JP2008093042A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To block players excessively committed to playing by notifying them of the hit of a dropping lottery. <P>SOLUTION: In an identifying information stop game at a limited frequency which is executed when the game is in the low-probability state altered from the high-probability state, performance images are displayed in a prescribed combination with the conditions that identifying information is stopped and displayed in the specified combination according to the operation input of a stop operation button 84 by a player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  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 in a high probability state after a probable big hit. Further, as described above, the falling lottery is executed even during the short-time game, and therefore, the falling lottery may be won during the short-time game and may be changed to a low probability state. In such a case, the player easily misunderstands that the high probability state continues. In addition, the number of times that a short-time game can continue may vary depending on the probability state when winning a promising jackpot game, so the number of times that a short-time game continues is not constant, and this also indicates that the player has won a falling lottery. In many cases, you will not notice.
JP 2005-40487 A

  As described above, in a conventional gaming machine, even if it is changed from a low probability state to a jackpot game to become a high probability state, and then wins a falling lottery and is changed to a low probability state, this is It has been desired to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying a player who is not informed and informed of the fact that he / she has won the falling lottery without being confused by the number of times the short-time game is continued.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and the purpose of the present invention is to win a change lottery (falling lottery) for a player who is in a humiliated state. By notifying, it is providing the game machine which can suppress giving a player an excessive feeling of expectation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 is a high probability state in which a probability of shifting to a jackpot game advantageous to a player is high, and a low probability state in which the probability of shifting to a jackpot game is lower than the high probability state. Control means to control the jackpot lottery in any probability state, and when the probability state is a high probability state, a change lottery to a low probability state is performed, and when this change lottery is won, the probability Change control means for performing control to change the state to a low probability state, incidental game execution control means for performing control to execute an incidental game advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is ended, and from low probability state to jackpot game A supplementary game continuation number setting means for setting the average number of continuations of the supplementary game to be greater than when the transition is made from the high probability state to the jackpot game, and a predetermined effect image Effect image display means for displaying, variable display means for performing variable display and stop display of identification information, stop operation means for performing stop display of identification information displayed in a variable manner by a player, and stop operation by a player According to the operation input of the means, the identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed; In a limited number of identification information stop games executed by the identification information stop game execution control means when the state is changed to the low probability state, the identification information according to the operation input of the stop operation means by the player Effect image display control means for displaying effect images in a predetermined combination on the condition that is stopped and displayed in a specific combination.

  In the invention according to claim 1, when the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by the change control means and is in the low probability state, the limitation executed by the identification information stop game execution control means In the identification information stop game of the number of times, the effect image is displayed in a predetermined combination on the condition that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination according to the operation input of the stop operation means by the player.

  Therefore, according to the first aspect of the present invention, the fact that the probability state has been changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the change lottery, the identification information is stopped in a specific combination in the identification information stop game. The player can be made to recognize the combination of the effect images displayed at the time. As a result, when a player in a low-probability state that is difficult to win the jackpot lottery, so-called humiliated state, wins the jackpot game, there is an excessive expectation that the high-probability state may continue. Can be suppressed.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the identification information stop game execution control means executes the identification information stop game only when the control means makes a jackpot lottery and the game shifts from the low probability state to the jackpot game. It is characterized by.

  In the invention according to claim 2, the identification information stop game is executed only when a big win lottery is performed in a low probability state. Therefore, according to the invention described in claim 2, it is possible to make the player recognize that the player is in a low probability state by starting the identification information stop game.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state and is in the low probability state, the player can obtain the identification information in the limited number of identification information stop games. The player recognizes that the probability state has been changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by the combination of the effect images displayed when the stop display can be performed in a specific combination, that is, the so-called humiliation state. be able to. As described above, by notifying the player that the change lottery (falling lottery) has been won, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive expectation.

  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, a stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 is provided on the door 11 which is a substantially central portion of the pachinko gaming machine 10. As will be described later, the stop operation button 84 is an operation button for stopping and displaying the identification information when it is variably displayed. On the front surface of the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device (variable display means) 32 for displaying various images, a spacer 31, a game board 14, and the like are disposed. 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 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  An image of the identification information for effect and other various effect images are displayed on the display unit 32a in the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when a special symbol other than the numbers described above (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed, the normal gaming 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 called 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. These special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol change display held by turning on or off (the so-called number of held 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. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information for the display is suspended, if the identification information for the effect that has been displayed variably in the same way as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the change of the identification information for the display that has been suspended Display starts.

