JP2008049038A - 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: When game balls 100 enter a starter slot 25 bored in a playing area 15 during the continuation of a game, the jackpot determination is carried out and the variable display of performance symbols is started almost at the center of the playing area 15. Then, upon the start of the variable display of the performance symbols, a mobile piece 59 so arranged as to open or close a lost ball outlet 49 for discharging the game balls is started to be driven and the lost ball outlet 49 is opened or closed. As the performance symbols are stopped and displayed, the driving of the mobile piece 59 is ended. Thus, players are notified of changes in game states (alteration of lottery modes) in a manner very hard to discern depending on how the mobile piece 59 starts or stops to discharge the game balls 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 having display means for displaying identification information.

  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”. 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).

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  However, in these gaming machines, the lottery mode is easily recognized by the player by finally displaying a special symbol combination. 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 and effects for solving the problems

  The present invention includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a discharge means that is disposed at a lower end portion of the game area and discharges the game ball that rolls in the game area, and the game in the discharge means A discharge stop means capable of stopping the discharge of the ball, and an execution means for executing a game according to a game state selected from a plurality of game states having different winning probabilities, which is a probability of winning a transition to a special game advantageous to a player. The lottery means for performing a lottery for changing the game state executed by the execution means and the lottery result of the lottery means for lottery of the game state change lottery. Based on the first display means for variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol or the like), and the second identification information (effect symbol or the like) as an effect corresponding to the variable display and stop display of the first identification information When the second display means for variable display and stop display, the storage means for storing the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means corresponding to the result of the gaming state change lottery, and when the second identification information is variablely displayed And stop control means for operating the discharge stop means in a discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the gaming state change lottery.

  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, the discharge stop means operates in the discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery. Is done. Therefore, the lottery mode is notified by notifying the player of the change in the gaming state (change of the lottery mode) in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means during the variation display of the second identification information. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that gives a sense of expectation to the change.

  The storage means in the present invention may have at least one of a discharge stop time and a discharge stop repetition number as the discharge stop mode.

  According to the above configuration, since the types of discharge stop modes increase by the number of combinations of the discharge stop time and the number of repetitions of discharge stop, the game state change (in lottery mode) is more difficult to understand for the player. Change) can be notified.

  Further, the present invention includes a sorting unit that makes it possible to visually distinguish a certain region above the discharging unit in the gaming area from other regions, and the stop control unit uses the discharging stop mode as the sorting unit. It may be related.

  According to the above configuration, since the discharge stop mode is related to the sorting means, the discharge stop mode becomes complicated, so that the game state changes (changes the lottery mode) in a more difficult manner for the player. 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 port 25 provided in the game area 15 while the game is continuing, a big hit determination is performed, and a variation display of the effect symbol is started in the approximate center of the game area 15. Then, triggered by the start of the variation display of the effect symbols, the driving of the movable piece 59 provided to open and close the out port 49 through which the game ball is discharged is started, and the out port 49 is opened and closed. And the drive of the movable piece 59 is complete | finished with the stop display of an effect design. 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, a discharge stop mode of the movable piece 59 during the change display of the effect symbols.

(Mechanical structure of gaming machine)
Next, an overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 2 to FIG. 4, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 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, which is an example of a game medium, can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. In this way, the game board 14 functions as an example of a game board having a game area 15 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 display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transparent gaming board 14, for example, an area where game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And 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. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  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 a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information).

  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 an example of a normal probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a predetermined probability, and the high probability state is a probability change state in which the winning probability of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means is higher than the predetermined probability. It is an example.

  Note that 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 game state (special game state) is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). It becomes a state.

  On the other hand, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical 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 game 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 two display lamps, and these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, so that, for example, symbols such as “O” and “X” are variably displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Below the normal symbol display 33, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to special symbols”). 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 the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “hold number”, “hold number related to normal symbols”). . Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each dot LED, 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.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 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. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the effect symbol is also stopped and displayed on 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.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 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, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, “odd” numerical symbol) is stopped and displayed in a state in which all the symbols are aligned, it is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) in which the round game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the end of the jackpot gaming state when a specific number symbol (for example, an “odd” number symbol) is stopped and displayed, the winning probability of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means is higher than a predetermined probability. The gaming state may shift to a high probability state (probability variation state).

