JP2008080009A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players, excessively committed to playing, to easily sustain interests in games by supplying them with additional information. <P>SOLUTION: When a variable display game is executed by making a game ball enter the starter slot, an identifying information stop game is carried out at an arbitrary timing determined by lottery. In the identifying information stop game, the second identifying information being variably displayed is stopped by depressing stop operation buttons 84a and 84b. The second identifying information can cover the numbers from "0" to "7" containing "7" meaning the hit on a dropping lottery. When the dropping lottery is hit during a time shortening game after the end of the jackpot game which makes the mode shift to the variable probability mode following its end and the shift is made to the normal mode from the variable-probability mode, the identifying information stop game is forcibly executed. In the case where the mode before the shift to the variable-probability mode following the end of the jackpot game is the normal mode, the probability of winning the lottery for executing the variable display game is made higher than that in the normal game as compared with that otherwise. <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 technology that makes it easy for a player who is in a humiliated state to maintain interest in a game.

  In conventional pachinko machines, 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 fluctuates. A so-called variable display game that performs 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 lottery lottery or when winning a lottery (hereinafter referred to as “falling lottery”) indicating whether or not to shift to a low probability state in a high probability state. In such a gaming machine in which a game progresses based on each lottery, the jackpot lottery is not won even though the variable display game is executed many times (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, in order to relieve a player who is in such a state, Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2005-40487 (Patent Document 1) makes a jackpot lottery even though the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times or more. It is disclosed that if the player is not selected, the probability state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state, thereby giving the player a sense of expectation.

  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 after winning the jackpot lottery and executing the jackpot game. In addition, as described above, the falling lottery is executed even in the short-time game, so even if the winning lottery lottery is won in the probability state lottery, even in the short-term game after the jackpot game You may win the falling lottery and be changed to a low probability state. In such a case, the player easily misunderstands that the high probability state continues.

  In addition, if the probability state becomes a high probability state due to the transition to the jackpot game, the number of short-time game continuations executed after the execution of the jackpot game is set more depending on the probability state before winning the jackpot lottery May be set less. For example, when the probability state before winning the jackpot lottery is lower than the high probability state, the number of times of the short-time game is set to be relatively high in order to rescue the player who is in a stale state There is also.

Therefore, for example, even if the probability state changes from a high probability state to a low probability state by winning the falling lottery during the short-time game, the probability state before winning the jackpot lottery is relatively low if it is a low probability state. A game with a short duration is executed. Therefore, if the number of short-time games is continued, the player tends to feel that the probability state is at a high probability state at first glance. This is one of the factors that makes it difficult for players to notice that they have won the falling lottery.
JP 2005-40487 A

  As described above, in the conventional gaming machine, even if the probability state is changed from the low probability state to the high probability state at the time of winning the jackpot lottery, and then the falling lottery is won and changed to the low probability state, This is not notified to the player.

  Moreover, when the probability state becomes a high probability state due to the transition to the jackpot game, the number of short-time game continuations executed after the execution of the jackpot game is often set depending on the probability state before winning the jackpot lottery Since it is set to be small and does not depend on the change in the probability state during the short-time game, there is no guarantee that the number of times the short-time game continues will be a guide for the current probability state.

  If these things overlap, it will be difficult for players in the stale state to maintain their interest in the jackpot game and the continuation of the game after the end of the short-time game. The offer of was desired.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve such a conventional problem, and the object of the present invention is to make it possible to make it easy for a player who is in a humiliated state to maintain interest in the game. Is to provide a machine.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a player with a probability state of either a high probability state with a relatively high jackpot winning probability or a relatively low probability state with a relatively low probability state. The jackpot lottery control means for controlling the jackpot lottery control for shifting to a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and when the probability state is the high probability state, the lottery is changed to the low probability state, When winning, a change control means for controlling the probability state to change from the high probability state to the low probability state, and an accessory for performing control to execute an incidental game advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed The game execution control means and the case where the probability state before the transition to the jackpot game is the low probability state when the transition to the jackpot game is triggered. Provided to the player with supplementary game continuation number setting means for setting the average continuation number of the supplementary game executed after the jackpot game to be larger than that in the case of the high probability state, and predetermined profit information Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information including a stop mode, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information that has been variably displayed by a player's operation, and suspending display of identification information that has been variably displayed An identification information stop game execution control means for performing control to execute the identification information stop game in response to an operation input of the stop operation means by a player when the lottery of the identification information stop game to be performed is won, When the identification information stop game execution control means changes from the low probability state to the high probability state in response to the transition to the jackpot game, If the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the random state change lottery during the execution of the incidental game after the game, the identification information stop game is forcibly It is characterized by performing control to be executed.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1, the game is shifted to the jackpot game as an opportunity to win the jackpot lottery and becomes a high probability state, and the probability state is not changed during the incidental game after the transition to the jackpot game. When the change lottery is won and the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state, the identification information stop game that is normally executed only by winning the lottery is normally executed.

  For this reason, there is a strong tendency to shift to jackpot gaming as an opportunity to become a low probability state even if winning a jackpot lottery, and even if it shifts to jackpot game as an opportunity to become a high probability state, There is a strong tendency for the probability state to change from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the state change lottery, and as a result, the period during which the probability state is the low probability state is long and the number of executions of the variable display game is large Provides an identification information stop game that is likely to give predetermined profit information to players who are in a so-called humiliated state who do not win the jackpot lottery easily, and maintains the player's interest in the game It can be made easy.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2, when the transition from the low probability state to the high probability state is triggered by the transition to the jackpot game, the probability state is triggered by the transition to the jackpot game. A winning probability control means for performing control to relatively increase the winning probability of the lottery of the identification information stop game as compared with a case where the transition pattern other than the transition pattern from the low probability state to the high probability state is changed. Furthermore, it is characterized by having.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2, when the game is shifted to a jackpot game as an opportunity to become a high probability state, if the probability state before the transition to the jackpot game is a low probability state, the jackpot game When the probability state changes with a transition pattern other than the transition pattern from the low-probability state to the high-probability state, the winning probability of the lottery of the identification information stop game becomes relatively high. .

