game state) in which a game is described later at a maximum of 15 times. As will be described later, after the big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “64”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to a probability variation state (high probability state). Note that the normal game state is a game state in which a normal game is executed, and the special game state (big hit game state) is a game state in which a special game is executed. The normal gaming state includes two gaming states, a low probability state and a high probability state which is a probability variation state. The high probability state is a state in which the probability of going from the normal gaming state to the big hit gaming state (by lottery) is higher than the low probability state.

  In other words, the low probability state is a normal probability state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is a predetermined probability, and the high probability state is a probability change state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is higher than the predetermined probability described above.

  The special game executed in the special game state includes a first special game and a second special game. After execution of the first special game, a game with a high probability state is executed, and after execution of the second special game, a game with a low probability state is executed.

  When the big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is entered, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4) is easy to accept the game ball. It becomes.

  On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol (for example, a number symbol other than “21”, “50” or “64”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the gaming state is in a low probability state. In this case, the low probability state is maintained, and when the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state), the state shifts from the high probability state to the low probability state.

  As described above, in the normal gaming state of either the low probability state that is the normal probability state or the high probability state that is the probability variation state, the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the gaming state is shifted according to the result. Or the game maintained is called "a special symbol game." That is, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game described later. Thus, the special symbol display 35 functions as an example of first display means for variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol) based on the lottery result of the lottery means.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and can display a single digit number. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the game ball passes through passage gates 54a to 54c described later. In the normal symbol display 33, 10 numerical symbols from “0” to “9” displayed by turning on / off the 7-segment LED are variably displayed as normal symbols.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. These special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol special display that is held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbol”). 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 In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . Similarly to the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d for displaying the number of times of holding the special symbol, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided with predetermined normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d according to the number of times of holding the variable symbol display. Turns on or off.

  On the right side of the special symbol indicator 35, round number indicators 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. Each of the round number indicators 51a to 51d is composed of dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each of the dodd LEDs, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  Further, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, a special symbol ("00" to "99") displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed. The effect image related to the number design) is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The effect design (which is also the second identification information. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. When the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, the effect symbol is stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is a second display unit that displays the second identification information (effect symbol) as the effect corresponding to the variable display and stop display of the first identification information (special symbol). It serves as an example.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol such as “21”, “50” or “64”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, the player is determined to be a big hit. The effect symbols to be grasped are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when the above-described specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, the combination of effect symbols displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode. (For example, the display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is arranged in each of the plurality of symbol rows).

  As an example in which the combination of performance symbols is a specific display mode, if the game is stopped and displayed with all the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” or “even” numeric symbols) aligned, the game is played from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a big hit game state (special game state) in which a round game advantageous to the user is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the jackpot gaming state when the specific number symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is changed to a high probability state (probability variation state) in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is higher than a predetermined probability. May migrate.

  In addition, as another example in which the combination of effect symbols becomes a specific display mode, for example, a specific numeric symbol (for example, “1 · 2 · 3”, “7 · 5 · 3”) , “2. 2. 3 (Mt. Fuji)”, “6. 3. 4 (Musashi)”), the round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed twice. The gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). Note that, as will be described later, after the big hit gaming state when the specific number symbol is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to a low probability state in which the winning probability of the big hit lottery is a predetermined probability.

  On the other hand, when the combination of performance symbols does not become a specific display mode, if the gaming state is a low probability state, the low probability state is maintained, and the gaming state is a high probability state (probability change state) Is transferred to a low probability state.

  As described above, in the normal gaming state of either the low probability state or the high probability state (probability variation state), after the effect symbols are variably displayed, the game is stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result. Is called a “variable display game”. That is, the “variable display game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “variable display game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the game board 14, two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a windmill 49, a stage 55, passing gates 54 a to 54 c, a stage 57, a central accessory 25, a shutter 40, a grand prize Game members such as the mouth 39 and the general winning ports 56a to 56d are provided. Furthermore, a speaker (not shown) is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  A stage 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A windmill 49 is rotatably provided on the left side of the stage 57.

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

  A winning opening 24 is formed on the left side of the stage 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the first warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided to the back of the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) provided in the stage 57 and flows down to the game area 15.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25a of the central accessory 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5). When the game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display 35 starts to display the variation of the special symbol. In addition, when the game ball further wins during the special symbol variation display (when detected by the start winning ball sensor 116), the corresponding to the start opening 25a until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. It should be noted that the number of times this is held is indicated to the player by special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d.

