JP2008093046A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to be notified of the current probability state to help them break out of a hopeless rut. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 works to display a mini game image 97 on a liquid crystal display device 32 together with a variable display game in a first high-probability lottery mode (time shortening state) game and carries out a mini game from the operation by a player to get the result of (win or loss) of the mini game displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. The winning rate of the mini game in a second high-probability lottery mode (variable probability mode) is set higher than the winning rate in a second normal lottery mode (time shortening mode). Even when the game in the first high-probability lottery mode (time shortening mode) is prolonged, this enables the estimation of whether the current game state is in the variable-probability mode or not by determining the tendency of win or loss in the mini game while the mini game is carried out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, a so-called digipachi or seven machine called a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters a winning means such as a start opening, a so-called big hit lottery is performed as to whether to win a special game advantageous to the player, When the big hit lottery is won, a special game advantageous to the player is executed. Specifically, the grand prize opening is opened for 15 rounds with 10 game balls won or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as one round, and many payout balls are obtained. The big hit lottery result is called a special symbol game because it is notified by whether or not the special symbol stops at a predetermined symbol. In addition to the special symbol game, it is also known as a variable display game because it is notified by whether or not the identification symbol for performance fluctuates and stops at a predetermined symbol.

  Furthermore, many models are provided with a movable accessory (a so-called electric tulip) that is easy to win when opened, and difficult to win when closed. Whether or not to open the movable accessory is determined by lottery on condition that the game ball passes through the passing gate. Note that the lottery result is notified depending on whether or not the normal symbol stops at a predetermined symbol, so it is also referred to as a normal symbol game.

  In the lottery in the special symbol game, whether or not the big hit is determined is determined, and after the special game, one of two game states of a high probability (probability change) state and a low probability state with a high probability of winning the big hit It is determined whether to enter the gaming state. In general, after a special game, a big hit with a high probability of winning a big hit with a high probability is a big hit, a big hit with a low probability with a low winning probability is a normal big hit, and further, a probable big hit is continuous. It is called a fall when it usually becomes a big hit later.

  Also, in a normal symbol game, a high probability state with a high probability of winning big hits until a next big hit is won after a probable big hit or a predetermined period after a normal big hit (for example, until 100 big hit lotteries are performed). There are also many models that have been changed so that the opening time of the movable accessory is slightly longer. In such a high-probability state, it is easy to win a start opening, and many special symbol games are consumed in a short time.

  In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine, two lotteries are performed, and the interest of the player in the game is improved by changing the winning probability in these two lotteries. For example, there are cases where the number of owned balls does not decrease and the game is a big hit, the big hits are continuous, or the big win lottery is won in several games. On the other hand, there may be a so-called stale state where a lottery variable display game is being executed but not won in the big win lottery. In such a state, the player cannot play the game happily.

Therefore, by changing from a low probability state to a high probability state in which a special gaming state is likely to occur when the variable display game has been executed more than a predetermined number of times and the big hit lottery is not won, It has been proposed to rescue such players (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-40487 A

  However, in recent pachinko machines, the types of jackpots are also diversified, and in addition to 15 round probability big hits, 15 round normal big hits, big hits such as sudden chance changes and sudden time reductions are determined by lottery including falls. . Here, sudden probability change and sudden time reduction are game states obtained as a result of extremely shortening the opening time and round of the special winning opening in the special game. In other words, if the probability of winning a big hit after a special game is high, the player suddenly becomes probable because it seems to be suddenly changed, and if the winning probability is low, only the short time is executed. , The player suddenly falls short of time to appear to be in a short state of time. Also, in addition to the normal big hit, the fall is changed to the normal state when winning by performing lottery including a lottery (so-called falling lottery) including whether or not to fall to a low probability state in the big hit lottery. There are also models.

  For this reason, in recent pachinko machines, for example, after suddenly winning the odd change, it falls due to the winning of the falling lottery, and as a result, a payoff ball cannot be obtained, and it is mistaken for sudden sudden change even though it is suddenly short As a result, there is also a new sneak condition that continues to be struck while expecting a big hit, and as a result, the shortage of time ends without obtaining a big hit.

  In addition, in recent pachinko machines, there are models in which time reduction is continuously performed a predetermined number of times in a probability variation state after a probability variation big hit game. In such a model, even if the falling lottery is won and the low probability state is reached, the time reduction is continued a predetermined number of times. In addition, there are models (for example, 30 times, 70 times, and 333 times) that have cases where the number of times of continuous time reduction is long and short. In this case, for example, when the current game state is the normal state when the sudden probability change is won and 333 times are obtained, the next big hit is likely to be long, and the identification information is changed in a short time. / Because the stop is repeated, there is a risk that the game will get bored. In addition, if the current gaming state is the normal state, but if it is misunderstood that it is a probable change state, it should be a big hit but it will not be a big hit. There is a risk of being held.

  For this reason, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that can notify the current probability state so as not to be confused by the number of short-time continuations and to rescue the Hamari player.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the current probability state so as to rescue the Hamari player.

  (1) A game board provided with a game area where a game ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes into which the game ball can enter, and the plurality of game balls provided that the game ball has passed through a predetermined position on the game board. The first big hit is to make a lottery to determine whether or not to switch the movable accessory provided at the specific winning port in the first winning port from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter to the second state in which the game ball is easy to enter In the lottery means and the lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means, the first normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability or the winning probability is greater than the predetermined probability. The first high probability lottery mode when the first mode setting means for setting which one of the first high probability lottery modes is a high probability, and when the first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode To finish the first normal lottery mode A condition setting means for setting a condition for returning to the game, and a second big hit lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening And the second normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting to the special game is a predetermined probability when the game state after the special game is ended when the game state is shifted to the special game based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means. A second mode setting means for setting a game mode by determining which of the second high-probability lottery modes in which the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability, and setting the game mode; Based on the lottery result, the display unit displays the identification information in a variable and stopped display, and the display unit controls the display of the identification information in a variable and stop display according to the lottery result of the second big hit lottery unit. Display control means for performing control, operation means operable by a player, first execution control means for controlling execution of a first game including a special game, and the first mode setting means is a first high probability lottery mode. When the game is set, the identification information is changed based on the lottery result of the second execution control means for controlling the execution of the second game to advance the game by the operation of the operation means by the player and the second big hit lottery means. In accordance with the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means, the display means performs variable display and stop display of the identification information in accordance with the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means, as well as display and stop display, Display control means for performing control to display an image of the second game, and the first execution control means is provided to the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means after the special game is finished. Based on the mode set by the condition setting means and the condition set by the condition setting means, and controls to execute the game belonging to the first game, and the second big hit lottery means is a game in the second high probability lottery mode. In the second normal lottery mode, the first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode in a predetermined period after the end of the special game. The condition setting means changes from the second normal lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode, rather than when the second mode setting means sets to shift from the second high probability lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode. In the case of setting to shift, the period of the first high probability lottery mode is set to be longer, and the second execution control means is the player's game result in the second game of the second normal lottery mode Remote gaming machine player's game result in the second game of the second high-probability lottery mode is characterized in that to increase the probability of advantageous for the player.

