JP2008073430A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing a player from having an immoderate expectation by notifying whether winning a probability variable minor win or a regular minor win to the player in a quasi-stuck state. <P>SOLUTION: When winning either of a probability variable minor win game or a regular minor win game from a low probability state, this game machine notifies whether winning the probability variable minor win or the regular minor win game to a player in a quasi-stuck state by changing the positions of a plurality of winning lines for producing a simultaneous ready-to-win condition in the variable display of performance identification information for determining the win of a big win game to be executed subsequently. This constitution allows the player in a quasi-stuck state to understand that the present probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state so as to suppress her/him from having the immoderate expectation that, despite the low probability state, the game state may become the high probability state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a technique for easily informing a player who is in a humiliated state of a current probability state.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, a big hit lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a big hit game advantageous to the player by entering a game ball at the start opening, and each time the big hit lottery is performed, the identification information A so-called variable display game that performs variable display and stop display is executed. The jackpot lottery is performed in one of two probability states: a high probability state with a high probability of winning and a low probability state with a lower probability of winning than the high probability state.

  The above two probability states are changed when winning a jackpot lottery or when winning a lottery for changing whether or not to shift to a low probability state during a high probability state. In such a gaming machine in which a game progresses based on each lottery, even though the variable display game is executed a large number of times, the game is in a state where the jackpot lottery is not won (hereinafter referred to as “hamari state”). Sometimes. In such a humming state, the player gradually gets tired of the game and cannot play the game happily.

  Therefore, if the variable display game has been executed a predetermined number of times or more in order to relieve the player in such a humming state, the probability state is set to the low probability state if the winning lottery is not won. A gaming machine has been proposed in which the player is given a sense of expectation by changing from a high probability state to a high probability state (see Patent Document 1).

On the other hand, in recent pachinko machines, there are an increasing number of short-time games (incidental games) that are continuously executed a predetermined number of times in a high probability state after a probable big hit. For example, in a jackpot lottery, a probable jackpot (transition to a high probability state after 15 rounds of jackpot game), a normal jackpot (transition to a low probability state after 15 rounds of jackpot game), a 2R probable jackpot (high probability after 2 rounds of jackpot game) If you win one of the 2R regular jackpots (transition to a low probability state after 2 rounds of jackpot game), the short-time game will continue for a specified number of times in the high or low probability state after each jackpot game And executed. Among these, in 2R probability variable jackpot and 2R regular jackpot (hereinafter collectively referred to as “2R jackpot”), the number of rounds of the jackpot game is small, and the short-time game is immediately executed. It is usually difficult to determine which jackpot is won. For this reason, after winning the 2R normal jackpot and finishing the two round jackpot game, it is easy to misunderstand that it has won the 2R probability variable jackpot and entered the high probability state.
JP 2005-40487 A

  As described above, in 2R jackpot, since the game is developed quickly, it is difficult for the player to determine which jackpot has been won. It may be misunderstood that the winner was won and there is an excessive expectation for the game. In addition, even if the player changes from the low probability state to the 2R probability variation jackpot and becomes a high probability state, and then wins the change lottery and is changed to the low probability state, this is not notified to the player. Similarly, it is possible to have an excessive sense of expectation in the game.

  In particular, in the low-probability state, it is unlikely to win a jackpot lottery, so a player who has transitioned from a low-probability state to a jackpot game has been playing in a low-probability state for a longer time than a high-probability player (Hereinafter referred to as “quasi-hull state”). It is conceivable that a player who is in such a quasi-humble state has an excessive expectation of the game when the player shifts from the low probability state to the jackpot game. Therefore, if a player who was in a semi-hit state wins the 2R regular jackpot and moves to a low probability state after the jackpot game, he will be notified of this, or won the change lottery without being confused by the number of times the short game continues. It has been desired to provide a gaming machine capable of informing and remedying the situation.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and the object of the present invention is to either 2R probability variation jackpot or 2R normal jackpot for a player who has been in a quasi-hump state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing the player from having an excessive sense of expectation by notifying whether the player has won.

  In addition, as another purpose, it is possible to suppress a player from having an excessive sense of expectation by notifying a player who has been in a semi-hull state that he has won the change lottery. Is to provide.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application has a high probability state that has a high probability of transitioning to a gaming state advantageous to a player, and a probability that transition to the advantageous gaming state is higher than the high probability state. In any probability state with a low probability state, control of a lottery game that is an advantageous game, and a transition lottery to an advantageous game state that is less advantageous than the jackpot game and is an advantageous gaming state And a control means for performing a change lottery to a low probability state when the probability state is the high probability state, and performing a control to change the probability state to a low probability state when winning the change lottery And, after the jackpot game and the jackpot game are finished, an accompanying game execution control means for performing an accessory game that is advantageous for the player, and the advantageous game from the low probability state. An auxiliary game continuation number setting means for setting such that the average continuation number of the incidental game is larger than when the transition is made to the advantageous game state from the high probability state, and the identification information Comprising a plurality of display units that are displayed in a variable manner, and a variable display means in which a plurality of winning lines for determining the winning of the jackpot game are set, and in the variable display means, at least two winning among the plurality of winning lines At the same time, a variable display control means for simultaneously setting the identification information being displayed in a reach state when reaching a reach state in which it is determined whether or not an advantageous gaming state is achieved by stopping the remaining one identification information. Prepare. The variation display control means is either a probability change small hit game that becomes a high probability state after the small hit game from the low probability state, or a normal small hit game that becomes a low probability state after the small hit game If the winning combination of the jackpot game to be executed subsequently is displayed, the variable display of the identification information that determines the winning of the jackpot game will be reached at the same time depending on whether the winning small winning game is won or the normal winning game is won. The control of changing the positions of the plurality of winning lines to different positions is performed.

  In the invention of claim 1, when winning either the probability variation small hit game or the normal small hit game from the low probability state, in the variation display of the identification information that determines the winning of the big hit game executed thereafter, By changing the position of multiple winning lines for simultaneous reach, a player who was playing in a low probability state, i.e. Which of these is won can be notified, and the player can be made to understand whether the current probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state. As a result, it is possible to suppress an excessive expectation that a player who has been in a semi-hull state may be in a high probability state despite being in a low probability state.

