JP2009005953A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving player's desire to play regardless of the excellence of the dynamic vision of a player as the game machine having a function of stop-displaying varying identification information by an operation of the player. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a game board 14, a shooting device, a rotary reel device 500 for varying and stop-displaying identification information, and an operation button 80 for stop-displaying the identification information variably displayed in the rotary reel device 500 by the operation of the player. A game history is stored, and when the game history satisfies a prescribed condition, the change of the rotation speed of each reel of the rotary reel device 500 by the operation of an operation button 82 for adjusting variation speed is validated, and the variation speed of the variably displayed identification information is changed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  In a conventional pachinko machine, when a game ball passes through the passing area of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and after three pieces of identification information consisting of a plurality of symbols fluctuate, the combination stops according to the result of the big win lottery On the other hand, an effect display using a character image or the like is performed in accordance with the variation of the identification information. And if you win a lottery lottery, for example, after all the three pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed so that they have the same design, a lot of balls are offered to the player by repeatedly opening the winning prize opening for a predetermined number of times. To do.

  In other words, in pachinko games, the biggest concern for the player is to win the jackpot, and the game will proceed while expecting that all three pieces of identification information will be stopped and displayed in the same way. . However, since the player cannot be involved in the stop display of the identification information, the player continues to watch the change and stop display of the identification information automatically repeated. In particular, when a state in which a change and stop display are repeated many times without being stopped in a specific combination based on three pieces of identification information, in other words, a state in which a big hit is not made, is performed for a long time, the player gradually There is a risk that the willingness to play will decline. For this reason, conventionally, various ideas have been proposed in the effect display from the time when the identification information is variably displayed to the time when the identification information is stopped, and as one of them, the player can change the identification information (such as special symbols). Thus, a gaming machine has been proposed that increases the motivation for gaming by being technically involved and providing benefits.

  For example, a player can perform a stop operation on a symbol that is variably displayed, and when predetermined identification information is available, the player can have technical intervention by providing an advantageous gaming state. A pachinko gaming machine has been proposed that eliminates the monotony of the game (Patent Document 1).

Conventionally, when the timing at which the special symbol is displayed coincides with the timing at which the stop button is pressed, a reach is generated, and for a player with excellent dynamic visual acuity, the arrangement when the special symbol is stopped A pachinko gaming machine that makes it possible to quickly hold expectations has been proposed (Patent Document 2).
JP 2004-81556 A JP 2004-208879 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, since the identification information fluctuates at a predetermined speed, the stop button is operated at a timing so that a desired symbol is stopped and displayed while watching the fluctuating symbol. When a player tries to stop and display with the player's desired design by doing (so-called eye-opening), there is a difference between a player who has excellent visual acuity and a player who does not Cheap. Certainly, this difference in the dynamic visual acuity has the effect of increasing the willingness to play by making the profit provided to the player different, but it is very painful for a player who does not have excellent visual acuity. On the contrary, there is a risk that the willingness to play will be reduced.

  Therefore, it is desirable to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and in a gaming machine having a function of stopping and displaying fluctuating identification information by a player's operation, regardless of whether the player's dynamic visual acuity is superior or inferior, It is an object to provide a gaming machine that can increase gaming motivation.

  (1) a game board having a game area provided with a predetermined prize area through which a game ball can pass, display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and Accumulating game history, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's change stop operation, speed changing operation means for changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information by the player's operation The storage means for storing automatically, the determination means for determining whether the game history stored in the storage means satisfies a predetermined condition, and the speed change when the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied A gaming machine comprising speed change operation enabling means for enabling speed change operation of the operation means.