  According to the invention of (1), when the second high probability lottery mode (so-called probability variation mode) is entered through the special game from the second normal lottery mode (normal mode or short time mode), the second high probability lottery mode The period of the first high probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state) is longer than when the second high probability lottery mode is entered through a special game. For this reason, it is possible to rescue a player who may be in a state where a special game is not won. In addition, during the game in the first high-probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), the second game can be advanced by the player's operation, so when the short-time state becomes long and the game feels monotonous, etc. By playing the second game, it becomes possible to distract monotony. Further, if the game is in the second high probability lottery mode in the first high probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), the game result of the player in the second game in the second high probability lottery mode is the second normal lottery mode. In the second game, the probability of being advantageous to the player is higher than the game result of the player in the second game (for example, if the second game is a competitive game, the winning rate in the game is higher). If there is a tendency that there are many advantageous results for the player, the second high-probability lottery mode can be imagined. For this reason, for example, the player is prevented from continuing the game more than necessary by misunderstanding that the player is in the probable variation state despite the normal state, and as a result, the player can be rescued. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the current probability state so as to rescue the Hamari player.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the second execution control unit controls execution of a second game in which a competitive game is advanced by operating the operation unit by a player to compete for victory or defeat, The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control to display a current gaming state when a player's winning probability in the second game is within a predetermined range.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), for example, in the first high probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), the actual winning percentage of the second game, which is a competitive game, When the value is within the set range, the fact that it is the second high probability lottery mode (so-called probability variation mode) is displayed via the display device. As a result, each time the second game is repeated, the player has a higher possibility of accurately grasping the current gaming state, and when the gaming state changes, the player has an opportunity to determine whether or not to continue the game. It becomes possible to give. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the current probability state so as to rescue the Hamari player.

  According to the present invention, since the second game can be advanced by the player's operation during the first game in the first high-probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), it is possible to make the game monotonous. Moreover, it can be imagined whether it is the 2nd high probability lottery mode (so-called probability variation mode) based on the tendency of winning or losing in the second game. For this reason, for example, the player is prevented from continuing the game more than necessary by misunderstanding that the player is in the probable variation state despite the normal state, and as a result, the player can be rescued. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the current probability state so as to rescue the Hamari player.

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

[Composition of gaming machine]
First, an overview 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. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing an overview from the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the game board 14 in the present embodiment. FIG. 5 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 5, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is 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 in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 5 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board provided with a game area where the game ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes through which the game ball can enter.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the back side. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the liquid crystal display device 32, various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. In particular, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, after transitioning to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state), an effect image for rendering is displayed during execution of the special game.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, by providing the effect display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the game board 14, for example, a game nail planting region, a region where a game member such as an accessory, or a decoration member is provided. It is possible to increase the degree of freedom and layout.

  The spacer 31 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, and forms a space serving as a flow path for game balls in front of (on the front side of) the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material. In the present embodiment, the spacer is formed of a material having permeability, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer may be formed of a material having permeability. Moreover, you may form with the material which does not have permeability | transmittance.

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

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  As shown in FIG. 4, on the lower left side of the game board 14, there are a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number indicator 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs. This 8-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when the predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 8-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, “05” or “64”) is stopped and displayed, it is in a state advantageous to the player from the normal game. The gaming state shifts to a big hit game. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 5) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 39 (see FIG. 5). On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, 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”.

  Below the special symbol indicator 35, a normal symbol indicator 33 is provided. The normal symbol display 33 is composed of, for example, two display lamps of a red LED and a green LED. These display lamps are alternately turned on and off alternately, and are variably displayed as a normal symbol.

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

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the number of rounds during execution of the special game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each dot LED, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 8-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transparent liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, an identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, etc. in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 (also identification information for production. For example, “ The numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. It becomes a 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), and also with a character image such as “big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As shown in FIG. 5, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, a big winning port 39, and general winning ports 56a, 56b and 56c. , 56d and the like are provided on the game board 14. Further, a speaker 46 is provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

  A stage 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and a stage 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails (not shown) and the game board 14 are provided. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc., the game flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, it is guided behind the stage 57 via the first warp path 47 behind the game board 14. The game ball guided behind the stage 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 from a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the stage 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with a normal electric accessory (may be referred to as a normal electric combination for short) 48. The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of opposed blade members and an ordinary electric member solenoid 118 (see FIG. 6) that opens and closes the blade member. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 6).

  A winning area is provided in the start port 25. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 6). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. Also, if a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the start port 25 is executed until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed ( Start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

  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. 6). 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 33 (see FIG. 4), and after a predetermined time has passed, Fluctuation display stops. As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined light emission display, for example, a red LED, the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 provided at the start port 25 is changed from the closed state to the open state, and a game ball is placed at the start port 25. It becomes easier to enter. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member is opened, the blade member is closed to make it difficult for the game ball to enter the start opening 25. As described above, a game in which a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member varies depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”. As described above, the start opening 25 is an example of a specific winning opening, and the ordinary electric combination 48 is an example of a movable combination provided at the specific winning opening (start opening 25). It is a first state that is difficult to be sphered, and the open state is an example of a second state in which a game ball is easy to enter.

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a 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.

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). When the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4) displays a specific numerical symbol as a special symbol, the shutter 40 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state. To be driven. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  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. 6) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 6). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Accordingly, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued differs depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 6)). Also good.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the specific areas and the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the large winning port 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the types of the respective winning ports is set. It is paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

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

  Further, operation buttons 80L and 80R are provided on the front surface portion of the outer cover of the upper plate 20. The operation buttons 80L and 80R are used in a mini game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device is described as an example of the display unit, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the sign display means may be any display means that can display a sign such as a plasma display, a rear projection display, a CRT display, or a lamp.

[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. 6 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, various tables referred to when making a big hit determination by random number lottery are also stored. .

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

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

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game. In the following description, when it is simply referred to as a control state flag, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is simply referred to as a normal symbol control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determining random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining a reach pattern. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. The round number display effect start counter is for determining whether or not to display on the round number 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 the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

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

  The big winning opening number counter indicates the number of opening of the big winning opening (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the big winning prize during one round and have passed the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is that when the game ball is won at the start opening 25, but when the special symbol variation display cannot be executed, the special symbol game is suspended. This indicates the number of times the symbol game is held. Further, the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol is that when the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b, but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the normal symbol game start is reserved, It shows the number of times the normal symbol game is held. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage The ball sensors 114 and 115, the start winning ball sensor 116, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, the big prize opening solenoid 120, the seesaw solenoid 122, and the backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

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

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member provided in the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and the blade member is in an open state or in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Closed. As described above, the main CPU 66 is provided at the specific winning opening (starting opening 25) among the plurality of winning openings on condition that the game ball has passed through a predetermined position (passage gates 54a, 54b) on the game board 14. It is an example of the 1st big hit lottery means which performs the lottery which determines whether it will switch to the 2nd state where it is easy to enter from the 1st state where a game ball is difficult to enter into the movable state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 5 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

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

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

  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 fire device 130 that fires game balls, and a reading device 150 that reads information stored in a card.

  The payout / firing control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the reading device 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

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

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display 35 (8 segment LED), and the normal symbol display 33 (Display lamp).

  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 generated from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 132, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. The present invention is not limited to this, and there is no problem even if it is configured such that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 that performs control related to the lamp 132 and the movable accessory. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, etc., but the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge, a program, a table, and the like are recorded. May be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Even if these programs are not recorded in advance, they may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60, the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200, and the like. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, a stop display mode determining random number counter for determining the stop display mode of the identification information (identification symbol 94 (see FIG. 24)), a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, and an effect for selecting the effect pattern Various variables such as a random number counter for display selection are positioned.

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

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled via the drive circuit.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and a reset signal when the power is turned on. The initial reset circuit 220 is generated.