  As an example in which the combination of performance symbols is a specific display mode, when the display is stopped in a state where all the specific numeric symbols (for example, “even” numeric symbols) are aligned, it is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state (special gaming state) in which the round game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the end of the jackpot gaming state when a specific number symbol (for example, “even” number symbol) is stopped and displayed, a low probability state in which the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a predetermined probability. The gaming state may shift to

  On the other hand, when the combination of effect 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) The high probability state is maintained.

  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.

  Here, in the normal game executed in the normal game state according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, The special symbol display 35 is a game in which a variation display of an identification symbol (special symbol) is performed, and a variation display of identification information (production symbol) as an effect and an effect display associated therewith are performed in the liquid crystal display device 32. As described above, the normal gaming state has two types of gaming states, a low probability state and a high probability state. As described later, in the high probability state, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player is predetermined as compared to the low probability state where the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is a predetermined probability. Higher than probability. The normal game described in this embodiment is an example, and the normal game of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal game may be a game in which a lottery is performed when a player enters a ball entrance such as a start gate. The normal game of the present invention may be any game other than an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to a player is performed a plurality of times.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the game board 14, there are two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), an out port 49, a movable piece 59, a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a start port 25, and a shutter. Game members such as 40, special winning opening 39, and general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided. Furthermore, speakers 46 </ b> L and 46 </ b> R (not shown) are 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.

  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 a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc., the game flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 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 behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 5). When a game medium such as a 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 by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol 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.

  In addition, as another condition (start of variable display of a predetermined special symbol), the special symbol is stopped and displayed. In other words, every time a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is started.

  Further, also in the variable display game in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above (which is one of the start of variable display of a predetermined effect symbol), the effect symbol. The change display of is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the variation of the effect symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 is stopped until the effect design being displayed in the variation display is stopped. Display 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 addition, as another condition (starting display of variation of a predetermined effect symbol), the effect symbol is stopped and displayed. That is, every time the predetermined display variation display condition is established, the variation display of the effect design is started.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, at the lower end of the game area 15, an out port 49 for discharging the game ball that has rolled in the game area 15 is provided. The out port 49 is provided with a movable piece 59 that can stop the game ball from being discharged from the out port 49 by closing the out port 49. Normally, since the movable piece 59 opens the out port 49, the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is discharged from the out port 49. However, since the movable piece 59 is driven in a predetermined discharge stop mode during the variation display of the effect symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, the opening / closing of the out port 49 is performed at a predetermined interval (1 in this embodiment). Repeated every second). In other words, the game balls are repeatedly discharged and stopped at predetermined intervals. In this way, the out port 49 is disposed at the lower end of the game area 15 and functions as an example of a discharge unit that discharges the game ball rolling in the game area 15. In addition, the movable piece 59 functions as an example of a discharge stop unit that can stop the discharge of the game ball in the discharge unit.

  Further, a light green film 19 a having a light transmitting property is attached to the protective plate 19 facing the front surface of the game board 14. With this film 19a, a certain area above the out port 49 in the game area 15 can be visually distinguished from other areas. In addition, a division detection sensor 81 that detects that a game ball has arrived at a division boundary line 82 that is a boundary between the region distinguished by the light green film 19a and the region above the region is a game with the game region 15 in between. It is provided on each side of the panel 14. This division detection sensor 81 may be any of an optical sensor, a reflective sensor, and a transmissive sensor. When the out-port 49 is blocked by the movable piece 59, the game ball is accumulated above the out-port 49, and when it is detected by the segment detection sensor 81 that the accumulated game ball has reached the segment boundary line 82, a predetermined value is obtained. The movable piece 59 that has been driven in the discharge stop mode is driven so as to open the out port 49 for a predetermined time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds). As a result, all the game balls accumulated in the region distinguished by the light green film 19a are discharged from the out port 49. Thereafter, the driving of the movable piece 59 in the predetermined discharge stop mode is resumed. In this manner, the partition boundary line 82 functions as an example of a partition unit that makes it possible to visually distinguish a certain region above the discharge unit in the game area 15 from other regions.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 5) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, 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 symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

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

  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, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. 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 this embodiment, when the number symbol (special symbol) that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 When the symbol (special symbol) is 21, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol (special symbol) stopped on the special symbol indicator 35 is 50, the maximum continuation round number is two. It becomes.