  Further, also in the variable display game in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when the game ball wins the start opening 25a described above, the variation display of the effect symbol is started. Further, when the game ball further wins during the variation display of the special symbol, the variation display of the effect symbol based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25a is stopped until the effect symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the effect symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the effect symbol that has been suspended is started.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25a of the central bonus 25 is set as the special symbol variation display start condition or the production symbol variation display start condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Alternatively, another embodiment may be used.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a to 54 c are provided in the game area 15 of the game board 14. Each of the passing gates 54 to 54c is provided with passing ball sensors 114a to 114c (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114a to 114c have a function of detecting that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a to 54c. As described above, the passing ball sensors 114a to 114c are examples of detecting means for detecting that the gaming ball rolling in the gaming area of the gaming board 14 has passed through the passing gates 54a to 54c provided in the gaming area 15. Function. When the passage of the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensors 114a to 114c, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a number from “0” to “9”.

  Further, when the game ball further passes through the passing gates 54a to 54c during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed as in the special symbol variation display. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passage of the game ball to 54a to 54c is suspended. Thereafter, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started. It should be noted that the number of times this is held is indicated to the player by normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the passing gates 54a to 54c and the central accessory 25 are provided with electric tulips 52a to 52d, respectively. The electric tulips 52a to 52d are configured to be openable and closable by electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d (see FIG. 5) provided in the electric tulips 52a to 52d, respectively. Takes a difficult closed state. Then, the electric tulips 52a to 52d are opened for a certain period of time by the electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d, which will be described later, when the game ball passes through any of the passage gates 54a to 54c. Become. For example, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 54a, the game ball is detected by the passing ball sensor 114a, and the normal symbol variation display displayed on the normal symbol display 33 is started. When the number symbol “3” or “7” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 33, the electric tulip solenoids 53a to 53d open the electric tulip 52a for a certain period of time, Become. On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than “3” or “7” is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display 33, the electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d do not operate and the electric tulip 52a remains closed. Maintained. As described above, a game in which the normal symbols are variably displayed and then stopped and the state (open state, closed state) of the electric tulips 52a to 52d varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during the variation display of the effect symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, the electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d are triggered by the game ball passing through any of the passage gates 54a to 54c. The electric tulips 52a to 52d are opened and closed in accordance with the theme song and the three-thirds beat of the gaming machine 10 output from a speaker (not shown). Specifically, when the effect symbol is variably displayed by winning the game ball at the start opening 25a, the game ball passes through any of the passing gates 54a to 54c and is passed by the passing ball sensors 114a to 114c. If detected, the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 33 is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed at “3” or “7”. Then, the electric tulip solenoids 53a to 53d open and close the electric tulips 52a to 52d according to a predetermined sound. Thus, the electric tulips 52a to 52d function as an example of a prize opening opening / closing means provided in the gaming area 15 of the gaming board 14 so as to be opened and closed. The passage gates 54 a to 54 c function as an example of a specific passage area provided in the game area 15.

  As described above, when the electric tulips 52a to 52d are opened / closed in accordance with the theme song during the variation display of the effect symbol, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes the effect symbol being varied. Then, lyrics (text information) corresponding to the theme song are displayed. Thus, the liquid crystal display device 32 functions as an example of third display means for displaying lyrics corresponding to the theme song output from the speaker of the gaming machine 10.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Accordingly, 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, in the shutter 40 driven from the open state (first state) to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state is detected by the V / count sensor 102. Then, it is driven to the open state again. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received by the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 is detected by the V / count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. In this special game, as will be described later, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 2) when the game balls are received in the grand prize opening 39 that performs the opening operation. Since it is paid out, the game is advantageous to the player.

  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 differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “64”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol ( When the special symbol) is “21”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol (special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “50”, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 2 rounds.

  The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a lottery means (main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 5)). .

  Further, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the big winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning port is the upper plate. 20 or lower tray 22 is paid out.

  Also, when it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 a described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device has been described as an example of the second display means for displaying and stopping the effect symbols in a variable manner. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the second display means display means may be any device that can display a production symbol (second identification information) such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine: main control circuit]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, for example, functions as a lottery means or an execution means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery 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 jackpot determining random number counter, an effect symbol determining random number counter, a loss symbol determining random number counter, a reach pattern selecting random number counter, an effect condition selecting random number counter, and a big prize Mouth Opening Counter, Grand Prize Opening Counter, Round Number Display Counter, Round Number Display Production Start Counter, Waiting Time Timer, Big Winning Port Opening Time Timer, Data indicating the Number of Retentions for Special Symbols, Normal Symbol Retention Data indicating the number of times, result data, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are stored.

  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 jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The random number counter for effect design determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when the big hit of the special symbol 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 reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. 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 big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for opening the big 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 main CPU 66 or the like may include a timer. .