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

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

  The image data ROM 216 stores various image data such as identification symbol image data, special image data, background image data, and effect image data separately. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as special image data, background image data, and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays the image data on the liquid crystal display device 32. Is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

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

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

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 is connected to the operation buttons 80L and 80R, and the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal generated when the player operates the operation buttons 80L and 80R, thereby advancing a mini game to be described later. .

[Main control main processing]
The main control main process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S11, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the main RAM 70 when the power is turned on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

  In step S12, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. When this process of executing processes for updating various timers such as a mouth open time timer is completed, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value of the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, a special symbol control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol control process. The special symbol control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 generates a random number according to the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery is won. And processing for storing the result of the determination in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S17.

  In step S17, game information data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a game state command relating to game information data to be transmitted to a game hall management server (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S18.

  In step S18, the number-of-holds data is generated in response to the detection signal from the starting winning ball sensor 116. When the number of holds is a predetermined value (for example, 3) or less, the number-of-holds data stored in the main RAM 70 is stored. Perform the update process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, an LED power source (common signal) for lighting the LED and a solenoid power source for driving the solenoid are supplied to the lamp 74. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs output control processing of the effect control command to the sub control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won the big winning opening 39, the starting opening 25, and the general winning openings 56a to 56d. If there is a winning, a corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout control CPU of the payout / firing control circuit 126. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S12.

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

  In step S42, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, an input port reading process is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for reading detection signals from the respective ports. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the V / count sensor 102. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for restoring the program saved in step S42 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process for returning to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 9, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 9, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. 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 in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the 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 moves to a 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 moves to a 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. In the case of 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 corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit 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 is set to execute the process of step S81. Details of the special symbol display time management process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, 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 obtained. Is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal for opening the big prize opening 39 to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A special game that may be repeated is executed. Further, the game advantageous to the player may be that a variable winning device that can be opened and closed such as the big winning opening 39 is opened.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening 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 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to 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 special game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 sets the special winning opening opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big winning opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” is increased. 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 is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball 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 moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates the supervised ball residual ball monitoring, and the game ball is placed in a specific area in the special payout port 39 when the supervised mouth residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. The special prize opening number counter is “2” (when the specific number symbol stopped on the special symbol display 35 is “50”) or “15” (special symbol display) It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific numerical symbol stopped and displayed in 35 is “64”, “21”) 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. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 increments the special game number counter in the main RAM 70 by “1”.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening to 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 S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a 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 is set to execute the process of step S81. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a probability change flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the probability change state is entered. Further, when the main CPU 66 enters the time reduction state, the main CPU 66 sets the time reduction state flag in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and sets 100 as the time reduction number. Details of the jackpot end interval process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a 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 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. 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 is set to execute the process of step S72. When the time reduction count is set, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the time reduction count, and when the time reduction count becomes 0, the main CPU 66 ends the time reduction state. 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. 9, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is out of order when the big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 9 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 big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The process of step S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 9 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game is also a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). 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. Transfer.

  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 moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a random number value stored in the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 11). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random value extracted at the time of starting winning and the big hit random value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a first execution control unit that controls the execution of the first game including the special game. In addition, the main CPU 66 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal game to a special game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening (starting port 25). It is an example of a lottery means.

  In the present embodiment, after the special game is over, a predetermined number (four in this embodiment) of big hit random numbers is set for a certain range of random values (0 to 799 in the present embodiment). The game mode is shifted to any one of the low probability state and the high probability state in which more jackpot random numbers are set than in the low probability state (5 in this embodiment).

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of winning the start, and the special symbol indicator 35 displays the jackpot symbol determination random number value and the special symbol determination table (see FIG. 11). A special symbol to be stopped and displayed is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. For example, when the big hit random number value is 7 in the low probability state, when the big hit symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the main symbol 66 is selected as 6 for the left symbol of the big hit symbol and 4 for the right symbol. Z0 is selected and 15 rounds are selected as the maximum number of rounds and stored in the designated area of the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the game state in the game after the end of the special game corresponds to the jackpot symbol random number value. For example, when the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 5, the number of jackpot symbol determination random numbers increases, and the probability of drawing a jackpot is set to a high probability state, and the gaming state in the game after the game ends The game mode is in a high probability state. In other cases (the jackpot symbol random number value is 6 to 9), the number of jackpot symbol determination random numbers decreases, so that the probability of drawing the jackpot is set to a low probability state where the probability is a predetermined probability. It becomes game mode. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109. As described above, when the main CPU 66 shifts to the special game based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means, the winning probability of shifting to the special game from the gaming state after the end of the special game is a predetermined probability. The game mode is set by determining whether the normal lottery mode (low probability state) or the second high probability lottery mode (high probability state) in which the winning probability is higher than a predetermined probability is determined by lottery. It is an example of a 2 mode setting means.

  Note that the symbol designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process of step S106 is stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 of FIG. Supplied as

  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 special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The special symbol variation pattern command for effect stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S21 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  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 memory area where the random number for jackpot determination used for the present fluctuation display etc. was memorized is performed (Step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol determination table]
FIG. 11 shows a special symbol determination table stored in the main ROM 68. In the example shown in FIG. 11, in the low probability state (second normal lottery mode), there are 800 random numbers from 0 to 799, and the big hit random numbers are 4, 5, 7, and 11. For this reason, the big hit probability in the low probability state is 1/200. In the case of the high probability state (second high probability lottery mode), the big hit random number values are 3, 5, 7, 11, and 13. For this reason, the jackpot probability in the high probability state is 1/160. Note that the jackpot probability can be changed by appropriately setting a random value or a jackpot random value.

  In the example shown in FIG. 11, in the case of a low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 6, right symbol Is 4, the symbol designation command Z0 is selected, the content is a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R (first special game). In the low probability state, when the big hit random number value is 7 and the big hit symbol random number value is 5, the big symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command Z1 is selected, and the contents are big hit and high It shows that the probability state and the number of rounds are 2R (second special game). In the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 7 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 0, the right symbol is 5, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, and the content is the jackpot, low The probability state and the number of rounds are 2R. When the jackpot symbol random number is between 7 and 9, the left symbol of the jackpot symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, the symbol designation command Z3 is selected, the contents are jackpot, low probability state (so-called normal jackpot), the number of rounds is 15R It shows that there is. In the case of the low probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, indicating that the content is off.

  In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 0 to 4, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 6, right symbol is 4, symbol designation command Z0 is selected, and the contents indicate a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the big hit random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the big hit symbol random number value is 5, the big symbol left symbol is 5, the right symbol is 0, and the symbol designation command Z1 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a high probability state, and the number of rounds is 2R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, and the jackpot symbol random number value is 6, the symbol of the jackpot symbol is 0, the symbol of right is 5, and the symbol designation command Z2 is The selected content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. Also, in the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is 3, 5, 7, 11, 13 and the jackpot symbol random number value is 7 to 9, the jackpot symbol left symbol is 2, the right symbol is 1, symbol designation command Z3 is selected, and the content indicates a big hit, a low probability state, and the number of rounds is 15R. In the case of a high probability state, when the jackpot random number value is other than the above, the symbol designation command Z4 is selected, indicating that the content is out of place. In addition, although an example of the special symbol determination table in this embodiment has been shown, the special symbol determination table may be in another form. For example, the combination of symbols designated in the left symbol of the jackpot symbol or the right symbol may be other combinations. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a second big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a game in the second normal lottery mode in a game in the second high probability lottery mode.