  According to the invention of (1), the speed change operation means can be operated when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition, and the fluctuation speed of the identification information is changed by operating the speed change operation means. Is possible. Thereby, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by lowering the fluctuation speed, and can operate the stop operation means at a timing to stop and display the identification information to be stopped. In addition, a player who is good at pushing forward can advance the game with a feeling similar to a pachislot machine by increasing the fluctuation speed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the game machine includes special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to a player, and the storage means stores the special game executed by the special game execution means as the game history. The speed change operation enabling means validates the speed change operation of the speed change operation means when the determination means determines that the number of executions of the special game satisfies a predetermined condition. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the speed change operation means can be operated when the number of executions of the special game satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 10 times or more). Thus, it becomes possible to change the fluctuation speed of the identification information by operating the speed changing operation means. For this reason, when the number of executions of special games is large, the number of game balls possessed by the player is relatively large, and the possibility that the game will be continued for a long time becomes high, so the game tends to be monotonous. By changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information according to the preference of the player, it becomes possible to advance the game with a sense different from the past. In addition, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by lowering the fluctuation speed, and can operate the stop operation means at the timing of stopping and displaying the target identification information. In addition, a player who is good at pushing forward can advance the game with a feeling similar to a pachislot machine by increasing the fluctuation speed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (1), a counting unit that counts the number of shot balls that have been launched by a player's launch operation, and the number of prize balls that are paid out by winning the game ball are counted. Paying-out counting means, and the storage means stores, as the game history, a ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of balls to be fired, and the speed change operation enabling means has the ratio satisfying a predetermined condition. A gaming machine, wherein when the determination means determines, the speed change operation of the speed change operation means is validated.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1), the ratio of the number of award balls to the number of shot balls (so-called launch rate) satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 80% or more). In this case, the speed change operation means can be operated, and the speed of change of the identification information can be changed by operating the speed change operation means. Therefore, if the speed change operation means can be operated, information indicating that the gaming machine is relatively easy to win is provided to the player, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. In addition, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by lowering the fluctuation speed, and can operate the stop operation means at the timing of stopping and displaying the target identification information. In addition, a player who is good at pushing forward can advance the game with a feeling similar to a pachislot machine by increasing the fluctuation speed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (3), an effective lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not the speed change operation means is to be validated by the speed change operation validation means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the activation lottery means changes the probability of winning for activation according to the gaming history.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), whether or not to activate the speed change of the speed change operation means is determined by lottery. Since the player does not know whether it can be changed, it is possible to improve the interest in the operation of changing the changing speed of the identification information. Further, for example, if the game history is good, it is possible to easily increase the player's motivation for the game by increasing the possibility of the speed change operation. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  According to the present invention, in a gaming machine having a function of stopping and displaying fluctuating identification information by a player's operation, the gaming machine capable of increasing the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity Can be realized.

  DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine also referred to as a “digipachi” is shown as a preferred embodiment for the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main body frame 12 on which a game board 14 is mounted attached to a wooden base frame 18 fixed to an island facility via a hinge. ing. That is, the main body frame 12 is supported by using one end of the main body frame 12 as a rotation fulcrum, and is attached to the base frame 18 so as to be freely opened and closed. The main body frame 12 and the base frame 18 constitute a gaming machine main body. Various components are disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a door 11 is pivotally attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable forward. As shown in FIG. 2, 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 rotary reel device 500, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14 and the like are arranged. 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, the rotary reel apparatus 500, and the liquid crystal display device 32 in 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. 3 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.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is a single flat liquid crystal panel in which two rectangular liquid crystal panels with long long sides are arranged up and down and two rectangular liquid crystal panels with short long sides are arranged on the left and right. A rectangular hole 32b is formed at the center. 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. Further, a rotary reel device 500 is disposed behind the liquid crystal display device 32 so as to face the hole 32b. For this reason, when the game board 14 is viewed from the front (front), the rotary reel device 500 is visible through the hole 32b.