  For this reason, in particular, a player who has a strong tendency to be in a low probability state during a game, that is, a so-called humiliated state, has technical intervention so that more opportunities to obtain predetermined profit information are provided. Can be made. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be more easily maintained.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that when the identification information stop game execution control means changes from the low probability state to the high probability state when triggered by the transition to the jackpot game, the jackpot game When the probability state changes with a transition pattern other than the transition pattern from the low-probability state to the high-probability state triggered by the transition to the stop, the identification information provides the profit information to the player The execution of the identification information stop game is controlled so that the probability of becoming an aspect is relatively high.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3, when the game is shifted to a jackpot game as an opportunity to become a high probability state, if the probability state before the transition to the jackpot game is a low probability state, the jackpot game When the probability state changes with a transition pattern other than the transition pattern from the low probability state to the high probability state triggered by the transition to, the fact that the random status change lottery was won in the identification information stop game is notified The probability that the stop mode identification information is stopped and displayed is relatively high.

  For this reason, there is a high possibility that a player who is in a so-called stale state who has a strong tendency to have a low probability state during a game will obtain predetermined profit information when executing the identification information stop game. In this way, technical intervention can be provided. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be more easily maintained.

  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. In addition, two stop operation buttons 84a and 84b (corresponding to stop operation means in the claims) are provided on the door 11 which is the substantially central portion of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As will be described later, each stop operation button 84a, 84b is an operation button for stopping and displaying the two-digit second identification information (corresponding to the identification information in the claims). is there. The second identification information is displayed on the upper side of the three-digit first identification information for indicating the result of the big hit lottery. That is, as shown in FIG. 5, the display area P for displaying the second identification information p1, p2 is provided above the display area Q for displaying the first identification information q1, q2, q3. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device (corresponding to variable display means in claims) 32 for displaying various images, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are arranged. It is installed. The 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 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between (see FIG. 2). 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, an image of first identification information for production, an image of second identification information, and other various production images are displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 for image display is provided behind the transmissive area in the game board 14, so that, for example, game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. The area to be provided can be increased, 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, and constitutes a firing device 130 shown in FIG. A firing solenoid (not shown), which is a drive device, is provided on the right side of the drawing, which is opposite to the firing handle 26, and a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the periphery of the firing handle 26. ) Is provided. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player.

  When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated counterclockwise, power is supplied to the shooting solenoid, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. And the game proceeds. Furthermore, 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 (a round game advantageous to the player from the normal game is continued up to 15 times) The gaming state shifts to a special game which is one of the jackpot games advantageous to the player. Further, after the jackpot game is over, the game shifts to a probability variation mode (corresponding to a high probability state in the claims) in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot game is higher than usual.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R jackpot game (special game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. ) Will change the gaming state. However, after the jackpot game is over, the game does not shift to the probability change mode, and becomes a normal mode in which the winning probability for the jackpot game is lower than the probability change mode (corresponding to the low probability state in the claims).

  In addition, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, a 2R jackpot game (for the player) in which a round game advantageous to the player from the normal game is continued twice at the maximum. The gaming state shifts to a specific game which is one of advantageous jackpot games. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  When the 15R jackpot game 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. Also, in the case of 2R jackpot game, 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 prize attacker 44 shown in FIG. 4 are closed. , The game ball can be received by the special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44.

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than the above-described numbers (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal game state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on 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, symbols such as “◯” and “×” are displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

  Further, on both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol holding 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 holding balls). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variable display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variable display is held twice, the special symbol hold is held. 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. 8) 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, the variation display of the identification information for presentation is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display related to the special symbol, the game ball is awarded to the start opening 25 until the first identification information for presentation during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the first identification information for the production based on is suspended, if the first identification information for the production that was variably displayed in the same manner as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the production that has been suspended The change display of the first identification information for use is started.

  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 first identification information variable display start condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be.

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 uses numbers, symbols, and the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from 0 to 9) is displayed in a variable manner. 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 the first identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Hereinafter, a game in which the first identification information is variably displayed 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 (“5”, “7” above) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, it is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The combination of the identification information for presentation becomes a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of 1 to 9 is stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  As a combination of the identification information for presentation, when a specific number design (for example, “odd number” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all are arranged, a maximum of 15 round games advantageous to the player from the normal game can be obtained. The gaming state shifts to a 15R jackpot game (special game) that is continuously performed. In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number design (for example, “even” number designs) is stopped and displayed in a state where all of the numbers are complete, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal game is continuously performed up to 15 times. The game state shifts to a game (special game). However, after the jackpot game is over, the normal mode is set instead of shifting to the probability variation mode in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot game is higher than normal.