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

  As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 4, on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (rear side) of the game board 14, the special symbol display 33 displays the above-described variable display of the identification information. The effect image related to the special symbol to be displayed 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. Thereafter, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 is stopped and displayed, and the 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 identification information is variably displayed and then stopped 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 design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all are arranged, the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is maximized. The gaming state shifts to a 15R jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) that is continuously performed 15 times. In addition, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number design (for example, “even” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all the numbers are in order, a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state (special gaming state). However, after the end of the jackpot gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

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

  Then, when the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, that is, when the 15R jackpot or the 2R jackpot is won, the “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 gaming state is ended, it shifts to the probability changing mode or the normal mode according to the numerical design at that time, and after the 2R jackpot gaming state is ended, it shifts only to the probability changing mode. As described above, the mode transition (change of the probability state) 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 transition to the 15R jackpot game state and a lottery for transition to the 2R jackpot game state are performed. A lottery to fall into the mode is performed.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and a variable display game is executed, the identification information is stopped and displayed at an arbitrary timing determined by lottery. Run the information stop game. When the identification information stop game is executed, the identification information is variably displayed, and the identification information is stopped and displayed according to the timing when the player presses the stop operation button 84. When the identification information stop game is executed, an effect image that prompts the player to press the operation stop button 84 is displayed in a predetermined area (see FIG. 6) of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 6). In the example of FIG. 6, “Stop it!” Line).

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation button 84 is described as an example of the stop operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop operation means may be a stop lever, a trackball, a touch panel, or the like. The identification information that is variably displayed by the player's operation can be used to stop the 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.

  Furthermore, as will be described later, after the jackpot game (15R or 2R) is completed, a short-time game (an incidental game advantageous to the player) is played in a period until the variable display game reaches a predetermined number of times (100 times, etc.). Executed. At this time, when the short game is being executed, there is a high probability of stopping when the normal symbol is “◯”. Accordingly, since the time for the blade member 23 to be in the open state becomes longer, it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the start opening 25, the number of variable display games executed per unit time increases, and the winning of the jackpot game Increased expectations. 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 the 15R jackpot gaming state. The

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 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 where 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). It should be noted that the gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is the “15R jackpot gaming state” described above.

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

  In addition, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 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 or the predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven by.

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

  The gaming state from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is the “2R jackpot gaming state” described above.

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

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

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the 15R jackpot game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds can be selected from 1 round to 15 rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 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, the type of each winning opening is determined. 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 first identification information q1 to q3 is variably displayed. As shown in the figure, when the identification information stop game is executed, in order to notify the player that the stop operation button 84 can be operated, the character image X1 and the characters “Stop it!” Is displayed.

  FIG. 7 shows a display example when the identification information q1 to q3 is stopped at “7/7/6” in the display area Q by executing the identification information stop game. As will be described later, when it is determined that the falling lottery has been won (changed from the probability change mode to the normal mode), the character image X2 and the character “Are?” 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 port 25, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery for shifting to a 15R jackpot gaming state or a 2R jackpot gaming state. Further, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a 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. In such a gaming state, a function as a control means for controlling a lottery lottery is provided. Furthermore, when the gaming state is a high probability state, a change lottery to a low probability state is performed, and when this change lottery is won, a function as a change control means for performing a control to change the gaming state to a low probability state. Prepare.

  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 an attached game execution control means for performing control to execute an attached game advantageous to the player after the jackpot game is finished. In addition, the time reduction table shown in FIG. 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, the main CPU 66 sets the number of times of incidental game continuation that is set so that the average number of continuations of the incidental game is larger when the transition is made from the low probability state to the jackpot game than when the transition is made from the high probability state to the jackpot game. A function as a means is provided.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for the main CPU 66 to control the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 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 selection table for selecting execution of 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 big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (round number) in the big hit gaming state. Also, the grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed the V · count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104.

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

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

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

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

  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 the 2R jackpot game is not executed (for example, the normal game state, the 15R jackpot game state, etc.), the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 closes the blade member 48 in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66.

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

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of the seesaw being tilted, 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. A stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  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, the three-digit identification information q1 to q3 is variably displayed in the display area Q, which is the central portion of the display portion 32a, and then stopped and displayed along with the special symbol variation display. Take control.

