JP2008061816A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable every player to carry out games enjoying the operation of stopping identifying figures regardless of the degree of his skill. <P>SOLUTION: A left button 81a, a middle 81b and a left button 81c to be operated by players are arranged corresponding to a plurality of rows of display areas. It is judged whether the stop command signal of decoration figures responding to the operation of the left, middle and left buttons 81a, 81b and 81c matches the stop aspect of the decoration figures variably displayed on a liquid crystal display device 12 or not and with coincidence in the result of the judgement, a special performance is carried out. At the same time, the frequencies of coincidence and incoincidence in the result of judgment are counted and when the counted value of the frequency of incoincidence reaches "5", the variable display aspect of the decoration figures is shifted to that facilitating the forced press stop operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine that can stop an identification symbol by pressing a stop button.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, if a predetermined gaming condition such as a game ball winning in a starting prize opening provided on the game board is satisfied, a big hit lottery means is executed. Based on the lottery results, special symbols are displayed in a variable manner. When the special symbols stop in a specific stop mode, a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is generated.

  This type of pachinko machine can only reflect the player's skill by adjusting the launch position of the game ball and allowing a large number of game balls to enter the starting prize opening. It is assumed that the technical intervention to win a big hit is poor.

As an improvement of such a point, for example, it has a plurality of stop switches corresponding to a symbol row, and when this stop switch is operated, a different symbol corresponding to the operation content of the stop switch is variably stopped. There is a technique in which a pachinko gaming machine is provided with technical intervention by providing the same pushing function as the slot machine (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-340058 A

  However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, it is easy to become familiar with a player who plays a slot machine game because the stop switch is pressed to stop, but the pachinko game is exclusively performed. It will be unfamiliar for players.

  In particular, the eye-pushing is to visually stop and align the symbols on the same display line and stop them. Therefore, it is a relatively easy operation for a skilled player, but there is no skill. The operation is difficult for the player, and even if such a function is added to the pachinko gaming machine, there is a possibility that the player may be shunned.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine in which everyone can play a game while enjoying the stop operation of the identification symbol regardless of the skill level of the skill. .

  The gaming machine of the present invention includes a start area (for example, the first start port 19, the second start port 23, etc.) through which a game ball rolling on a game board (for example, the game board 10) can pass, and the start area. Fluctuation display means (for example, special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, lamp control circuit) for variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a plurality of display areas (for example, the display area 12a) on the condition that the game ball has passed 36, a liquid crystal display device 12, a display control circuit 45, and the like) and operation means (for example, stop buttons 81a, 81b, 81c, etc.) provided corresponding to the display areas in a plurality of columns and operated by the player. A stop command signal output means (for example, a sub CPU 42) that outputs a stop command signal of an identification symbol in response to an operation of the operation means, and a display schedule for determining a display schedule mode of the identification symbol in the variation display means And when the stop command signal is output from the stop command signal output unit and the display command mode determined by the display command mode and the display schedule mode determination unit. Symbol stop means for stopping the identification symbol (for example, the sub CPU 42) and determination means for determining whether or not the scheduled display mode and the stop mode of the identification symbol to be stopped according to the stop command signal match (for example, When the determination unit determines that the sub CPU 42 and the like match, the effect control unit (for example, the sub CPU 42, the display control circuit 45, etc.) that performs a special effect, and the determination result of the match by the determination unit Counting means (for example, the sub CPU 42) for counting the results, and the count value of the number of times of mismatch determination by the counting means is a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 When it reaches the like), wherein the display mode changing means for changing the variable display mode of identification symbols by variable display unit (e.g., sub-CPU 42, and a one and a display control circuit 45, etc.).

  With this configuration, it is determined whether or not the display scheduled mode matches the mode of the identification symbol to be stopped according to the stop command signal, and if the determination result is the same, the gaming state is a probability change gaming state. If the result of this judgment is inconsistent, the number of times of judgment of this inconsistency is counted, and if the count value of this number of times of judgment of discrepancy reaches a predetermined number Since the display mode is changed, when the count value of the mismatch determination count reaches a predetermined number of times, i.e., when the number of unsuccessful presses reaches the predetermined number, the variation display mode of the identification symbol is By changing to an easy-to-change display mode, even players who are not good at slot machine games will be able to easily enjoy a specific presentation and enjoy a specific performance. Low player disadvantage It is possible to prevent the suffer. As a result, regardless of the skill level of the pressing skill, everyone can play the game while enjoying the stop operation of the identification symbol.

  Further, the display mode changing means of the gaming machine according to the present invention may display the display until the number of coincidences counted by the counting means reaches the predetermined number (for example, 5 times) after the change of the variable display mode. It is comprised from what continues the state which changed the aspect.

  With this configuration, after changing the variable display mode, the state in which the display mode is changed is continued until the number of failure of the pressing reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, it is easy for the player who is not good at pressing. The game can be continued in the display mode, and the relief of the player who is not good at pushing can be achieved.

  In particular, for players who are not very good at pushing, even if the number of times of failure to push is large, the state of changing the display mode continues until the number of times of successful pushing reaches a predetermined number. The game does not become boring and the game can be continued.

  Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a jackpot game control means (for example, the main CPU 32) that shifts to a jackpot gaming state when the identification symbol stops in a specific display mode, and a predetermined gaming state transition after the jackpot gaming state ends. When the condition is established, the game control means includes a game state control means (for example, the main CPU 32) that controls the game state to shift to a probability-changing game state that improves the probability that the game state becomes the specific display mode as compared to the normal game state. The means is configured to perform an effect of informing a gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit as the special effect.

  With this configuration, it is determined whether or not the scheduled display mode and the mode of the identification symbol to be stopped in accordance with the stop command signal match, and when the determination result is determined to match, the current gaming state as a special effect Since the special effect of notifying that the game state is a probabilistic gaming state is performed, the privilege that the current gaming state can be sensed can be given if the aim is successful.

  For this reason, it is possible to improve the production effect by aligning the identification symbols by pressing the eyes, and it is possible to further promote the pressing game by giving a privilege.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can provide a gaming machine in which everyone can play a game while enjoying the stop operation of the identification symbol regardless of the skill level of the skill.

1 to 43 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, showing an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.
First, the configuration will be described. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main body frame 2 and a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 includes a gaming machine main body frame 2a to which the gaming board 10 is mounted, and a wooden base frame 2b attached to the gaming machine main body 2b via a hinge and fixed to the island facility.

  Further, the gaming machine main body frame 2a is provided with a front door 4 provided with a glass member 3 having substantially the same area as the gaming board 10, and the front door 4 is rotatable with respect to the gaming machine main body frame 2a. . Further, below the gaming machine main body frame 2a, an upper plate 6 and a lower plate 7, a firing handle 8 provided on the left side of the lower plate 7, and an ashtray 9 provided on the right side of the lower plate 7 are provided. .

  The launch handle 8 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the gaming machine main body frame 2, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 8 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 8.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 8, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 8 is grasped by the player. It has become.

  When the shooting handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 6 is played by the game board. 10 fired sequentially.

  Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has grasped the firing handle 8, and the type of sensor such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor. It doesn't matter.

  Speakers 51L and 51R are provided above the main body frame 2. The speakers 51L and 51R output various information related to the game by voice, music, or the like.

  The game board 10 is made of a transparent member whose back side is visible, and a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven on the entire surface of the game board 10. The game balls launched on the surface of the game board 10 are guided by the guide rails 11 provided on the game board 10 and moved to the upper part of the game board 10, and then the collision is caused by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. Falling down the game board 10 while changing the traveling direction. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 11 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area 10a.

  A liquid crystal display device 12 is provided in the approximate center of the back of the game board 10, and the liquid crystal display device 12 includes a display area 12a. The display area 12a displays a variety of decorative symbols or is related to a game. The effect image is displayed through the game board 10 so as to be visible. The display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 may be visible on the entire surface of the game board 10, that is, the entire game area 10a.

Further, the identification information displayed by the liquid crystal display device 12 constitutes a decorative symbol in the special symbol game, and this decorative symbol constitutes the identification symbol. The identification information includes decorative symbols variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 and special symbols variably displayed on special symbol indicators 15a and 15b described later.
This decorative design is a design made up of numbers, figures, alphabets, etc. In the case of numbers, for example, the number “7” is used, and in the case of figures, for example, “bell”, “replay” “,“ Watermelon ”,“ Cherry ”are used, and in the case of alphabets,“ VThunder ”,“ VVersus ”,“ BAR ”, etc. are used, for example.

  Here, “variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually changed and “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed are possible. It is what. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which decorative symbols and special symbols are displayed as a result of the special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display. In addition, a plurality of symbol rows, for example, three rows of decorative symbols are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 4, the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 is provided with three rows of decorative symbol display areas 12b in which decorative symbols are variably displayed. , A left symbol row display area 12L, a middle symbol row display region 12C, and a right symbol row display region 12R. In the left symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display area 12C, and the right symbol row display area 12R, The decorative symbols are variably displayed downward.

  In addition, a maximum of three decorative symbols can be displayed in the left symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display region 12C, and the right symbol row display region 12R, respectively, and a total of nine decorative symbols can be displayed in the decorative symbol display region 12b. Two decorative symbols can be displayed.

  FIG. 5 is an arrangement table of images simulating reels of a slot machine. In the left symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display region 12C, and the right symbol row display area 12R, there are 21 decorative symbols shown in FIG. Derived and displayed according to the display order.

  The arrangement table shown in FIG. 5 is stored in the program ROM 43 (see FIG. 3) of the sub control circuit 41 as a symbol arrangement table. In this symbol arrangement table, symbols positioned on the center line c of the decorative symbol display area 12b are defined as symbol positions “0”, symbol positions “0” to “20” corresponding to symbol counters described later, and symbol positions “0”. Corresponding symbol types are defined.

  Specifically, as the type of each symbol, red 7 (symbol 201), blue 7 (symbol 202), VThunder (symbol 203), VVersus (symbol 204), V (symbol 205), BAR (symbol 206) indicated by hatching. ), Watermelon (design 207), bell (design 208), cherry (design 209), or replay (design 210). Each decorative symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the direction of the arrow (downward in FIG. 5).

  The liquid crystal display device 12 performs the derivation display of the three rows of decorative symbols in this way, and the combination of the three rows of decorative symbols that are derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, the left symbol row 12L, the middle symbol row display area 12C, The game state is determined based on the fact that any one of the figures “7” and “VThunder” is derived and displayed in a state aligned on one display line) in each of the right symbol row display areas 12R. It will shift to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player.

  As the display lines, there are five display lines including a top line a, a center line b and a bottom line c, and a cross-down line d and a cross-up line e in an oblique direction.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) May be made of a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 is used as the variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a reel, or the like is used as the variable display means. You may do it.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, special symbol indicators 15a and 15b are provided on the right side of the game board 10, and the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b can display two 7-segment displays. It is a display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game.

  The special symbol indicators 15a and 15b are variably displayed with special symbols consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. as special symbols, and the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b have 21 types as shown in FIG. The special symbols are derived and displayed.