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numerical symbol of “1, 2, 3”), a round game advantageous to the player from the normal game is continuously performed a maximum of two times. The game state shifts to a 2R jackpot game (specific game). In addition, after the jackpot game is over, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  And when the combination of the identification information for production | presentation displayed on the display part 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 becomes a specific display mode, ie, when 15R jackpot or 2R jackpot is won, it is further set to "Big jackpot! A character image such as “!” And a character image to delight are displayed on the display unit 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Here, in the above, after the 15R jackpot game 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 game is over, it shifts to only the probability variation mode. The mode transition (probability state change) is set. In the present embodiment, a mode change lottery (hereinafter referred to as “falling lottery”) from the probability change mode to the normal mode is performed when a game ball enters the start port 25 in the probability change mode. That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 4, a lottery for a transition to 15R jackpot game and a lottery for transition to a 2R jackpot game are performed, and in the probability variation mode, the probability variation mode is changed to the normal mode. The falling lottery is held.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variable display game is executed, the second identification information is stopped and displayed at an arbitrary timing determined by lottery. The identification information stop game to be executed is executed. Furthermore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when the falling lottery is won during the short-time game, which will be described later, and the mode shifts from the probability change mode to the normal mode (falls), the game ball is first opened at the start opening 25. When the variable display game is executed after entering the ball, the identification information stop game is executed forcibly, not at an arbitrary timing by lottery. When the identification information stop game is executed, the two-digit second identification information is variably displayed, and the two-digit second identification information is stopped and displayed in accordance with the timing when the player presses the two stop operation buttons 84a and 84b. . When the identification information stop game is executed, an effect image that prompts the player to press the two operation stop buttons 84a and 84b in a predetermined area (see FIG. 6) of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed (in the example of FIG. 6, “Stop it!” Line).

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are described as an example of the stop operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as the stop operation means, a stop lever, a trackball, It is possible to use a touch panel or the like that can stop the identification information that is variably displayed by the player's operation.

  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. 8) 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 such as “◯” or “x”.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23 provided on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are changed from the closed state to the open state, It becomes easy for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. 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 completed, a short-time game (advantageous for the player in the claims) is required until the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times, etc.). This is equivalent to an incidental game). At this time, when the short game is being executed, there is a high probability of stopping when the normal symbol is “◯”. Moreover, the opening time per blade member 23 is longer than usual. Accordingly, during the time-saving game, the opening time of the blade member 23 per unit time becomes long, so that it becomes easy for the game ball to enter the start opening 25, and the number of variable display games executed per unit time is large. The expectation of winning the jackpot game will increase. 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.

  The above-mentioned falling lottery is executed even during the time-saving 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 a game ball can be easily received when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to 15R jackpot game.

  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. 8). 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 which is driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8). 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. 8). The “15R jackpot game” described above is from the first round game to the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game.

  Furthermore, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. This blade member 48 is 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 game state is shifted to 2R jackpot game. . 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. 8), 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 above-described “2R jackpot game” is from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game.

  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. 8)). 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. 8)). 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. 8). 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 the display area Q of the first identification information provided in the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 when a game ball enters the start port 25 in the probability variation mode or the normal mode in the normal gaming state. It is a display example when the 1st three-digit identification information q1-q3 is variably displayed. As shown in the figure, a three-digit display area Q is provided in a substantially central portion of the display section 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the first identification information q1 to q3, which are numeric symbols, is displayed in a roulette shape in the display area Q. Is displayed in a variable manner.

  FIG. 6 is a display example when the identification information stop game is executed when the first identification information q1 to q3 is displayed in a variable manner, and the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2 starts the variable display. As shown in the figure, when the identification information stop game is executed, the variable display of the second identification information p1 and p2 is displayed in the two-digit display area P set above the display area Q of the first identification information. In addition, in order to notify the player that the operation of the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b is possible, the character image X1 and the characters “Stop it!” Are displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example when the second identification information p1 and p2 are stopped at “7 · 7” in the display area P by executing the identification information stop game. As will be described later, when the number symbol “7” is stopped in at least one of the two-digit second identification information p1 and P2, the winning lottery is won (change from the probability change mode to the normal mode). Is fixed. At this time, the character image X2 and the characters “Menboku nee!” Are displayed.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 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 opening 25, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery for shifting to a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot game. Further, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a lottery for falling from the probability changing mode to the normal mode is performed during the falling lottery, that is, the probability changing mode.

  That is, the main CPU 66 has either a high probability state (probability change mode) in which the probability of shifting to a jackpot game advantageous to the player is high or a low probability state (normal mode) in which the probability of transition to a jackpot game is lower than the high probability state. A function as a jackpot lottery control means in the claims, which controls the jackpot lottery in the gaming state. In addition, when the gaming state is a high probability state, a change lottery for changing to a low probability state is performed, and when this change lottery is won, control for changing the gaming state to a low probability state is performed. A function as a means is provided.

  Further, the main CPU 66 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the identification information stop game when a game ball enters the start port 25 according to an identification information stop game lottery table shown in FIG. 11 described later. . In particular, when the falling lottery is won and the mode shifts from the probability change mode to the normal mode (falls), after that, when the game ball enters the start port 25 for the first time, the identification information stop game is forcibly controlled by the control of the sub CPU 206. To run.

  Further, the main CPU 66 performs a predetermined number of time-saving games (incidental games) after the jackpot game (15R, 2R) is completed, 100 times, 200 times, 300 times according to the time-saving 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 supplementary game execution control means in the claims which performs control to execute supplementary games advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is completed.

  In addition, the time reduction table shown in FIG. 10 is executed after the transition from the normal mode (low probability state) to the jackpot game than when the probability change mode (high probability state) is shifted to the jackpot game. It is set so that the average number of times of the short-time game is increased. That is, when the main CPU 66 shifts from the normal mode to the probability variation mode with the occurrence of the jackpot game, the average number of continuations of the incident game is larger than when the probability variation mode is shifted to the probability variation mode with the occurrence of the jackpot game. A function as an auxiliary game continuation number setting means in the claims is set.