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

  In addition, 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 large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the types of the respective winning ports is set. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

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

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the display means may be any display means that can display 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 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. 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. In this way, the main CPU 66, for example, a special game executing means, a lottery means, a big hit lottery means for controlling the big hit lottery whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player, and the big hit lottery means by the big hit lottery means. Game execution control that controls the execution of the game in a low probability state where the winning probability is a predetermined probability, while controlling the execution of the game in a high probability state where the winning probability of the lottery by the jackpot lottery means is higher than the predetermined probability It will function as various means to be described later.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. For example, various programs such as the main processing routine of FIG. 9 are stored. The main processing routine is configured to cause the main CPU 66 to execute special symbol control processing and the like repeatedly. The main ROM 68 also includes various tables such as a jackpot determination table that is referred to when determining a big hit by random lottery, an effect condition selection table that is referred to when selecting an effect, and the special symbol determination table of FIG. Other tables are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a big prize. Mouth Opening Counter, Grand Prize Winning Counter, Round Number Display Counter, Round Number Display Production Start Counter, Waiting Time Timer, Big Winning Port Opening Time Timer, Data indicating Number of Reservations for Special Symbols, Normal Symbol Reservation Data indicating the number, result data, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, and the like are positioned.

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

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The 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 used to determine whether or not to display on the round number displays 51a to 51d during the normal game. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The 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 winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the winning prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed through the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the start opening 25, but when the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, 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.

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

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the 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 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game balls pass through the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the start port 25.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is in an open state or in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Closed.

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

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of 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 reader 150.

  The payout / firing 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 reading device 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

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

  Further, a lamp 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. (Display lamp), round number indicators 51a to 51d, and the like.

(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. As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, and control of the lamp 132 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. And so on. 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 command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from the sub CPU 206, the program ROM 208, the work RAM 210, the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32 (control for displaying the effect image in the liquid crystal display device 32), and the speaker 46. The sound control circuit 230 controls the sound to be generated, and the drive circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 and the movable piece drive motor 58. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and stores various tables such as 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 during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. 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 main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

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

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

  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 controls the light emission of the lamp 132 and the operation of the movable piece drive motor 58 via the drive circuit 240.

  Specifically, the drive data ROM 244 stores drive pattern data for the movable piece drive motor 58. The movable piece drive motor 58 drives the movable piece 59 on the basis of the drive pattern designated by the sub CPU 206 and opens / closes the out port 49 during the change display of the effect symbol. In this embodiment, as the discharge stop mode of the movable piece 59, the repetition number of discharge stops is adopted, but a discharge stop time may be adopted. In this way, the movable piece drive motor 58 has a discharge stop means (movable piece 59) in a discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery when the second identification information (effect symbol) is displayed in a variable manner. Functions as an example of a stop control means for actuating.

  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 signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

  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. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  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.

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

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

  In addition, a classification detection sensor 81 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The division detection sensor 81 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub CPU 206 when the game ball reaches the division boundary line 82 (see FIG. 4).

(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 is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol (special symbol) is 6, the right symbol is 4, and the symbol designation command Z0 is selected. Indicates a big hit, a high probability state (so-called probable big hit), and the number of rounds is 15R. In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the symbol of the right symbol is 0, the symbol designation 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 jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol is 1, the symbol designating command Z2 is selected, the content is the jackpot, 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, and the content indicates a loss.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the jackpot symbol left 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 jackpot symbol random number value is 5, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 5, the symbol of the right symbol 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 jackpot symbol random number value is 6-9, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the symbol of the right symbol 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, and the content indicates a loss.

  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 symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or 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 second identification information (effect symbol) is an odd number. The stop display mode of the third symbol (2, first digit) is the same as that of the first symbol. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information (movable piece 59) is opened and closed four times. 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 second identification information is determined to be an even number, and the second and third symbols (2, 3) are determined. The stop display mode of the (digit) is determined in the same way as the first symbol. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed five times. Note that the opening / closing of the out port 49 by the movable piece 59 is performed at intervals of 1 second in the present embodiment.