  In the present invention, when winning the probability variation small hit game or the normal small hit game from the low probability state, a plurality of simultaneous reach are displayed in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the big hit game executed thereafter. The position of the winning line may be changed to a position where the player can distinguish between the probability variation small hit game and the normal small hit game. For example, if you win a jackpot game, if you win simultaneously on two winning lines, the vertical line and the horizontal line, and if you win a chance change game, you win on the two winning lines, the horizontal line and the diagonal line. When reaching a normal small hit game, you may be able to reach both the vertical winning line and the diagonal winning line simultaneously. In addition, when winning a jackpot game, the two winning lines of the vertical or horizontal line and the diagonal line will be reached at the same time. You may make it reach simultaneously with two winning lines of the horizontal line and the vertical line which are made different. In other words, the winning line combination can be selected as appropriate so that the jackpot game and the small hit game can be identified, and further, the probability variation small hit game and the normal small hit game can be identified. It is.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect, the variable display control means wins the probability change small hit game from a low probability state and becomes a high probability state, and then wins the change lottery and is in a low probability state. When the change is made to the position, the positions of the plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach are changed to positions corresponding to the winning of the changed lottery in the variable display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter. Control is performed.

  In the invention of claim 2, when the change lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game executed thereafter, By changing the position of multiple winning lines for simultaneous reach to the position corresponding to the winning of the change lottery, the player is notified that the probability state has been changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the change lottery. Since the notification is made, it is possible to let the player who has won the game with a certain probability change from the low probability state understand that the probability state has become the low probability state by the change lottery. Therefore, for players who have been in a semi-hull state, restraining them from having an excessive expectation that a high probability state may continue despite being changed to a low probability state by a change lottery. Can do.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect, when the variable display control means wins the probability variation small hit game from a low probability state and wins the normal small hit game from a low probability state In this case, in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed subsequently, at least one of the plurality of winning lines to be simultaneously reached is a diagonal line and the winning game is won by the probability change small winning game. Or, depending on whether or not the normal small hit game is won, control is performed to combine with other different lines.

  In the invention of claim 3, when a probability variation small hit game and a normal small hit game are won from the low probability state, a plurality of simultaneous reach is performed in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the big hit game executed thereafter At least one of the winning lines is a diagonal line, and the others are controlled so as to be combined with different lines depending on whether the winning game is a winning game or a normal winning game. In this way, by including an oblique line in at least one of a plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach, it is understood that the player has won either a probability variable small hit game or a normal small hit game By looking at the combination with the other winning lines, it is possible to easily distinguish whether the current gaming state is a probability small hit game or a normal small hit game. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an excessive expectation that a player who has been in a semi-hull state may be in a high probability state despite being in a low probability state.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the third aspect, the variable display control means wins the probability change small hit game from a low probability state to become a high probability state, and then wins the change lottery to a low probability state. In the change display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter, at least one of the plurality of winning lines to be simultaneously reached is an oblique line, and the probability change small hit When the game is won, and a combination with another line different from the case where the normal small hit game is won is controlled.

  In the invention of claim 4, when the probability lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game executed thereafter, At least one of a plurality of winning lines to be simultaneously reached is a diagonal line, and the other is controlled so as to be a combination with another line different from the case of winning the probability variation small hit game and the normal small hit game . According to this, a player who has won a chance game with a low probability from a low probability state can easily understand that the probability state has become a low probability state by a subsequent change lottery although he has won a game with a probability change Can do. Therefore, for players who have been in a semi-hull state, restraining them from having an excessive expectation that a high probability state may continue despite being changed to a low probability state by a change lottery. Can do.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the case of winning from either a low probability state to a probable small hit game or a normal small hit game, in the variation display of the identification information that determines the winning of the big hit game to be executed thereafter By changing the positions of multiple winning lines for simultaneous reach, the player who has been in the semi-hit state will be notified whether the winning game is a winning game or a normal winning game Since it did in this way, a player can be made to understand whether the present probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  Further, when the change lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, the simultaneous display is performed in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed 2 By changing the position of one winning line to the position corresponding to the winning of the change lottery, the player will be notified that the probability state has been changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the change lottery. Therefore, it is possible to make the player who has won the probability variation small win game from the low probability state understand that the probability state has become the low probability state by the change lottery.

  For this reason, it can suppress having the excessive expectation that it may be in the high probability state with respect to the player who was in the quasi-hull state in spite of being in the low probability state. Therefore, it can be remedied that the player who is in the semi-hull state consumes more monetary value than necessary in an unfavorable game state.

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

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

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

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

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

  The liquid crystal display device (variable display means) 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 includes a display unit 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display portion 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display portion 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap all or at least a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display portion 32a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  On the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, effect identification information (hereinafter referred to as “effect identification information”) and various effect images are displayed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transmissive region in the game board 14, for example, a region where game members such as an obstacle nail planting region, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

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

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

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

  In FIG. 2, a first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material, and is provided for passing a game ball won in the winning opening 24 via a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 4) described later.

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, and an obstacle 58. A start opening (starting area) 25, a special game-specific winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. Below the obstacle 57, a starting port 25 for starting a special symbol variation display is provided. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, it moves along the rail-like second warp path 49 behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and is led behind the obstacle 57. It is burned. The game ball guided behind the obstacle 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 through a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the obstacle 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

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

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

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

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R jackpot game in which a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued up to 15 times. The game state shifts to a state (a special game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Further, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the probability changing mode (high probability state) is shifted to a probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual. The 15R jackpot game as described above is appropriately referred to as “15R probability variable jackpot game” in the present embodiment.

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

  Further, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, a 2R jackpot gaming state (game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to two times from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to a specific game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player. Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability variation mode. The 2R jackpot game as described above is appropriately referred to as “2R probability variable jackpot game” in the present embodiment.

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “1”) is stopped and displayed, a 2R jackpot gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to two times ( The gaming state shifts to a specific gaming state which is one of the gaming states advantageous to the player. However, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode does not shift to the probability variation mode, and the normal probability (low probability state) in which the winning probability for the jackpot game is lower than the high probability state. The 2R jackpot game as described above is appropriately referred to as “2R normal jackpot game” in the present embodiment.