  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. 9) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. , A short time table (see FIG. 10) for setting the number of short time games (accompanying games) to be executed after the jackpot game (15R, 2R), a falling lottery table when changing the mode from the probability change mode to the normal mode, identification An identification information stop game lottery table (see FIG. 11) for determining whether to start the information stop 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 special winning opening opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the special winning opening (number of rounds) in the jackpot game. 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 clock pulses 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.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104, 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110 are provided. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and firing power increase button 80. And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, respectively. These general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 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 a 2R jackpot game is not executed (for example, a normal game or a 15R jackpot game), the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 closes the blade member 48 in accordance with a 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 is connected with two stop operation buttons (stop operation means) 84a and 84b.

  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 variable display of the special symbol, the three-digit first identification information q1 to q3 is displayed in a variable manner in the display area Q that is the center of the display unit 32a and then stopped. Control the display. Further, when the identification information stop game is executed, after the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2 are variably displayed in the display area P provided above the display area Q, the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are displayed. Control to stop display according to the operation timing.

  Further, as will be described later, when the identification information stop game is executed, the sub CPU 206 obtains the second identification information based on the identification information stop table (see FIG. 12) when the two stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed. Process to stop display.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 206 determines whether the jackpot game executed in the past in the past is a 15R jackpot game or 2R jackpot game in which the jackpot game shifts to the probability change mode (high probability state) after the jackpot game ends, or the normal mode ( If it is a 15R jackpot game that transitions to a low probability state), if the most recent past jackpot game is a 15R jackpot game or 2R jackpot game that transitions to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends, after the jackpot game ends The condition before the transition to the probability change mode is the normal mode or the probability change mode, after the jackpot game ends and the mode shifts from the normal mode to the probability change mode, wins the falling lottery and changes from the probability change mode to the normal mode. Conditions regarding whether or not the mode has changed and the latest past that triggers the transition to the probability change mode The second identification information p1, p2 is set according to whether the number of short-time games (accompanying games) executed after the jackpot game is large or small, which is set when the mode before shifting to the jackpot game is the normal mode. The stop mode is determined (see FIG. 12).

  That is, the sub CPU 206 changes the mode from the probability change mode to the normal mode by winning the falling lottery during the execution of the short-time game after the jackpot game in the case of changing from the normal mode to the probability change mode triggered by the transition to the jackpot game. When it is changed, the control for forcibly executing the identification information stop game is performed, and when the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed, according to the transition pattern of the probability state before and after the most recent past jackpot game A function as identification information stop game execution control means for performing control to stop and display the identification information in the stopped mode.

  Incidentally, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping and displaying the second identification information in order to execute the identification information stop game in response to a command from the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 executes a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the identification information stop game when a game ball enters the start port 25 according to an identification information stop game lottery table shown in FIG. In this identification information stop game lottery table, after the winning lottery is won and the mode is changed from the probability change mode to the normal mode (falling), the lottery performed when the game ball first enters the start opening 25 is 100%. It is set to win. Therefore, when the falling lottery is won and the mode shifts from the probability change mode to the normal mode (falls), the sub CPU 206 forcibly executes the identification information stop game when the game ball first enters the start port 25 thereafter. Will be executed.

  Therefore, when the sub CPU 206 changes from a low probability state to a high probability state triggered by the transition to jackpot game, the transition state from the low probability state to the high probability state triggers the transition to the jackpot game. Compared to a case where the transition pattern is other than the transition pattern, it has a function as a winning probability control means in the claims for performing control to relatively increase the winning probability of the lottery of the identification information stop game.

  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.

  Further, the program ROM 208 stores an effect pattern (effect patterns as shown in FIGS. 5 to 7) during the identification information stop game.

  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.

  The work RAM 210 stores a stop table of second identification information p1 and p2 as shown in FIG. FIG. 12 is a stop table for determining the stop mode of the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2. As shown in FIG. 12, the second identification information p1 and p2 are scroll-displayed in the order of “0 → 1 →... → 6 → 7 → 0. In the figure, “↑” indicates “slip”, and “◯” indicates a stop position.

  The stop mode of the second identification information p1, p2 is whether or not the mode has changed from the probability variation mode to the normal mode after winning the falling lottery after shifting to the probability variation mode triggered by the end of the last past jackpot game Whether the jackpot game executed in the past in the past was a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot game that shifts to a probability change mode (high probability state) after the jackpot game ends, or transitions to a normal mode (low probability state) If it is a 15R jackpot game, if the most recent past jackpot game is a 15R jackpot game or a 2R jackpot game that transitions to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends, before the transition to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends The condition whether the mode was normal mode or probability variation mode, and the latest error that triggered the transition to probability variation mode It is set to change depending on whether the number of short-time games (accompanying games) executed after the jackpot game is large or small, which is set when the mode before the transition to the jackpot game is the normal mode Yes.

  Specifically, after the most recent past jackpot game is over, after entering the probability change mode, the falling lottery is won and the mode changes from the probability change mode to the normal mode, and the most recent past jackpot game. Executed after the jackpot game set at the end of the last past jackpot game when the normal mode is the mode before the transition to the probability change mode at the end of If the current number of short-time games is 100 times, the stop pattern (a1) is selected. If the current number of short-time games is 200 times, the stop pattern (a2) is selected. When the number of short-time games this time is 300, the stop pattern (a3) is selected.

  In addition, after transitioning to the probability change mode after the most recent past jackpot game is over, when the winning lottery is won and the mode transitions from the probability variation mode to the normal mode, and at the end of the last past jackpot game When the mode before the transition to the probability change mode is the probability change mode, the stop pattern (a4) is uniformly selected regardless of the current number of time-saving games.