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened in the big hit gaming state (so-called round number). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of suspensions related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the start opening 25a, but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed, the start of the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of times of the hold for the normal symbol is that when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a to 54c but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the start of the normal symbol game is put on hold. It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  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. 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. 5, a V / count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, general winning ball sensors 106a to 106d, and a passing ball sensor 114a to 114c, a start winning ball sensor 116, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

  The general winning ball sensors 106a to 106d are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106a to 106d supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general winning ports 56a to 56d.

  The passing ball sensors 114a to 114c are provided in the passing gates 54a to 54c, respectively. The passing ball sensors 114a to 114c supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the passing gates 54a to 54c, respectively.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in a winning area in the start opening 25a of the central accessory 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes the winning area in the start opening 25a.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided inside the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 displaces the seesaw according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and tilts the seesaw. To change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager. For example, the result data is reset by turning off the casing.

  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 rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown) according to the rotational angle and stored in the upper plate 20. The game balls are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies 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 indicator 35 (7 segment LED), and the normal symbol indicator 33. (7-segment LED) and the like are included.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine: Sub-control circuit]
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 (see FIG. 6), control related to sound generated from the speaker, and lamp 132 (see FIG. 6) according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control). Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, the sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 that performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker, In addition, a drive circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 and the electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d is provided. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls each block in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. For example, the sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later, such as functioning as an opening / closing control means.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 stores various tables such as a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206 and a display mode storage table (see FIG. 8).

  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. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns in 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. Further, the program ROM 208 stores an output information image display timer for determining a time until an output information image is displayed after the output information image display notification effect. Further, the program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as the storage means for storing the display mode storage table. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium that can be read by a computer can be used. For example, the display mode storage table may be recorded in a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. The display mode storage table may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like.

  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 stored, such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern.

  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. Good.

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a drive data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 causes the lamp 132 to emit light via the drive circuit 240 and controls the operation of the electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d to open and close the electric tulips 52a to 52d.

  Electric Chu solenoids 53a to 53d are mechanically connected to each of the four electric tulips 52a to 52d. The electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d open and close the electric tulips 52a to 52d described above via a link member (not shown). The electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d are configured to be controlled not only by the sub-control circuit 200 but also by the main control circuit 60. The drive data ROM 244 stores drive pattern data including on / off patterns of the four electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d, and the four electric chew solenoids 53a to 53d are turned on based on the drive pattern designated by the sub CPU 206. / Off to open / close each of the electric tulips 52a to 52d. For example, when all four solenoids are turned off, all four electric tulips 52a to 52d are in a closed state, and when all four solenoids are turned on, any of the four electric tulips 52a to 52d. Will be open. Then, by combining the drive patterns and sequentially operating the four electric chew solenoids, the electric tulips 52a to 52d can be opened / closed in accordance with the reproduced sound (theme song or 337 time signature).

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset when the power is turned on. It comprises an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a signal. In this embodiment, the image data ROM 216 records lyrics data composed of text information corresponding to sound data (such as a theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 10) stored in the sound data ROM 234. As described above, the image data ROM 216 functions as an example of a lyrics data storage unit that stores lyrics data including text information.

  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 causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image (for example, a design symbol or lyrics) is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing. As described above, the VDP 212 functions as an example of a lyrics display control unit that displays lyrics on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data 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 liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. As a result, it is possible to display an effect symbol composed of three symbol rows in the substantially central portion of the game area 15 or to display lyrics on the right side thereof.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that performs audio-related control, an audio data ROM 234 that stores audio data that is reproduced during a game, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) that amplifies the audio signal. It is configured. In the present embodiment, the audio data ROM 234 records audio data such as the theme song of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the three-three seven beats. As described above, the sound data ROM 234 functions as an example of sound data storage means for storing sound data reproduced during a game.

  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 sound generated from the speaker.

[Special symbol determination table]
FIG. 7 shows a special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the production symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the production symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is selected, and the content is a big hit, high The probability state (so-called probable big hit), the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the effect symbol random value is 5, the effect symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, the symbol designating command Z1 is selected, the content is the jackpot, the high probability state This indicates that the number of rounds is 2R. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the production symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the left symbol of the production symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, and the symbol designation command Z2 is selected, and the content is a big hit and low It shows that the probability state (so-called normal big hit, fall in the case of the probability variation state), the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the production symbol random value is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the production symbol is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the effect symbol random number value is 5, the effect symbol left symbol is 5, the symbol right command is 0, and the symbol designation command Z1 is selected. The contents show a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the effect symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the effect symbol left symbol is 2, the symbol right command is 1, and the symbol designation command Z2 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the special symbol determination table may be in another form. For example, the combination of the symbols specified in the left symbol of the effect symbol and the right symbol may be other combinations.