  In the following description, “15R probability variable jackpot game” and “15R normal jackpot game” are collectively referred to as “15R jackpot game”. In addition, “2R probable jackpot game” and “2R normal jackpot game” are collectively referred to as “2R jackpot game”.

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

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than the numbers described above (for example, a numerical symbol other than “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming state is maintained. . As described above, after a special symbol is variably displayed, a game that is stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot lottery and the gaming state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps. When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, for example, the symbols “O” and “X” are variably displayed as normal symbols. The

  Further, on both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variable display held by turning on or off (the so-called number of held balls). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold When the special symbol hold lamp 34b is lit in addition to the lamp 34a and the execution of the special symbol fluctuation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is further turned on to execute the special symbol fluctuation display. In the case of holding four times, the special symbol holding lamp 34d is further turned on. The number of executions of the special symbol variation display is stored in a main RAM 70 (see FIG. 14) described later.

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

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

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

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variable symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started, at the same time, an area between the obstacles 55 and 57 of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Also, as will be described later, variation display of the effect identification information is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, for the effect based on the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information is suspended, when the production identification information that has been displayed in a variable manner as in the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the production identification information that has been suspended is started. The

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

  On the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (rear side) of the game board 14 shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. The effect image related to the special symbol to be displayed is displayed.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 33, the effect identification information composed of numbers, symbols, and the like is displayed on the display region (see FIG. 5) P1 to P1 on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Each of P9 is displayed in a variable manner. In the present embodiment, as an example, numbers from 0 to 9 are used as effect identification information. After that, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and also on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, the effect identification information is stopped in the display areas P1 to P9. Is displayed. Hereinafter, a game in which the effect identification information is variably displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in conjunction with the above-described special symbol game and then stopped and displayed is referred to as a “variable display game”.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for notifying the player that the game is a big hit is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, any of the winning lines L1 to L8 (see FIG. 5) configured by the display areas P1 to P9. The combination of the identification information for effects displayed in the winning line is a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which all of 1 to 9 are all stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows) Become. That is, the “winning line” is a line where the effect identification information indicating the result of the big hit lottery is stopped and displayed.

  As a combination of the effect identification information, if the game is stopped and displayed in a state where all the specific number symbols (for example, the number symbol “7”) are aligned on any winning line, the 15R probability variation big hit game from the normal gaming state The gaming state transitions to the state. In this case, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when the display is stopped in a state where all of the specific number symbols (for example, the number symbol “5”) are gathered, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the 15R normal jackpot gaming state (special gaming state). In this case, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the mode is shifted to the normal mode without shifting to the probability changing mode in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than normal.

  In addition, when the display is stopped in a state where all the specific numerical symbols (for example, the numerical symbol “3”) are gathered, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the 2R probability variation big hit gaming state (specific gaming state). In this case, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  Furthermore, when the stop display is performed in a state where all the specific numerical symbols (for example, the numerical symbol “1”) are gathered, the gaming state shifts from the normal gaming state to the 2R normal jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state). In this case, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the mode is shifted to the normal mode without shifting to the probability variation mode in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than normal.

  Up to this point, after the 15R jackpot gaming state is over, it shifts to the probability variation mode or the normal mode according to the numerical design at that time, and after the 2R jackpot gaming state is finished, the transition is to the probability variation mode or the normal mode. As described above, the mode transition (change of the probability state) is set. In the present embodiment, a lottery for changing from the probability variation mode to the normal mode is performed when a game ball enters the start port 25 in the probability variation mode. That is, when a game ball enters the start port 25 shown in FIG. 4 during the game in the probability change mode, the lottery for the transition to the 15R jackpot game state and the lottery for the transition to the 2R jackpot game state are performed. A lottery is performed as to whether or not to fall into the normal mode. If this lottery is won, the probability change mode falls to the normal mode.

  If a combination of performance identification information that does not correspond to either the 15R jackpot or the 2R jackpot (that is, a combination of “losing”) is stopped and displayed on all winning lines, the current gaming state is continued. .

  As described above, the special symbol (special symbol game) displayed on the special symbol display 33 and the effect identification information (variable display game) displayed on the display areas P1 to P9 of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Are variably displayed so as to be linked to each other, and are stopped and displayed based on the result of the jackpot lottery.

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

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

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

  Further, as will be described later, after the jackpot game (15R or 2R) is finished, a short-time game (ancillary game advantageous to the player) is required until the special symbol game reaches a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). Is executed. At this time, when the short game is being executed, there is a high probability of stopping when the normal symbol is “◯”. Accordingly, since the time for the blade member 23 to be in the open state becomes longer, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the start opening 25, the number of special symbol games executed per unit time increases, and the winning of the jackpot game is won. Increased expectations. That is, during the time-saving game, the number of special symbol games executed per unit time is increased because the time until the numerical symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol game and then stopped and displayed is shortened. In addition, since many game balls enter the start opening 25, the amount of balls is increased, and a game can be performed in a state where it is difficult for the game balls to decrease.

  In addition, the change lottery mentioned above is performed also during a time-short game. In the present embodiment, a short-time game will be described as an example of an incidental game advantageous to a player executed after the jackpot game, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  A large winning opening 39 shown in FIG. 4 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front) thereof. The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the 15R jackpot gaming state. The

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 14). There are general areas (not shown) having a shutter, and the shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Is done. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls into the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls.

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 14). Driven to state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 14). It should be noted that the gaming state until the end of the round game of the first round that cannot continue to the next round game (final 15th) round game is the “15R jackpot gaming state” described above.

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

  In addition, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 14), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls pass through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time has elapsed. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 in the open state or when a predetermined time elapses, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven by.

  As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive a game ball is referred to as a round game. Accordingly, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as one round and two rounds. For example, the first round game may be referred to as a “first round” and the second round as a “second round”. The gaming state from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is the “2R jackpot gaming state” described above.