  In the following description, a high probability state is a probability variation state, a low probability state is a normal state, a probability variation state, and a game mode to which a time reduction described later is assigned is a probability variation mode, a normal state and a time reduction. In some cases, the game mode being played is referred to as the time-saving mode, the game mode not provided with the time-saving is set to the normal mode, the jackpot that shifts to the probability change mode after the special game is called the probability change jackpot, and the jackpot that shifts to the normal mode after the special game is called the normal jackpot is there.

[Special symbol display time management process]
Hereinafter, the special symbol display time management process executed in step S74 (see FIG. 9) of the main process described above will be described.

  In the special symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 12, in step S120, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. . If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the process proceeds to step 121. If it is not determined that the control state flag is the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S121, when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the special symbol display time management process to “0”. It is determined whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S122, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S122, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not it is a big hit (whether or not the determination result in step S105 is a big hit). If it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S123. If it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S128.

  In step S123, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S <b> 124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the hour / counter counter is “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S134. If the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, the main CPU 66 performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the time counter of the main RAM 70 and a process of adding 1 to the value of the normal counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S126.

  In step S126, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the time counter in the main RAM 70 is “0”. On the other hand, when the value of the hour / hour counter is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine. If the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S127.

  In step S127, the main CPU 66 performs a process of clearing the gaming state flag in the main RAM 70 and setting a gaming state command (normal). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the main CPU 66 sets the condition for ending the first high probability lottery mode and returning to the first normal lottery mode when the first mode setting unit sets the first high probability lottery mode. It is an example.

  In step S128, the main CPU 66 carries out a process of clearing the big hit flag, the big win release counter, the game state flag, the normal counter, the hourly counter, and the high probability normal counter of the main RAM 70. Here, the game state flag, the normal counter, and the time reduction counter are cleared after the pre-clear data is saved in another storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S129.

  In step S129, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S130.

  In step S <b> 130, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a waiting time timer (for example, 5000 milliseconds) as a big hit start interval time in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S131.

  In step S131, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a big hit start command in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S132.

  In step S132, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting upper limit value data for the number of times of winning of the special winning opening. Specifically, 15 times (15 rounds) are set when the symbol designation command designated in the symbol determination process (step S106) is Z0, Z3, and twice when the symbol designation command is Z1, Z2. (2 rounds) is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S133.

  In step S <b> 133, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting a pattern flag for causing the special winning opening opening number display LED to emit light in the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S134, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the normal counter in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S135.

  In step S135, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the high probability flag (see step S154 in FIG. 13) is set in the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the high probability flag is set, step S136 When the processing is shifted to and it is not determined that the high probability flag is set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S136, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding 1 to the value of the high probability normal counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In other words, the time reduction counter counts down the number of time reductions set in the time reduction counter setting process described later with reference to FIG. The normal counter in the main RAM 70 counts the number of special symbol games since the previous big hit (the number of big hit lotteries). Further, the high probability normal counter of the main RAM 70 counts the number of special symbol games (the number of jackpot lottery) in the high probability state from the previous probability variation jackpot. Note that the time-counter may be a type that counts up.

[Big hit end interval processing]
The jackpot end interval process executed in step S80 (see FIG. 9) of the main process described above will be described below.

  In the big hit end interval process, as shown in FIG. 13, in step S150, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the process proceeds to step S151. When it is not determined that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S151, the main CPU 66 determines that the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” when the control state flag of the main RAM 70 is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process. It is determined whether or not. If the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the process proceeds to step S152. If the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S152, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game in the main RAM 70 in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S153.

  In step S153, the main CPU 66 performs a process of determining whether or not the probability variation big hit is won (whether the special symbol (big hit symbol) determined in step S106 is the probability variation big hit symbol or the normal big hit symbol). If the winning probabilities are won, the process proceeds to step S154. If the winning jackpot is not won (usually a big hit), the process proceeds to step S156.

  In step S154, the main CPU 66 sets a probability change gaming state command which is set in the main RAM 70 and shifts to the high probability state after the special game is finished, and sets a high probability flag. At this time, the flag before being set to the high probability flag is saved in another storage area in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S155.

  In step S155, the main CPU 66 sets a short-time gaming state command for shifting to a short-time state after a special game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and sets a short-time flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In step S156, the main CPU 66 sets a short-time gaming state command for shifting to a short-time state after a special game in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and sets a short-time flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S157.

  In step S157, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting a time reduction counter. This process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Time reduction counter setting processing]
Next, the time reduction counter setting process executed in step S157 (see FIG. 13) of the main process described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S170, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the symbol designation command selected in the symbol determination process (step S106) is either Z0 or Z1, and if the symbol designation command is Z0 or Z1, The process moves to step S171. If the symbol designation command is not Z0 or Z1, the process proceeds to step S174.

  In step S171, the main CPU 66 compares the gaming state flag saved in step S128 with the high probability flag set in step S154, and shifts from the low probability state (normal state) to the high probability state (probability change state). It is determined whether or not. If the transition is from a low probability state to a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S172. If the transition is not from the low probability state to the high probability state (in the case of transition from the high probability state to the high probability state), the process proceeds to step S173.

  In step S172, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting the longest time reduction count in the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, 333 times are set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S173, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting an intermediate number of time reductions in the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, 70 is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S174, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a transition from the high probability state to the low probability state depending on whether or not the gaming state flag saved in step S128 is a high probability flag. If the transition is from a high probability state to a low probability state, the process proceeds to step S175. If it is not the transition from the high probability state to the low probability state (when the transition is from the low probability state to the low probability state), the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S175, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the symbol designation command is Z2 or Z3. If the symbol designation command is not Z3 (in the case of Z2), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S176. If the designated command is Z3, the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S176, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the high-probability normal counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value. If it is determined that the high probability normal counter is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S177. If not determined to be greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S178.

  In step S177, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the number of time reductions. In this embodiment, 50 is set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S178, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal counter is greater than or equal to a predetermined value. If it is determined that the normal counter is greater than or equal to the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S177. If not determined to be greater than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S179.

  In step S179, the main CPU 66 performs processing for setting the shortest number of time reductions in the time reduction counter. In this embodiment, 30 times are set. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Therefore, according to the present embodiment, a time reduction of 333 times is given when the low probability state shifts to the high probability state through the probability variation big hit. In addition, in the case of a so-called probabilistic big hit continuous change from a high probability state to a high probability state through a probable big hit, 70 times are given. In addition, when a big hit is won, a time reduction of 50 times or 30 times is selected. According to the present embodiment, when two rounds of normal big wins are won in the probability variation mode (falling lottery), the number of fluctuations until the two rounds of normal big wins (falling) is a predetermined number (for example, 150 times) or more. Is set to 50 times as the number of time reductions. In addition, when the number of fluctuations from the previous big hit is a predetermined number (for example, 200 times) or more, 50 times is set as the number of time reductions, and when it is not more than the predetermined number, 30 times is set as the number of time reductions. . Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a first mode setting unit that sets the first high probability lottery mode (time-short state) in a predetermined period after the end of the special game. In addition, the main CPU 66 sets the second normal lottery mode (normal) in comparison with the case where the second mode setting means sets to shift from the second high probability lottery mode (probability change mode) to the second high probability lottery mode (probability change mode). When setting to shift from the second high probability lottery mode (probability variation mode) to the second high probability lottery mode (probability mode), the condition setting for setting the period of the first high probability lottery mode to be longer (for example, 333 times) It is an example of a means.