  Specifically, the special symbol is displayed as “-” displayed as symbol number 01, “0” displayed as symbol number 02, “1” displayed as symbol number 03, and symbol number 04. Displayed as symbol number 05, “3” displayed as symbol number 05, “4” displayed as symbol number 06, “5” displayed as symbol number 07, and symbol number 08. “6”, “7” displayed as symbol number 09, “8” displayed as symbol number 10, “9” displayed as symbol number 11, and “0” displayed as symbol number 12 .. ”,“ 1. ”displayed as symbol number 13,“ 2. ”displayed as symbol number 14,“ 3. ”displayed as symbol number 15, and“ 16. ” “4.” is displayed as symbol number 17 "5." displayed as symbol number 18, "7." displayed as symbol number 19, "8." displayed as symbol number 20, and as symbol number 21 “9.” displayed.

  Since “.” Is displayed in a small size, for example, it is not easy to distinguish between “0” displayed as symbol number 02 and “0.” displayed as symbol number 12. .

  Further, these special symbols are derived and displayed as a jackpot display mode and a non-hit display mode. As the jackpot display mode, there are a probability change display mode and a normal display mode as a specific display mode, and when a special symbol is derived and displayed in the probability change display mode and the normal display mode, it shifts to a jackpot game state. .

  In addition, when the special symbol is derived and displayed as the probability change display mode, after the big hit game state, the special symbol is easily derived and displayed in the big hit display mode, and the special symbol is shifted to the probability change game state with a high probability of jackpot. Is derived and displayed as the normal display mode, the game state is shifted to the normal game state after the big hit game state.

  In addition, if it is derived and displayed as a non-hit display mode, it will be out of play, and if the gaming state is in the probable state without shifting to the big hit gaming state, the probability varying gaming state is maintained and the normal gaming state is entered. If so, the normal gaming state is maintained.

Hereinafter, based on FIGS. 7 to 9, a combination of special symbols in the probability variation display mode, the normal display mode, and the non-hit display mode will be described.
As a non-hit display mode, the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b include a combination of symbol number 00 and symbol number 00.

  Moreover, as a normal display mode, as shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b are 38 combinations including a combination of symbol number 11 and symbol number 12 to a combination of symbol number 04 and symbol number 13. include.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, there are a total of 62 kinds of special symbol indicators 15 a and 15 b each including a combination of symbol number 08 and symbol number 16 to a combination of symbol number 21 and symbol number 02 as shown in FIGS. Is included.

  That is, the combination of the special symbol in which the jackpot display mode becomes the probability variation display mode and the special symbol combination in the normal display mode are set more than the special symbol combination in the probability variation display mode. The combination of special symbols whose display mode is the probability change display mode is set to 62/100.

  In addition, the non-big hit mode, the probability variation display mode, and the normal display mode can be easily identified, but “.” Is displayed in a small size as described above. Since there are a large number of combinations of 100, it is not easy to distinguish between the probability variation display mode and the normal display mode, and it is possible to identify the display by displaying the decorative symbols.

  Further, the game board 10 is provided with a normal symbol display (not shown), and this normal symbol display is information consisting of normal symbols such as numbers and symbols. In this embodiment, “○”, “×”. An ordinary symbol is composed of the symbol “” and includes an LED lamp that displays a symbol “◯” and an LED lamp that displays a symbol “×”.

  In addition, the game board 10 is provided with a round number display (not shown), and this round number display displays the number of times a special winning opening, which will be described later, is opened.

  Further, pass gates 18 are provided on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 12. When the passing gate 18 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol fluctuation display of the normal symbol display is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped. .

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23a and 23b provided on both the left and right sides of the second start port 23 are in the closed state. It becomes an open state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 23. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade members 23a and 23b are opened, the blade members 23a and 23b are closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 23.

  In addition, a game ball general winning opening 21 is provided in the lower left and lower right game areas of the game board 10, and a game ball that has won the general winning opening 21 is set by a general winning opening switch 102 (see FIG. 3). Detected.

  Further, in the game area near the general winning opening 21, a large winning opening 22 as a winning area and a shutter that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning opening 22 are provided.

  As described above, when the combination of the decorative symbols in the liquid crystal display device 12 is in a specific stop mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display of the decorative symbols, and this shutter receives the gaming ball. It is driven so that it can be easily opened.

  The special winning opening 22 is provided with a game ball passing area provided with a count switch 101 (see FIG. 3), and a predetermined number (for example, nine) of game balls pass through the passing area, or The shutter is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 28 seconds) corresponding to each big hit gaming state elapses.

  In other words, in the open state, if any of the conditions for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize winning opening 22 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big winning opening 22 is brought into a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls.

  Also, below the liquid crystal display device 12, a first start port (start region) 19 having a first start port switch 104 (see FIG. 3) is provided. When the game ball wins (passes) the first starting port 19, the special symbol display is started on the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, and a variable display state in which special symbols in a plurality of rows are variably displayed. Migrate to In addition, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 as the special symbols are changed.

  A second starting port (starting region) 23 having a second starting port switch 105 (see FIG. 3) is provided below the first starting port 19. When a game ball is won at the second start port 23, a special symbol game is started on the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b in the same manner as when a game ball is won at the first start port 19, and a plurality of rows of special symbols are started. Shifts to a variable display state in which the variable is displayed. In addition, the decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner in the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 as the special symbols are changed.

  In the present embodiment, the special symbol variable display start condition is mainly that a game ball wins at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23. In addition, it is also a condition that a decorative symbol is derived and displayed in the display area 12a. That is, every time the special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the decorative symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed.

  Further, in the special symbol game on the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, a condition that the game ball wins the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 during the special symbol variation display (special symbol variable display holding condition) As described above, execution (start) of variable symbol special display based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended.

  When the special symbol variable display hold condition is satisfied, the decorative symbol and special symbol variable display until the special symbol variable display start condition such as the variably displayed decorative symbol and special symbol is derived and displayed is satisfied. Execution (start) is suspended.

  If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the suspended special symbol is started. Moreover, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is one time.

  For example, when execution of variable symbol special display is held three times and special symbols are derived and displayed, one of the variable symbols special display held is executed once, and the remaining 2 symbols are displayed. The batch is held.

  When execution of variable symbol special display based on winning of a game ball to the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended, the special symbol start memory is stored so that the special symbol variable display can be executed later. Information is stored in a main RAM 34 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, with an upper limit of a predetermined number (for example, 4). That is, in the present embodiment, a total of four pieces of start storage information are stored in the main RAM 34 as will be described in detail later.

  By storing such start memory information, the variable symbol special display based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is held, and the result of the special symbol variable display is displayed. Information for determination is stored.

  The information stored in the main RAM 34 when the execution of variable symbol special display based on the winning of a game ball at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended is referred to as start storage information.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting memory information (so-called “starting memory number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol held is a special symbol (not shown) provided in the game board 10. Displayed by turning on (emitting) or turning off (extinguishing) a holding lamp provided in the start memory display.

  Further, when the game balls pass through the passing areas in the first starting port 19, the second starting port 23, the general winning port 21, and the big winning port 22 described above, they are set in advance according to the type of each winning port. A number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7.

  The special symbol start memory display includes a holding lamp as a display object (light emitting body), and each holding lamp is composed of one LED (light emitting diode).

  In the decorative symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12, the holding lamp is used when the game ball wins the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 during the decorative symbol variation display and the starting memory number increases by one ( When the start memory information for determining the result of the variable display of the decorative symbols is stored in the main RAM 34), the lights are turned on one by one sequentially from one to the other.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of variable display of special symbols to be held, and in this embodiment, the number of executions of variable symbol special display is held four times. In addition, you may comprise so that execution of the variable display of a special symbol may be suspended without setting an upper limit.

  On the other hand, a stop button 81 that can be operated by the player is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 6. The stop button 81 includes a left symbol stop button (hereinafter simply referred to as “left button”) 81a, a middle symbol stop button (hereinafter simply referred to as “middle button”) 81b, a right symbol stop button (hereinafter simply referred to as “right button”). 3) 81c, which are arranged in the horizontal direction.

  These left button 81a, middle button 81b and right button 81c are electrically connected to a sub CPU 42 which will be described later. When the left button 81a is pressed, a left symbol stop signal is output to the sub CPU 42. When the middle button 81b is pressed, a middle stop command signal is output to the sub CPU 42. When the right button 81c is pressed, a right symbol stop signal is output to the sub CPU 42. The

  The left symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol being variably displayed in the left symbol row display area 12L of the liquid crystal display device 12. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 42 that has received this signal performs control for stopping the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the left symbol row display area 12L of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The middle symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol being variably displayed in the middle symbol row display area 12C of the liquid crystal display device 12. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 42 that has received this signal performs control for stopping the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the middle symbol row display area 12C of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The right symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol being variably displayed in the right symbol row display area 12R of the liquid crystal display device 12. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 42 that has received this signal performs control for stopping the decorative symbols that are variably displayed in the right symbol row display area 12R of the liquid crystal display device 12. In the present embodiment, the stop button 81 constitutes an operation means and a stop command signal output means.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the firing handle 8 is provided on the left side, so that the right hand is placed on the front edge of the upper plate 7 while the firing handle 8 is operated with the left hand. By placing the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, and the right button 81C at the desired timing, the decorative pattern that is changing is stopped.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
In FIG. 3, a main control circuit 31 as a game control means includes a main CPU 32, a main ROM (read only memory) 33, a main RAM (read / write memory) 34 and the like as control means. Control the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 32 is connected to a main ROM 33, a main RAM 34, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 33. Thus, the main CPU 32 functions as various means described later.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 32 is stored in the main ROM 33. In addition, a jackpot determination table that is referred to when a jackpot determination is made by a random number lottery, and a normal by random lottery. Normal hit determination table that is referred to when hit determination is performed, variable display pattern selection table that is referred to when variable display patterns of special symbols are determined, and an effect condition selection table that is referred to when other effects are selected ( Various tables such as a game mode table are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  The main CPU 32 performs random lottery on the condition that the game ball has won (passed) the first start port 19 or the second start port 23, and determines whether or not to shift to the big hit game state based on the big hit determination table. At the same time, the variable display pattern of the special symbol is determined.

  In this jackpot determination table, the jackpot winning determination value is set so that a predetermined lottery probability is obtained as the jackpot lottery probability when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the jackpot lottery probability when the probability change gaming state is normal. A jackpot winning determination value that has a higher probability than the jackpot lottery probability in the gaming state is set.

  The main CPU 32 uses the jackpot determination random number value acquired when winning the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 and the jackpot winning determination value in the jackpot determination table in each of the probability variation gaming state and the normal gaming state. The big hit is judged by comparison.

  Further, the main CPU 32 shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol determined based on the big hit determination result by the big hit determination table becomes the probability variation display mode and the normal display mode.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12, the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, and the lamp control circuit 36 constitute a variable display means, and the main CPU 32 constitutes a big hit game control means and a game state control means.

  In addition, the main CPU 32 transmits to the sub-control circuit 41 a probability changing command for notifying that the player is in the probability changing gaming state and a normal command notifying that the player is in the normal gaming state as the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state. ing.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 shifts the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state to the probability changing gaming state, the main CPU 32 continues this probability changing gaming state until the next big hit is generated.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 33 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 34 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 32, the main ROM 33, and the main RAM 34 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 34 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 34 include the following.

  The main RAM 34 includes a control state flag, a normal symbol control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a reach determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, and a waiting time timer. A variable relating to an output, etc., in which data indicating the starting memory number in the special symbol game, data indicating the starting memory number in the normal symbol game, and the like are located. The main RAM 34 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 41 described later.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is a win.

  In addition, the reach determination random number counter determines whether or not to reach, although it is out of place. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of a special symbol.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 32 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 32 are executed by extracting random numbers from each counter at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 32 is configured to store and update the random number counter to increase by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a random number generator may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41. The timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 34 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 or the like itself may include a timer. good.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 22 is opened in a big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 22 during one round and passed through the count switch 101.