  Further, as will be described later, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping and displaying the identification information according to the effect command sent from the main CPU 66 when the stop operation button 84 is pressed during the execution of the identification information stop game. Specifically, the probability state at the time of winning the jackpot game played last time is the normal mode (low probability state) or the probability variation mode (high probability state), the jackpot game ends and the probability variation mode After that, the effect images are displayed in a predetermined combination depending on whether or not the falling lottery is won and whether the number of short-time games executed after the big hit game is large or small. In FIG. 7, an effect image indicating that fireworks are not generated and a character image “Are?” Are displayed.

  Specifically, when the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state and the sub CPU 206 is in the low probability state, the sub CPU 206 identifies in response to an operation input by the player in a limited number of identification information stop games. The effect images are displayed in a predetermined combination on the condition that the information q1 to q3 is stopped and displayed in a specific combination (see FIGS. 7 and 18 to 20).

  In other words, the sub CPU 206 stops the identification information that is variably displayed in response to the operation input of the stop operation button 84 by the player, and as a result of the jackpot lottery, the sub CPU 206 shifts from the low probability state to the jackpot game. It functions as an identification information stop game execution control means for executing the identification information stop game only when.

  In addition, when the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state and is in the low probability state, the identification information is specified in response to an operation input by the player in a limited number of identification information stop games. It has a function as an effect image display control means for displaying effect images in a predetermined combination on the condition that they are stopped and displayed in combination.

  Therefore, the sub CPU 206 sets a time-short game flag, a probability change mode flag, and the like in a predetermined area of the work RAM 70.

  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 has an area for setting a time-short game flag, a probability change mode flag, and the like.

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

  In FIG. 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 causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the display 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.

  The stop operation button 84 is provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 outputs 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 button 84. As described above, the stop operation button 84 is a stop that can display the identification information variably displayed on the variability display means of the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the operation of the player under the control of the sub CPU 206. It is an example of an operation means.

[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.

[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. 13) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 11, 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 counter, and the like (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 13, a special symbol control process relating to 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 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, the main CPU 66 executes random number update processing so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. by “1” (step S42). . And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 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 effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, a specific effect image display command, a game state change command indicating whether or not a game state change (mode change) has occurred, and an identification information stop game indicating execution of an identification information stop game Execution commands etc. are included. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S49.

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

[Special symbol control processing]
Details of the subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 13, 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. 13, in step S71, a process for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the 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. 12, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the special winning opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, or the special gaming dedicated winning attacker 44, and is used only for the special winning opening 39 or the specific gaming. A signal for opening the winning attacker 44 is output to the large winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

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

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

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

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

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

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in 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. 14, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the jackpot determination result is out of order when the game is not in the jackpot gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot when the jackpot gaming state is not set. The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in the order of “04”, “05”, and “06” when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, so that step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a 15R jackpot game is executed. When the end condition of the 15R jackpot game (special game) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order to perform steps S78 to S81 shown in FIG. This processing 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. 13 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

  In step S104, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11) 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.

  Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 16, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a jackpot determination process in step S105 of FIG. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning based on the value of the state flag and the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11). Select whether the selected result is a big hit or not.

  At this time, in the probability variation mode, in this embodiment, a mode change lottery (hereinafter referred to as “falling lottery”) from the probability variation mode to the normal mode is further performed. That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 4, a lottery for shifting to the 15R jackpot game state and a lottery for shifting to the 2R jackpot game state are performed based on the jackpot determination table, and in the probability change mode. In, a falling lottery from the probability variation mode to the normal mode is performed.

  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. In addition, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won. 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 control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the 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.

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

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

[Design determination processing]
Step S106 “symbol determination processing” in FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In step S1500 of FIG. 16, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is made. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a jackpot determination process in step S105 of FIG. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning based on the value of the state flag and the jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 11). Select whether the selected result is a big hit or not.

  At this time, in the probability variation mode, in this embodiment, a mode change lottery (hereinafter referred to as “falling lottery”) from the probability variation mode to the normal mode is further performed. That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 4, a lottery for shifting to the 15R jackpot game state and a lottery for shifting to the 2R jackpot game state are performed based on the jackpot determination table, and in the probability change mode. In, a falling lottery from the probability variation mode to the normal mode is performed.