[Normal symbol control processing]
Below, the normal symbol control process performed in step S15 (refer FIG. 7) of the main process mentioned above is demonstrated.

  In the normal symbol control process, as shown in FIG. 15, in step S200, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag. The normal symbol control state flag is a flag indicating a game state in the normal symbol game, and the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S210 to S250 based on the normal symbol control state flag. To determine. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, the main CPU 66 indicates that the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process, and the value of the normal symbol reserved memory number data, which is data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the normal symbol, is “1”. In the case above, it is determined whether or not the random number value for hit determination matches the hit determination value (hit determination). In addition, when the time reduction flag is established, the main CPU 66 sets a fluctuation pattern (LED light emission pattern) of the normal symbol display 33 with a short fluctuation time (for example, 5.1 seconds). On the other hand, when the time reduction flag is not established, the main CPU 66 sets the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol display 33 having a long fluctuation time (for example, 30 seconds).

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process in the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol display time management when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process and the value of the normal symbol wait time timer is “0”. A value (02) indicating the process is set in the normal symbol control state flag, and the post-confirmation waiting time is set in the normal symbol waiting time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  In step S230, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process and the value of the normal symbol wait time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. The following processing is performed.

  That is, when the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win, and the time-short flag is not established, the normal power release time (for example, 0.2 seconds) and the number of times (for example, one time) at the normal time. When the time reduction flag is established, the time (for example, 5 seconds) and the number of times (for example, 2 times) for opening the normal electric combination in the probability variation mode / time reduction mode are set. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a win, it sets a value (04) indicating a normal symbol game end process in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  In step S240, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol control state flag to a value (03) indicating the release processing of the normal electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 5), and the numerical value of the normal electric winning prize counter is “4” or more. Or the value of the normal symbol combination release time timer is “0”, a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game is set in the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, when the normal symbol control state flag is the value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts 1 from the value of the normal symbol hold memory number data and also normal symbol start storage data. Is shifted (the area (1-4) is shifted to the area (0-3)), the clear data is set in the area (4) of the normal symbol start storage data of the main RAM 70, and the normal symbol storage check process is performed. Is set to the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol memory check process executed in step S210 (see FIG. 15) of the above-described normal symbol control process will be described.

  In the normal symbol memory check process, as shown in FIG. 16, in step S300, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check process. If the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S310, and the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol storage check process. If it is not (00), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 310, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data stored in the main RAM 70, that is, the hold number is “0”. Further, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step 320 when the reserved number is “0”, and proceeds to the process of step 330 when the reserved number is “1” or more.

  In step S320, the main CPU 66 sets data for displaying a predetermined demonstration on the normal symbol display 33. The predetermined demonstration is an operation for preventing the player from getting bored when the normal symbol display unit 33 does not display the normal symbol in a variable manner. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S330, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the hit state (the state in which the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 is opened) after the normal symbol variation display is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 refers to the hit determination table and extracts the hit determination value stored in the hit determination table and when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b included in the start-up memory. It is determined whether or not the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches. When the determination is successful, the main CPU 66 sets a winning symbol and sets a winning flag “77”. On the other hand, if the determination is out of place, the out-of-line symbol is set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S340. As described above, the main CPU 66 enters the movable combination provided at the specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports on the condition that the gaming ball has passed a predetermined position on the game board. It is an example of the 1st big hit lottery means which performs the lottery which determines whether it switches to the 2nd state which is easy to enter from the difficult 1st state. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means to the first normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability or the probability that the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability. It is an example of the 1st mode setting means which sets which of a certain 1st high probability lottery mode is set.

  In step S340, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is “33”. The main CPU 66 proceeds to step S350 when the time reduction flag is not “33”, and proceeds to step S360 when the time reduction flag is “33”. The time reduction flag is established when the game mode is either the probability change mode or the time reduction mode.

  In step S350, the main CPU 66 sets 30 seconds in the normal symbol waiting time timer as 30-second variation pattern command data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S370.

  In step S360, the main CPU 66 sets 5.1 seconds to the normal symbol waiting time timer as 5.1 second fluctuation pattern command data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S370.

  In step S370, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management to the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S380.

  In step S380, the main CPU 66 clears the storage area used for the current variation. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation time management processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol variation time management process executed in step S220 (see FIG. 15) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described. In the normal symbol variation time management process, as shown in FIG. 17, in step S400, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S410, and the normal symbol control state flag performs the normal symbol variation time management process. If it is not the indicated value (01), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S410, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management process, the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol variation time management is “0”. Judge whether there is. Further, when the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S420, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S420, if the value of the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S430.

  In step S430, the main CPU 66 sets the waiting time (0.5 seconds) after the determination of the data for stopping and displaying the red LED and the green LED of the normal symbol display 33 to the normal symbol waiting time timer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol display time management processing]
The normal symbol display time management process executed in step S230 (see FIG. 15) of the normal symbol control process described above will be described below. In the normal symbol display time management process, as shown in FIG. 18, in step S500, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S510, and the normal symbol control state flag performs the normal symbol display time management process. If it is not the indicated value (02), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S510, if the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating the normal symbol display time management process, is the value of the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the normal symbol display time management “0”? Judge whether or not. Further, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the processing of step S520, and when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S520, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the hit flag is “77”. If the winning flag is not “77”, the process proceeds to step S530. If the winning flag is “77”, the process proceeds to step S540. The winning flag is established in step S330.

  In step S530, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S540, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the time reduction flag is “33”. The main CPU 66 proceeds to step S550 when the time reduction flag is not “33”, and proceeds to step S570 when the time reduction flag is “33”.

  In step S550, the main CPU 66 performs a normal normal utility release setting. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is set to release once for 0.3 seconds. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S560.

  In step S560, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 0.3 seconds in the normal power release time timer. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S590.

  In step S570, the main CPU 66 performs the probability change / short time normal electric power release setting. For example, the ordinary electric accessory 48 is set to release 1.8 seconds three times. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S580.

  In step S580, the main CPU 66 performs a process of setting 6.7 seconds in the normal electric utility opening time timer of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S590.

  That is, in step S550 to step S580, when the normal symbol game is won in the normal game state, the normal electric accessory 48 is released for 1.8 seconds, and the normal symbol game is won in the probability variation mode / short time mode. In this case, the ordinary electric accessory 48 opens three times for 1.8 seconds every 6.7 seconds.

  In step S590, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the release of the normal power combination in the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol game end processing]
Hereinafter, the normal symbol game end process executed in step S250 (see FIG. 15) of the above-described normal symbol control process will be described. In the normal symbol game end process, as shown in FIG. 19, in step S600, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process. When the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the process of step S610, and the normal symbol control state flag is a value indicating the normal symbol game end process. If not (04), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S610, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 66 subtracts “1” from the value of the normal symbol hold storage number data. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S620.

  In step S620, the main CPU 66 shifts the area (1-4) of the normal symbol start storage data to (0-3). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S630.

  In step S630, the main CPU 66 sets the clear data in the area (4) of the normal symbol start storage data of the main RAM. Thereby, for example, when the four normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are lit during the normal symbol fluctuation, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50c are lit after the normal symbol is stopped, and the normal symbol holding lamp 50d is turned on. Turns off. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S640.