  In addition, after entering the probability change mode after the last past jackpot game ends, if the falling lottery is not won and remains in the probability change mode, or the latest past jackpot game is changed to the normal mode after the jackpot game ends. In the case of the 15R jackpot game to be transferred, the stop pattern (a5) is selected uniformly regardless of the number of times of the current short game.

  For example, when the stop pattern (a1) is selected, if the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed when the second identification information p1 and p2 in the scroll display are “6”, the frame slides one frame. Stop at “7”. When the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed when the second identification information p1 and p2 are “2”, the frame slides three frames and stops at “5”. Therefore, as can be understood from the stop table of FIG. 12, only after the last past jackpot game has ended, the mode changes to the probability change mode, and then the falling lottery is won and the mode changes from the probability change mode to the normal mode. The number of current short-time games set at the end of the most recent past jackpot game, whether the mode before entering the probability change mode after the end of the last past jackpot game was the probability change mode or the normal mode Regardless of whether there are many or few, 2nd identification information p1, p2 can be stopped by "7".

  In addition, after transitioning to the probability change mode after the last past jackpot game is over, if the winning lottery is won and the mode is changed from the probability variation mode to the normal mode, the mode is changed to the probability change mode after the last past jackpot game ends. The number of frames that can be stopped is set to be different when the second identification information p1 and p2 is “7” depending on whether the mode before the transition is the probability change mode or the normal mode. In addition, if the mode before entering the probability change mode after the end of the last past jackpot game was the normal mode, this time, which is set at the end of the last past jackpot game, this time is executed after the jackpot game Depending on whether the number of short-time games is large or small, the number of frames that can be stopped when the second identification information p1, p2 is “7” is set to be different.

  Specifically, the stop pattern (a4) selected when the mode before the transition to the probability change mode after the end of the last past jackpot game is the probability change mode, or the probability change after the end of the last past jackpot game Stop pattern selected when the mode before entering the mode is the normal mode and the number of current short-time games executed after the jackpot game is 100, which is set at the end of the jackpot game In (a1), when the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed in two frames “6 · 7”, the operation stops at “7”. Further, in the stop pattern (a2) selected when the mode before the transition to the probability change mode after the end of the last past jackpot game is the normal mode and the current number of short-time games is 200 times, When the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed in four frames “4 to 7”, the operation stops at “7”. Furthermore, in the stop pattern (a3) selected when the mode before the transition to the probability change mode after the end of the last past jackpot game is the normal mode and the current number of short-time games is 300 times, When the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed in 6 frames “2 to 7”, the operation stops at “7”.

  That is, the second identification information p1 and p2 is set to “7” when the mode is the normal mode than when the mode before the transition to the probability variation mode after the end of the last past jackpot game is the probability variation mode. The eye-pushing operation for stopping at (the operation in which the player stops aiming at a desired number while looking at the number being scrolled) is set to be relatively easy. In addition, when the most recent past jackpot game is ended and the mode is changed from the normal mode to the probability change mode, the second identification information is set as the number of current short-time games executed after the jackpot game is set. It is set so as to facilitate the pushing operation for stopping p1 and p2 at “7” (the operation in which the player stops aiming at a desired number while looking at the number being scrolled).

  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. 8, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information under the control of the sub CPU 206 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and an image. It comprises a D / A converter 218 that converts 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 the effect identification information are stored separately. Further, a character image to be displayed when the identification information stop 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 the 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.

  Two stop operation buttons 84 a and 84 b are provided on the door 11. The stop operation buttons 84a and 84b output a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the identification information stop game in response to the input of the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b. As described above, the two stop operation buttons 84a and 84b receive the second identification information (identification information) variably displayed on the variability display means of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 under the control of the sub CPU 206. It is an example of the stop operation means which can be stopped and displayed by operation of.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 9 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, it is determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

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

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning the 15R jackpot game (special game), 2R jackpot game (specific game) is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after the 15R jackpot game is also set. It is set high.

[Identification information stop game lottery table]
FIG. 11 shows an example of the identification information stop game lottery table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in normal times, when the random numbers for lottery are 1 to 375, it is determined to be off. When the random number for lottery is 376 to 400, it is determined that the identification information stop game is executed. In addition, after entering the falling lottery, at the time of entering the first start opening 25, it is determined that the identification information stop game is executed for all cases where the random numbers for lottery are 1 to 400. In other words, when the falling lottery is won, the identification information stop game is forcibly performed under the control of the main CPU 66 when the game ball enters the start port 25 for the first time.

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

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

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62. 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, a stop design designation command for production indicating the type of first identification information for production that is stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of the identification information, a specific effect image display command, a gaming state change command indicating whether or not a gaming state change (mode change) has occurred, and identification information indicating execution of the identification information stop game A stop game execution 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 of FIG. 13 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, 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 correspond to the numerical values of the control state flags. One step corresponding to is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, a process for loading a control state flag is executed in step S71. 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 game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined 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 of FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning hole 39 or the special game only. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a 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 a jackpot lottery control means for performing control to be executed.

  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 the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process 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, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, “ By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the game is not a jackpot game. The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the control to the big hit game is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in the order of “04”, “05”, “06” when the control to the big hit game is executed, so that the step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R jackpot game is executed. Note that if the 15R jackpot game (special game) end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “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. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 17, 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 a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) 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 the 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 identification information for the effect 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 jackpot lottery control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol, which is identification information, is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

  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.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the 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 in 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. 17 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 18, 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 S1506. 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 S1508.