  When the symbol designation command is Z1 and the random number is 0 to 24, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the second identification information is “1”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “2”, and the third symbol The stop display mode of “3” is “3”. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed five times. 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 second identification information is “7”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “5”, and the third symbol The stop display mode of “3” is “3”. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed four times. 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 second identification information is “2”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “2”, and the third symbol The stop display mode of “3” is “3”. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed four times. When the symbol designating command is Z1 and the random number is 75 to 99, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the second identification information is “6”, the stop display mode of the second symbol is “3”, and the third symbol The stop display mode is “4”. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed four times.

  When the symbol designation command is Z2 and the random number is 0 to 49, the stop display mode of the first symbol of the second identification information is an odd number, and the stop display mode of the second and third symbols is the same as the first symbol. Become. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed five times. 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 second identification information is determined to be an even number, and the stop display mode of the second and third symbols is the first symbol. It is determined the same. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is opened and closed six times.

  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 second identification information is determined at random. Further, the discharge stop mode of the third identification information is also determined randomly. As described above, the program ROM 208 functions as an example of a storage unit that stores the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop unit (movable piece 59) corresponding to the game state change lottery result.

  In this way, when the game state change lottery is performed in the lottery means and the second identification information (production symbol) is variably displayed, the discharge stop means (with the discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery ( The movable piece 59) is actuated. Therefore, the lottery mode is notified by notifying the player of the change in the gaming state (change of the lottery mode) in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means during the variation display of the second identification information. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that gives a sense of expectation to the change.

  In this embodiment, as the discharge stop mode of the movable piece 59, the repetition number of discharge stops is adopted, but a discharge stop time may be adopted. For example, the number of repetitions of the discharge stop is four, and a long time (for example, 3 seconds) and a short time (for example, 1 second) are employed as the discharge stop time. Even in this way, a change in the gaming state (change in the lottery mode) can be notified by the difference in the discharge stop time. Further, by adopting both the number of repetitions of the discharge stop and the discharge stop time, the types of discharge stop modes may be increased. As described above, since the types of discharge stop modes increase by the number of combinations of the discharge stop time and the number of repetitions of discharge stop, the game state change (change of the lottery mode) is more difficult to understand for the player. It is possible to notify.

  In addition, as described above, when the movable piece 59 opens and closes the out port 49, the game ball is accumulated above the out port 49, and the division detection sensor 81 indicates that the accumulated game ball has reached the division boundary line 82. When detected, the out port 49 is opened for a certain time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds). As described above, since the discharge stop mode is related to the sorting means (section boundary line 82), the discharge stop mode becomes complicated, so that the game state change (lottery mode) is more difficult for the player to understand. Change).

  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.

(Machine machine operation: main control circuit)
Below, the process performed with the pachinko game machine 10 is demonstrated.

(Main control main processing)
First, the main control main process executed in the main control circuit 60 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, an initialization setting process is executed by the main CPU 66 (S11). When the power is turned on, a startup program is read from the main ROM 68 and flags stored in the main RAM 70 are initialized. And set.

  Next, timer update processing is executed (S12), a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs is measured. Various timers are updated, such as a big prize opening time timer.

  Next, an initial value random number update process is executed (S13), and the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70 is updated. Then, a special symbol control process is executed (S14). The special symbol control process will be described later.

  Next, a normal symbol control process is executed (S15), a random number is generated according to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, and the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68 is referred to. It is determined whether or not the symbol lottery is won, and the determination result is stored in the main RAM 70.

  Next, the symbol display device control process is executed (S16), and according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 and the result of the normal symbol control process, the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 and a control signal for driving the round number indicators 51 a to 51 d are stored in the main RAM 70. The control signal is transmitted to the special symbol display 35, and the special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol (first identification information) in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal.

  Next, a game information data generation process is executed (S17), and 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.

  Next, symbol reserved number data generation processing is executed (S18), and data indicating the reserved number related to the special symbol is generated in response to the detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116, and the reserved number is a predetermined value (for example, 3). In the following cases, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols stored in the main RAM 70 is updated.

  Next, port output processing is executed (S19), and control signals stored in the main RAM 70 in the above processing are output to each port. Specifically, a lamp (LED) control signal for turning on the LED is supplied to the lamp 74, and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid is supplied to the dispensing / launching control circuit 126.