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

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

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 14)). It may be a number. Similarly, the maximum number of consecutive rounds during the execution of the 2R jackpot game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 14)). It may be a number.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 14). Send. The main control circuit 60 transmits a control signal to the payout / launch control circuit 126 so as to fire the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 5 shows a display area P in which the effect identification information is displayed on the display unit 32a. The display area P is divided into nine square (3 × 3) display areas P1 to P9, and the effect identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each area. Eight winning lines L1 to L8 are set according to the combination of the display areas P1 to P9. For example, the winning line L2 is set in the display areas P4, P5, and P6. In the variable display game, whether or not it is a big hit is notified by three pieces of effect identification information stopped and displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L8. For example, “7”, “7”, and “7” are stopped and displayed on the winning line L2, thereby informing that the 15R jackpot game has been won. The winning lines L1 to L8 are virtually set on the display areas P1 to P9, and are not actually displayed on the display unit 32a.

  FIG. 6 shows an image displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when the variable display game is started. When the special symbol game is started, the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display 33 in a variable manner, while the variable display game is started, and the display identification information is displayed in a variable manner in the roulette form in each of the display areas P1 to P9. Is done. Hereinafter, a mode in which the effect identification information is variably displayed and stopped during execution of the variable display game will be described.

  After the variable display game is started, as shown in FIG. 7, the effect identification information displayed in a variable manner in each of the display areas P1 to P9 is sequentially stopped and displayed as time passes. In the variable display game, the effect identification information stopped and displayed in each of the display areas P1 to P9 is determined in advance according to the result of the big hit lottery.

  As a result, any winning line may reach a reach state. As shown in FIG. 8, the reach state is a state of one winning line, and for all the display areas excluding any one display area among the display areas constituting the one winning line. The identification information is stopped and displayed, and the presentation identification information variably displayed in the one display area is stopped and displayed, so that it is a state in which it is notified for the first time whether or not it is a big hit. That is, the reach state means the state of the winning line in which it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in the stop mode of the remaining one presentation identification information. In FIG. 8, the winning line L2 is in a reach state.

  Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 9, when all the production identification information is stopped and displayed, the production identification information stopped on any of the winning lines L1 to L8 (that is, any of the winning lines L1 to L8). Whether or not it is a big hit is notified by the identification information for performance). On the other hand, in synchronization with this, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33 is also stopped and displayed. In FIG. 9, the effect identification information “7”, “7”, “7” stopped and displayed on the winning line L2 informs that the 15R jackpot gaming state has been won. In principle, the variable display game ends at this point.

  In the above description, an example in which one winning line is in the reach state has been described, but in this embodiment, a display form in which the two winning lines are simultaneously in the reach state (hereinafter referred to as “simultaneous reach state”). Basic. As shown in FIG. 10, the simultaneous reach state is a state of two winning lines, and effects are produced in all display areas except for one common display area among the display areas constituting these two winning lines. This is a state in which the identification information for performance is stopped and displayed, and the presentation identification information variably displayed in the common one display area is stopped and displayed, so that it is first notified whether or not it is a big hit. That is, the simultaneous reach state means a state of a winning line in which whether or not a big win is determined in a manner of stopping the remaining one presentation identification information at the same time in two winning lines. In FIG. 10, winning lines L2 and L8 are in a simultaneous reach state.

  In the present embodiment, when a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot game is won in the variable display game, as shown in FIG. 10, the vertical and horizontal winning lines are simultaneously reached. Also, as will be described later, when 2R jackpot game is won from the normal mode, two winning lines that are in the simultaneous reach state depending on whether 2R probability variable jackpot game is won or 2R normal jackpot game is won The positions are changed so as to be different positions. Specifically, one of the two winning lines to be in the simultaneous reach state is a diagonal line (the winning line L4 or L5 shown in FIG. 5), and the other one has won the 2R probability variable big win game, Or, it is combined with different winning lines depending on whether or not the 2R normal jackpot game is won. In this embodiment, when a 2R probability variable jackpot game is won, as shown in FIG. 11, a combination of an oblique winning line L5 and a horizontal winning line L1 is used, and when a 2R normal jackpot game is won, FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the winning line L5 is a combination of an oblique winning line L8 and a vertical winning line L8. In addition, when 2R jackpot game is won from the probability variation mode, a simultaneous reach state is achieved on the vertical and horizontal winning lines.

  In addition, when the 2R jackpot game is won from the normal mode and the 2R jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the probability change mode, and then the variable display game is executed when the change lottery is won and the mode is changed to the normal mode. The positions of the two winning lines that are in the simultaneous reach state are changed to positions corresponding to the winning of the change lottery. Specifically, one of the two winning lines is a diagonal line, and the other is combined with a winning line that is different from the case where the 2R probability variable jackpot game is won and the case where the 2R normal jackpot game is won. ing. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13, the winning lines L4 and L5, which are two diagonal lines, are combined. In addition, if the 2R jackpot game is won from the probability change mode and the 2R jackpot game ends, the game shifts to the probability change mode, and if the change lottery is won and the mode is changed to the normal mode, the variable display game to be executed thereafter At the same time, the vertical and horizontal winning lines are simultaneously reached.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, various sensors, switches, a lamp 74, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. It is configured.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. For example, when a game ball enters the start port 25, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery for shifting to a 15R jackpot gaming state or a 2R jackpot gaming state. Further, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a change lottery, that is, when a game ball enters the start port 25 during the probability change mode, a lottery for changing from the probability change mode to the normal mode is performed.

  That is, the main CPU 66 has a high probability state (probability change mode) that has a high probability of shifting to a jackpot game, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and a low probability state (normally, the probability of transition to a jackpot game is lower than the high probability state). In any gaming state of the mode), it has a function as a control means for controlling the jackpot lottery. The jackpot games at the time of winning the jackpot lottery include 15R jackpot games and 2R jackpot games. Furthermore, the main CPU 66 performs a change lottery to change to a low probability state when the probability state is a high probability state, and performs change control to change the probability state to a low probability state when the change lottery is won. As a function.