[Display mode storage table]
An example of the display mode storage table stored in the program ROM 208 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, when the symbol designation command is Z0 and the random number is 0 to 49, the stop display mode of the first symbol (third digit) of the effect symbol is odd and the second symbol (second digit). The stop display mode of the third symbol (first digit) is the same as that of the first symbol. The electric tulip 52 opens and closes in accordance with the theme song 1. When the symbol designation command is Z0 and the random number is 50 to 99, the stop display mode of the first symbol (first digit) of the production symbol is determined to be an even number, and the second symbol (second digit) and the third symbol ( The stop display mode (first digit) is determined in the same manner as the first symbol. The electric tulip 52 opens and closes in accordance with the theme song 1.

  Thus, when the symbol designating command is Z0 (15R big hit, high probability state), the effect symbol that is finally stopped and displayed is a doublet, and the electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the theme song 1, The opening / closing mode of the electric tulip 52 is stored in association with the stop mode of the effect symbol. As described above, the program ROM 208 functions as an example of an opening / closing mode storage unit that stores the opening / closing mode of the electric tulip 52 corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery in association with the stop display mode of the effect symbol.

  When the symbol designating command is Z1 and the random number is 0 to 24, the stop display mode of the first symbol (third digit) of the effect symbol is “1”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “2”, The stop display mode of the symbol 3 is “3”. In addition, the electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the time signature. When the symbol designation command is Z1 and the random number is 25 to 49, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the effect symbol is “7”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “5”, and the stop of the third symbol The display mode is “3”. In addition, the electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the time signature. When the symbol designation command is Z1 and the random numbers are 50 to 74, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the effect symbol is “2”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “2”, and the stop of the third symbol The display mode is “3”. In addition, the electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the time signature. When the symbol designation command is Z1 and the random number is 75 to 99, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the effect symbol is “6”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “3”, and the stop of the third symbol The display mode is “4”. In addition, the electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the time signature.

  In this way, when the symbol designating command is Z1 (2R big hit, high probability state), the numerical symbol of the effect symbol that is stopped and displayed is not a doublet, but “1 · 2 · 3”, “7 · 5 · 3 ( Shichigosan) ”,“ 2, 2. 3 (Mt. Fuji) ”,“ 6. 3. 4 (Musashi) ”and so-called chance eyes, and the electric tulip 52 opens and closes in time. Therefore, the open / close mode of the electric tulip 52 is stored in association with the stop mode of the effect symbol. In addition, even if the number symbol of the production symbol is a chance, if the number of open electric tulips 52 is less than three, it is lost.

  When the symbol designation command is Z2 and the random number is 0 to 49, the stop display mode of the first symbol (third digit) of the production symbol is an odd number, and the second symbol (second digit) and the third symbol (first digit) ) Is the same as the first symbol. The electric tulip 52 opens and closes in accordance with the theme song 2. When the symbol designation command is Z2 and the random number is 50 to 99, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the effect symbol is determined to be an even number, and the second symbol (second digit) and the third symbol (first digit) The stop display mode is determined in the same way as the first symbol. The electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the theme song 2.

  In this way, when the symbol designation command is Z2 (15R big hit, low probability state), the effect symbol that is finally stopped and displayed is a doublet, and the electric tulip 52 opens and closes according to the theme song 2, The opening / closing mode of the electric tulip 52 is stored in association with the stop mode of the effect symbol.

  When the symbol designation command is Z3 and the random number is 0 to 99, the stop display mode of the first to third symbols of the effect symbol is determined randomly. Moreover, the electric tulip 52 is not opened and closed.

  In the present embodiment, an example of the display mode storage table has been described, but the display mode storage table may be in another form. Further, in the present embodiment, the special relationship and the specific relationship have been described, but these relationships may be other relationships.

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process by the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, initialization setting processing is performed (A1). In this process, when the power is turned on, the activation program is read from the main ROM 68, and flags and the like stored in the main RAM 70 are initialized. When this process ends, a timer update process is performed (A2). In this process, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. For example, processing for updating various timers is performed.

  Next, initial value random number update processing is performed (A3). In this process, a process for updating the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70 is performed. When this process ends, a special symbol control process is performed (A4). Details of this special symbol control process will be described later.

  Next, normal symbol control processing is performed (A5). In this process, a random number is generated according to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114a to 114c (see FIG. 5), and the normal symbol lottery is determined by referring to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. When this process ends, a symbol display device control process is performed (A6). In this process, depending on the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 by the special symbol control process (A4) and the result of the normal symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 by the normal symbol control process (A5). Then, a process of storing control signals for driving the special symbol display 35, the normal symbol display 33, and the round number displays 51a to 51d in the main RAM 70 is performed.