  In addition, the data indicating the start memory number is held when the game ball is won at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23, but the variation display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol cannot be executed. The number of fluctuations (including the number of starting memories) of the decorative symbol and the special symbol that are held is shown. Further, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned in the main RAM 34, and start memory information is stored therein.

  In the special symbol storage area, data such as a big hit determination random number value corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game by the liquid crystal display device 12, start storage information including the big hit symbol random number value, and data such as clear data are stored. There are special symbol storage area (0) to special symbol storage area (4).

  In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol currently being executed are stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) correspond to the variable display of the decorative symbol and the special symbol executed after the variable display of the currently executed decorative symbol and the special symbol is finished. Data (starting storage information) to be stored is stored.

  That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the variable display of the current decorative symbol and special symbol is not executed, and the decorative symbol and special symbol are not executed. There is no hold for executing the variable display.

  In addition, when the variable display of the current decorative symbol and special symbol is completed, the data of the special symbol memory area (1) to the special symbol memory area (4) is stored in the special symbol memory area (0) to the special symbol. Shift to the storage area (3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

  On the other hand, the normal symbol storage area stores start memory information including a random number value for hit determination corresponding to one variable display in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display, data such as clear data, and the like. There is a storage area (0) to a normal symbol storage area (4).

Then, the main CPU 32 turns on and off the holding lamp based on the start storage information.
In the present embodiment, the main RAM 34 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 31 also includes a command output port 37 for supplying commands to the initial reset circuit 35 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, the lamp control circuit 36, and the sub-control circuit 41. The initial reset circuit 35, the lamp control circuit 36, and the command output port 37 are connected to the main CPU 32.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 31 via the I / O port 30. For example, the count switch 101, the general winning port switch 102, the passing gate switch 103, the first start port switch 104, A second start port switch 105, a movable member solenoid 106, a big prize port solenoid 107, a backup clear switch 108, and the like are connected.

  The count switch 101 is provided in a passing area at the special winning opening 22, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through this passing area.

  The general winning opening switch 102 is provided in the general winning opening 21, and the general winning opening switch 102 sends a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball passes through the passing area in the general winning opening 21. 31.

  The passage gate switch 103 is provided in the passage gate 18, and the passage gate switch 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the passage gate 18.

  The first start port switch 104 is provided in the first start port 19, and the first start port switch 104 sends a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the first start port 19. 31.

  The second start port switch 105 is provided in the second start port 23. The second start port switch 105 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the second start port 23. 31.

  The movable member solenoid 106 is connected to the blade members 23a and 23b shown in FIG. 1 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade members 23a and 23b in response to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32. The first starting state 23 is easy to accept the game ball in the second state and the blade member 23a, 23b is closed, and the second starting port 23 is not easily received the game ball. It is like that.

  The big prize opening solenoid 107 is connected to the shutter of the big prize opening 22 shown in FIG. 1, and the shutter is driven in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32 to open or close the big prize opening 22. And

  The backup clear switch 108 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The lamp control circuit 36 is connected with special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, and with the above-mentioned special symbol start memory indicator, normal symbol start memory indicator, normal symbol indicator, and round number indicator. The lamp control circuit 36 lights up the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, the special symbol start memory indicator, the normal symbol start memory indicator, the normal symbol indicator and the round number indicator based on the drive signal from the main CPU 32. Take control.

  Further, a payout control circuit 61 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a payout device 65 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control circuit 61.

  In addition, a launch control circuit 62 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a launch device 67 for launching a game ball and a launch handle 8 are connected to the launch control circuit 62.

  In addition, a ball lending operation panel 63 is provided below the front door 4, and this ball lending operation panel 63 is connected to a card unit 64 provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A prepaid card (or cash) is inserted into the card unit 64, and a payout signal for a game ball corresponding to a certain amount is transmitted to the payout control circuit 61 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 63. . When the payout signal from the card unit 64 is input, the payout control circuit 61 causes the payout device 65 to pay out a certain number of game balls. The ball lending operation panel 63 also performs a card withdrawal operation (or cash refund operation).

  Here, when the game ball wins the first start port 19 and the second start port 23, the number of winning balls is set to "3 balls", and when the game ball wins the big winning port 22, When the number of winning balls is set to “15 balls” and a game ball wins the general winning opening 21, the number of winning balls is set to “12 balls”. The main CPU 32 determines the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device 65 by controlling the payout control device 61 when a game ball wins at each winning opening.

  In addition, the launch control circuit 62 controls the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 67.

  In addition, the launching device 67 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor described above, and when the launching handle 8 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Depending on the rotation angle, electric power is supplied to the launch motor, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 6 are sequentially launched into the game area 10a by the launch motor.

  Further, the main CPU 32 determines the hit of the normal symbol with reference to the normal hit determination table based on the detection information from the pass gate switch 103 when the game ball passes through the pass gate 18. By driving the movable member solenoid 106 according to the lottery result, the blade members 23a and 23b are variably controlled between the open state and the closed state.

  Specifically, the main CPU 32 performs a normal symbol hit determination process by comparing the normal symbol random number value acquired when the game ball passes the passing gate 18 with the normal symbol determination value. When the normal symbol lottery result is won, the movable member solenoid 106 is driven to variably control the blade members 23a and 23b to the open state for a predetermined time.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18, the main CPU 32 drives the lamp control circuit 36 to control the normal symbol display to perform variable display of the normal symbol.

  Specifically, the main CPU 32 performs a lottery when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18, drives the lamp control circuit 36 based on the lottery result, and causes the normal symbol display to change and display the normal symbol, After a predetermined time has elapsed, the lamp control circuit 36 is controlled and the normal symbol is variably stopped by the normal symbol display.

  The main CPU 32 opens the blade members 23a and 23b by driving the variable member solenoid 106 at the timing when the normal symbol fluctuates and stops when the normal symbol variable display result by the normal symbol display is in a predetermined display mode. .

  The command output port 37 is connected to a sub control circuit 41 via a command input port 40. The sub control circuit 41 controls the sub CPU 42, the program ROM 43, the display control circuit 45 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 12, the sound control circuit 50 that performs control related to sound generated from the speakers 51L and 51R, and the decoration lamp 54. A lamp control circuit 53 is provided, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 31. Although the decorative lamp 54 is not shown, it is provided on the front door 4.

  A program ROM 43, a work RAM 44, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 42, and the sub CPU 42 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 43.

  In particular, the sub CPU 42 controls the sub control circuit 41 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 31. The sub CPU 42 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 43 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 42. In addition, a symbol arrangement table, a variation pattern distribution table, a flash effect determination table, a probability change flash Various tables such as an effect distribution table and a table for making a decision regarding the effect are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 43 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  The work RAM 44 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. For example, various variables such as a notice determination random number counter for selecting a production pattern are positioned. In addition, a symbol counter for counting symbol positions “0” to “20” of symbols in the symbol arrangement table is stored.

  In this embodiment, the work RAM 44 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 45 includes an image data ROM 46, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 47, a D / A conversion circuit 48, and a VRAM (video ram) 49.

  The image data ROM 46 stores various image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 such as decorative symbol image data indicating decorative symbols, background image data, presentation image data, and the like. It is read in accordance with an image display command supplied from the CPU 42.

  The VDP 47 reads various image data in the image data ROM 46 according to the parameters set by the sub CPU 42 and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The D / A conversion circuit 48 performs D / A conversion on the image data generated by the VDP 47 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 12. The VRAM 49 is used as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the VDP 47.

  The audio control circuit 50 is composed of a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 50 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 42. The audio control circuit 50 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speakers 51L and 51R.

  The lamp control circuit 53 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored, and the like. Based on a command supplied from the CPU 42, light emission control of the decoration lamp 54 is performed.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 42 and the display control circuit 45 of the present embodiment perform control to variably display decorative symbols on the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 based on the variable display pattern determined by the main CPU 32.

  Specifically, when the variable display pattern command is transmitted from the main CPU 32, the sub CPU 42 refers to the variation pattern distribution table shown in FIG. 10 and displays the decorative symbols displayed in the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12. A variable display pattern is set, the decorative design is variably displayed using the determined variable display pattern, and a decorative design corresponding to the variable display pattern is derived, that is, the decorative design is derived and displayed in a planned display planned mode.

  In FIG. 10, the variation pattern distribution table is stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 43, and the variation pattern distribution table stores the variation pattern, the variation time, and the distribution rate in association with each other. . In particular, the allocation rate includes the determination result of big hit, the allocation rate at the time of loss, the distribution rate at the time of loss of reach, and the distribution rate at the time of big hit.

  Specifically, when it is determined that the loss is not reachable, a normal variation with a variation time of 5 seconds is selected as the variation pattern with a probability of “100/100”, and the target time is 1 (loss). The eye pressing time 2 (displacement), the eye pressing time 1 (big hit), and the eye pressing time 2 (big hit) are not selected. Note that the term “reach” as used herein is an effect for improving the expectation of a big hit, and is to perform an after-mentioned time effect.

  If the reach is determined to be out of reach, but the change pattern is selected as the change pattern with a probability of “95/100” and a change time of 30 seconds 1 (exit), and “5/100” is selected. With a probability of, a pressing time (displacement) with a variation time of 60 seconds is selected, and normal fluctuation, pressing time 1 (big hit), and pressing time 2 (big hit) are not selected.

  When the big hit is determined, the fluctuation pattern is selected as the fluctuation pattern with a probability of “35/100” and a fluctuation time of 35 seconds (big hit) is selected, and the fluctuation time is “65/100”. Is 65 seconds, and the normal variation, the push time 1 (out), and the push time 2 (out) are not selected.

  Thus, the variation pattern is selected depending on whether or not the winning or the reach is achieved. In particular, in the case of reaching, a variation pattern serving as an eye pressing time is selected, and a decorative symbol stop operation is performed according to the operation of the stop button 81.

  It should be noted that the variation pattern of the pressing time 1 is a variation pattern in which one pressing game is executed during the variable display of one decorative design, and the variation pattern of the pressing time 2 is that of the decorative design of one time. This is a variation pattern in which a two-way game is executed during variable display.

  In addition, the variation pattern of the loss of reach is selected with a probability of 10% from the case where the variation pattern is determined as the loss. Further, the eye pressing time 1 (big hit) and the eye pressing time 2 (big hit) differ depending on the probability variation big hit and the normal big hit, and can be recognized by the sub-control circuit 41.

  The sub CPU 42 determines the display schedule mode of the decorative symbols variably displayed in the display area 12 a based on the variable display pattern sent from the main CPU 31, and when there is a stop command signal output by the stop operation of the stop button 81. The display control circuit 45 is driven based on the stop command signal and the set display scheduled mode to stop the derived symbol, and the display scheduled mode and the stop mode of the decorative design that stops according to the stop command signal match. It is determined whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 42 constitutes a display schedule mode determination unit, a symbol stop unit, and a determination unit.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 compares the derived design derived and displayed by the stop operation of the stop button 81 with the display design of the decorative design corresponding to the variation pattern designation command, and displays the result based on the flash effect determination table shown in FIG. A flash effect is performed in the area 12a.