  Further, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined number of short-time games (incidental games) after the jackpot game (15R, 2R) is completed, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times according to the time-short time table shown in FIG. A process for determining the number of times is performed, and a time-saving game is executed for the determined number of times. That is, the main CPU 66 has a function as an attached game execution control means for performing control to execute an attached game advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is finished. In addition, the time reduction table shown in FIG. 16 is executed after the transition from the normal mode (low probability state) to the jackpot game, compared to the transition from the probability change mode (high probability state) to the jackpot game. It is set so that the average number of times of the short-time game is increased. That is, the main CPU 66 sets the number of times of incidental game continuation that is set so that the average number of continuations of the incidental game is larger when the transition is made from the low probability state to the jackpot game than when the transition is made from the high probability state to the jackpot game. A function as a means is provided.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for the main CPU 66 to control the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 15) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. , A short time table (see FIG. 16) for setting the number of short time games (accompanying games) to be executed after the jackpot game (15R, 2R), a change lottery table for changing the mode from the probability change mode to the normal mode, variable An effect identification information selection table for selecting execution of the display game and other tables are also stored.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The short-time counter counts the number of short-time games executed after the jackpot game (15R, 2R) is completed.

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110 are provided. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, firing power increase button 80 And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 206 controls the image display on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as a variable display means. That is, when the variable display game is started, along with the special symbol variation display, the effect identification information is varied and displayed in the display areas P1 to P9 which are the center of the display unit 32a, and the special symbol stop display is performed. Control for stopping and displaying the effect identification information is performed in synchronization with the. Further, control is performed to display an effect image or the like in a predetermined area of the display unit 32a.

  Further, as will be described later, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not it is a big hit in the stop mode of the remaining one presentation identification information at the same time in the two winning lines set in the display areas P1 to P9 of the display unit 32a. When the state is reached, a function as a variable display control means is provided for performing control so that the effect identification information during the variable display is simultaneously reached. When the probability state wins the 2R jackpot game from the normal mode (low probability state) in the function as the variable display control means, the sub CPU 206 wins the 2R probability variable jackpot game or the 2R normal jackpot game. Depending on whether or not the winning line is won, control is performed to change the positions of the two winning lines to be in the simultaneous reach state so as to be different from each other. Specifically, when the probability state is won from the normal mode to the 2R probability variation jackpot game, the control is performed so that the diagonal winning line L5 and the horizontal winning line L1 are combined (see FIG. 11). When the big win game is won, control is performed so that the winning combination line L5 and the vertical winning line L8 are combined (see FIG. 12). Further, when a 2R jackpot game is won from the probability variation mode, control is performed to simultaneously reach the horizontal and vertical winning lines L2 and L8.

  In addition, in the function as the variable display control means, the sub CPU 206 wins the 2R jackpot game from the normal mode, shifts to the probability change mode, and then wins the change lottery to change to the normal mode. Control is performed to change the positions of the two winning lines that are simultaneously reached in the variable display game to be executed to positions corresponding to the winning of the change winning. That is, one of the two winning lines is a diagonal line, and the other is combined with a winning line different from the case where the 2R probability variable jackpot game is won and the case where the 2R normal jackpot game is won. Specifically, control is performed to achieve a simultaneous reach state by a combination of winning lines L4 and L5 that are two diagonal lines (see FIG. 13). If the 2R jackpot game is won from the probability change mode and the 2R jackpot game ends, then the game changes to the probability change mode, and then the change lottery is won to change to the normal mode. Control to reach the simultaneous reach state.

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

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

  Furthermore, when various effect patterns are displayed in the variable display game, the program ROM 208 stores these effect patterns.

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

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

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

  In FIG. 14, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of the effect identification information under the control of the sub CPU 206 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, and an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data. The D / A converter 218 converts image data as an image signal, and an initial reset circuit 220 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

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

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating effect identification information are stored separately. Further, a character image to be displayed when the variable display game is started is stored.

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

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

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

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

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

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 15 shows an example of the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 387, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 388 to 393, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R probability variation jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R probability variation jackpot).

  In the case of the probability variation mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), if the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 320, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 321 to 330, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R probability variation jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R normal jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R probability variation jackpot).

  That is, in the probability variation mode, the probability of winning the 15R jackpot game and the 2R jackpot game is set much higher than in the normal mode.

[Time reduction table]
FIG. 16 shows an example of the time reduction count table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, the number of short-time games (incidental games) executed after the jackpot game (15R, 2R) is determined as any one of 100 times, 200 times, and 300 times. The distribution rate at that time varies depending on the probability state from which the transition is made. In this embodiment, it is set so that the average number of times of the short-time game is increased when the transition is made from the low probability state to the high probability state than when the transition is made from the high probability state to the high probability state. In the example shown in FIG. 16, the average number of continuations when transitioning from the low probability state to the high probability state is 230, whereas the average number of continuations when transitioning from the high probability state to the high probability state is 130 times. It becomes.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup return processing, work area initialization, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19, the progress of a special symbol game or a variable display game (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol game or the like), the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. A special symbol control process related to the identification information for use is executed (step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, the main CPU 66 executes random number update processing so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). . And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start opening 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big winning opening opening time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when the 15R jackpot game is executed. Update processing of various timers such as a timer for special game-specific prize-winner opening time for measuring the release time of a special game-specific prize-winner 44 that is released when a 2R jackpot game is executed (step S44). . Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, an effect stop design designation command indicating the effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in each of the display areas P1 to P9, and a change pattern of the effect identification information. The change pattern designation command shown, the specific effect image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 19, the numerical values described from the side of step S72 to step S81 (excluding step S76) indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and the numerical values according to the numerical values of the control state flags. One step corresponding to is executed, and a special symbol game or the like proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 19, in step S71, a process of loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S72.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Then, in the process of step S46 in FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the special winning opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70 or the special gaming dedicated winning attacker 44, and is used only for the special winning opening 39 or the specific gaming. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol so as to decrease “1”. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it sets so that the process of step S72 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, a special symbol game or the like is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, and “ By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the jackpot gaming state is not set. The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 19 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, and “06” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, so that step S78 shown in FIG. Steps S79 and S77 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R jackpot game is executed. Note that when the end condition of the 15R jackpot game (special game) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order to perform steps S78 to S81 shown in FIG. This process is executed at a predetermined timing, and the 15R jackpot game is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S72 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 21, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

  In step S104, 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 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 15) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

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

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

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

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

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol variation display and stop display, which are the identification information for presentation, are repeatedly performed.