  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 31 is made of a permeable material, but the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a part of the spacer 31 may be made of a permeable material. 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 downward and to the left 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 held by the player's left hand and is turned counterclockwise by a predetermined angle or more, power is supplied to the firing solenoid (not shown) and stored in the upper plate 20. The game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 14 and the game proceeds. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 7) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch sensor (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower left side with respect to the game board 14. Also, an ashtray 28 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 22 for the convenience of a player who plays while smoking. Thus, unlike the conventional gaming machines, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with the launch handle 26 on the left side and the ashtray 28 on the right side, that is, the left and right sides are opposite. . Further, a launch power increase button 83 (see FIG. 4) and a launch power decrease button 84 (see FIG. 4) are provided in the vicinity of the launch handle 26 in the main body frame 12, for example, by the player's left hand index finger. Pressing the firing power increase button 83 increases the momentum of the game ball to be fired, and pressing the launch power decrease button 84 decreases the momentum of the game ball to be fired. That is, the momentum of the game ball to be launched is adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 83 (see FIG. 4) and the launch power decrease button 84. As described above, the launching device 130 (see FIG. 7) is an example of launching means for launching a game ball to the game area by a launch operation by the player.

  In addition, an operation button 80 that can be operated by a player is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 20. The operation buttons 80 include a left symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “left button”) 80a, a middle symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “middle button”) 80b, and a right symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “right button”). 80c), which are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. The operation button 80 is used to stop the change display by the rotary reel device 500. Further, an operation button 82 for adjusting the fluctuation speed is provided on the side of the operation button 80. The fluctuation speed adjusting operation button 82 is used to change the fluctuation speed of the rotary reel device 500. The fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is provided with a seesaw switch 140 (see FIG. 7) and a light-emitting lamp (not shown). When the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is not depressed, the seesaw switch 140 No signal is generated. When the left side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the seesaw switch 140 is tilted to the left and a command signal for increasing the fluctuation speed is generated from the seesaw switch 140. When the right side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the seesaw switch 140 tilts to the right, the seesaw switch 140 tilts, and a command signal for slowing the fluctuation speed is generated.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, 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 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-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”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 39. 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 according to the result is referred to as 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 maximum number of rounds during the execution of the jackpot 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 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the rotary reel device 500 disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed. Is done.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol indicator 35, the identification symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like is variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. 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 on the rotary reel device 500. As described above, the rotary reel device 500 is an example of a display unit that performs a change display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, 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, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the rotary reel device 500 is a specific display mode (for example, The display is stopped in a state where all the same symbols are aligned in a plurality of symbol rows), and a character image such as “big hit!” Is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, 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, an ordinary electric accessory 48, and a general winning item. Game members such as the openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided on the game board 14. Furthermore, speakers 46 a and 46 b (see FIG. 1) are 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 guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes 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 balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the stage 55 provided on the game board 14 are described above. , 57, etc., it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  A warp port 24 is formed at the left end of the stage 55. When a game ball enters the warp port 24, the game ball 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 an ordinary electric accessory (may be referred to as an ordinary electric combination for short). The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of opposed blade members and an ordinary electric agent solenoid 118 (see FIG. 7) 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 (see FIG. 7) is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66, as will be described in detail later.

  A winning area is provided in the start opening 25 described above. This winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 7). 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. Thus, it is an example of a game board having a game area provided with a predetermined winning area through which a game ball can pass.

  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. 7). 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 passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . 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”.

  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). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which a game ball can be easily received when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35 and the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state. . 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, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 7), and a predetermined number of gaming balls ( The shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. 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 where 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. Therefore, 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 after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined interval time elapses after the round game ends, the game can continue to the next round game. 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 jackpot game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuous rounds) varies depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in this embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is three, 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 seven. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 3 rounds, 7 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. 7)). Also good.

  Further, when the game balls win or pass through the general areas in the general winning ports 56a to 56d and the big winning port 39 described above, the preset number of the game balls is the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 2). To be paid out.

  Further, 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 (see FIG. 2).

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 14 is transparent, the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 14. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display device 32, for example, a plasma display or the like can be used.