  The flash effect determination table is stored in a predetermined area of the program ROM 43. In FIG. 11, the flash effect determination table shows the correspondence between the established small role and the flash effect, and the flash effect determination table is associated with the established small role and the flash effect. In addition, “7”, “VThunder”, “BAR”, “out of”, “replay”, “cherry”, “bell”, “watermelon” are among the winning combinations, among which “out of” and “replay” The winning roles of "," Cherry "," Bell ", and" Watermelon "are called established small roles.

  Specifically, when the established small role is “out of”, the horizontal lightning bolt is used. When the established small role is “replay”, the vertical lightning bolt is selected, and when the established small role is “Cherry”. When the formed light role is “Bell”, the star rotation is associated with the star rotation, and when the established light role is “Watermelon”, the flash is associated.

  In addition, horizontal lightning is a flash production that lightning crosses below. When the established small role is “Replay”, it is a flash effect in which lightning runs through the vertical center. When the winning role is "Replay", it is a flash production in which lightning runs down to the right.

  When the winning role is “Cherry”, it is a flash production in which lightning runs down to the right. When the winning small role is "Bell", it is a flash effect where the stars rotate like a ring. When the established small role is “watermelon”, the entire screen is flashed.

  Note that the flash effects associated in this way are always selected according to the correspondence in the normal gaming state, but in the probability variation gaming state (high probability), the flash effects that are not associated are selected. Sometimes.

  The sub CPU 42 performs the flash effect in the probability change gaming state based on the probability change flash effect distribution table shown in FIG. The probability change flash effect distribution table shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the program ROM 43, and the probability change flash effect distribution table is associated with the established small role and the flash effect.

  Specifically, when the established small role is “out of”, horizontal lightning is selected with a probability of “90/100”, vertical lightning is selected with a probability of “3/100”, and “3 / A lightning bolt is selected with a probability of 100, a star rotation is selected with a probability of "2/100", and a flash is selected with a probability of "2/100".

  When the established small role is “Replay”, the horizontal lightning is selected with a probability of “3/100”, the vertical lightning is selected with a probability of “90/100”, and “3/100” A lightning bolt is selected with a probability, a star rotation is selected with a probability of “2/100”, and a flash is selected with a probability of “2/100”.

  If the established small role is “Cherry”, the horizontal lightning is selected with a probability of “3/100”, the vertical lightning is selected with a probability of “3/100”, and “90/100” A lightning bolt is selected with a probability, a star rotation is selected with a probability of “2/100”, and a flash is selected with a probability of “2/100”.

  In addition, when the established small role is “Bell”, the horizontal lightning is selected with the probability of “3/100”, the vertical lightning is selected with the probability of “3/100”, and “2/100” A lightning bolt is selected with probability, a star rotation is selected with a probability of "90/100", and a flash is selected with a probability of "2/100".

  If the established small role is “Watermelon”, the horizontal lightning is selected with the probability of “3/100”, the vertical lightning is selected with the probability of “3/100”, and the “2/100” is selected. A lightning bolt is selected with a probability, a star rotation is selected with a probability of “2/100”, and a flash is selected with a probability of “90/100”.

  Thus, based on the established small combination, the flash effect at the time of probability variation game is selected. In particular, Yoko Lightning corresponds to "Outside", Vertical Lightning corresponds to "Replay", Large Lightning corresponds to "Cherry", Star Rotation corresponds to "Bell", and Flash corresponds to "Watermelon". Although the flash effect corresponding to is selected with a high probability, a flash effect that does not correspond may be selected.

  When the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the flash production corresponding to the correspondence is always selected. Therefore, by selecting a flash production different from the correspondence, the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state. It becomes possible to recognize that there is.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 establishes the decorative symbol in the same manner as the scheduled display mode when the stop pattern of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area 12a matches the result of the stop operation of the stop button 81. When the small role can be stopped, the flash effect which is a special effect is performed by controlling the display control circuit 45 based on the flash effect determination table and the probability change flash distribution table. The effect control means is configured.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, as described above, a flash effect is performed so that a normal game state and a probable game state can be identified as a special effect. It becomes possible to recognize whether the state is the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state.

  Further, when the sub CPU 42 detects a stop command signal by the operation of the stop button 81, the sub CPU 42 determines the stop state of the detection result and the decorative symbol, and the number of times that the determination result matches and the number of times that the determination result does not match (that is, missed) The number of times) is counted and stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. When the count value of the mismatch determination count reaches a predetermined number (for example, “5 times”), the display control circuit 45 is controlled so that the variation display mode of the decorative design is changed to a variation display mode that reduces missing (details of this variation display mode will be described later). In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 42 constitutes counting means and display mode changing means.

  Further, after the change display mode is changed, the sub CPU 42 continues the state in which the change display mode is changed until the counted number of coincidence determination reaches the predetermined number of times (for example, “5 times”). .

  13 to 24 are diagrams showing the variable display state and various effects of the decorative symbols displayed in the display area 12a in the special symbol game. The sub CPU 42 is based on the variable display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 32. Then, the decorative display of the decorative pattern is determined and the decorative pattern is variably displayed, and the flash control is performed by controlling the display control circuit 45 based on the flash effect determination table and the probability change flash distribution table.

Hereinafter, description will be made sequentially based on FIGS.
The special symbols are variably displayed on the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b. Specifically, in the case where the special symbol derivation display is performed, when the special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, the special symbol variable display is executed. Then, on the condition that the special symbol displayed in a stopped state and derived and displayed is in a non-hit state, the current game state such as the normal game state is maintained without changing to the big game state, and FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state on the condition that the probability variation display mode and the normal display mode are set.

  In addition, on the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12, a variable display of a plurality of decorative symbols for decorating the special symbols on the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b is performed. That is, when the special symbol is derived and displayed, the liquid crystal display device 12 also derives and displays the decorative symbol as shown in FIG.

  Then, when the above-described special symbol variable display start condition is satisfied, as in the special symbol, the decorative symbol variable display is executed as shown in FIG. Then, before the special symbols are derived and displayed, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the left column, the middle column, and the right column as shown in FIGS. 13 (c) to 13 (e).

  Then, as shown in FIG. 13F, the special symbol is derived and displayed at the timing when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, or after that timing. In FIG. 13, a state in which the operations of the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, and the right button 81c are invalidated is maintained. In addition, when the stop button 81 is not activated in this way, the flash effect is not executed.

  On the other hand, when the operation of the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, and the right button 81c is validated, the decorative symbols that are derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 14A are as shown in FIG. 14B. In addition, a variable display is executed, and a notification image 12D that prompts the user to operate the stop button is displayed as follows: “Press time! Please press in time.”, And the stop button 81 is activated.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 14C, when the left button 81a is pressed, the decorative symbols in the left column are stopped and displayed according to the operation, and as shown in FIG. When the button 81b is pressed, the middle row of decorative symbols is stopped and displayed according to the operation. When the right button 81c is pressed as shown in FIG. Accordingly, the decorative symbols in the right column are stopped and displayed.

  In addition, after the operation of the stop button 81 is validated, the stop button 81 that has been operated is invalidated. In addition, after the operation of the stop button 81 is validated, a timer notification image 12E indicating the time for which the operation is validated is displayed. Then, the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variable display, the special symbol is derived and displayed in FIG.

  Depending on the display mode of the decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed in this way, it is possible to recognize whether or not the probable big hit is made, whether or not it is lost, and the like. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 17 to be described later, when the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed as the probability variation display mode, it can be recognized whether or not the probability variation big hit is achieved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14F, the flash effect image 12F is displayed at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed. The display effects of the flash effect image 12F and the stop-displayed decorative symbols are associated with each other. For this reason, it is impossible to recognize whether the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state or the normal gaming state.

  Further, when the operation of the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, and the right button 81c is validated, when the operation is not performed, the operation is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the decorative symbol on which the variable display is executed is not operated and the stop button 81 is not operated. As shown in FIG. 15 (f), the decorative symbols of all the columns are automatically stopped and displayed, and the special symbols are derived and displayed at the timing when the decorative symbols are stopped or displayed. become.

  In addition, when the display is stopped with the decorative design without operating the stop button 81 as described above, the flash effect is not executed.

  When the current gaming state is a probability variation gaming state, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the variably displayed decorative symbol is executed as shown in FIG. 16 (b). 16 (c) to 16 (e), the decorative symbols in each column are stopped and displayed according to the operation of the stop button 81, and after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variable display, FIG. As shown in f), special symbols are derived and displayed.

  In addition to the special symbol derivation display, a star-rotating flash image effect 12F that does not correspond to the cherry may be displayed even though the cherry is stopped and displayed as a decorative symbol in the left column.

  As a result, it is possible to recognize that the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state because the relationship between the cherry effect and the star rotation flash effect image 12F is not associated. By operating the stop button 81 in this way, it becomes possible to recognize whether or not the current gaming state is a probability change gaming state, and it is possible to give significance to the operation of the stop button 81.

  If the result of the variable display of the decorative pattern this time is a probable big hit, the decorative pattern is derived and displayed as shown in FIG. 17A and the variable display is executed as shown in FIG. Is stopped and displayed as shown in FIGS. 17C to 17E according to the operation of the stop button 81.

  As shown in FIG. 17 (c), the decorative symbols in the left column among the decorative symbols in all the columns that are stopped and displayed are stopped from the top as VVersus, VThunder, and VVersus, and the decorative symbols in the middle row are displayed. As shown in FIG. 17 (d), VVersus is stopped and displayed in the middle stage, and as shown in FIG. 17 (e), VThunder and the like are stopped and displayed in any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages. Confirmed.

  Then, after the decorative symbol is stopped and displayed and a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of variable display, as shown in FIG. 17 (f), the special symbol is derived and displayed (symbol number 11 and symbol number 7 that become the probability variation display mode). Will be a promising big hit.

  This is a triple tempered state in which the VThunder is aligned even if VThunder etc. is stopped and displayed in any stage of the right column in the state where the decorative symbols in the left column and the middle column are stopped and displayed. As a result, the VThunder When the decorative symbols that are aligned are stopped and displayed as the probability variation display mode, the probability variation big hit is determined.

  Since such a decorative symbol is not stopped and displayed in the probability variation display mode except at the time of the probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit is fixed. It should be noted that any combination of VVersus, VThunder, V, and 7 is referred to as a bonus symbol, and it is determined that it will be a probable big hit or a normal big hit. In addition, by providing a plurality of such bonus symbols, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, even when the result of the variable display of the decorative symbol this time is a probable big hit, when the operation of the stop button 81 is not performed, as shown in FIGS. The symbols will be automatically stopped and displayed, but the stop mode will be VThunder and the like.

  However, in this case, since the state of triple temper does not occur, it is impossible to recognize whether it is a probable big hit or a normal big hit. For this reason, when the stop button 81 is operated, it is possible to recognize whether or not it is a probable big hit, and it is possible to give significance to the operation of the stop button 81.

  On the other hand, for a player who is unfamiliar with pushing, the decorative symbol corresponding to the schedule display mode cannot be stopped and displayed when the stop button 81 is operated, and the chance of missing is increased. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the decorative symbol cannot be stopped and displayed by the winning combination that becomes the schedule display mode.

  When the sub CPU 42 detects a stop command signal due to the operation of the stop button 81, the sub CPU 42 determines the detection result based on the schedule display mode of the decorative design, and determines the number of times that the determination result does not match (that is, the number of times of missing) The number is counted and stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. When the count value of the mismatch determination count reaches a predetermined number (for example, “5 times”), the display control circuit 45 is controlled to change the decorative pattern. The display mode is changed to a variable display mode that reduces missing items.