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

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

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

[Design determination processing]
Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 22, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot is based on the result of the reference in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S1502, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it advances the process to step S1518.

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

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R jackpot (specific game), it moves the process to step S1505. If it does not determine that it is a 2R jackpot, it proceeds to step S1510.

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

  In step S1506, a process for determining whether or not there is a certain change is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of winning the start opening, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determination random value. As a result, if it is determined that there is a probability change, the process proceeds to step S1507, and if it is not determined that the probability change, the process proceeds to step S1508.

  In step S1507, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) representing the probability variation mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the number of short-time games determined by lottery is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform a variable display game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  In step S1508, processing for setting the normal mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the normal mode in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the number of short-time games determined by lottery is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the normal mode can be used. .

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform a variable display game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

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

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

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

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform a variable display game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

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

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Further, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform a variable display game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

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

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform a variable display game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 23 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 23, a normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 21 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not the big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of a big win, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to a determination state (state C1622) as to whether or not a short-time game is being played. When the time-short game is in progress, the state changes to a time-short game (state C1624), and when the time-short game ends, the state changes to a normal game (state C1600).

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), it is determined whether or not the 2R big hit is. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1504 in FIG. In the case of 2R jackpot, the state changes to the probability variation determination state (state C1607).

In the probability variation determination state (state C1607), it is determined whether or not the probability variation is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1506 in FIG. In the case of a probable jackpot, the state changes to a specific gaming state (2R probable jackpot) (state C1608). In the case of not being a probable jackpot, the state changes to a specific gaming state (2R normal jackpot) (state C1611). .
In the specific game state (state C1608), the 2R probability variation big hit game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. Then, after a round game advantageous to the number of rounds is executed, the state changes to a normal game (state C1610).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described specific game is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25, an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 21 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 15) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

  In the specific game state (state C1611), the 2R normal jackpot game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. Then, after a round game advantageous for two rounds is executed, the state changes to a normal game (state C1610).

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

  In the special game state (state C1614), a special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. Then, after a round game advantageous for 15 rounds is executed, the state changes to a normal game (state C1616).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which the game is executed in the probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after the above-described special game is executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 21 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 15) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

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

  In this manner, the 2R normal jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, the 15R probability variable jackpot game, and the 15R normal jackpot game are drawn.

  The effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the 15 jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform a variable display game, which will be described later, is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

[Variable display game control processing]
The variable display game control process will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In addition, the flowchart shown here is for demonstrating the display form characteristic of this invention, and the description regarding the other control is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, in step S1701 in FIG. 24, processing for receiving various commands from the main CPU 66 is performed. Next, in step S1702, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variable display game execution command indicating that a variable display game is to be executed has been received. Then, when executing the variable display game, in step S1703, a process of acquiring a stop display condition is executed.

  The conditions for the stop display are the condition whether the probability state before the transition to the previously executed jackpot game is the normal mode (low probability state) or the probability variation mode (high probability state), and the probability change by the change lottery. There are a condition whether or not the mode is changed to the normal mode, a combination condition of two winning lines for simultaneous reach, and the like. These conditions are stored in a stop condition table (not shown).

  Subsequently, in step S1704, based on the variation pattern designation command received from the main CPU 66, the sub CPU 206 variably displays the effect identification information in each of the display areas P1 to P9 as shown in FIG.

  In step S1705, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not 2R big hit. If it is not determined that the game is 2R jackpot, that is, if it is a 15R jackpot game, the process proceeds to step S1706. If it is determined that 2R is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1707.

  In step S1706, the sub CPU 206 stops display of, for example, “7” in the display areas P4, P5 of the display areas P4, P5, P6 constituting the winning line L2, and the display area P3 constituting the winning line L8. , P6, P9, for example, “6” is stopped and displayed in the display areas P3, P9. As a result, as shown in FIG. 10, the horizontal and vertical winning lines L2 and L8 are simultaneously reached. At this time, the display area P6 common to both lines is variably displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  In step S <b> 1713, the sub CPU 206 stops displaying the remaining effect identification information in the display area. In this case, the remaining effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area P6. Which number is to be stopped and displayed is determined in advance based on the result of the internal lottery in step S105 of FIG. As described above, when a 15R jackpot game is won, regardless of whether it is probable or normal, the horizontal and vertical winning lines L2 and L8 are simultaneously reached.

  In step S1707, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the probability state before the transition to the 2R jackpot game is the normal mode (low probability state). If it is not determined that the winning mode is the normal mode, the process advances to step S1706. In other words, if the winning is not from the normal mode, the horizontal and vertical winning lines L2 and L8 are simultaneously reached as in the case of winning the 15R jackpot game. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning mode is the normal mode, the process proceeds to step S1708.

  In step S1708, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the probability variation big hit. If it is determined that the probability big hit is, the process proceeds to step S1709. Further, if it is not determined that the probability variation jackpot, that is, if it is a normal jackpot, the process proceeds to step S1711.

  In step S1709, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the change lottery has been won after the 2R jackpot game is over. If it is not determined that the change lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S1710. If it is determined that the change lottery has been won, the process advances to step S1712.

  In step S1710, the sub CPU 206 stops, for example, “7” in the display areas P5, P7 of the display areas P3, P5, P7 constituting the winning line L5, and the display area P1 constituting the winning line L1. , P2, P3, for example, “2” is stopped and displayed in the display areas P1, P2. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 11, the diagonal winning line L5 and the horizontal winning line L1 are simultaneously reached. At this time, the display area P3 common to both lines is variably displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  In step S <b> 1713, the sub CPU 206 stops displaying the remaining effect identification information in the display area. In this case, the remaining effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area P3. Which number is to be stopped and displayed is determined in advance based on the result of the internal lottery in step S105 of FIG. In this way, when the 2R probability variation jackpot game is won from the normal mode which is in the low probability state, the simultaneous reach state is established on the diagonal and horizontal winning lines L5 and L1.