[Configuration and arrangement of rotating reel device]
5A and 5B are explanatory views showing a schematic configuration of the rotary reel device. FIG. 5A is a perspective view and FIG. 5B is a side view. The rotary reel device 500 includes a rotary shaft 520 that rotatably supports three types of rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c, and rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c arranged in a plurality of types of identification symbols. , Drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c including stepping motors that rotationally drive the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c.

  Each of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c includes a cylindrical central axis and a rotor that rotates in the circumferential direction with respect to the central axis, and the drive motors 540a, 540b, 540c is fixed to the rotating shaft 520. Further, the rotor is coupled to the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. Therefore, when power is supplied to the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the rotor is driven to rotate, and the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c rotate.

  The rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are formed by arranging a plurality of identification symbols as identification information on the side surface of the cylindrical body. The identification information is composed of a plurality of identification symbols such as 7, BAR, watermelon, bell, cherry, and replay.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the arrangement of the rotary reel device, and a part of the display mode of the rotary reel device 500 faces the hole 32b. In addition, the game board 14 has transparency at least at a part facing the hole 32b, and the display mode of the rotary reel device 500 can be visually recognized through the part having the permeability.

  In the area of the hole 32b, three consecutive identification symbols are arranged to face each other for each rotary reel, so that the identification symbols are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix for the player. Visible. Further, by independently controlling the rotation of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c rotate from the bottom to the top. Further, by stopping and controlling the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the combination of identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510 is displayed. That is, the identification symbol is composed of three columns of symbols, left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol arranged in the horizontal direction, and each of them is displayed in a variable manner so as to rotate from top to bottom, and a 3 × 3 matrix. The display is stopped so that the identification symbols are arranged in a shape. For convenience of explanation, the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510a is the left symbol, the symbol string of the left symbol is the left column, the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510b is the middle symbol, the symbol symbol of the middle symbol is the middle column, and the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510c. This arrangement is referred to as the right symbol, and the symbol string of the right symbol is referred to as the right column.

  In the operation button 80, the left button 80a (see FIG. 4) corresponds to the left symbol (left column), the middle button 80b corresponds to the middle symbol (middle column), and the right button 80c corresponds to the right symbol (right column). When the left button 80a (see FIG. 4) is pressed during the change, the drive motor 540a is stopped and the left symbol is stopped and displayed. The same applies to other symbols.

  These left button 80a, middle button 80b, and right button 80c are electrically connected to a sub CPU 206 described later. When the left button 80a is pressed, the left symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 206, when the middle button 80b is pressed, the middle symbol stop signal is input to the sub CPU 206, and when the right button 80c is pressed, the right symbol stop signal is input. It is like that.

  The left symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the left symbol in the symbol sequence of the identification symbol that is variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the left symbol in the symbol sequence being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the left button 80a corresponds to the left symbol, and when the left button 80a is pressed, the left symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The middle symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the middle symbol in the symbol sequence of the identification symbol that is variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the middle symbols in the symbol sequence being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the middle button 80b corresponds to the middle symbol, and when the middle button 80b is pressed, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The right symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the right symbol in the symbol string of the identification symbol being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the right symbol in the symbol row being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the right button 80c corresponds to the right symbol, and when the right button 80c is pressed, the right symbol is stopped and displayed.

  That is, the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c have a function of stopping the identification symbols that are variably displayed (that is, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol), respectively. As described above, the operation button 80 is a stop operation for stopping and displaying the identification information (7, BAR, watermelon, bell, cherry, etc.) variably displayed on the display means (rotary reel device 500) by the player's change stop operation. It is an example of a means.

  Since the firing handle 26 is provided on the left side as described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the right hand is the front edge of the upper plate 20 while the firing handle 26 is operated with the left hand. In this case, when the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c are pressed at a desired timing, the operation for stopping the changing identification symbol is performed.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, 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, and 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 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, a big prize opening number counter, A prize winning counter, a waiting time timer, a prize winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to normal symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, Variables 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 the control state flag is simply referred to, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is referred to as the normal control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The 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 whether or not to perform reach. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. 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 prize opening number-of-times counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (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 passed through 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 main control circuit 60 also has a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a system reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub control circuit 200 described later. A serial communication IC 72 for supplying commands 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.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, the start A winning ball sensor 116, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a backup clear switch 124, and an out ball detecting switch 145 are connected.