  Next, a storage / game state command control process is executed (S20), and it is determined whether a probability change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the probability variation flag or the time-short state flag is set, a probability variation state command and a time-short state command are generated and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, the effect control command output control process is executed (S21), and the effect control command is output to the sub-control circuit 200.

  Next, a payout process is executed (S22), and it is checked whether or not a game ball has won in the big prize opening 39, the start opening 25, and the general winning openings 56a to 56d. A payout request command corresponding to each is sent to the payout control CPU of the payout / launch control circuit 126. Then, it returns to step S11.

(Special symbol control processing)
The special symbol control processing routine executed in step S14 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 10, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S80 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the control state flag is loaded by the main CPU 66 (S71).

  In the subsequent processes from step S72 to step S81, it is determined whether or not various processes in each step are to be executed based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition 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. Also, a system timer interrupt process described later is executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed (S72). Details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Next, a special symbol variation time management process is executed (S73), the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and a value indicating special symbol display time management when the variation time has elapsed. (02) is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the waiting time after determination elapses, the process of step S74 is executed.

  Next, a special symbol display time management process is executed (S74), the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, and if the waiting time after determination has passed, whether or not it is a big hit To be judged. In the case of big hit, a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, the process of step S75 is executed. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set. That is, the process of step S81 is executed. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as an example of a lottery means for lottering whether to shift to a special game advantageous to the player.

  Next, the big hit start interval management process is executed (S75), the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed, the main ROM 68 Data for opening the read special winning opening 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70 is read, and a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 is supplied to the big prize opening solenoid 120. In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one 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 a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is 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, the process of step S78 is executed. Further, 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 (S77), and the control state flag is a value (06) indicating waiting time management before the opening of an accessory, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. In this case, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to be incremented by “1”. In addition, a value (04) indicating that an accessory is being opened is set in the control state flag, and an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the big prize opening time timer. That is, the process of step S78 is executed.

  Next, a process during opening of an accessory is executed (S78), and if the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that an accessory is being released, a condition that the big prize winning prize counter is “10” or more, It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the opening upper limit time has elapsed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. If any of the conditions is satisfied, the variable positioned in the main RAM 70 is updated to close the special winning opening 39, and a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the bonus is displayed in the control state flag. Set. Also, the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed, the process of step S79 is executed. Note that when none of the conditions is satisfied, the above-described processing is not executed.

  Next, the residual ball monitoring process in the bonus is executed (S79), the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the residual spherical monitoring in the bonus, and the residual ball monitoring time in the bonus has passed, The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area at the special winning opening 39, and the special winning opening opening number counter is “2” (when the specific numeric symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “50”). ) Or “15” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is “64”, “21”) or more (the last round) is satisfied. Is judged. When either condition is satisfied, a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the process of step S80 is executed. Further, 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. Furthermore, the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70 is updated so that “1” is subtracted. The time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the process of step S78 is executed.

  Next, the jackpot end interval process is executed (S80), and when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the special symbol game end is indicated. The value (08) is set in the control state flag. That is, the process of step S81 is executed. When the probability change state is entered, a probability change flag is set in a predetermined area of 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.

  Next, a special symbol game end process is executed (S81), and 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 reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “ The data is updated so that 1 is decreased, and 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 in the main RAM 70. Then, in order to perform the next variation display, the special symbol storage area is updated, and a value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check is set. That is, the process of step S72 is executed. If 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. Then, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed when the control state flag is set. Specifically, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set, the control status flags are set in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “08”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 10 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, in the case of not being a big hit gaming state, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the control state flag is set in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, thereby FIG. Steps S72, S73, S74, and S75 shown are executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the control state flag is set in the order of “04”, “05”, “06”, so that the steps S78, S79, The process of step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. In addition, when the end condition (special game end condition, jackpot game end condition) of the special game (big hit game state) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 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. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls execution of a special game that is a game advantageous to the player.

(Special symbol memory check process)
The special symbol memory check processing routine executed in step S72 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol storage check (S101: NO), this subroutine is terminated. When it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check (S101: YES), it is determined whether or not the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0” (S102). . When it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0” (S102: YES), a demonstration display process is executed (S103), and the sub-control circuit 200 performs a demonstration to display the demonstration. Variables for supplying display commands are stored in the main RAM 70. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is not “0” (S102: NO), a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management is set as the control state flag (S104). . A value indicating special symbol variation time management is stored in the control state flag.