19 to 24 are image display examples after the change display mode is changed.
FIG. 19 shows a case where an effect is applied to a decorative symbol, for example, “7” at the timing when the decorative symbol to be variably displayed passes through the left symbol row display region 12L, the middle symbol row display region 12C, and the right symbol row display region 12R. , "7" is used as a mark so that it can be easily pressed. In addition, as an effect, it is only necessary to perform effects such as light emission of the decorative pattern, shaking, repeated reduction and enlargement, and the like to change the image.

  FIG. 20 shows an enlarged display of the established small combination when the decorative symbol to be variably displayed passes through the left symbol row display region 12L, the middle symbol row display region 12C, and the right symbol row display region 12R. In the case of “cherry”, “cherry” is enlarged and displayed, and when the stop button 81 is pressed, “cherry” can be easily stopped and displayed by pressing the button.

  FIG. 21 shows the left symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display area 12C, and the right symbol row display area 12R. By easily recognizing the decorative symbols that pass through the region 12C and the right symbol row display region 12R, it is possible to easily carry out the pressing.

  FIG. 22 shows that the established small role is raised when passing through the left symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display area 12C, and the right symbol row display area 12R. For example, when the established small role is “cherry” , “Cherry” is displayed so as to stand up, and when the stop button 81 is pressed, it can be easily stopped and displayed with “Cherry”. In this case, “cherry” may be displayed as a three-dimensional image so as to be raised.

  FIG. 23 shows that the decorative symbols around “Cherry” are not displayed when the established small role is “Cherry”, for example. That is, when “cherry” passes through the left symbol row display area 12L, the middle symbol row display area 12C, and the right symbol row display area 12R, only “cherry” is displayed and the stop button 81 is pressed. It can be easily stopped and displayed with "Cherry".

  FIG. 24 shows the left symbol row display region 12L, the middle symbol row display region 12C, and the right symbol row display region 12R so that “cherry” is emitted when the established small role is “cherry”, for example. When "cherry" passes, "cherry" is highlighted and displayed, and when the stop button 81 is pressed, it can be easily stopped and displayed with "cherry".

  In the present embodiment, FIG. 19 to FIG. 24 show the six changed display modes after the change, but the present invention is not limited to this. Further, one of the six variable display modes may be adopted, or two or more variable display modes may be combined, and any variable display mode may be appropriately selected and used every time the game is played. good.

Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.
25 to 35 are control programs executed by the main CPU 32, and this control program is stored in the main ROM 33. 36 to 43 are control programs executed by the sub CPU 42, and this control program is stored in the program ROM 43.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 25, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the backup is restored (step S1), and when it is judged that the backup is restored, the power interruption restoration process is executed (step S2).

  This power interruption recovery process is a process for restoring backup data at the time of power interruption, and the main CPU 32 returns to the power interruption address when the power interruption recovery process is completed.

  If the main CPU 32 determines that the backup is not restored in step S1, the main CPU 32 executes an initialization process for initializing work areas such as the main RAM 34 and the work RAM 44 (step S3), and prohibits interrupts. Is executed (step S4).

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes an initial value update process such as updating the initial value (start start random number value) of the big hit determination random number counter of the big hit determination initial value random number counter (step S5), and then grants an interrupt permission. It performs (step S6). The big hit determination random number initial value counter determines a start start random number value when the big hit determination random number value is updated to the start start random value.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not 6 ms has elapsed since the transition to the previous step S8 (step S7). If it is determined that 6 ms has not elapsed, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S4. When it is determined that 6 ms has passed, the waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41, and the opening time of the big winning opening 22 that is opened when a big hit occurs are measured. Various timer updating processes such as a big winning opening opening time timer for performing the process are executed (step S8).

  Next, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 27, the main CPU 32 executes a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game after executing the special symbol progression process and the special symbol control process relating to the special symbol (step S9). (Step S10). In the process of step S10, the main CPU 32 executes a hit determination or the like in the normal symbol game based on the normal symbol control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute a symbol display device control process for controlling the special symbol indicators 15a and 15b, the normal symbol indicator, and the round number indicator (step S11), and then enters the gaming state. In response, game information data generation processing for outputting a signal to an external device such as a hall computer is executed (step S12).

  In this game information data generation process, the jackpot information indicating that the jackpot has occurred, the probability changing information indicating that the game is in the probability changing gaming state, is transmitted to the external device. The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be grasped.

  Next, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute a symbol reserved number data generation process for updating the display data of the special symbol start memory display or the normal symbol start memory display (step S13), and then various kinds of processing. A port output process for outputting a signal for controlling the driving based on the variable to the movable member solenoid 106, the special prize opening solenoid 107, etc. is executed (step S14).

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a winning opening related command control process for outputting a command indicating that a game ball has won at the first starting opening 19, the second starting opening 23 or the big winning opening 22 (step S15). When the starting memory number changes (when the reserved ball is consumed), a memory / game state command control process for transmitting a starting memory number display command is executed (step S16).

  In this memory / game state command control process, for example, when the starting memory number changes from “3” to “2”, a starting memory number display command indicating that the starting memory number is “2” is transmitted.

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a command output control process for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 41 (step S17), and then issues a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 65 to perform a prize ball. A payout process such as sending to the terminal is executed (step S18).

  In this main process, after the initialization process in step S3 is completed, the processes from step S4 to step S18 are repeatedly executed.

  Further, even when the main CPU 32 is executing the main process, the main process may interrupt the main process and execute the timer interrupt process. In response to the clock pulse generated every 2 ms), the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 26 is executed.

  FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the timer interrupt process. In FIG. 26, first, the main CPU 32 saves the register (step S21), and then performs a random number update process so that each count value of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. is incremented by "1". Is executed (step S22).

  Next, the main CPU 32 performs switch input processing for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the first starting port 19 and the second starting port 23, the passing gate 18, the general winning port 21, the big winning port 22, the passing gate 18, and the like. After the execution (step S23), the register is restored (step S24).

  The switch input process is based on detection information from various sensors such as a count switch 101, a general winning port switch 102, a first starting port switch 104, and a second starting port switch 105, which are switches related to the award ball. Or the acquisition of the special symbol or normal symbol start storage information (acquisition of random numbers for jackpot determination, random number for determination of normal symbols, etc.), and storing in the main RAM 34.

  The switch input process is based on detection information from various sensors such as a count switch 101, a general winning port switch 102, a first starting port switch 104, and a second starting port switch 105, which are switches related to the award ball. Or the acquisition of the special symbol or normal symbol start storage information (acquisition of random numbers for jackpot determination, random number for determination of normal symbols, etc.), and storing in the main RAM 34.

  FIG. 27 shows the special symbol control process executed in step S9 of FIG.

  In FIG. 27, in the special symbol control process, the main CPU 32 always executes a process of loading the control state flag, and in steps S51 to S58 described later, various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. It will be determined whether or not to execute.

  This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes in steps S51 to S58 to be executed.

  In addition to this, the main CPU 32 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Note that before the predetermined timing is reached, the special symbol control process is terminated without executing the process in each step. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  First, in step S51, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 28, the main CPU 32 checks the starting memory number when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, and there is a special symbol starting memory number. In this case, the big hit determination and the special display variable display pattern are determined.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer.

  In other words, after the variation time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S52 is executed. On the other hand, when there is no start memory number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 29, the main CPU 32 controls the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management in the control state when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. The flag is set to execute the process of step S53. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.

  In step S53, a special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 30, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. .

  The main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating special symbol jackpot start interval management (03) in the control state flag in the case of a big hit, and sets to execute the process of step S54.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 32 determines that it is not a big hit, the main CPU 32 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag and performs the process of step S58. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S54, a special symbol jackpot start interval management process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 31, when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating special symbol jackpot start interval management, the main CPU 32 indicates a value (04) indicating that the special symbol big winning opening is being opened. Is set in the control state flag, and the opening upper limit time (for example, 28 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer so that the process of step S56 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S55.

  In step S55, a special symbol large winning opening re-opening waiting time management process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, the main CPU 32 performs control related to the opening of the special winning opening 22 when the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the special symbol large winning opening re-opening waiting time management. Then, a value (04) indicating that the special symbol large winning opening is being opened is set in the control state flag, and the process of step S56 is set to be executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S56.

  In step S56, a special symbol large prize opening opening process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 33, the main CPU 32 indicates that the special winning prize winning counter is “9” or more when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special symbol special winning opening is open. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions, the upper limit open time has passed (the waiting time timer is “0”), and when this condition is satisfied, It is determined whether or not the number of times the winning opening 22 is opened is equal to or greater than the upper limit value. If it is equal to or greater than the upper limit value, a value (06) indicating a special symbol jackpot end interval is set in the control state flag. The value (05) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the special symbol large winning opening is set in the control state flag.

  When the value (06) indicating the special symbol jackpot end interval is set in the control state flag, the main CPU 32 sets the processing in step S57 to be executed, or indicates the special symbol big winning opening reopening waiting time management. When the value (05) is set in the control state flag, the process of step S55 is set to be executed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S57, a special symbol jackpot end interval process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 34, the main CPU 32 ends the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the special symbol jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Is set to the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S58. When this process ends, the process moves to step S58, and a special symbol game end process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 35 is executed.

FIG. 28 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process executed in step S51 of FIG.
28, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S71), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S72. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S72, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the start memory number is greater than “0”, and if it is determined that the data indicating the start memory number is not greater than “0”, there is no reserved ball. If it is determined that the data indicating the starting storage number is greater than “0”, it is determined that there is a holding ball, and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In step S73, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 32 stores in the main RAM 34 a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 41 in order to perform demonstration display. As a result, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S74, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 stores a value indicating the special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, the main CPU 32 updates a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 so that “1” is subtracted from the data indicating the starting storage number. Further, the main CPU 32 stores data for displaying the start memory number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34. Here, the data for displaying the starting memory number is data for displaying the hold lamp on and off.

  Based on the data for displaying the start memory number stored in the main RAM 34, the main CPU 32 drives the lamp control circuit 36 to control the special symbol start memory display, and performs the on / off display control of the hold lamp. Do.

  Then, the main CPU 32 performs a process of shifting (storing) the data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) to the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). Execute.

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a big hit determination process (step S76). In this jackpot determination process, the main CPU 32 performs a jackpot determination with reference to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table.

  That is, whether the main CPU 32 shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable symbol special display on condition that the game ball has passed through the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 provided in the gaming area. Determine whether or not. When it is determined that a big hit is made, a big hit flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  Next, the main CPU 32 executes a special symbol determination process (step S77). In this special symbol determination process, the special symbol at the time of winning the big hit is determined, and the process proceeds to step S78.

  In step S78, the main CPU 32 executes variable display pattern determination processing. In this variable display pattern determination process, the main CPU 32 extracts a reach determination random number from the reach determination random number counter, and extracts an effect condition selection random value from the effect condition selection random counter, and is determined in step S76. The variable display pattern is determined based on the jackpot determination result, the special symbol determined in step S77 and the gaming state, and the special symbol variable display pattern command corresponding to the predetermined area of the main RAM 34 is stored.

  The variable display pattern command stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 in FIG. Further, the variation time corresponding to the determined variable display pattern is set in the waiting time timer.

  The sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 executes an effect display according to the received variable display pattern command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the main CPU 32 executes a process of clearing the special symbol storage area (0) of the main RAM 34 used for the current variable display, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends.

  FIG. 29 is a flowchart of the special symbol variation time management process executed in step S52 of FIG.