  Next, game information data generation processing is performed (A7). In this process, a game state command related to game information data to be transmitted to a game hall management server (not shown) is generated and stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, a symbol reservation number data generation process is performed (A8). In this process, in accordance with the detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116, symbol holding number data indicating the number of holding times for the special symbol is generated. When the number of holding times is a predetermined value (for example, 3) or less, the symbol holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 is updated.

  Next, port output processing is performed (A9). In this process, the control signals stored in the main RAM 70 in step A6 and step C5 described later are output to each port. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for turning on the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74 (special symbol display 35, normal symbol display 33, round number display 51a to 51d). Is done. Thus, when the control signal is transmitted to the special symbol display 35, the special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner or stopped based on the received control signal. Further, when the control signal is transmitted to the normal symbol display unit 33, the normal symbol display unit 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner or on the basis of the received signal. Further, the round number displays 51a to 51d are turned on by transmitting control signals to the round number displays 51a to 51d. When this process is finished, a storage / game state command control process is performed (A10). In this process, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag or the time reduction state flag is set in the main RAM 70, and when it is determined that the probability variation flag or the time reduction state flag is set, a probability variation state command and a time reduction state command are generated. And transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, effect control command output control processing is performed (A11). In this processing, an effect control command is output to the sub control circuit 200. When this process ends, a payout process is performed (A12). In this process, it is checked whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25a, and general winning ports 56a to 56d. Then, when a game ball wins a prize winning port 39, a start opening 25a, or general winning ports 56a to 56d, a payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout / launch control circuit 126.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step A4 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, numerical values drawn on the sides of steps C2 to C10 indicate control state flags corresponding to the respective steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is executed according to the numerical value of the control state flag. As a result, the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (C1). In this process, the control state flag stored in the main RAM 70 is read. When this process ends, a special symbol storage check process is executed (C2). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In steps C2 to C10, as described later, it is determined whether or not various processes in each step are executed based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes in steps C2 to C10 to be executed. In addition to this, processing in each step is executed at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the 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.

  Next, a special symbol variation time management process is executed (C3). In this process, the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag and confirmed. A post-latency (eg 1 second) is set in the latency timer. In other words, the special symbol display time management process is set to be executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Then, a special symbol display time management process is executed (C4). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, and the waiting time after determination has elapsed, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. When it is determined that the game is a big hit, a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management is set in the control state flag, and a time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the jackpot start interval management process is set to be executed after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not a big hit, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set. That is, the special symbol game end process is set to be executed. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of lottery means for lottery of whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player.

  Next, when it is determined that it is a big hit, a big hit start interval management process is executed (C5). In this process, the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and data for opening the shutter 40 read from the main ROM 68 when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the port output process of step A9 in FIG. 9, data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70 is read, and a signal for opening the shutter 40 is supplied to the big prize opening solenoid 120. The In this way, opening / closing control of the shutter 40 is performed. That is, a round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided is repeated a plurality of times. A potential special game will be executed. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of execution means for executing a special game that is advantageous to the player. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

  Further, a value (04) indicating that the bonus is being opened is set in the control state flag, and the upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set so that the process during opening of an accessory is executed. A predetermined number (for example, “15”) is substituted into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 is used to start measurement of the special game execution time.

  Next, a waiting time management process before reopening of an accessory is executed (C6). In this process, the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory, and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the special winning opening opening number counter is incremented by “1”. The memory is updated as follows. Further, a value (04) indicating that the bonus is being opened is set in the control state flag, and the upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set so that the process during opening of an accessory is executed. Then, a process during opening of an accessory is executed (C7). In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, the condition that the big winning opening winning counter is “10” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (opening the big winning opening). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the time timer is “0” is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the variable stored in the main RAM 70 is updated to close the shutter 40. Then, the value (05) indicating the remaining sphere monitoring in the accessory is set in the control state flag, and the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set such that the in-work residual sphere monitoring process is executed after the in-work residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that when none of the above conditions is satisfied, the above-described processing is not executed.

  Next, the remaining ball monitoring process in the accessory is executed (C8). In this process, the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, and the gaming ball does not pass through the specific area in the special winning opening 39 when the remaining ball monitoring time in the accessory has elapsed. And the special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “50”) or “15” (stops on the special symbol display 35) It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the displayed specific numeric symbol is “64”, “21”) or more (the last round) is satisfied. When one of the conditions is satisfied, a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval is set in the control state flag, and a time corresponding to the big hit end interval is set in the waiting time timer. That is, the jackpot end interval processing is set to be executed after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Then, the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 is incremented by “1”.