  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. In addition, it is determined whether or not the falling lottery is won. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

  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 of 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 of 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 of 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. 17 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 17, 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. 15 (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. 15 (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 step S75 to step 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. 15 (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 step S75 to step 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.

[Variable display game and identification information stop game control processing]
The control of the identification information stop game will be described below with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, the player operates the stop operation button 84 in a limited number of identification information stop games executed when the probability state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state and is in the low probability state. When the presentation images are displayed in a predetermined combination (referred to as the first embodiment) on the condition that the identification information q1 to q3 is stopped and displayed in a specific combination according to the input, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery lottery. As a result, the identification information stop game is executed only when the game shifts from the low probability state to the jackpot game (referred to as the second embodiment).

  First, the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In step S1701 in FIG. 18, 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. The effect command includes a state flag set by the main CPU 66 and indicating a probability variation mode (high probability state) and a normal mode (low probability state), and a flag indicating whether or not a short-time game is determined by lottery. Is also included.

  In step S1702, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not to execute the identification information stop game. If the identification information stop game is not executed, an effect image based on the effect command is displayed in step S1703, and the identification information is stopped in a predetermined combination based on the effect command.

  If it is determined in step S1702 that the identification information stop game is to be executed, the sub CPU 206 determines in step S1704 whether the probability variation mode (high probability state) is set. When it is determined that the state is a high probability state, the probability variation mode flag is incremented by 1 in step S1705, and the identification information stop game is executed in step S1706.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1704 that the mode is not the probability variation mode, it is determined in step S1707 whether or not the probability variation mode flag is 1. If the probability change mode flag is set to 1, in step S1708, the specific effect flag indicating that the effect image is displayed in a predetermined combination is incremented by 1, and in step S1709, the probability change mode flag is reset, The identification information stop game in step S1706 is started.

  The operation of the sub CPU 206 in the identification information stop game executed a predetermined number of times (limited number of times) executed in step S1706 will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In step S1801 in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 resets the number of times of execution of the identification information stop game, and activates the stop operation button 84 in step S1802.

  In step S1803, it is determined whether a stop operation has been performed. If the stop operation is not performed for a predetermined time (step S1811: No), the identification information is stopped and displayed based on the effect command in step S1812.

  If a stop operation has been performed, the sub CPU 206 determines in step S1804 whether or not the eye pressing has succeeded. If the pressing is successful, in step S1805, the numerical symbol (identification information) selected at the timing when the stop operation is performed is stopped and displayed. If the eye press is not successful, the identification information is stopped and displayed based on the effect command in step S1806.

  Subsequently, in step S1807, it is determined whether all identification information has been stopped and displayed. If all the identification information is not stopped and displayed, the process is repeated from step S1803. If all the identification information is stopped and displayed, it is determined in step S1808 whether or not a predetermined stop combination has been established. As the predetermined stop combination, for example, it is preferable to set a so-called hitting such as “7, 7, 7”, which is highly demanded by the player to stop.

  Subsequently, in step S1809, it is determined whether or not the specific effect flag set in step S1708 is set to 1. When it is set to 1, in step S1810, the effect image is displayed in a predetermined combination (see FIG. 7). If it is not set to 1, a predetermined effect image is displayed based on the effect command. On the other hand, if the predetermined stop combination is not obtained in step S1808, a predetermined effect image is displayed based on the effect command in step S1813.

  In step S1815, the number of executions of the identification information stop game is incremented by 1. In step S1816, it is determined whether the identification information stop game has been executed a predetermined number of times. Return. If the predetermined number of times has not been reached, the process is repeated from step S1802.

  Thus, in the processing shown as the first embodiment, when the received effect command is not the probability change mode and the probability change mode flag is +1, that is, the current state is a high probability state, the received effect command When the low probability state is reached, the game balls stored in the game ball storage unit 330 are released. At this time, in the identification information stop game, if the player can stop the identification information in a predetermined combination, an effect image as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, the player can stop the identification information in a specific combination in the identification information stop game that the probability state has been changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by winning the change lottery. Can be recognized by a combination of displayed effect images. As a result, when a player in a low-probability state that is difficult to win the jackpot lottery, so-called humiliated state, wins the jackpot game, there is an excessive expectation that the high-probability state may continue. Can be suppressed.