  In step S1711, the sub CPU 206 causes the display areas P5, P7 of the display areas P3, P5, P7 constituting the winning line L5 to stop display, for example, “7” and displays the winning area L8. , P6, P9, for example, “5” is stopped and displayed in the display areas P6, P9. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 12, the diagonal winning line L5 and the vertical winning line L8 are simultaneously reached. At this time, the display area P3 common to both lines is variably displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  In step S <b> 1713, the sub CPU 206 stops displaying the remaining effect identification information in the display area. In this case, the remaining effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area P3. Which number is to be stopped and displayed is determined in advance based on the result of the internal lottery in step S105 of FIG. As described above, when the 2R normal jackpot game is won from the normal mode in the low probability state, the simultaneous reach state is established on the diagonal and vertical winning lines L5 and L8.

  On the other hand, in step S1712, the sub CPU 206 stops display of, for example, “7” in the display areas P1, P9 of the display areas P1, P5, P9 constituting the winning line L4, and displays the winning line L5. For example, “1” is stopped and displayed in the display areas P3 and P7 of the areas P3, P5 and P7. Thereby, as shown in FIG. 13, the diagonal winning line L4 and the diagonally winning line L5 are in the simultaneous reach state. At this time, the display area P5 common to both lines is variably displayed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S1713.

  In step S <b> 1713, the sub CPU 206 stops displaying the remaining effect identification information in the display area. In this case, the remaining effect identification information is stopped and displayed in the display area P5. Which number is stopped and displayed is determined in advance based on the result of the internal lottery in step S105 of FIG. Thus, after shifting to the probability change mode, when the change lottery is won and the normal mode is changed, the diagonal reach lines L4 and L5 are simultaneously reached.

  In this embodiment, when a 2R jackpot game or a 2R normal jackpot game is won from a low probability state, two types of simultaneous reach are displayed in the variation display of the effect identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game executed subsequently. The position of the winning line may be changed to a position where the player can distinguish between the 2R probability variation jackpot game and the 2R normal jackpot game.

  For example, in addition to the above-described embodiment, when a 15R jackpot game is won, the two reach lines of the vertical or horizontal line and the diagonal line are simultaneously reached, and when 2R probability variable jackpot game and 2R normal jackpot game are won, You may make it reach simultaneously with two winning lines of a horizontal line and a vertical line which did not contain a line and were made to differ in position, respectively. In other words, a combination of winning lines that can identify a 15R jackpot game and a 2R jackpot game as well as a 2R probability variable jackpot game and a 2R normal jackpot game may be selected. Is possible.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when either the 2R probability variation jackpot game or the 2R normal jackpot game is won from the low probability state, the jackpot game to be executed after that is won. In the variation display of the effect identification information for determining the winning, the positions of a plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach are changed, so that the player who was playing in the low probability state, that is, the game that was in the quasi-hamaried state The player can be informed whether the 2R probability variation jackpot game or the 2R regular jackpot game is won, and the player is in a high probability state or a low probability state. You can make them understand. As a result, it is possible to suppress an excessive expectation that a player who has been in a semi-hull state may be in a high probability state despite being in a low probability state.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the 2R probability variable jackpot game and the 2R normal jackpot game are won from the low probability state, the simultaneous reach is displayed in the variation display of the effect identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter. At least one of a plurality of winning lines is a diagonal line, and the others are combined with different lines depending on whether the 2R probability variable jackpot game is won or the 2R normal jackpot game is won. . In this way, by including an oblique line in at least one of a plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach, it is understood that the player has won either a 2R probability variable jackpot game or a 2R normal jackpot game. By looking at the combination with other winning lines, it is possible to easily distinguish whether the current gaming state is a 2R probability variable jackpot game or a 2R normal jackpot game.

  Further, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the change lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, the winning of the jackpot game to be executed after that is determined. In the variation display of the identification information for effect to be performed, by changing the position of the two winning lines for simultaneous reach to the position corresponding to the winning of the changed lottery, the winning lottery is won and the probability state is lowered from the high probability state. Since the player has been notified of the change to the probability state, the player who won the 2R probability change big hit game from the low probability state understands that the probability state has changed to the low probability state by the change lottery. Can be made.

  In particular, in the present embodiment, when the change lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, the variation display of the effect identification information that determines the winning of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter Since the two winning lines for simultaneous reach are diagonal lines, the player who won the 2R probable big hit game from the low probability state won the 2R probable big hit game, but later changed lottery It can be easily understood that the probability state has become a low probability state. Of the two winning lines for simultaneous reach, at least one is a diagonal line, and the other is a combination with another line that is different from the case of winning 2R probability variable jackpot game and 2R regular jackpot game. May be. Also in this case, the player can easily understand that the probability state has become the low probability state by the change lottery.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when either the 2R probability variation jackpot game or the 2R normal jackpot game is won from the low probability state, the jackpot game executed after that is won. In the change display of the effect identification information for determining the winning, by changing the positions of the plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach, it is possible for a player who has been in a semi-hit state to play 2R probability variable jackpot game or normal jackpot game We will let you know which of us has won. Therefore, the player can understand whether the current probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  In addition, when the change lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, in the variation display of the effect identification information that determines the winning of the jackpot game to be executed later, simultaneous reach and By changing the position of the two winning lines to the position corresponding to the winning of the change lottery, the player is notified that the probability state has been changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the change lottery. Since it did in this way, the player who won the 2R probability variation jackpot game from the low probability state can be made to understand that the probability state has become the low probability state by the change lottery.

  In this way, it is possible to suppress having an excessive expectation that the player who was in the semi-Hamari state is in a high probability state despite being in a low probability state, it is possible to provide a judgment material of leave at stop of the game. Therefore, it can be remedied that the player who has been in the semi-hull state consumes more monetary value than necessary in an unfavorable game state.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 25 is an exploded side view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to a modified example, and FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the modified example.

  In the embodiment described above, the example in which the effect identification information is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 has been described. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the modification, the effect identification information is configured by the rotating reel 2033. That is, the rotating reel 2033 is an example of a fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of the production identification information.