  Subsequently, a jackpot determination process is executed (S105), and the jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7) is selected. Then, the jackpot random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value 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 the low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 7, it is determined that the big hit. Further, in the case of a high probability state, when the big hit random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, it is determined that the big hit. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as an example of a lottery means for performing a game state change lottery for lottery of whether or not the game state executed by the execution means is changed. In addition, the main CPU 66 functions as an example of an execution unit that executes a game in accordance with game states selected from a plurality of game states having different winning probabilities, which are probabilities of winning a transition to a special game advantageous to the player.

  Next, the symbol determination process is executed (S106), the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning is extracted, and based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value and the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 7), A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 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 is 7 in the low probability state, when the jackpot symbol random number is 0 to 4, 6 is selected as the left symbol of the jackpot symbol, 4 is selected as the right symbol, and the symbol designation command Z0 is 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is supplied as a stop symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The

  Next, the variation pattern determination process is executed (S109), and a rendering condition selection random value is extracted. Based on the special symbol determined in step S106, a special symbol variation pattern command is selected from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 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, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern for production is set in the waiting time timer (S110). That is, the variation time corresponding to the effect variation pattern determined by the process of step S109 is read from the table, and a value indicating the variation time is stored in the waiting time timer. Then, the storage area in which the jackpot random number value used for the current variation display is stored is cleared (S111). Then, this subroutine is finished.

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

  First, random number update processing is performed by the main CPU 66 (S42), and the random numbers stored in the main RAM 70 are updated. Next, input detection processing is performed (S43), and detection signals from switches such as the V / count sensor 102 are detected.

  Next, a timer update process is performed (S44), and a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring are updated. Then, an output process is performed (S46), and a signal for drive control based on various variables is supplied to a solenoid, a motor, and the like.

  Next, command output processing is performed (S47), and various commands are supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 and the like. Then, a payout process is performed (S49), and when a game ball wins a variety of winning holes, a predetermined number of prize balls are set in advance so that a prize ball control command is issued / release control. It is transmitted to the circuit 126. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated and the main process is executed.

(Game machine operation: Sub-control circuit)
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 process)
A sub control main process executed in the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, initialization processing is performed by the sub CPU 206 (S1210), and in response to power-on, a startup program is read from the program ROM 208, and flags and the like stored in the work RAM 210 are initialized and set.

  Next, a random number update process is performed (S1220), and the random number stored in the work RAM 210 is updated. Then, a command analysis control process is performed (S1230), and the command received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210 is analyzed. The command analysis control process will be described later.

  Next, display control processing is performed (S 1240), and data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. For example, data for displaying the effect symbol determined as the stop symbol in step S 1230 on the liquid crystal display device 32 is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, 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 from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes the image data. It is displayed on the display area 32 a of the display device 32. In this way, the display control circuit 250 calls display data corresponding to the effect symbol from the image data ROM 216 based on the data from the sub CPU 206, and controls the variation display and stop display of the effect symbol.

  Next, a movable piece control process is performed (S1245), and data for driving the movable piece 59 is transmitted to the drive circuit 240. The drive circuit 240 creates drive pattern data with reference to the drive data ROM 244 based on the data for driving the movable piece 59 from the sub CPU 206, and drives the movable piece 59 during the variation display of the effect symbols. The movable piece control process will be described later.

  Next, a sound control process is performed (S1250), and data for outputting a sound is transmitted to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46.

  Next, a lamp control process is performed (S1260), and data for lighting the lamp is transmitted to the drive circuit 240. The drive circuit 240 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 turns on the lamp 132. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1220.

(Command analysis control processing)
The command analysis control processing routine in step S1230 of FIG. 13 will be described using FIG.

  First, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a symbol designation command has been received (S1510). If it is determined that the symbol designating command has been received (S1510: YES), second identification information determination processing is performed (S1520), and a random number is generated. The display mode storage table (see FIG. 8) is referred to based on the generated random number and the received symbol designation command, and the second identification information is determined and stored in the work RAM 210.

  Next, a third identification information determination process is performed (S1530), and a random number is generated. Then, the display mode storage table (see FIG. 8) is referred to based on the generated random number and the received symbol designation command, and the third identification information is determined and stored in the work RAM 210. Then, this subroutine is finished.