  In step S1508, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) 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. At the same time as the effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game 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. At the same time as the effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  In step S1516, 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, “0”, 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 the present embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode, but 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. At the same time as the effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game 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. At the same time as the effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 19, 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. 17 (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 a specific gaming state (state C1608), and in the case of not 2R jackpot, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1612).

  In the specific game state (state C1608), the 2R jackpot game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a specific mode (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. 17 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) are different, and it is easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the jackpot determination state (state C1604).

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

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

  The 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. 17 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the determination values of the referenced jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) 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 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 the normal gaming state (state C1600).

  Thus, the lottery of 2R jackpot game, 15R probability variable jackpot game, and 15R normal jackpot game is performed.

  The effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the 15R jackpot game or the 2R jackpot game is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. At the same time as the effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game 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.

[Identification information stop game control processing]
The control of the identification information stop game will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S1701 of FIG. 20, an effect command reception process from the main CPU 66 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. Further, in step S1702, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an identification information stop game execution command indicating that the identification information stop game is to be executed has been received. When executing the identification information stop game, in step S1703, processing for selecting a stop table is executed.

  The stop table is executed in the most recent past, the condition whether or not the transition from the probability variation mode to the normal mode after winning the falling lottery after transitioning to the probability variation mode triggered by the end of the last past jackpot game Whether the jackpot game was a 15R jackpot game or 2R jackpot game that transitions to a probability change mode (high probability state) after the jackpot game ends, or a 15R jackpot game that transitions to a normal mode (low probability state); If the most recent past jackpot game is a 15R jackpot game or 2R jackpot game that shifts to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends, whether or not the mode before the transition to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends was the normal mode And the latest past jackpot game that triggered the transition to the probability change mode. Before the mode is selected depending on whether the set when was the normal mode, the number of time reduction game executed after bonus game (supplementary game) is often less. Specifically, for both of the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2, one of the stop patterns (a1) to (a5) is selected from the stop table shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S1705, the sub CPU 206 validates the operation of the two stop operation buttons 84a and 84b. That is, when the player presses the stop operation button 84a, the second identification information p1 during the variable display can be stopped and displayed, and when the player presses the stop operation button 84b, the second identification information p2 during the variable display is displayed. It is in a state where it can be stopped and displayed.

  In step S1706, it is determined whether or not the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b have been pressed. If they have been pressed, in step S1708, the second identification variably displayed based on the stop pattern of the selected stop table. Information p1 and p2 are stopped and displayed.

  If the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are not pressed even after a predetermined time has elapsed (YES in step S1707), the process is changed and displayed based on the stop pattern of the stop table in step S1708. 2 The identification information p1, p2 is stopped and displayed.

  Next, the relationship between the timing at which the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed and the second identification information p1 and p2 that are stopped and displayed will be described. The second identification information p1, p2 is stopped and displayed based on the stop table shown in FIG. Here, after transitioning to the probability change mode after the last past jackpot game ends, if the falling lottery is not won and remains in the probability variation mode, or if the latest past jackpot game is the normal mode after the jackpot game ends If it is a 15R jackpot game that shifts to, the stop pattern (a5) is selected. In this case, no matter what timing the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed, the second identification information p1 and p2 always stops at any one of “0, 2, 4, 6” which is an even number. In addition, in the other stop patterns (a1) to (a4), there is no pattern that stops at an even number. It can be recognized only that.

  In addition, after transitioning to probability variation mode after the last past jackpot game is over, if the winning lottery is won and the mode transitions from probability variation mode to normal mode, the probability variation mode is entered at the end of the last past jackpot game. If the mode before the transition was the probability change mode or the normal mode, or if the mode before the transition to the probability variation mode at the end of the last past jackpot game was the normal mode, the probability change from the normal mode. Any of the stop patterns (a1) to (a4) depending on the number of current short-time games executed after the jackpot game, which is set at the end of the last past jackpot game when the mode is changed Is selected. For example, the mode before the transition to the probability change mode at the end of the last past jackpot game is the normal mode, and it is set at the time of transition from the normal mode to the probability change mode, that is, at the end of the last past jackpot game. When the number of the current short-time games executed after the jackpot game is 100, the stop pattern (a1) is selected, so that the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed for the second identification information p1 and p2. Depending on the timing to be stopped, it stops at any one of “1, 5, 7”.

  Therefore, the stop patterns (a1) to (a4) are selected only when the player presses the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b to stop the second identification information p1 and p2 at “7”. It is possible to recognize that the current probability state is the normal mode by winning the falling lottery.

  In other words, a player who is good at the eye pressing operation (operation to stop aiming at a desired symbol) has a higher probability of stopping the second identification information p1 and p2 at “7”, and when stopped at “7”, It is possible to know with high probability that the falling state is won and the probability state is in the normal mode. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from having an unnecessary expectation that the probability variation mode is continuing, and it can be used as a judgment material for quitting the game in this gaming machine. .

  Further, as is clear from (a1) to (a3) shown in FIG. 12, if the mode before the transition to the probability change mode at the end of the last past jackpot game was the normal mode, the current short game The greater the number of times, the higher the probability that the second identification information p1, p2 will stop at “7”. Specifically, when the stop pattern (a1) is selected, when the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed at the timing when “6, 7” is displayed, the stop pattern (a1) is stopped and displayed as “7”. When a2) is selected, when the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed at the timing when "4-7" is displayed, the stop display is "7", and when the stop pattern (a3) is selected, When the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed at the timing when “2-7” is displayed, the display is stopped at “7”. Therefore, as the number of short-time games this time increases, the number of frames stopped at “7” increases, and it becomes easier to stop at “7”. The number of frames stopped at “7” increases, and it becomes easier to stop at “7”.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the identification information stop game is executed, the second identification information being displayed in a variable manner is stopped and displayed by operating the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b by the player. Can be made. Then, when “7” is stopped in either of the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2, the lottery game that triggers the transition to the probability change mode ends and the probability change mode is entered. It is possible to know that the mode has shifted from the probability change mode to the normal mode by winning.