  In step S640, the main CPU 66 sets the value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control state flag. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, after the special game is over, the main CPU 66 selects a game belonging to the first game based on the mode set by the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means and the condition set by the condition setting means. It is an example of the 1st execution control means which performs control to perform.

[Sub control main processing]
The sub-control main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub control circuit 200 receives various commands from the main control circuit 60 and performs various processes such as a display process. Among these processes, the control process according to the present invention will be described below.

  In step S1210, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1220.

  In step S1220, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1230.

  In step S1230, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1240.

  In step S1240, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the program ROM 208 based on the data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes the image data. It is displayed on the display area 32 a of the display device 32.

  In this processing, for example, the sub CPU 206 transmits, in the liquid crystal display device 32, data for displaying the identification symbol 94 determined as the stop symbol in step S1230 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the program ROM 208 based on the data for displaying the identification symbol 94 from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The variation display and the stop display are performed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1250.

  As described above, the display control circuit 250 is an example of a display control unit that performs control to display the identification information in a variable manner and stop display on the display unit in accordance with the lottery result of the second big hit lottery unit (main CPU 66).

  In step S1250, sound control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1260.

  In step S1260, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1220.

[Sub control command reception interrupt processing]
The sub control command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1310, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1320.

  In step S1320, processing for storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of S1230 of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1330.

  In step S1330, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1310 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Display control processing]
The display control process in step S1240 of FIG. 20 will be described using FIG.

  In step S1610, effect setting processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the current game mode in the work RAM 210, that is, the probability variation mode in which the high probability flag and the short time flag are established, or the time reduction mode in which the high probability flag is not established and the time reduction flag is established. A process for transmitting a command to display a notification image to notify the display control circuit 250 is performed. This process will be described later with reference to FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, effect display processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 transmits data for display to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 performs various kinds of processing such as background image data, effect image data, mini game image data, notification image data, and special image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. The image data is read from the program ROM 208, superimposed, and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the identification symbol 94 determined as the stop symbol in step S1230 to the display control circuit 250. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the program ROM 208 based on the data for displaying the identification symbol 94 from the sub CPU 206, and in step S1610. Data for displaying a notification image is read from the program ROM 208 in accordance with the command by the above, and is superimposed and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Production setting process]
Hereinafter, the effect setting process executed in step S1610 (see FIG. 22) described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1710, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the number of time reductions is zero. If it is not determined that the number of time reductions is 0, the process proceeds to step S1720. If it is determined that the number of time reductions is 0, the process proceeds to step S1760.

  In step S1720, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding 1 to the count value in the counter of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1730.

  In step S1730, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the count value of the counter of the work RAM 210 is 10 or more. If it is determined that the count value is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1740. If it is not determined that the count value is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S1760.

  In step S1740, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting a designation command for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display the mini game screen. By setting the designation command, the designation command is transmitted from the sub CPU 206 to the display control circuit 250, and the mini game screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 under the control of the display control circuit 250. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1750. Thus, the mini game is an example of a second game. Further, the sub CPU 206, when the first mode setting means (main CPU 66) sets the first high-probability lottery mode, causes the player to advance the game by operating the operation means (operation buttons 80L, 80R). It is an example of the 2nd execution control means which controls execution of. In addition, the display control circuit 250 performs variable display and stop display of the identification information on the display means (liquid crystal display device 32) according to the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means (main CPU 66), and also displays the second game (mini-game). It is an example of the display control means which performs control which displays the image of (game).

  In step S1750, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for clearing the counter added in step S1720. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1760.

  In step S <b> 1760, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for transmitting various display commands to the display control circuit 250. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Production display processing]
The effect display process executed in step S1620 (see FIG. 22) described above will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, the display control circuit 250 performs an effect display execution process. By this process, a variable display game (identification information stop game) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

  In step S1820, display control circuit 250 determines whether or not a designation command for displaying a mini game screen on liquid crystal display device 32 has been received from sub CPU 206. If it is determined that the designated command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1830. If it is not determined that the specified command has been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1830, the sub CPU 206 performs a mini game execution process. With this processing, the display control circuit 250 displays a mini game screen on the display screen of the variable display game (identification information stop game) in the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the processing of the sub CPU 206. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Mini game execution processing]
Hereinafter, the mini game execution process executed in step S1830 (see FIG. 24) described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1910, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding 1 to the count value in the game number counter of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1920.

  In step S1920, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (whether or not it is the probability variation mode) based on the command received from the main control circuit 60 in step S1230 of FIG. A determination process is performed with reference to the game state flag stored in the RAM 210. If it is determined that the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1930. If it is not determined that the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S1940.

  In step S1930, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the game mode of the mini game to the high probability victory mode. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1950.

  In step S1940, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the game mode of the mini game to the low probability victory mode. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1950. In this way, the sub CPU 206 determines the second game (mini) in the second high-probability lottery mode (probability change mode) rather than the player's game result in the second game (minigame) in the second normal lottery mode (time reduction mode). This is an example of second execution control means for increasing the probability (winning rate) that the player's game result in the game is advantageous to the player.

  In this embodiment, as a mini game, for example, a game in which winning or losing is determined, such as a high & low game, is performed, and when the high probability winning mode is set, the player wins with a probability of 80%. Set to Further, when the low probability victory mode is set, the player is set to win with a probability of 20%.

  In step S1950, the sub CPU 206 performs a selection operation detection process. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for detecting the operation of the operation buttons 80L and 80R by the player. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1960.

  In step S1960, the display control circuit 250 performs a mini game image display process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits to the display control circuit 250 a command for designating the high probability victory mode or the low probability victory mode and data related to the operation of the operation buttons 80L and 80R. Based on the command and data from, a process for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image of the mini game and an image corresponding to the operation of the operation buttons 80L and 80R is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1970. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a second execution control unit that controls the execution of the second game in which a competitive game is advanced by the player operating the operation unit to compete for victory or defeat. The operation buttons 80L and 80R are examples of operation means that can be operated by the player.

  In step S1970, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation content of the player in step S1950 satisfies the victory condition in the mini game. If it is determined that the victory condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S1980. If it is not determined that the victory condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2000.

  In step S1980, the display control circuit 250 performs a winning image display process. In this processing, the display control circuit 250 performs processing for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image for informing the player of victory. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1990.

  In step S1990, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding 1 to the count value in the victory number counter of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2010.

  In step S2000, the display control circuit 250 performs a defeat image display process. In this processing, the display control circuit 250 performs processing for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image informing the player of the defeat. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S2010.

  In step S2010, the sub CPU 206 calculates a win rate based on the count values of the game number counter and the win number counter, and performs a win rate calculation and display process for causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display a special image based on the win rate. Details of this processing will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Win rate calculation and display processing]
Hereinafter, the winning percentage calculation and display processing executed in step S2010 (see FIG. 25) described above will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2110, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the count value of the game number counter counted in step S1910 is 10 or more. If it is determined that the number is 10 or more, the process proceeds to step S2120. If it is not determined that the number is 10 or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2120, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of calculating a win rate based on the count values of the game number counter and the win number counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2130.

  In step S2130, the sub CPU 206 transmits win rate data to the display control circuit 250 based on the count values of the game number counter and the win number counter, and the display control circuit 250 performs a process of displaying the win rate. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2140. That is, according to the present embodiment, the winning percentage is not displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 unless the mini game is played ten times or more.

  In step S2140, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the winning percentage obtained in step S2120 is equal to or higher than a preset reference winning percentage. If it is determined that the winning percentage is equal to or higher than the reference winning percentage, the process proceeds to step S2150. If it is not determined that the winning percentage is equal to or higher than the reference winning percentage, the process proceeds to step S2160.