  In FIG. 29, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management (step S81), and the control state flag indicates special symbol variation time management. If it is determined that the value is a value, the process proceeds to step S82. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating special symbol variation time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S82, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If the waiting time timer is determined to be “0”, the main CPU 32 determines that the variation time has elapsed. Then, a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and a symbol stop command is set (step S83).

  The set symbol stop command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 of FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs derivation display of the decorative symbols based on the received symbol stop command.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time after determination (for example, 750 ms) in the waiting time timer (step S84), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 30 is a flowchart of the special symbol display time management process executed in step S53 of FIG.
In FIG. 30, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management (step S91), and the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management. If it is determined that the value is a value, the process proceeds to step S92. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating special symbol display time management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S92, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”, and if it is determined that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the waiting time after determination has not elapsed. If it is determined that the waiting time has been set to "0", it is determined that the waiting time has elapsed after confirmation, and whether or not a big hit is made by referring to the big hit flag Is determined (step S93).

  If the main CPU 32 determines that it is a big hit, after clearing the big hit flag, the game state flag, the big win release counter and the game state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S94), A value (03) indicating special symbol jackpot start interval management is set in the control state flag (step S95).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time (for example, 5 seconds) corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the waiting timer (step S96), and then sets a jackpot start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S97).

  The set jackpot start command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control to start the big hit based on the received big hit start command.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets “15 rounds” as the upper limit value data of the number of times of winning the prize winning opening (step S98), and then sets “15 rounds” to the LED pattern flag of the number of winning prize opening opening (step S99). ), This subroutine is terminated. This special winning opening opening number display LED pattern flag is used for display control of the round number display 17.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 32 does not determine in step S93 that the game is a big hit, the main CPU 32 sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the control state flag and ends the present subroutine.

FIG. 31 is a flowchart of the special symbol jackpot start interval management process executed in step S54 of FIG.
In FIG. 31, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating special symbol jackpot start interval management (step S111), and the control state flag is special symbol jackpot start interval management. If it is determined that the value is a value indicating the special symbol jackpot start interval management, the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S112, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S113. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S113, the main CPU 32 sets "1 round" as a display command for opening the big prize opening in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34, and then proceeds to step S114 to indicate that the special symbol big prize opening is open (04). Is set in the control status flag.

  The set special winning opening open display command (1R) is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received special winning opening open display command (1R).

  Next, the main CPU 32 clears the value of the big prize opening prize counter (step S115), and then sets a waiting time timer in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 as the big prize opening time (step S116). This latency timer is set to "28 seconds".

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets data for opening a special prize opening such as data for driving the special prize opening solenoid 107 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S117), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 32 is a flowchart of the special symbol large winning opening re-opening waiting time management process executed in step S55 of FIG.
In FIG. 32, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening (step S121), and the control state flag is before the big winning opening reopening. When it is determined that the value is not a value indicating the waiting time management, this subroutine is terminated, and when it is determined that the value is a value indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening, the waiting time timer is “0”. It is determined whether or not there is (step S122).

When the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 32 ends this subroutine. When the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 stores it in the storage area of the main RAM 34. The large winning opening opening number counter is incremented by “1” (step S123).
Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the value of the big prize opening number counter stored in the main RAM 34 is equal to or larger than the upper limit of the big prize opening number counter, that is, the final round (15 Round).

  If the main CPU 32 determines in step S124 that the value of the special prize opening number counter is smaller than the upper limit value of the special prize opening number counter, the main CPU 32 shifts the processing to step S125 and sets the special prize opening number counter. If it is determined that the value is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the special winning opening opening number counter, the process proceeds to step S126.

  In step S125, the main CPU 32 sets the number of rounds currently being executed (X rounds) as command data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 as the display command for opening the big prize opening, and proceeds to step S127.

  On the other hand, in step S126, the main CPU 32 sets the final number of rounds as command data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 as a display command for the big prize opening opening, and proceeds to step S127.

  The set special winning opening open display command (xR) or the special winning opening open display command (final R) is sent from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 in FIG. It is supplied to the sub CPU 42. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received special winning opening open display command.

  In step S127, the main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. Next, the main CPU 32 clears the value of the big prize winning prize counter stored in the storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S128).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time timer as the special winning opening opening time (step S129). This waiting time timer is set to “28 seconds” in the case of a big hit. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the big prize opening opening data in the storage area of the main RAM 34 in the same manner as in step S117 of FIG. 31 (step S130), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 33 is a flowchart of the special symbol large winning opening re-opening waiting time management process executed in step S56 of FIG.
In FIG. 33, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open (step S131), and the control state flag is a value indicating that the special winning opening is open. If it is determined that the value is a value indicating that the big prize opening is open, the value of the big prize opening prize counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 is “ It is determined whether it is 9 "or more (step S132).

  If the main CPU 32 determines that the value of the big prize winning prize counter is “9” or more, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S134 to determine that the value of the big winning prize winning counter is not “9” or more. In this case, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer is “0” (step S133).

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the waiting time timer is not “0”, the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 22 is less than “9”, and the shutter 22a has not reached the closing time. This subroutine is determined to be true.

  In step S134, the main CPU 32 determines that the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 22 is "9" or more, or the shutter 22a has reached the closing time, and the main RAM 34 The big winning opening closing data for stopping the driving of the big winning opening solenoid 107 is set in a predetermined area.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter stored in the main RAM 34 is equal to or greater than the upper limit value of the large winning opening number (step S135). Is determined to be greater than or equal to the upper limit value of the number of times of winning the prize winning opening, the process proceeds to step S136, and it is determined that the value of the number of times of winning the prize winning opening is smaller than the upper limit value of the number of times of opening the winning prize opening counter. If so, the process moves to step S139.

  In step S136, the waiting time of “5 seconds” is set as the jackpot end interval display time in the waiting time timer.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a value (06) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag (step S137), sets a big hit end display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S138), and executes this subroutine. finish. The jackpot end display command is set based on a determined jackpot symbol, which will be described later, in probability variation jackpots and normal jackpots.

  The set jackpot display command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received jackpot display command.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 sets a waiting time of “2 seconds” as the interval display time between rounds in the waiting time timer in step S139. Next, after setting the value (05) indicating the waiting time management before the main CPU 32 big winning opening reopening to the control state flag (step S140), the display command between rounds is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S141). This subroutine is finished.

  The set inter-round display command is supplied from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S17 in FIG. Then, the sub CPU 42 performs effect control based on the received inter-round display command.

FIG. 34 is a flowchart of the jackpot end interval process executed in step S57 of FIG.
34, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (06) indicating a jackpot end interval (step S151), and the control state flag is a value indicating a jackpot end interval. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S152. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the big hit end interval, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S152, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer is “0”. If it is determined that the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 32 shifts the processing to step S153, If it is not determined that the waiting time timer is not "0", this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S153, the main CPU 32 clears the special winning opening release number display LED pattern flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34, and then sets a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag ( Step S154). Next, the main CPU 32 sets a high probability flag as the gaming state flag (step S155), then sets a probability change command as the gaming state command (step S156), and ends this subroutine.

FIG. 35 is a flowchart of the special symbol game end process executed in step S58 of FIG.
In FIG. 35, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the end of the special symbol game (step S171), and the control state flag is a value indicating the end of the special symbol game. If it is determined that it is, the process proceeds to step S172, and if it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the end of the special symbol game, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S172, the main CPU 32 clears the value of the big hit flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34, sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check to the control state flag, and ends the present subroutine.

FIG. 36 is a flowchart of the main process performed by the sub control circuit 41.
In FIG. 36, the sub CPU 42 initializes various settings stored in the work RAM 44 (step S181), and then performs random number update processing (such as a random number counter for notice determination) related to various effects (step S182).

  Next, after executing the command analysis process for analyzing the command received from the main CPU 32 in step S17 of FIG. 25 (step S183), the sub CPU 42 performs the display control process of the display control circuit 45 (step S184). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 to display a preview image, a background image, and the like along with the decorative design in the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 controls the sound control circuit 50 (step S185). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 outputs sound effects, sounds, and the like from the speakers 51L and 51R by controlling the sound control circuit 50.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 controls the lamp control circuit 53 (step S186). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 controls the lamp control circuit 53 to turn on / off the decorative lamp 54 in a predetermined pattern.

  FIG. 37 is a flowchart of the command interrupt process. The command interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process even when the sub CPU 42 is executing the main process. It is executed in response to command reception.

  In FIG. 37, the sub CPU 42 saves the register (step S191), stores the command input from the main CPU 32 in the reception buffer (step S192), and then restores the register (step S193).

  FIG. 38 is a flowchart of the timer interrupt process. The timer interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process at a predetermined timing (for example, 2 ms) even when the sub CPU 42 is executing the main process. To do.

  In FIG. 38, the sub CPU 42 saves the register (step S201), executes update processing of various timers (step S202), and then executes switch input processing (step S203).

  In this switch input process, the sub CPU 42 executes various processes according to the player's operation. In particular, the sub CPU 42 detects stop command signals from the left button 81a, middle button 81b, and right button 81c.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 executes a reel stop control process (step S204). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 39, the sub CPU 42 performs display control of the stop display of the decorative symbols in accordance with the operation of the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, the right button 81c, and the like.

Next, the sub CPU 42 executes the eye pressing assist control function (step S205). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 40, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not there is any missing in accordance with the operation of the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, the right button 81c, and the like, and controls the variation display mode. .
Next, the sub CPU 42 restores the resist saved in step S201 (step S206), and then ends this subroutine.

FIG. 39 is a flowchart of the reel stop control process executed in step S204 of FIG.
In FIG. 39, first, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not it is within the stop button effective time (step S211). In this process, when the received variation pattern designation command is a command for executing the eye pressing time, the sub CPU 42 sets a value indicating the stop timing of the decorative symbol corresponding to the command in the counter of the work RAM 44.

  Then, the sub CPU 42 counts the counter by the timer update process or the like in step S202 of FIG. 38, and when the counter is “0”, it is determined that it is not within the stop button valid time.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that it is within the stop button valid time, it moves the process to step S215. If it determines that it is not within the stop button valid time, it moves the process to step S212.

  In step S <b> 215, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the stop button 81 is pressed. In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not an operation of pressing the activated stop button 81 has been performed.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that the stop button is pressed, the process proceeds to step S216. If the sub CPU 42 determines that the stop button 81 is not pressed, the sub CPU 42 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S216, the sub CPU 42 invalidates the corresponding stop button. Then, the sub CPU 42 sets “5” as the number of checks positioned in the predetermined area of the work RAM 44 (step S217), and moves the process to step 218.

  On the other hand, in step S212, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not it is a symbol stop time during normal fluctuation. In this process, the sub CPU 42 is in a normal variation state depending on whether or not the received variation pattern designation command is a command indicating a normal variation and the timing for stopping and displaying the decorative symbol corresponding to the normal variation. It is determined whether or not it is the symbol stop time at.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that it is the symbol stop time during normal fluctuation, the sub CPU 42 selects the symbol sequence to be stopped (step S214), and ends this subroutine. If the sub CPU 42 determines that it is not the symbol stop time during normal fluctuation, the sub CPU 42 shifts the process to step S213.

  In step S213, it is determined whether or not the stop button valid time has expired. In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines that the stop button valid time has expired when the counter set corresponding to the received variation pattern designation command changes from “1” to “0”. Become.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that it is the timing when the stop button effective time has ended, it moves the process to step S214, and if it determines that it is not the timing when the stop button effective time has ended, ends this subroutine. To do.