  In other words, the player who has been in the normal mode (low probability state), that is, the player who has been in the so-called humiliation state, can recognize that the player has fallen from the probability change mode to the normal mode. It can prevent having an excessive expectation about winning a jackpot game. Thus, providing decisions in advance at stop of the game to the player, to arouse interest in the player regarding capture method of the gaming machine, as a result, be easier to sustain the interest in the game for the player it can.

[Another form of second identification information]
In the above-described embodiment, the two-digit second identification information p1, p2 is composed of numbers “0” to “7”, and the mode is shifted from the probability variation mode to the normal mode by winning the falling lottery. Although the case where the second identification information p1, p2 provides other information has been described, the second identification information p1, p2 is composed of numbers, characters, characters, etc. other than “0” to “7”. Of course, it may be.

  For example, as in the display screen shown in the explanatory diagram of FIG. 21, two barcode portions bc1 and bc2 obtained by dividing a two-dimensional barcode into left and right are used as the two second identification information p1 and p2, and this barcode portion is used. bc1 and bc2 may be variably displayed in a display area P of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, in a scroll shape.

  In this case, the two barcode portions bc1 and bc2 used for the second identification information p1 and p2 replace “7” in the stop patterns (a1) to (a5) of the stop table of FIG. 12 described above. The other “0” to “6” are “margins” in this case.

  Therefore, when the second identification information p1 and p2 is made up of two barcode portions bc1 and bc2 and “margin”, the sub CPU 206 controls the player based on pressing the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b. When the scroll-like variable display of the barcode portions bc1 and bc2 as the second identification information p1 and p2 is stopped, the following operation is performed.

  In other words, after transitioning to the probability change mode after the last past jackpot game has ended, if the falling lottery is not won and the probability change mode remains, or if the most recent past jackpot game is the normal mode after the jackpot game ends If it is a 15R jackpot game to be transferred, the stop pattern (a5) is selected. In this case, the second identification information p1, p2 always stops at “margin” regardless of the timing at which the stop operation buttons 84a, 84b are pressed.

  In addition, the most recent past jackpot game is a 15R jackpot game or 2R jackpot game that shifts to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends, and the mode before the transition to the probability change mode after the jackpot game ends is the normal mode If the mode is not changed from the probability change mode to the normal mode due to the winning of the falling lottery after the jackpot game ends and the mode changes from the normal mode to the probability change mode, the stop pattern (A4) is selected. Also in this case, the second identification information p1 and p2 always stop at “margin” regardless of the timing at which the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b are pressed.

  In addition, after transitioning to probability variation mode after the last past jackpot game is over, if the winning lottery is won and the mode transitions from probability variation mode to normal mode, the probability variation mode is entered at the end of the last past jackpot game. If the mode before the transition was the probability change mode or the normal mode, or if the mode before the transition to the probability variation mode at the end of the last past jackpot game was the normal mode, the probability change from the normal mode. Any of the stop patterns (a1) to (a4) depending on the number of current short-time games executed after the jackpot game, which is set at the end of the last past jackpot game when the mode is changed Is selected.

  Then, regardless of which stop pattern (a1) to (a4) is selected, the second identification information p1, p2 is stopped at “margin” according to the timing when the stop operation buttons 84a, 84b are pressed, It stops at the bar code portions bc1 and bc2. At this time, a player who is good at the eye-pushing operation (operation to stop aiming at a desired symbol) has a higher probability of stopping the second identification information p1 and p2 at the barcode portions bc1 and bc2.

  Further, as is clear from (a1) to (a3) shown in FIG. 12, if the mode before the transition to the probability change mode at the end of the last past jackpot game was the normal mode, the current short game The greater the number of times, the higher the probability that the second identification information p1, p2 will stop at “7”.

  Thus, when the identification information stop game is executed, the second identification information being displayed in a variable manner can be stopped and displayed by operating the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b by the player. When the bar code portions bc1 and bc2 are stopped in any one of the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2, the jackpot game that triggers the transition to the probability change mode ends and the normal mode is changed to the probability change mode. After the mode shifts, it is possible to know that the mode has shifted from the probability variation mode to the normal mode by winning the falling lottery.

  In other words, the player who has been in the normal mode (low probability state), that is, the player who has been in the so-called humiliation state, can recognize that the player has fallen from the probability change mode to the normal mode. It can prevent having an excessive expectation about winning a jackpot game. Thus, providing decisions in advance at stop of the game to the player, to arouse interest in the player regarding capture method of the gaming machine, as a result, be easier to sustain the interest in the game for the player it can.

  Further, when each of the second identification information p1 and p2 is stopped at the barcode portions bc1 and bc2, both the barcode portions bc1 and bc2 can be combined and recognized as one two-dimensional barcode. Therefore, the two-dimensional bar code is photographed with a camera of a mobile phone (not shown), and the Internet site at the address obtained thereby is accessed with the mobile phone, so that, for example, a character of a gaming machine being played is displayed. It is possible to provide the player with special benefits such as image data of the standby screen for the mobile phone and information on the gaming technique behind the gaming machine. Therefore, by providing this special benefit, it is possible to make the player have an interest different from the original game, and to easily maintain the player's interest in the game.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 22 is an exploded side view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to a modification, and FIG. 23 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the modification. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the first identification information q1 to q3 and the second identification information p1 and p2 are displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display 32 has been described, but in the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the modification, The second identification information p1 and P2 is constituted by the rotating reel 2033. In other words, the rotating reel 2033 is an example of a fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information.