  In step S2150, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for setting a special image flag in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2170.

  In step S2160, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the special image flag is set. If it is determined that the special image flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2170. If it is not determined that the special image flag is set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2170, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the current gaming state is a high probability state (whether or not it is a probability change mode). If it is determined that the state is the high probability state (probability change mode), the process proceeds to step S2180. If it is not determined that the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step S2190.

  In step S2180, the sub CPU 206 transmits a command designating display of the first special image to the display control circuit 250, and the display control circuit 250 displays the first special image (for example, the special image 99a (see FIG. 31)). Perform the process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2190, the sub CPU 206 transmits a command designating display of the second special image to the display control circuit 250, and the display control circuit 250 displays the second special image (for example, the special image 99b (see FIG. 32)). Perform the process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the display control circuit 250 is an example of display control means for performing control to display the current gaming state when the player's victory probability in the second game (mini game) is within a predetermined range.

  In the present embodiment, the details will be described later, but a notification that the current game mode is the probability variation mode is notified as the first special image, and the current game mode is the time reduction mode as the second special image. The image is adopted. Here, the first special image may not be a notification image in the game mode, but, for example, a two-dimensional barcode including sound and image information may be displayed and the second special image may not be displayed.

  In other words, according to this display control process, a mini-game is provided in which the winning or losing is determined according to the player's operation, in addition to the variable display game, in a short time period given after the end of the special game. For this reason, for example, when a long time of 333 times is acquired, if it is difficult to win the next big hit, the game is likely to be monotonous. However, by playing a mini game at such times, the game is monotonous. Can be reduced. In addition, it is set so that it is easy to win a mini game if it is in a high probability state (probability mode), and it is difficult to win a mini game if it is in a low probability state (short time mode). By grasping the above, it becomes possible to determine whether the current gaming state is the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode. In addition, when a transition (fall) from a high probability state (probability change mode) to a low probability state (short time mode) occurs, it is possible to judge whether or not the mini game has fallen because the win rate of the mini game suddenly decreases. become. Further, the win rate of the mini game is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and when the win rate exceeds 80%, for example, a special image for notifying the current gaming state (probability change mode or time reduction mode) is displayed. Here, according to the present embodiment, since the win rate is not displayed unless the mini game is played ten times, at least 100 variable display games are played in a short time period. That is, since the winning percentage is displayed when the game is about to become monotonous, it is possible to arouse the willingness to play a mini game. Furthermore, when the winning percentage exceeds a certain standard, a special image for notifying the current gaming state is displayed, so that even if the winning lottery is won, it can be noticed that it has fallen early. Therefore, since it is possible to give an opportunity to determine whether or not to continue the game after the short time has ended, it is possible to rescue the player from the stalemate state.

  It should be noted that the game number counter (step S1910) and the victory number counter (step S1990) are determined when the sub CPU 206 determines that the number of time reductions in the processing of step S1230 has become 0 by analysis of the command from the main control circuit 60. Cleared by processing.

[Description of display screen]
The display screen will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in the variable display game. FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen in the mini game. FIG. 29 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen when the mini game is won. FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen when the mini game is played a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 10 times) or more. FIG. 31 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen when the mini-game is played a predetermined number of times (10 times in the present embodiment) or more in the probability variation mode and the win rate is a predetermined value (80% or more in the present embodiment). . FIG. 32 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen when the falling lottery is won after FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the variable display game, the identification symbol 94 is variably displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the identification symbols 94 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the player is notified whether or not a special game transition has been won. Various effect images 95 are displayed until the identification symbol 94 fluctuates and stops. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of a display unit that displays the identification information in a variable manner based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery unit (main CPU 66) and displays the image of the second game. .

  As shown in FIG. 28, in the mini game, the mini game image 97 is displayed in the display area 32a formed by reducing the display of the identification symbol 94 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The mini game in the present embodiment is a so-called high and low game, and as the mini game image 97, two playing cards are displayed on the left and right, the right playing card is displayed on the front side, and the left playing card is displayed on the back side. In addition, a character image for selecting whether the number displayed on the left playing card is larger than the number displayed on the right playing card is displayed. Further, an image that prompts the user to press the operation button 80L when he / she thinks it is large, and presses the operation button 80R when he / she thinks it is small is displayed. In the display screen of FIG. 28, when the player presses either the operation button 80L or the operation button 80R, the left playing card becomes the front side and the result is displayed.

  FIG. 29 is an example of a display screen of the result of the mini game, and shows a case where the display result is larger than the number of playing cards on the right side after the player presses the operation button 80L (selects High). . In this case, as shown in FIG. 29, a character image “Win!” Is displayed, and it is informed that it is a victory. On the contrary, if the number is less than the number of playing cards on the right side, a character image “Lose!” Is displayed as shown in FIG.

  When the mini game is played ten times or more, as shown in FIG. 30, a notification image 98 indicating the winning percentage is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Furthermore, when the winning percentage indicated by the notification image 98 is higher than 80%, a special image indicating the current gaming state (probability change mode or time reduction mode) is displayed. That is, in the case of the probability variation mode, a special image 99a “probability variation mode” is displayed as shown in FIG. 31, and in the time reduction mode, a special image 99b “time reduction mode” is displayed as shown in FIG. Is done.

  Here, according to the present embodiment, after a variable display game is performed 10 times or more within a short time period set by winning a special game, if the win rate exceeds 80% even once, then In the mini-game, the winning percentage and the current game state are displayed. Therefore, for example, when a 2R normal big hit (sudden time reduction, in this case falling) is won between the end of the mini game shown in FIG. 31 and the next mini game, as shown in FIG. A special image 99b "time reduction mode" is displayed. In addition, since the winning probability is reduced, the value of the notification image 98 indicating the winning rate is also reduced, and the possibility that it will be less than 80% increases. However, even if it is less than 80%, the special image 99b “time reduction mode” is displayed. Is done. If the 2R probability variation big hit (sudden probability variation) is won during the short-time mode, the image is switched to the special image 99a called “probability variation mode” even if it is less than 80%.

  The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. For example, according to the present embodiment, a high and low game is applied as a mini game. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this, but a simple game such as a janken game or a game in which coins are placed on both sides is easily determined. A game is desirable. Further, according to the present embodiment, one mini game is performed for every ten variable display games within a short time period (during the first high probability mode period). There may be five times. In addition, display control may be performed so that the current gaming state can be predicted even during the variable display game period. For example, in the probability variation mode, first, the number of stops at the symbol “7” is increased. If the identification symbols are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix, by increasing the frequency of double reach and triple reach, by grasping the stopping tendency of the identification symbols 94 in the variable display game, the probability variation mode It is possible to predict whether or not there is, and further, by performing a mini game, it becomes possible to give certainty to the prediction of whether or not it is the probability variation mode.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the second normal lottery mode (the normal mode or the short time mode) is changed to the second high probability lottery mode (so-called probability variation mode) through the special game, the second high probability lottery mode is selected. The period of the first high probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state) is longer than when the mode is changed to the second high probability lottery mode through the special game. For this reason, it is possible to rescue a player who may be in a state where a special game is not won. In addition, during the game in the first high-probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), the second game can be advanced by the player's operation, so when the short-time state becomes long and the game feels monotonous, etc. By playing the second game, it becomes possible to distract monotony. Further, if the game is in the second high probability lottery mode in the first high probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), the game result of the player in the second game in the second high probability lottery mode is the second normal lottery mode. In the second game, the probability of being advantageous to the player is higher than the game result of the player in the second game (for example, if the second game is a competitive game, the winning rate in the game is higher). If there is a tendency that there are many advantageous results for the player, the second high-probability lottery mode can be imagined. For this reason, for example, the player is prevented from continuing the game more than necessary by misunderstanding that the player is in the probable variation state despite the normal state, and as a result, the player can be rescued. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the current probability state so as to rescue the Hamari player.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, in addition to the invention of (1), for example, in the first high probability lottery mode (so-called short-time state), the game is in the second high probability lottery mode (so-called probability variation mode). When the winning rate of the second game, which is a competitive game, is set to 80%, and the actual winning rate in the second game is close to the set winning rate, the second high probability lottery mode ( The so-called probability variation mode) is displayed via the display device. As a result, each time the second game is repeated, the player has a higher possibility of accurately grasping the current gaming state, and when the gaming state changes, the player has an opportunity to determine whether or not to continue the game. It becomes possible to give. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying the current probability state so as to rescue the Hamari player.