  As shown in FIG. 25, the pachinko gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 having at least a part of transparency, a spacer 2031 having at least a part of permeability, and 0 to 9 performance identification information. The rotary reels 2033a to 2033c, a liquid crystal display device 2032, and a main body frame 2012 are included. The identification information for performance displayed on the rotary reels 2033a to 2033c is visually recognized by the player through the gaming board 2014 having transparency. Also in this example, the display areas P1 to P9 are divided into 9 squares (3 × 3), and the effect identification information is displayed in a variable manner and stopped for each area.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 26 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to a modification. In addition, description of the part which overlaps with the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG. 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 26, the sub-control circuit 200 in the modification is a sub-CPU 206 as a variable display game execution control means, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound output from the speaker 46, a normal symbol holding lamp 50, a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling a lamp 132 such as a decoration lamp, and a rotary reel drive circuit 2100. I have.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to rotating reels 2033a to 2033c that are rotating bodies on which a plurality of pieces of effect identification information are displayed. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 outputs a drive signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM to the rotary reels 2033a to 2033c based on the control signal given from the sub CPU 206. Thus, the rotating reels 2033a to 2033c perform variable display according to the given drive signal.

  And the same effect as embodiment mentioned above can be acquired also in the pachinko game machine 2010 which concerns on a modification. That is, the embodiment and the modification described above are different only in the aspect of variable display of the production identification information. In the above embodiment, the production identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. On the other hand, the modified example is different in that rotating reels 2033a to 2033c used in a pachislot machine or the like are used.

  Therefore, similarly to the above-described embodiment, when the 2R probability change big hit or 2R normal big hit is transferred from the normal mode, the player who has been in the semi-hull state by changing the positions of the plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach. On the other hand, it can be notified which of 2R probability variation jackpot game or normal jackpot game is won. Therefore, the player can understand whether the current probability state is a high probability state or a low probability state.

  In this way, it is possible to suppress having an excessive expectation that the player who was in the semi-Hamari state is in a high probability state despite being in a low probability state, it is possible to provide a judgment material of leave at stop of the game. Therefore, it can be remedied that the player who has been in the semi-hull state consumes more monetary value than necessary in an unfavorable game state.

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

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the example in which the effect identification information is displayed in the display area of 3 × 3 (9 squares) has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the simultaneous reach state is set. As long as it is possible, the present invention can be applied to any configuration display area.

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

  It is extremely useful for notifying a player who is in a semi-hull state whether the probability state is a probability variation mode or a normal mode and suppressing the player from having an excessive expectation.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention. It is a short time count table referred in the pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled side view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of other embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of other embodiment of this invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Prize opening 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal Display device 32a Display unit 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 37 Display case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game-specific prize attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Normal symbol hold Lamp 51 Round number indicator 52 LED
53 Illumination Unit 55, 57, 58 Obstacle 60 Main Control Circuit 62 Reset Clock Pulse Generation Circuit 64 Initial Reset Circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
74 lamp 76 lamp control circuit 80 firing power increase button 82 firing power decrease button 102 V / count sensor 104, 105 count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 general winning ball sensor 114, 115 passing ball sensor 116 starting winning ball sensor 118 normal Electric appliance solenoid 120 Grand prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / firing control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Firing device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 VDP
216 Image data ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit 2010 Pachinko machine 2012 Main body frame 2014 Game board 2031 Spacer 2032 Liquid crystal display device 2033a to 2033c Rotating reel 2100 Rotating reel drive circuit

Claims (4)

The game is advantageous in either a high probability state with a high probability of transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player and a low probability state with a low probability of transition to the advantageous gaming state lower than the high probability state. Control means for controlling a lottery game and a lottery transition to a small hit game, which is an advantageous gaming state with less game value given than the jackpot game;
When the probability state is the high probability state, a change lottery to change to the low probability state is performed, and when the change lottery is won, a change control means for performing control to change the probability state to the low probability state;
Ancillary game execution control means for performing control to execute an ancillary game advantageous to the player after the big hit game and the small hit game are finished;
Ancillary that is set so that the average number of continuations of the incidental game is greater when the transition from the low probability state to the advantageous gaming state is performed than when the advantageous state is transitioned from the high probability state Game continuation number setting means,
A plurality of display units in which the identification information is variably displayed; a variable display means in which a plurality of winning lines for determining the winning of the jackpot game are set;
In the variation display means, when at least two winning lines of the plurality of winning lines are in a reach state in which it is determined whether or not an advantageous gaming state is achieved in a stop mode of the remaining one identification information, And a variable display control means for simultaneously reaching the identification information during the variable display,
The variable display control means wins either a probability change small hit game that becomes a high probability state after the small hit game from the low probability state or a normal small hit game that becomes a low probability state after the small hit game. In such a case, in the variation display of the identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed thereafter, simultaneous reach is made depending on whether the winning game is won or the normal bonus game is won. A gaming machine that performs control to change the positions of the plurality of winning lines to different positions.   The variable display control means wins the probability change small hit game from a low probability state to become a high probability state, then wins the change lottery and changes to a low probability state, and then executes the jackpot game to be executed thereafter. 2. The control according to claim 1, wherein, in the variable display of the identification information for determining the winning, control is performed to change the positions of the plurality of winning lines to be simultaneously reached to positions corresponding to the winning of the changed lottery. Gaming machine.   The variable display control means is an identification information for determining the winning of the jackpot game to be executed later when the probability variation small hit game is won from the low probability state and when the normal small hit game is won from the low probability state. In the fluctuation display, at least one of the plurality of winning lines to be simultaneously reached is a diagonal line, and depending on whether the winning game is a winning winning game or a winning winning game. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein control is performed in combination with another different line.   The variable display control means wins the probability change small hit game from a low probability state to become a high probability state, then wins the change lottery and changes to a low probability state, and then executes the jackpot game to be executed thereafter. In the variable display of identification information for determining winning, when at least one of the plurality of winning lines for simultaneous reach is a slanted line and the winning game is won for the probability variation small winning game, and the normal small winning game is won 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein control is performed in combination with another line different from the case where the game is performed.

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