  The pachinko gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 that is at least partially permeable, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially permeable, a rotating reel 2033 having a plurality of second identification information, and a liquid crystal display device. 2032 and a main body frame 2012. The second identification information displayed on the rotary reel 2033 is visually recognized by the player through the gaming board 2014 having transparency.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 23 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. 8 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the sub-control circuit 200 in the modified example includes a sub-CPU 206 serving as identification information stop game execution control means, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and display control for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. A circuit 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound output from the speaker 46, a normal symbol holding lamp 50, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls a lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp, and a rotary reel drive circuit 2100 It has.

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

  The rotating reel 2033 performs variable display according to the given drive signal. Further, the rotary reel drive circuit 2100 transmits a drive signal to the rotary reel 2033 according to the control signal from the sub CPU 206 based on the player pressing the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b.

  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 above-described embodiment and the modification are different only in the mode of variable display of the second identification information p1 and p2, and in the above-described embodiment, the second identification information p1 and p2 are variable on the liquid crystal display device 32. In contrast to the display, the modified example is different in that a rotating reel 2033 used in a pachislot machine or the like is used.

  Therefore, as in the above-described embodiment, when the player presses the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b, the rotary reel 2033 stops according to this timing, and stops in a stop mode based on the stop table shown in FIG. Therefore, as in the above-described embodiment, when the transition is made from the normal mode to the probable big hit game, if the winning lottery is won and then the normal mode is entered again, the falling lottery is performed according to the player's pushing operation. Will be informed that you have won. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who is in a stale state from having an excessive expectation about winning a jackpot game. Thus, providing decisions in advance at stop of the game to the player, to arouse interest in the player regarding capture method of the gaming machine, as a result, be easier to sustain the interest in the game for the player it can.

  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 single stop table of FIG. 12 is applied to the pressing operation of the two stop operation buttons 84a and 84b that respectively stop the two-digit second identification information p1 and p2. Although the contents of the second identification information p1 and p2 to be stopped are determined, the stop table in FIG. 12 is applied to one of the stop operation buttons 84a and 84b, and each stop operation button is applied. A different stop table different from the stop table of FIG. 12 may be applied to the other pressing operation of 84a and 84b, and the contents of the second identification information p1 and p2 to be stopped may be individually determined. .

  In the above-described embodiment, the case where the second identification information p1 and p2 are two digits and the first identification information q1 to q3 is three digits has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any Even the second identification information of the number of digits can be applied.

  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 in providing additional information to a player who is in a state of being intimidated and making it easier to maintain interest in the game.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of 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 of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a time reduction number table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an identification information stop game lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a stop table of the 2nd discernment information referred in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled side view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of further another 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 of further another 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 33 Special symbol indicator 35 Normal symbol indicator 37 Indicator case 39 Large prize opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive prize attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 50 Normal symbol hold lamp 51 Round Number indicator 53 Illumination unit 55, 57, 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Fire power increase button 82 Fire power decrease button 84 Stop operation button 10 V / Count sensor 104, 105 Count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launch control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub-control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 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 2033 Rotating reel 2100 Rotation Reel drive circuit

Claims (3)

A jackpot that controls the jackpot lottery to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player in either a high probability state with a relatively high probability of winning the jackpot or a low probability state with a relatively low probability Lottery control means;
When the probability state is the high probability state, a change lottery to the low probability state is performed, and when the change lottery is won, a change is performed to change the probability state from the high probability state to the low probability state. Control means;
After the jackpot game is over, incidental game execution control means for performing control to execute an incidental game advantageous to the player;
When the high probability state is triggered by the transition to the jackpot game, the probability state before the transition to the jackpot game is the low probability state than the high probability state. Also, an incidental game continuation number setting means for setting the average continuation number of the incidental game executed after the jackpot game is increased,
Fluctuation display means for performing variable display and stop display of identification information including a stop mode for providing predetermined profit information to a player;
Stop operation means for displaying the variably displayed identification information by a player's operation; and
An identification information stop game for performing control to execute the identification information stop game in response to an operation input of the stop operation means by a player when a lottery of an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information displayed in a variable manner is won Execution control means;
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The identification information stop game execution control means is configured to execute the probability state during execution of the incidental game after the jackpot game when the low probability state is changed to the high probability state in response to the transition to the jackpot game. When the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the change lottery, the control for forcibly executing the identification information stop game is performed.
A gaming machine characterized by that.   When the transition from the low probability state to the high probability state is triggered by the transition to the jackpot game, the transition from the low probability state to the high probability state is triggered by the transition to the jackpot game 2. The game according to claim 1, further comprising a winning probability control means for performing a control for relatively increasing a winning probability of the lottery of the identification information stop game as compared with a case where the transition pattern other than the pattern is changed. Machine.   When the identification information stop game execution control means changes from the low probability state to the high probability state when triggered by the transition to the jackpot game, the probability state is triggered by the transition to the jackpot game. Compared to the case where the transition pattern other than the transition pattern from the probability state to the high probability state is changed, the identification information relatively increases the probability of becoming a stop mode of providing the player with the profit information. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein execution of the identification information stop game is controlled.

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