  If it is not determined in step S1510 that a symbol designation command has been received (S1510: NO), other processing corresponding to the received command is executed (S1540), and other processing corresponding to the received command is performed. . Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

(Movable piece control processing)
The movable piece control processing routine in step S1245 of FIG. 13 will be described using FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not a symbol designation command has been received (S1710). If it is not determined that a symbol designation command has been received (S1710: NO), this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the symbol designation command has been received (S1710: YES), the third identification information is acquired (S1720). That is, the third identification information determined in step S1530 of FIG. 14 and stored in the work RAM 210 is acquired.

  Next, the movable piece 59 is driven based on the third identification information (S1730). That is, the movable piece 59 is driven by controlling the drive circuit 240 and driving the movable piece drive motor 58. For example, in the display mode storage table of FIG. 8, when the symbol designation command is Z1 and the random number is 0 to 24, the movable piece 59 is driven to open and close the out port 49 five times.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the game ball has reached the division boundary line 82 (S1740). If it is determined that the game ball has reached the division boundary line 82 (S1740: YES), the out port 49 is It is opened for a certain time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds). That is, the drive circuit 240 is controlled and the movable piece drive motor 58 is driven, whereby the movable piece 59 is driven, and the out port 49 is opened for a predetermined time. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1720.

  On the other hand, if it is not determined that the game ball has reached the segment boundary line 82 (S1740: NO), it is determined whether or not the effect symbol has stopped (S1760), and if it is not determined that the effect symbol has stopped. (S1760: NO), it repeats from step S1740. On the other hand, if it is determined that the effect symbol has been stopped (S1760: YES), this subroutine is terminated.

  In this way, when the game state change lottery is performed in the lottery means and the second identification information (production symbol) is variably displayed, the discharge stop means (with the discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery ( The movable piece 59) is actuated. Therefore, the lottery mode is notified by notifying the player of the change in the gaming state (change of the lottery mode) in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means during the variation display of the second identification information. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that gives a sense of expectation to the change.

  Further, as a discharge stop mode of the movable piece 59, a discharge stop time can be employed in addition to the number of repetitions of the discharge stop. As described above, since the types of discharge stop modes increase by the number of combinations of the discharge stop time and the number of repetitions of discharge stop, the game state change (change of the lottery mode) is more difficult to understand for the player. It is possible to notify.

  In addition, as described above, when the movable piece 59 opens and closes the out port 49, the game ball is accumulated above the out port 49, and the division detection sensor 81 indicates that the accumulated game ball has reached the division boundary line 82. When detected, the out port 49 is opened for a certain time (in this embodiment, 5 seconds). As described above, since the discharge stop mode is related to the sorting means (section boundary line 82), the discharge stop mode becomes complicated, so that the game state change (lottery mode) is more difficult for the player to understand. Change).

(Sub control command reception interrupt processing)
Further, the sub CPU 206 may interrupt the sub control main process and execute the sub control command reception interrupt process even when the sub control main process is being executed. The sub control command reception interrupt processing routine will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the register is saved by the sub CPU 206 (S1310). That is, the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) is saved.

  Next, the input command is stored in the reception buffer (S1320). That is, the input command is stored in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. The stored command is analyzed in the process of S1230 in FIG.

  Next, the register is restored (S1330). That is, the program saved in step S1310 is restored to each register. Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated.

(Outline of this embodiment)
As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes the game board 14 having the game area 15 where the game ball rolls, and the game ball which is arranged at the lower end of the game area 15 and rolls the game area 15. With a probability of winning the transition to a special game that is advantageous to the player, a discharge means (such as the out port 49) that discharges the game, a discharge stop means that can stop the discharge of the game ball in the discharge means (movable piece 59, etc.) An execution means (main control circuit 60, main CPU 66, etc.) for executing a game in accordance with a game state selected from a plurality of game states having different winning probabilities, and whether or not to shift to a special game is selected by lottery. A lottery means (main control circuit 60, main CPU 66, etc.) for performing a game state change lottery for lottering whether or not the game state to be executed is changed, and first identification information (special feature) based on the lottery result of the lottery means. First display means (special symbol display 35, etc.) for variable display and stop display of the symbols, etc., and second identification information (production symbols, etc.) as effects corresponding to the variable display and stop display of the first identification information. Second display means (liquid crystal display device 32, etc.) for variable display and stop display, and storage means for storing the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop unit corresponding to the game state change lottery result (program ROM 208, display mode storage of FIG. 8) Stop control means (driving circuit 240, movable piece drive motor) that activates the discharge stop means in a discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery when the second identification information is displayed in a variable manner. 58, a sub-control circuit 200, a movable piece control processing routine of FIG. 15, and the like.