  The out ball detection switch 145 is provided in a discharge path for discharging the out ball to a collection device (not shown) for collecting the out ball from the pachinko gaming machine 10. This out-ball detection switch 145 rolls the game board 14 and is discharged to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 10, specifically, a game ball won in the winning opening or a prize from the game board 14. The game balls discharged are detected and a detection signal is supplied to the main control circuit 60.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general 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 of the ordinary electric accessory 48 provided at the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, The blade member is in an open state or a closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 4, and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  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 launch / payout control circuit 126. Connected to the launch / payout control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150 that reads information stored in the card.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a launch / payout control circuit 126. Connected to the launch / payout control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150 that reads information stored in the card. The payout device 128 is provided with a counting switch 141 that detects and counts the game balls paid out by the payout device 128. The payout device 128 is provided with a payout solenoid (not shown). By driving and controlling the payout solenoid, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball supplied from the island facility.

  The launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor (both not shown). The launch / payout control circuit 126 is provided with a control for launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130 including the launch handle 26 and launch solenoid. The firing / dispensing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned in the clockwise direction. The game balls stored in are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  A prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 are received, and a predetermined signal is transmitted to the payout device 128, whereby the game ball is paid to the payout device 128. Let it come out. For example, when paying out 15 game balls, a launch / payout control CPU (not shown) provided in the launch / payout control circuit 126 operates a payout solenoid (not shown) to play the game balls. Pay out. The paid out game balls are counted by the counting switch 141. When the firing / dispensing control circuit 126 counts 15, the counting switch 141 stops the dispensing of the game ball by operating a dispensing solenoid (not shown).

  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 (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3), and the special symbol indicator 35 ( 7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp, see FIG. 3) and the like.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the driving of the rotary reel device 500, the display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, the control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the lamp 132 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control and so on. 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 signals 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 controls the rotary reel device 500 and controls the lamp 132 and the movable movable for production. 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. Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to a switch element (not shown) that operates when the left button 80a, middle button 80b, and right button 80c are pressed, and a seesaw switch 140 that operates when the variable speed adjusting operation button 82 is pressed. Has been.

  A switch element (not shown) and a seesaw switch 140 that are activated by pressing the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c supply a predetermined detection signal to the sub-control circuit 200 when turned on.

  The seesaw switch 140 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub-control circuit 200 when the player presses the operation button 82 for adjusting the fluctuation speed. In this case, the seesaw switch 140 supplies different detection signals to the sub-control circuit 200 depending on whether the player has pressed the right side or the left side of the variable speed adjustment operation button 82. Thus, the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is an example of a speed change operation means for changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information by the player's operation.

  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 jackpot games. The effect pattern during execution of the jackpot game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in connection with the round game in the jackpot 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, various variables such as a stop display mode determining random number counter for determining the stop display mode of identification information, a timer variable for controlling reach effect time, and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern Etc. are positioned. Furthermore, the work RAM 210 has an area for storing a setting value for setting the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500. By changing the setting value stored in this area, the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 is changed. To change.

  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 drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c of the rotary reel device 500 are driven and controlled through the drive circuit 242, and the light emission of the lamp 132 is controlled.

  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.

  In the image data ROM 216, various image data such as special image data, background image data, and effect image data are separately stored. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. 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.

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

  In step S9, initialization setting processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads a startup program from the main ROM 68 in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or performs a process of returning to a state before power-off. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10.

  In step S10, initial value random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating the initial value random number counter. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S11.

  In step S11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the system timer monitoring timer value stored in the main RAM 70. If the system timer monitoring timer value is 3, the process moves to step S12, and the system timer monitoring timer value is 3. If not, the process proceeds to step S10.