  Next, a second embodiment in which the identification information stop game is executed only when the main CPU 66 has won a jackpot lottery and has shifted from a low probability state to a jackpot game will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1901 in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 206 performs effect command reception processing from the main CPU 66. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. The effect command includes a state flag set by the main CPU 66 and indicating a probability variation mode (high probability state) and a normal mode (low probability state), and a flag indicating whether or not a short-time game is determined by lottery. Is also included.

  In step S1902, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the mode is the probability variation mode (high probability state). If it is determined that the state is in a high probability state, it is determined in step S1903 whether the probability variation mode flag is set to 1. If the probability variation mode flag is not set to +1, the probability variation mode flag is set to +1 in step S1904, and the identification information stop game is executed in step S1905.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1902 that the mode is not the probability change mode, in step S1906, a specific effect flag indicating that the effect image is displayed in a predetermined combination is incremented by 1, and the probability change mode flag is reset in step S1907. In step S1908, the identification information is stopped and displayed based on the effect command. Also, an effect image based on the effect command is displayed.

  Note that the processing of the identification information stop game for a predetermined number of times (a limited number of times) executed in step S1905 is executed according to FIG. 19 described above.

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, the identification information stop game is executed by the sub CPU 206 only when the main CPU 66 makes a big win lottery and the game shifts from the low probability state to the big win game. In the low probability state, a specific performance flag is set. Therefore, in the next variable display game, when the identification information stop game is executed, the first implementation is performed based on the specific performance flag. The effect image is displayed by the same processing as the form. In the second embodiment, the identification information stop game is executed only when a jackpot lottery is performed in a low probability state. Therefore, it becomes easier for the player to recognize that the player is in a low probability state by starting the identification information stop game.

  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 is possible to prevent having an excessive expectation about winning the jackpot game, and to provide a judgment material when the game is stopped.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Next, a modified example of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 21 is an exploded side view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to a modified example, and FIG. 22 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the modified example. In the above-described embodiment, the example in which the identification information q1 to q3 is displayed on the display unit 32a of the liquid crystal display 32 has been described. However, in the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the modification, the identification information q1 to q3 is configured by the rotating reel 2033. To do. 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 transparent, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially transparent, a rotary reel 2033 that includes a plurality of identification information, and a liquid crystal display device 2032. The main body frame 2012 is included. The identification information displayed on the rotary reel 2033 is visually recognized by the player through the game board 2014 having transparency.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 22 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. 22, the sub-control circuit 200 according to the modification includes a sub-CPU 206 as an 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 which is a rotating body on which a plurality of identification information is 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. 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 is different in that the identification information q1 to q3 is a rotary reel 2033 used in a pachislot machine or the like.

  Therefore, as in the above-described embodiment, when a transition is made from a normal mode to a probable big hit game, and when the player subsequently wins the falling lottery and enters the normal mode 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 humiliated state from having an excessive expectation about winning the jackpot game, and to easily make a judgment when stopping the game.

  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 unit can be replaced with any configuration having the same function.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the case where the identification information q1 to q3 has three digits has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any 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 preventing a player who is in a humiliated state from notifying the player that he / she has fallen from the probability variation mode to the normal mode and having an unnecessary expectation.

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 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 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 disassembled side view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

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 (2)

Control of jackpot lottery in either of a high probability state with a high probability of shifting to a jackpot game advantageous to the player and a low probability state with a lower probability of transition to the jackpot game than the high probability state Control means for performing
When the probability state is the high probability state, a change lottery to change to the low probability state is performed, and when the change lottery is won, a change control means for performing control to change the probability state to the low probability state;
After the jackpot game is over, incidental game execution control means for performing control to execute an incidental game advantageous to the player;
An incidental game continuation number setting means that sets the average number of continuations of the incidental game when the transition from the low probability state to the jackpot game is greater than when the transition from the high probability state to the jackpot game;
Effect image display means for displaying a predetermined effect image;
Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information;
A stop operation means in which an operation for stopping and displaying the identification information displayed in a variable manner is performed by the player;
Identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the variably displayed identification information in response to an operation input of the stop operation means by a player;
The limited number of identifications executed by the identification information stop game execution control means when the probability control state is changed from the high probability state to the low probability state by the change control means. In an information stop game, effect image display control means for displaying the effect image in a predetermined combination on condition that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific combination in response to an operation input of the stop operation means by a player A gaming machine having and.   The identification information stop game execution control means executes the identification information stop game only when the jackpot lottery is performed by the control means and the game shifts from the low probability state to the jackpot game. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.

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