  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, the discharge stop means operates in the discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery. Is done. Therefore, the lottery mode is notified by notifying the player of the change in the gaming state (change of the lottery mode) in a manner that is very difficult for the player to say, the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means during the variation display of the second identification information. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that uses a new notification form that gives a sense of expectation to the change.

  Further, the storage means in the present embodiment is configured to have at least one of the discharge stop time and the number of repetitions of the discharge stop as the discharge stop mode. According to this configuration, the number of types of discharge stop mode increases by the number of combinations of the discharge stop time and the number of repetitions of discharge stop, so that the game state change (change of lottery mode) in a more difficult manner for the player. ) Can be notified.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has sorting means (such as a dividing boundary line 82) that makes it possible to visually distinguish a certain area above the discharging means in the game area 15 from other areas, and stop control means. Is configured to relate the discharge stop mode to the sorting means. According to this configuration, since the discharge stop mode is related to the sorting means, the discharge stop mode becomes complicated, so that the player can change the gaming state (change the lottery mode) in a more difficult mode. It is possible to notify.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the second type pachinko gaming machine referred to as wing mono, Hikoki Mono, and the first designated as right mono. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  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.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a portion for displaying the special symbol display 35. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) may be used. ) Including a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a discharge means disposed at a lower end portion of the game area and discharging the game ball rolled in the game area, The discharge means for stopping the discharge of the game ball in the discharge means, and a game state selected from a plurality of game states having different winning probabilities that are winning probabilities for a transition to a special game advantageous to the player A lottery means for executing, a lottery for performing a lottery for changing the game state executed in the execution means, and a lottery for performing a lottery for changing the game state executed in the execution means; First display means for displaying the first identification information in a variable manner and stopped display based on the lottery result of the means, and the second identification information as an effect corresponding to the variable display and the stop display of the first identification information in a variable display manner. When the second display means for stop display, the storage means for storing the discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means corresponding to the result of the game state change lottery, and the second identification information are variably displayed, the game A game machine characterized by having a stop control means for operating the discharge stop means in a discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the state change lottery, a game board, a discharge means, a discharge stop means, an execution means, Specific configurations of the lottery unit, the first display unit, the second display unit, the storage unit, the stop control unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  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 a pachinko gaming machine. It is a perspective view showing an outline of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a front view which shows the general view of the game board of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a block diagram of a main control circuit. It is a block diagram of a sub-control circuit. It is a figure which shows a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a display mode memory | storage table. It is a flowchart of a main control main process routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol control processing routine. It is a flowchart of a special symbol memory check processing routine. It is a flowchart of a system timer interrupt processing routine. It is a flowchart of a sub control main process routine. It is a flowchart of a command analysis control processing routine. It is a flowchart of a movable piece control processing routine. It is a flowchart of a sub control command reception interrupt processing routine.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 32 Liquid crystal display device 35 Special symbol display 49 Out port 58 Movable piece drive motor 59 Movable piece 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
200 Sub-control circuit 208 Program ROM
240 Drive circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
Discharging means that is disposed at the lower end of the game area and discharges the game ball that has rolled in the game area;
A discharge stop means capable of stopping the discharge of the game ball in the discharge means;
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;
Storage means for storing a discharge stop mode of the discharge stop means corresponding to a result of the gaming state change lottery;
And a stop control means for operating the discharge stop means in a discharge stop mode corresponding to the result of the gaming state change lottery when the second identification information is variably displayed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage means has at least one of a discharge stop time and a repetition number of discharge stop as the discharge stop mode. Having a sorting means that makes it possible to visually distinguish a certain area above the discharging means in the game area from other areas;
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the stop control means relates the discharge stop mode to the sorting means.

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