  In step S12, a system timer monitoring timer reset process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of resetting the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S13.

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing 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. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to 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 step S15.

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to 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 in step S19 described later. 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. When this process ends, the process proceeds to 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 related to game information data to be transmitted to a stand computer or a hall computer (not shown) and storing it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S18.

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 16, step S46) in the system timer interrupt process described later, The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to 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, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 5), the special symbol display 35 (8 segment LED, see FIG. 5), and the normal symbol display 33 (display LED, see FIG. 5) are lit. LED power supply (common signal) and solenoid power supply for driving the solenoid are supplied. If this process ends, the process moves to step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a jackpot flag that is set when the jackpot lottery is won, a miss flag that is set when the jackpot lottery is not won, a jackpot flag that is set in the jackpot game state, etc. If it is determined whether various flags relating to the gaming state are set, and it is determined that the jackpot flag and the miss flag are set, the jackpot command, the miss command, and the flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 A command corresponding to is generated and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs an output control process to the sub-control circuit 200 for the effect control command and the data of the number of lotteries after the big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to 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 a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each. Is transmitted to the launch / payout control circuit 126. In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as winning balls when winning the grand prize opening 39, and 4 gaming balls as general winning balls 56a to 56d when winning at the start opening 25. When winning, 10 game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. If this process ends, the process moves to 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 main CPU 66 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S41, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S42.

  In step S42, the system timer monitoring timer value is incremented by one. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of incrementing the value of the system timer monitoring timer stored in the main RAM 70 by one. The system timer monitoring timer is a monitoring timer for executing a predetermined process (such as a special symbol control process) on the condition that the timer interrupt process is started a predetermined number of times (three times). If this process ends, the process moves to step S43.

  In step S43, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of updating a random number value such as a jackpot determination random number counter stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to 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. When this process ends, the process proceeds to 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 start winning ball sensor 116. The switch input detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

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

  In step S49, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Switch input detection processing]
The switch input detection process will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S50, a prize ball related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the detection signals from the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 and the starting winning ball sensor 116 are received, and when the detection signal is received. , 1 is added to the winning ball counter corresponding to the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S52.

  In step S52, a special symbol related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of checking whether or not a detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116 has been received. When the detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116 is received, it is determined whether or not the holding number is an upper limit (for example, 4), and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value of the special symbol game Are extracted and stored in a special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S54.

  In step S54, a normal symbol related switch check process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of checking whether or not the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 have been received. Further, when the detection signals from the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are received, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is an upper limit (for example, four), and a random number value for determining the hit of the normal symbol game is extracted. A process of storing in the normal symbol storage area of the RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.

  In step S58, the number of shot balls is calculated. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the detection signal from the out ball detection switch 145 has been received, and if the out ball detection switch 145 detects a game ball, the main CPU 70 sets the firing ball number counter of the main RAM 70. Processing to set the value to +1 is performed. When the value of the firing ball number counter reaches a predetermined number of balls (for example, 10), a process for resetting the value of the firing ball number counter is performed by setting a firing ball number command in the transmission buffer. The command for the number of shot balls set in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S19 in FIG. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Prize ball related switch check processing]
The prize-ball related switch check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S60, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start winning ball sensor 116 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S61. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S62.

  In step S61, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding +1 to the value of the starting opening prize ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S62.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the count sensor 104 has detected a game ball. If it is determined that the game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S63. If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding +1 to the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S64.

  In step S64, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 have detected a game ball. If it is determined that a game ball has been detected, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S65. . If it is not determined that a game ball has been detected, the process proceeds to step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 performs a process of adding +1 to the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. The main CPU 66 performs a process of generating a payout request command corresponding to the values of the starting opening prize ball counter, the big winning prize ball counter, and the general winning opening prize ball counter, and transmitting it to the launch / payout control circuit 126. .