  On the other hand, when none of the conditions is satisfied, a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory is set in the control state flag, and the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70 displays “ The memory is updated to subtract 1 ″. The time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, it is set so that the processing during the release of the accessory is executed.

  Next, the big hit end interval process is executed (C9). In this process, the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag. The That is, the special symbol game end process is set to be executed. Further, when the probability change state is entered, a probability change flag is set in the main RAM 70. When the time reduction state is entered, a time reduction state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and 100 is set as the number of time reductions. In the present embodiment, 100 is set as the number of time reductions, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, the number of time reductions may be other time reductions such as 150, 200, and 300.

  Then, a special symbol game end process is executed (C10). In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the data (starting storage information) indicating the number of suspensions relating to the special symbol is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Further, data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 70. Then, the special symbol storage area is updated in order to perform the next variable display. Further, a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check is set. That is, the special symbol memory check process is set to be executed. When the time reduction count is set, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction count, and when the time reduction count becomes 0, the time reduction status is terminated. 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, when the big hit determination result is not in the big hit gaming state, the control state flags are set in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “08” to The processing of Step C2, Step C3, Step C4, and Step C10 shown in FIG. Further, when the big hit determination result is a big hit when not in the big hit gaming state, the control state flags are set in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, as shown in FIG. The processing of step C2, step C3, step C4, and step C5 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the control state flags are set in the order of “04”, “05”, “06” to thereby perform Step C7, Step C8, Step C6 shown in FIG. This process is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step C7 to step C10 shown in FIG. 10 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 (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step C2 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (D1). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the process proceeds to step D2, and if it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, The subroutine is terminated.

  When it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, it is determined whether or not the number of suspensions related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of holdings related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step D3. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of holdings is not “0”, the process proceeds to step D4. Move.

  If it is determined that the data indicating the number of suspensions related to the special symbol is “0”, a demonstration display process is executed (D3). In this process, a variable for supplying a demonstration display command is stored in the main RAM 70. 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.

  If it is determined that the data indicating the number of suspensions is not “0”, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag is executed (D4). By this process, the special symbol variation time management process of step C3 shown in FIG. 10 is executed.

  Next, jackpot determination processing is executed (D5). In this process, the jackpot random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) are referred to. That is, it is determined whether or not the big hit gaming state is advantageous to the player. For example, in the case of a low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 7, it is determined that the big hit. In the case of a high probability state, when the big hit random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, or 13, it is determined that the big hit. In this manner, the main CPU 66 is an example of lottery means for performing a game state change lottery for lottering whether or not the game state executed by the execution means is changed in response to the game ball entering the start port 25a. It is. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an execution unit that executes any one of the normal game state and the probability variation game state in which the winning probability is higher than that in the normal game state.

  Next, a symbol determination process is executed (D6). In this process, the random number value for the effect symbol extracted at the time of starting winning is extracted, and the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed based on the random number value for determining the effect symbol and the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7). A special symbol is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the jackpot random number value is 7 in the low probability state and the production design random number value is 0 to 4, 6 is selected as the left design (third digit) of the production design and the right design (1 digit) 4) is selected for (eye). Then, Z0 is selected as the symbol designating command, and 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70.

  Note that the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is supplied as a stop symbol designation command to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step A11 in FIG.

  Next, a variation pattern determination process is executed (D7). In this process, a rendering condition selection random value is extracted. A special symbol variation pattern command is selected from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined by the processing in step D6 described above. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined by the process of step D6 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Thus, the special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in the main RAM 70 is supplied as a variation pattern designation command to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step A11 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command.

  Next, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production in the waiting time timer is executed (D8). In this process, the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined in step D7 is read from the table, and a value indicating the variation time is stored in the waiting time timer. And the process which clears the memory area where the big hit random number value etc. which were used for the present fluctuation display is memorized is performed (D9). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Even when the main process is being executed, the main process may be interrupted and the system timer interrupt process may be executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, processing for saving each register is performed (B1). In this process, a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70 is performed. When this process ends, a random number update process is performed (B2). In this process, the random number stored in the main RAM 70 is updated.

  Next, an input port reading process is performed (B3). In this process, a process of reading a detection signal from each port is performed. When this process ends, a switch input detection process is performed (B4). In this processing, processing for detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the V / count sensor 102 is performed. Thereafter, command transmission processing is performed (B5). In this process, communication from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 (electric tulip control start command or the like) is performed.

  Next, a process for restoring each register is performed (B6). In this process, the program saved in step B1 is returned to each register. When this process ends, an interrupt permission process is performed (B7). In this process, a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

  The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub control main processing by the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  When the power is turned on, initialization setting processing is performed (E1). In this process, when the power is turned on, a startup program is read from the program ROM 208, and flags and the like stored in the work RAM 210 are initialized. When this process ends, a random number update process is performed (E2). In this process, the random number stored in the work RAM 210 is updated.