  In step S213, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not all the stop buttons 81 have been operated when the eye pressing time (displacement) is selected. When the sub CPU 42 determines that all the stop buttons 81 are not operated, the sub CPU 42 clears the effect data indicating the set flash effect as described later. Thus, the flash effect image is displayed by operating all the stop buttons 81.

  In step S218, the sub CPU 42 checks the set stop control data, and searches for the symbol position with the highest priority within the range of the number of checks set from the current symbol position.

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 reads out and checks the stop control data determined in an effect determination process described later and set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 reads the number of checks set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. Then, the sub CPU 42 gives the highest priority within the range corresponding to the number of checks from the decorative symbol position displayed in the current reel image (for example, within the range of four frames without including the current position). Search for a higher symbol position.

  Specifically, since the stop button 81 remains disabled in the case of normal fluctuation, the sub CPU 42 comes to a stop timing corresponding to each of the decorative symbols in all rows based on the automatic stop control data. Thus, the symbol position that does not include the reach eye and that can be disengaged is searched.

  In addition, when the push time is 1 (displacement), the sub CPU 42 operates the stop button 81 within the effective time of the stop button 81 on the basis of the stop control data according to the determined small role. The symbol position where the established small combination is established is retrieved at a timing according to the above.

  Further, in this case, when the established small role is out of place, the sub CPU 42 searches for a symbol position that does not include the reach eye and at which the outage is established. Further, the sub CPU 42 does not relate to the established small role and does not include the reach eye and does not include the reach when the stop button 81 is not operated within the effective time of the stop button 81. The position will be searched.

  In addition, when the eye pressing time is 2 (displacement), the sub CPU 42 searches for a symbol position that does not include a reach eye in the first decoration symbol, and the disengagement is established.

  The sub CPU 42 responds to the operation of the stop button 81 based on the stop control data for the probable big hit within the effective time of the stop button 81 when it is a probable change in the case of the pushing time (big hit). At the same timing, the symbol positions where the bonus symbols are aligned are searched.

  In particular, in this case, the sub CPU 42 may search for a symbol position that is in a probability variation display mode that is displayed only at the probability variation big hit. Of course, depending on the operation timing of the stop button 81, the sub CPU 42 may search for a symbol position where the bonus symbols are arranged but the probability variation display mode is not achieved.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 may search for a symbol position where the bonus symbols are arranged but the probability variation display mode is not achieved if all the stop buttons 81 are not operated within the effective time of the stop button 81. is there.

  The sub CPU 42 may also search for a symbol position that includes a reach eye in the first decoration symbol and that is out of place when the probability time is a big hit when the push time is 2 (big hit). is there.

  In the second decorative symbol, a symbol position where the bonus is aligned and the probability variation display mode is obtained may be searched. Of course, the sub CPU 42 searches for a symbol position that does not include a reach eye in the first decoration symbol and the disengagement is established in the case of a probable big hit when the pressing time is 2 (big hit). There is also.

  The sub CPU 42 responds to the operation of the stop button 81 on the basis of the normal big hit stop control data within the effective time of the stop button 81 when it is a normal big hit in the case of the push time (big hit). At the same timing, a bonus symbol pattern is prepared, but a symbol position that does not become a probability variation display mode is searched.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 searches for a symbol position where the bonus symbols are arranged but the probability variation display mode does not occur even when all the stop buttons 81 are not operated within the effective time of the stop button 81. become.

  The sub CPU 42 searches for a symbol position that does not include a reach eye in the first decoration symbol and is out of place when the hit time is 2 (big hit) and the normal big hit. Thus, in the second decoration symbol, a bonus symbol is arranged, but a symbol position that does not become a probability variation display mode is searched.

  Note that if the desired symbol does not exist within the range of the number of checks within the range of the number of checks, the sub CPU 42 searches for a symbol position that is out of place, resulting in missing. Become.

  In the case where a loss occurs, the effect data indicating the flash effect set as will be described later is changed to effect data corresponding to the loss. Even if a loss occurs due to this, a flash effect is displayed correspondingly. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S219.

  In step S219, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the bonus symbols are aligned. In this process, the sub CPU 42 reads out stop control data set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 based on a variation pattern designation command as described later, and determines whether or not the bonus symbols are to be aligned.

If the sub CPU 42 determines that the bonus symbols are to be aligned, the sub CPU 42 proceeds to step S220. If the sub CPU 42 determines that the bonus symbols are not aligned, the sub CPU 42 proceeds to step S223.
In step S220, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a desired bonus symbol within the range of the number of checks. In this process, the sub CPU 42 reads the number of checks set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44, searches for a decorative symbol for the number of checks read from the current symbol position, and finds a desired bonus symbol within that range. It will be judged whether there is.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that there is a desired bonus symbol within the range of the number of checks, it moves to step S221, and if it determines that there is no desired bonus symbol within the range of the number of checks. Then, the process proceeds to step S223.

  In step S221, the sub CPU 42 determines the number of sliding frames based on the search result. In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines the number of sliding symbols at the desired symbol position based on the search result in step S218 and sets it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S222.

On the other hand, in step S223, the sub CPU 42 replaces the display position of the reel image with the position three frames before the desired bonus symbol, and determines the number of sliding frames (step S224). In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines the number of sliding frames to be a desired symbol position after replacing the reel image display position with the reel image display position at a position three frames before the desired bonus symbol. And set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44.
As a result, a desired bonus symbol is stopped and displayed at a desired position. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S222. In step S <b> 222, the sub CPU 42 sets symbol stop display data corresponding to the number of sliding symbols in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44.

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines the display position of the reel image according to the number of sliding frames determined in steps S221 and S224, and sets the symbol stop display data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. As a result, a desired decorative design is stopped and displayed.

FIG. 40 is a flowchart of the eye-pressing assist control process executed in step S205 of FIG.
In FIG. 40, first, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not it is in the eye-pressing assist mode. In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether the decorative symbol variation display mode is a normal variation display mode or a changed variation display mode that can be easily pressed.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that it is in the eye pressing assist mode, the sub CPU 42 shifts to the eye pressing assist mode shown in FIG. 41 and executes the eye pressing assist mode (step S243), and determines that it is not in the eye pressing assist mode. If so, the process moves to step S233.

  In step S233, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the stop button 81 is operated during the eye pressing time. If it is determined that the stop button 81 is not operated during the eye pressing time, the sub CPU 42 executes this subroutine. When it is determined that there is an operation of the stop button 81 during the eye pressing time, the symbol check position when the stop button 81 is operated is compared with the symbol position of the winning combination (step S233).

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 refers to the symbol positions “0” to “20” internally set as the winning combination, and checks the symbol when the stop button 81 is operated for the symbol positions “0” to “20”. Search for a location. Note that the internally established winning schedule corresponds to the schedule display mode.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the symbol position of the winning combination set internally from the symbol check position is 4 frames or more away (step S234), and when it is determined that it is 4 frames or more away If it is determined that a missed item has occurred, the process proceeds to step S237, and if it is determined that four or more frames have not been separated, the stop button 81 can be pressed at the timing when the winning combination is stopped and displayed. Then, it is determined that no omission has occurred, and the process proceeds to step S235.

  In step S235, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the counter value of the work RAM 44 is “0” or more. The initial value of this counter is set to “0”.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines in step S235 that the counter value is "0", it moves to step S239, and if it determines that the counter value is greater than "0", the sub CPU 42 "1" is subtracted from the counter value in the RAM 44 (step S236). That is, in step S236, if the target is successfully pressed, a process of subtracting the counter value is performed.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the counter value is smaller than “5” in step S237, and if it is determined that the counter value is smaller than “5”, the sub CPU 42 sets the counter value of the work RAM 44. "1" is added (step S238), and if it is determined that the counter value is "5" or more, the process proceeds to step S239. That is, in step S238, if the target is successfully pressed, a process of increasing the counter value is performed.

  In step S239, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the counter value of the work RAM 44 is “5”. That is, the sub CPU 42 counts the number of successful pushes in steps S236 and S238 (the number of times that the established combination and the stop mode of the stop button 81 match) and the number of failures (set internally). The number of times that the winning combination and the stop mode of the stop button 81 do not coincide with each other is counted, and it is determined whether or not the number of times of failure of the pressing is “5” which is a predetermined number.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that the counter value has reached “5”, it sets the eye-assist auxiliary image data flag (step S241) and then shifts to the eye-assist mode (step S242). This subroutine ends.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines in step S239 that the counter value has not reached "5", it sets a normal image data flag (step S240) and ends the present subroutine.

  In step S184 of FIG. 36, the sub CPU 42 determines whether the set flag is the auxiliary image data flag or the normal image data flag, and when the set flag is the normal image data flag, 14 to 18 is displayed in the normal display mode, and when the set flag is the auxiliary pressing image data flag, the decorative symbol change display at the pressing time is displayed. The mode is changed to the normal display mode shown in FIGS.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 42 determines in step S231 that the eye-push assist mode is set, the sub-CPU 42 executes the eye-push assist mode shown in FIG. 41 (step S243). In FIG. 41, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not there is an operation of the stop button 81 during the eye pressing time (step S251), and determines that there is no operation of the stop button 81 during the eye pressing time. When this subroutine is completed and it is determined that there is an operation of the stop button 81 during the time for pushing, the symbol check position when the stop button 81 is operated is compared with the symbol position of the winning combination (step S252). .

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 refers to the symbol positions “0” to “20” internally set as the winning combination, and checks the symbol when the stop button 81 is operated for the symbol positions “0” to “20”. Search for a location.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the symbol position of the winning combination that is set internally from the symbol check position is 4 frames or more away (step S253), and when it is determined that it is 4 frames or more away Determines that an overshoot has occurred, sets the eye-assist auxiliary image data flag (step S257), and ends this subroutine.

  Further, in step S253, when the sub CPU 42 determines that four frames or more have not been separated, the stop button 81 can be pressed at the timing when the winning combination is displayed in a stopped state, and no overshoot has occurred. It is determined whether or not the counter value of the work RAM 44 is greater than “0” (step S254).

  If the sub CPU 42 determines in step S235 that the counter value is greater than “0”, the sub CPU 42 decrements the counter value by “1”. Here, since the counter value is “5” immediately after the transition to the eye-pushing assist mode, the counter value becomes “4” by the process of step S255 of this time.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the value of the counter is “0” (step S256), and when it is determined that the value of the counter is not “0”, the eye push in the eye push assist mode. It is determined that the number of successes has not reached “5”, the eye-assist auxiliary image data flag is set (step S257), and this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S256, when the sub CPU 42 determines that the value of the counter has become “0”, the sub CPU 42 determines that the number of successful pushes in the push assist mode has reached “5”. Then, the eye-pressing assist mode is canceled (step S259), and this subroutine is terminated.

  Therefore, after releasing the eye-pressing assist mode, the sub CPU 42 determines “YES” in step S231 in FIG. 40 and starts counting from the state in which the counter value of the work RAM 44 is initialized.

FIG. 42 is a flowchart of the command analysis process executed in step S183 of FIG.
In FIG. 41, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a reception command (step S261). In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a received command depending on whether or not the command is stored in the command buffer in step S192 of the command interrupt process shown in FIG.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 42 determines that there is a received command, it reads the command data from the command buffer located in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 (step S262), moves the process to step S263, and receives the received command. If it is determined that there is no, this subroutine is terminated.