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

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the 8-segment LED is used as a portion for displaying the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. May be made of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a gaming board provided with a gaming area in which a gaming ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes into which the gaming ball can enter, and the gaming ball has passed through a predetermined position on the gaming board. As a condition, it is determined whether or not to switch the movable accessory provided at the specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter to the second state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. The first normal lottery mode for performing lottery and the first normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability in the lottery mode in the first big hit lottery unit or the winning probability A first mode setting means for setting which one of the first high probability lottery modes is a probability higher than the predetermined probability, and when the first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode, Exit the first high probability lottery mode Condition setting means for setting a condition for returning to the first normal lottery mode, and a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player, on condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening When a transition is made to a special game on the basis of the second big hit lottery means and the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means, the winning probability of shifting to the special game from the gaming state after the special game ends is a predetermined probability. A second mode setting means for determining a game mode by determining whether to select a normal lottery mode or a second high probability lottery mode in which the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability; Based on the lottery result of the two big hit lottery means, the display means displays the identification information in a variable manner and stops, and according to the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means, the display means displays the identification information in a variable manner Display control means for controlling to perform stop display, operation means operable by the player, first execution control means for controlling execution of the first game including special games, and the first mode setting means. When the high probability lottery mode is set, based on the lottery result of the second execution control means for controlling the execution of the second game to advance the game by the operation of the operation means by the player, and the second big hit lottery means The identification information is variably displayed and stopped in accordance with the lottery result of the display means for displaying the second game image and the second big hit lottery means. Display control means for controlling the display of the image of the second game, and the first execution control means, after the end of the special game, the first mode setting means and the first game Based on the mode set by the two-mode setting means and the conditions set by the condition setting means, control is performed to execute a game belonging to the first game, and the second big hit lottery means In the mode game, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the game in the second normal lottery mode is performed, and the first mode setting means is configured to perform the first high probability lottery mode in a predetermined period after the end of the special game. The condition setting means sets the second high probability from the second normal lottery mode, rather than setting the second mode setting means to shift from the second high probability lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode. In the case of setting to shift to the lottery mode, the period of the first high-probability lottery mode is set to be longer, and the second execution control means is set in the second game in the second normal lottery mode. A gaming machine characterized by having a higher probability that the player's game result in the second game in the second high-probability lottery mode is more advantageous to the player than the player's game result. , First execution control means, second execution control means, first big hit lottery means, first mode setting means, condition setting means, second big hit lottery means, second mode setting means, display means, display control means, etc. The design of the general configuration can be changed as appropriate.

  It should be noted that the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the back surface of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view of the pachinko game machine in one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view showing an outline of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the table of the pachinko game machine in 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 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 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 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 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 display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 12a Opening 13 Game nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer region 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Winning port 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 30a Outer rail 30b Inside Rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Normal symbol display 34a Special symbol hold lamp 34d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Special symbol indicator 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 50a-50d Normal symbol hold lamp 50b Normal symbol holding lamp 50c Normal symbol holding lamp 50d Normal symbol holding lamp 51 Round number indicator 54a Passing gate 54b Passing gate 55 Stage 56a General winning port 56b General winning port 56c General winning port 56d General winning port 57 Stage 60 Main control circuit 2 reset clock pulse generating circuit 64 initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
74 Lamp 80L Operation button 80R Operation button 94 Identification pattern 95 Production image 97 Mini game image 98 Notification image 99a Special image 99b Special image 102 Count sensor 104 Count sensor 106 General winning ball sensor 108 General winning ball sensor 110 General winning ball sensor 112 General Winning ball sensor 114 Passing ball sensor 115 Passing ball sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning port solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Firing control circuit 128 Discharging device 130 Firing device 132 Lamp 150 Reading device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
216 Image data ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 232 Sound source IC
234 Audio data ROM
236 Amplifier 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 244 Decoration data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (2)

A game board having a game area in which the game ball rolls and a plurality of winning holes into which the game ball can enter;
On the condition that the game ball has passed through a predetermined position on the game board, the movable combination provided at the specific winning port among the plurality of winning ports is entered from the first state in which the game ball is difficult to enter. A first big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to switch to the second state that is easy to ball;
The lottery mode in the first big hit lottery means is a first normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting from the first state to the second state is a predetermined probability, or the winning probability is higher than the predetermined probability. First mode setting means for setting which of the first high probability lottery modes;
Condition setting means for setting conditions for ending the first high probability lottery mode and returning to the first normal lottery mode when the first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode;
A second big hit lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player, on condition that the game ball enters the specific winning opening;
The second normal lottery mode in which the winning probability of shifting to the special game is the predetermined probability when the game state after the special game ends when the game state is shifted to the special game based on the lottery result by the second big hit lottery means or the winning A second mode setting means for determining which of the second high-probability lottery modes in which the probability is higher than the predetermined probability by lottery and setting the game mode;
Display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means;
Display control means for performing control for performing variable display and stop display of the identification information in the display means in accordance with the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
First execution control means for controlling the execution of the first game including the special game;
Second execution control means for controlling execution of a second game in which a game is advanced by operation of the operation means by a player when the first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode;
Based on the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means, the identification information is variably displayed and stopped, and the display means for displaying the image of the second game;
In accordance with the lottery result of the second big hit lottery means, the display means performs a variable display and a stop display of the identification information, and a display control means for controlling the display of the second game image;
With
The first execution control means, after the end of the special game, based on the mode set by the first mode setting means and the second mode setting means, and the condition set by the condition setting means. Control to execute games belonging to
The second big hit lottery means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the game of the second normal lottery mode in the game of the second high probability lottery mode,
The first mode setting means sets the first high probability lottery mode in a predetermined period after the end of the special game,
The condition setting means shifts from the second normal lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode rather than when the second mode setting means sets to shift from the second high probability lottery mode to the second high probability lottery mode. When setting to do, set so that the period of the first high probability lottery mode becomes longer,
The second execution control means is more advantageous for the player in the player's game result in the second game in the second high probability lottery mode than in the player's game result in the second game in the second normal lottery mode. A gaming machine characterized by increasing the probability of becoming. The second execution control means controls the execution of a second game in which a competitive game is advanced by a player operating the operation means to compete for victory or defeat,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means performs control to display a current gaming state when a winning probability of the player in the second game is within a predetermined range.

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