  Next, command analysis control processing is performed (E3). In this process, the symbol designation command is received from the main control circuit 60, and the symbol designation command stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210 is analyzed. Details of the command analysis control process will be described later. When this process ends, a display control process is performed (E4). In this process, data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 is transmitted to the liquid crystal display device 32. The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the program ROM 208 based on the data for displaying the effect image transmitted from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes the image data. It is displayed on 32 display areas 32a.

  Next, electric Chu control processing is performed (E5). In this process, data for driving the electric tulips 52 a to 52 d is transmitted to the drive circuit 240. The drive circuit 240 creates drive pattern data and drives the electric tulips 52a to 52d. Details of the electric Chu control process will be described later with reference to FIG. When this process ends, a sound control process is performed (E6). In this process, data for outputting sound is transmitted to the sound control circuit 230. The sound source IC 232 receives various kinds of sound data such as song data (for example, theme song or 337 beat), sound effect data, voice data, etc. from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206. Read, superimpose sound, amplify by AMP 236, and output from speaker.

  Next, a lamp control process is performed (E7). In this process, data for lighting the lamp is transmitted to the drive circuit 240. The drive circuit 242 reads various lighting pattern data from the drive data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, processing for saving a register is performed (F1). In this process, a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) is performed. When this process ends, a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210 is performed (F2). The command stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210 is analyzed by a command analysis control process in step E3 in FIG.

  Next, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this process, a process of restoring the program saved by the process of step F1 to each register is performed.

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process at step E3 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a symbol designation command has been received (G1). If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step G2. If it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received, the process proceeds to step G4.

  If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, second identification information determination processing is performed (G2). In this process, first, a process for generating a random number is performed, and a display design storage table (see FIG. 8) is referred to based on the generated random number and the received design designation command, and the effect design displayed in the display area 32a is displayed. It is determined. Thereafter, the determined effect symbol is stored in the work RAM 210. When this process ends, a third identification information determination process is performed (G3). In this process, in the preceding step G2, the number of open electric tulips 52 is determined with reference to the display mode storage table (see FIG. 8) based on the generated random number and the received symbol designation command. Thereafter, the number of open electric tulips 52 determined in the work RAM 210 is stored. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  If it is determined in step G1 that the symbol designation command has not been received, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed (G4). In this processing, processing corresponding to other received commands is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Den Chu control processing]
The electric Chu control process in E5 of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a symbol designation command has been received (H1). And when it determines with having received the symbol designation | designated command (H1: Yes), it moves to the process of step H2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol designation command has not been received (H1: No), this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received, the opening / closing mode of the electric tulip 52 stored in the work RAM 210 in step G3 in FIG. 15 (for example, the electric tulip 52 is the theme song 1) based on the symbol designation command. (Opening / closing mode of opening / closing in accordance with) (H2). Then, it is determined whether or not the second and third digits of the effect symbol are stopped (H3). If not stopped (H3: No), the above determination is repeated until the second and third digit effect symbols stop. On the other hand, when the second and third digits of the effect symbol are stopped (when the effect symbol of the first digit is variably displayed) (H3: Yes), it is displayed on the normal symbol display 33. It is determined whether the normal symbol is “3” or “7” (H4).

  If the normal symbol is not “3” or “7” (H4: No), the electric tulip 52 does not operate, and thus this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is “3” or “7” (H4: Yes), the electric tulip 52 is opened / closed according to the opening / closing mode acquired in Step H2 (H5). In the above example, the electric tulip 52 is opened and closed in accordance with the theme song 1. Then, it is determined whether or not the first-digit effect symbol that is variably displayed has been stopped (H6). If the effect symbol does not stop (H6: No), this determination is repeated until the effect symbol stops. That is, the electric tulip 52 is opened and closed in accordance with the sound until the first-digit production symbol stops. On the other hand, when the effect symbol is stopped (H6: Yes), the opened electric tulip 52 is closed (H7), and this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game state change lottery is performed and the first digit of the effect symbol is variably displayed in the display area 32a of the display device 32, the result of the game state change lottery is displayed. The electric tulip 52 is opened and closed by a corresponding opening / closing mode. For this reason, the change of the gaming state (the normal state, the probability variation state) is notified in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, that is, the number of open electric tulips 52 in the variation display of the effect symbol. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that gives a sense of expectation to changes.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the electric tulip 52 is opened and closed when it passes through any of the passage gates 54a to 54c, it is irregularly noticed whether the game ball passes the passage gates 54a to 54c. Since it is difficult, it becomes possible to notify the player of changes in the gaming state in a more difficult-to-understand manner.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, since the change of a gaming state is alert | reported by the combination of the number of the electric tulips 52 of an open state, and an effect design, the new alerting | reporting form which gives the expectation with respect to the change of a gaming state much more. A gaming machine to be used can be provided.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown not by the above description of the embodiments but by the scope of claims for patent, and further includes all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims for patent.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as wing mono, Hikoki mono, or right mono. The third type pachinko gaming machine and other different modes may be used.