  That is, the sub CPU 42 that executes step S262 receives various commands (for example, a variation pattern designation command, a derived symbol designation command, etc.) transmitted from the main control circuit 31.

  In step S263, the sub CPU determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received based on the command data read in step S262.

  In this process, if the sub CPU 42 determines that the variation pattern designation command has been received, it moves the process to step S264. If it determines that the variation pattern designation command has not been received, the sub CPU 42 proceeds to step S266. Move processing.

  In step S264, the sub CPU 42 sets presentation control data corresponding to the variation pattern designation command in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. Then, the sub CPU 42 executes an effect determination process shown in FIG. 43 (step S265).

  In step S265, the sub CPU 42 sets control data for stopping the decorative design in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 based on the variation pattern designation command, and ends the present subroutine.

In step S266, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not a high probability state command has been received. If it is determined that a high probability state command has been received, the sub CPU 42 sets “1” as a high probability flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. Is set (step S267), and this subroutine is terminated.
If the sub CPU 42 determines in step S266 that the high probability state command has not been received, the presentation control data corresponding to the received command is set (step S268), and this subroutine is terminated. . As the effect data, for example, the data corresponding to the display command even if received is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44.
FIG. 43 is a flowchart of the effect determination process executed in step S265 of FIG.
In FIG. 43, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a normal fluctuation (step S271). In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the received fluctuation pattern designation command is a normal fluctuation.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that the fluctuation is normal, the reel rotation / automatic stop control data is set (step S272), and this subroutine is terminated. In this process, the sub CPU 42 stores data indicating the start of change of decoration symbols in all rows, data indicating stop timing, data indicating normal change, etc. in the work RAM 44 based on a change pattern designation command indicating normal change. Set in the processing area.

  By this processing, as shown in FIG. 13, the sub CPU 42 stops and displays the decorative symbol at a predetermined timing and stops and displays the decorative symbol so as to be out of place at the time of normal fluctuation. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 42 determines that the fluctuation is not normal, the sub CPU 42 shifts the processing to step S273.

  In step S <b> 273, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not it is a pressing time (displacement). In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the received variation pattern designation command has a pressing time (displacement).

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that it is the pressing time (displacement), it moves the process to step S274, and if it determines that it is not the pressing time (displacement), it determines that the pressing time 1 (big hit) or It is determined that the pressing time is 2 (big hit), and the process proceeds to step S278.

  In step S274, the sub CPU 42 executes an internal formation small combination determination process. In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines the established small combination to be established internally. More specifically, the sub CPU 42 selects any one of “off”, “replay”, “cherry”, “bell”, and “watermelon” because the result of winning is out of place.

  Then, the sub CPU 42 sets data indicating the determined small combination in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. That is, the sub CPU 42 determines the decorative display variable display mode when the stop button 81 is operated, based on at least the decorative display variable display result such as big hit and miss.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the high probability flag “1” is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 (step S275). In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the high probability flag is “1” based on the gaming state command.

  When the sub CPU 42 determines that the high probability flag is “1”, the sub CPU 42 selects a flash effect from the probability change flash effect distribution table (see FIG. 12), and sets the effect data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. (Step S276), and the process proceeds to Step S277.

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 determines the flash effect based on the established small role with reference to the flash effect distribution table at the time of probability change because the current game state is the probability change game state. For this reason, in the probability variation gaming state, an effect different from the flash effect corresponding to the established small role may be selected (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 42 determines that the high probability flag is not “1”, the sub CPU 42 determines the flash effect corresponding to the established small role based on the established small role described above, and the effect data is stored in the work RAM 44. The predetermined area is set, and the process proceeds to step S277.

  As a result, when a flash effect different from the established small role is executed, since it is not the normal gaming state but the probability variation gaming state, it is possible to recognize that it is the probability variation gaming state.

  In step S 277, the sub CPU 42 sets stop control data corresponding to the determined established small combination in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44. By this processing, the sub CPU 42 stops and displays the decorative symbol in accordance with the operation of the stop button 81 at the time of the eye pressing (disengagement) as described above, and the established small character (disengagement, Replay, cherry, bell, or watermelon) will be stopped and displayed.

  Note that the sub CPU 42 stops and displays the decorative symbols so that they are not related to the determined winning small combination. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 42 determines whether the variation pattern received in step S278 is a probable big hit depending on whether it is a push time (big hit) that becomes a probable big hit or a push time (big hit) that becomes a normal gaming state. Is determined.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that the probability variation big hit, the probability variation big hit stop control data is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 (step S279), and the present subroutine is terminated.

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 sets probability variation big hit stop control data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 so that the decorative symbol becomes a bonus symbol and includes a probability variation display mode.

  That is, the sub CPU 42 determines the variable display result of the decorative symbol decoration symbol and the special symbol when the stop button 81 is operated based on at least the decorative symbol variable display result such as the big hit and the disengagement.

  On the other hand, if the sub CPU 42 determines that it is not a probable big hit, it sets the normal big hit stop control data in a predetermined area of the work RAM 44 (step S280), and ends this subroutine.

  In this process, the sub CPU 42 sets normal big hit stop control data such that the decorative symbol becomes a bonus symbol and does not become a probability variation display mode. That is, the sub CPU 42 determines the decorative display variable display mode when the stop button 81 is operated based on at least the decorative display variable display result such as big hit and miss.

  Also, in step S184 of FIG. 36, the sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 to control the variable display of the decorative symbol based on the variable display result of the decorative symbol such as at least a big hit or a miss.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 to select at least an eye pressing time (displacement) or an eye pressing time (big hit) as a variation pattern, and at least according to the operation of the stop button 81. Display control for deriving and displaying variable display results of decorative symbols such as big hits and misses is performed.

  Further, the sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 to display the decoration on the condition that the stop button 81 is operated, at least when the gaming state in the variable display of the decoration symbol after the next time is the probability variation gaming state. By changing the symbol variable display result to the probability change display mode, at least the next and subsequent decorative symbol variable display results are notified in a manner in which it is possible to recognize that the game state is the probability change game state (see FIG. 17).

  In addition, in step S184 in FIG. 36, the sub CPU 42 supplies the effect data to the display control circuit 45 at the timing when the special symbol is derived and displayed when the effect data indicating the flash effect is set. The display control circuit 45 performs control to display a flash effect on the display area 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  In other words, the liquid crystal display device 12 executes a flash effect corresponding to the decorative display variable display mode determined in step S274 of FIG. The sub CPU 42 does not supply the effect data to the display control circuit 45 when the effect data indicating the flash effect is cleared by the timing at which the special symbol is derived and displayed.

  In particular, in the case where the gaming state is a probability variation gaming state, an effect different from the effect corresponding to the established winning combination (variable display mode of decorative symbols) is displayed on the liquid crystal on the condition that there is an operation by the stop button 81. By making the apparatus 12 perform (see FIG. 16), it is possible to recognize that the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, that is, the gaming state in the variable display of the decorative symbols after the next time is the probability variation gaming state. I do.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the left button 81a, the middle button 81b, and the left button 81c that are provided corresponding to the display areas of a plurality of columns and that are operated by the player are provided, and the left button 81a and the middle button 81b are provided. Then, it is determined whether the stop command signal of the decorative symbol corresponding to the operation of the left button 81c and the stop mode of the decorative symbol variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 match, and if this determination result matches, When performing the performance and counting the number of matching determinations and the number of mismatching determinations, and the count value of the number of mismatching determinations reaches “5”, it is easy to change the decorative symbol display pattern. Since the display mode has been changed, even players who are not good at slot machine games can easily succeed in seeing and enjoy specific effects, and players with low skill in seeing Is disadvantageous It is possible to prevent the suffer. As a result, regardless of the skill level of the pressing skill, everyone can play the game while enjoying the stop operation of the identification symbol.

  Further, in the present embodiment, after the change of the change display mode, the change display mode that is easy to press is continued until the number of successful presses reaches “5 times”. The game can be continued for the player in a variable display mode that is easy to push, and the player who is not good at pushing can be rescued.

  Especially for players who are not very good at pushing, even if the number of times of pushing fails, the state of changing the variable display mode is continued until the number of times of pushing is "5 times". Since it is made to do, a game does not become boring and it becomes possible to continue playing a game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the display scheduled mode and the stop mode of the decorative symbols to be stopped according to the stop command signal match, and when this determination result is determined to be the same, Since the special effect of notifying that the current gaming state is the probability variation gaming state is performed, a privilege that the current gaming state can be sensed can be given if the aim is successful.

  For this reason, it is possible to improve the production effect by aligning the identification symbols by pressing the eyes, and it is possible to further promote the pressing game by giving a privilege. In the present embodiment, the predetermined number of times is set to “5 times”, but it is not limited to this value.

Front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention A perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the display area which performs the variable display of the decoration design of the liquid crystal display device of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention Decorative pattern arrangement table of pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention The figure explaining the special symbol of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure explaining the special symbol of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure explaining the special symbol of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure explaining the special symbol of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the fluctuation pattern distribution table of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the table for flash production determination of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the flash production | presentation distribution table at the time of probability change of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the variable display example of the decoration design displayed on the liquid crystal display screen of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol display time management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the big hit start interval process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the waiting time management process before special symbol large winning a prize opening reopening performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special winning opening open process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the jackpot end interval process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol game completion | finish process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the command interruption process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the timer interruption process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the reel stop control processing performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the pushing auxiliary control process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the pushing assistance mode execution process performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the effect determination process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Game board 10a Game area 12 Liquid crystal display device (variation display means)
12a Display area 15a, 15b Special symbol display (variable display means)
19 First start opening (starting area)
23 Second start opening (starting area)
32 main CPU (big hit game control means, game state control means)
42 sub CPU (stop command signal output means, display schedule mode determination means, symbol stop means, determination means, effect control means, counting means, display mode change means)
36 Lamp control circuit (variation display means)
45 Display control circuit (variation display means, effect control means, display mode change means)
81a to 81c Stop button (operation means)

Claims (3)

A starting area through which game balls rolling on the game board can pass;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification symbols in a plurality of rows of display areas on the condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area;
Operation means provided corresponding to the display areas of a plurality of rows and operated by a player;
A stop command signal output means for outputting a stop command signal of the identification symbol in accordance with an operation of the operation means;
A display schedule mode determination unit that determines a display schedule mode of the identification symbol in the variation display unit;
When there is an output of the stop command signal from the stop command signal output means, the symbol stop means for stopping the identification symbol based on the stop command signal and the display schedule mode determined by the display schedule mode determination unit;
Determining means for determining whether or not the display mode and the stop mode of the identification symbol that stops in response to the stop command signal match;
Production control means for performing a special production when the determination means determines that they match, and
Counting means for counting the match determination result and the mismatch determination result by the determination means,
A gaming machine comprising: a display mode changing unit that changes a variation display mode of the identification symbol by the variation display unit when a count value of the number of times of mismatch determination by the counting unit reaches a predetermined number. The display mode changing unit continues the state in which the display mode is changed until the number of coincidence determinations counted by the counting unit reaches the predetermined number after the change of the variable display mode. The gaming machine according to claim 1. When the identification symbol stops in the specific display mode, the jackpot game control means for shifting to the jackpot game state,
When a predetermined gaming state transition condition is satisfied after the big hit gaming state is finished, a gaming state control means for performing control for shifting the gaming state to a probability changing gaming state that improves the probability of becoming the specific display mode than the normal gaming state; Prepared,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the effect control unit performs an effect of notifying a game state controlled by the game state control unit as the special effect.

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