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

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as a display device for displaying effect symbols and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, a CRT It may be composed of a cathode ray tube including (Cathode Ray Tube), a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the electric tulip opened and closed according to the theme song of the gaming machine and the three-three-seven beats during the change of the production symbol, an example of informing the player of the change in the gaming state has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and is not limited to a theme song or three-three seven beats.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in addition to the electric tulip that opens and closes according to the playback sound, an example of displaying lyrics corresponding to the playback sound has been described, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and the lyrics are not displayed. A change in the gaming state may be notified to the player only by the opening and closing mode of the electric tulip that opens and closes according to the reproduction sound.

  That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, an open state in which the game ball is easy to win, and a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win. A winning opening and closing means that can be opened and closed taking the state of the game, and execution to execute a game according to a gaming state selected from a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities, which is the probability of winning a transition to a special game advantageous to the player A lottery means for performing a game state change lottery for lottery, and a lottery for determining whether or not to change to the special game, and a lottery of the lottery means First display means for displaying the first identification information in a variably and stopped manner based on the result, and a second display for variably displaying and stopping the second identification information as an effect corresponding to the variability display and the stop display of the first identification information. Sound data stored in the sound data storage means includes sound data storage means for storing sound data reproduced during the game, and opening / closing modes of the winning opening opening / closing means corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery. The opening / closing mode storing means for storing the data in association with the data, and the opening / closing mode corresponding to the result of the gaming state change lottery stored in the opening / closing mode storing means when the second identification information is variably displayed. A gaming machine, comprising: an opening / closing control means for opening / closing a winning opening opening / closing means in accordance with a reproduction sound related to sound data stored in the sound data storage means, a game board, a winning opening opening / closing means, Specific configurations of the execution means, the lottery means, the first display means, the second display means, the sound data storage means, the open / close mode storage means, the open / close control means, and the like can be appropriately changed.

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

It is explanatory drawing which shows the outline | summary of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 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. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the sub control circuit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table 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. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 32 Liquid crystal display device 35 Special symbol display 52a-52d Electric tulip 53a-53d Electric chew solenoid 54a-54c Passing gate 66 Main CPU
100 gaming balls 114a to 114c passing ball sensor 206 sub CPU
208 Program ROM
234 Audio data ROM
242 Drive circuit

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A prize opening opening / closing means that is provided in a game area of the game board and is openable and closable which takes an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win;
Execution means for executing a game according to a gaming state selected from a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities, which is a probability of winning a transition to a special game advantageous to the player;
Lottery means for performing a game state change lottery for lottery whether to change the gaming state executed in the execution means, as well as to lottery whether to shift to the special game;
First display means for variably displaying and stopping the first identification information based on the lottery result of the lottery means;
Second display means for variably displaying and stopping the second identification information as an effect corresponding to the variation display and stop display of the first identification information;
Sound data storage means for storing sound data reproduced during a game;
An opening / closing mode storage means for storing an opening / closing mode of the winning opening opening / closing unit corresponding to a result of the gaming state change lottery in association with sound data stored in the sound data storage unit;
When the second identification information is variably displayed, the winning opening opening / closing means is stored in the sound data storage means by the opening / closing aspect corresponding to the result of the gaming state change lottery stored in the opening / closing state storage means. An opening / closing control means for opening / closing in accordance with the reproduced sound related to the sound data to be played. A detection means for detecting that a game ball rolling in the game area of the game board has passed a specific passage area provided in the game area;
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening / closing control means starts opening / closing the winning opening opening / closing means according to the opening / closing mode in response to detection of passage of a game ball with respect to the specific passing area. .   The opening / closing mode storage means stores an opening / closing mode of the winning opening opening / closing unit corresponding to a result of the gaming state change lottery in association with a stop display mode of the second identification information. 2. The gaming machine according to 2. Lyrics data storage means for storing lyrics data consisting of text information corresponding to music data as sound data stored in the sound data storage means;
Third display means for displaying text information related to the lyrics data using the lyrics data stored in the lyrics data storage means;
When the opening / closing control means is opened / closed according to the reproduction sound related to the music data stored in the sound data storage means, the text information related to the lyrics data corresponding to the music data is displayed. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, further comprising lyrics display control means to be displayed on the third display means.

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