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is determined 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. 12, 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 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. If this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (02) indicating that the control state flag indicates special symbol display time management, and whether or not the lottery for shifting to the special gaming state is won when the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Judging. When winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating special game start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the special game start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the special game start interval elapses, the process of step S75 is set to be executed. On the other hand, when not winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to step S75.

  In step S75, a special game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates special game start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the special game start interval elapses, the main winning prize read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Data for opening the mouth 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 reads the 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 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. When this process ends, the process proceeds to 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 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 remaining 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 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 monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and the count sensor 104 corresponding to the winning prize port 39 when the remaining winning ball in the winning prize mouth monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the special game end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the special game end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the special game end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is performed.

  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 step S80.

  In step S80, a special game end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the special game end interval and the time corresponding to the special game end interval has elapsed. Set to control status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. That is, it is set to execute the process of 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 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved pieces related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game by “1”. Update the memory. 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 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. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the jackpot determination is not in the special gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, when the main CPU 66 is not in the special gaming state and the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the special gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the special 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. When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in this order, so that the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the special game will end. Further, in this embodiment, there was no passing of a game ball to a specific area until a predetermined time elapses (Punk, in this embodiment, one ball is also played in the special winning opening 39 during the special game. It is also a special game end condition that the round game of the maximum number of continuous rounds (for example, “15” rounds) ends. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of special game execution control means for executing a special game advantageous to the player.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, 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 S <b> 102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of holdings related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data is “0”. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols relating to the special symbol in the starting memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 is all “0”, the process moves to step S112 to indicate the number of reserved symbols. If it is determined that the data is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104.

  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 step S105.

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to make a jackpot gaming state (special gaming state) advantageous to the player. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is executed. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that the jackpot is determined in step S105, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determining random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and displays the special symbol display based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. A special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the device 35 is determined, and data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If the jackpot is not determined to be a big win (missing), the main RAM 70 stores data indicating the special symbol determined to be the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S109.

  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 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. Then, a process of clearing the storage area in which the jackpot determination random number value used for the current variation display is stored is executed (step S111). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S112, 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.

[Payout process]
The payout process executed in step S22 of FIG. 8 will be described using FIG.

  In step S900, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the starting opening prize ball counter is greater than 0. If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S910. If it is not determined that the value is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S920.

  In step S <b> 910, the main CPU 66 sets a payout request command (returning four) in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the start opening prize counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S960.

  In step S920, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the big prize winning ball counter is greater than 0. If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S930. If it is not determined that the value is greater than 0, the process proceeds to step S940.

  In step S930, the main CPU 66 sets a payout request command (15 returns) in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70), and performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the big prize winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S960.

  In step S940, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the general winning opening prize ball counter is greater than 0. If it is determined that the value is greater than 0, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S950. If it is not determined that the value is greater than 0, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S950, the main CPU 66 sets a payout request command (return 10) in the transmission buffer (main RAM 70) and performs a process of subtracting 1 from the value of the general winning award winning ball counter. If this process ends, the process moves to step S960.

  In step S960, the main CPU 66 performs a process of transmitting a payout request command corresponding to each prize ball counter to the launch / payout control circuit 126 and the sub control circuit 200. Upon receiving the payout request command, the launch / payout control circuit 126 pays out a prize ball according to the payout request command. The sub-control circuit 200 that has received the payout request command calculates the number of payout prize balls based on the payout request command, and uses this payout prize ball number for calculating the payout rate. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  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.

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

  In step S1510, 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 S1520.

  In step S1520, 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 S1530.

  In step S1530, 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. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1535.

  In step S1535, rotary reel control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of transmitting data for display on the rotary reel device 500 to the drive circuit 240. The rotating reel control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1540.

  In step S1540, 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. In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 receives various image data such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuating speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. And are superimposed on each other and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S1550.

  In step S1550, a sound control process 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 S1560.

  In step S1560, 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 S1520.

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

  In step S1610, 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 S1620.

  In step S1620, the input command is stored in the reception buffer. 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 step S1530 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

  In step S1630, a process for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1610 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S1530 of FIG. 15 will be described using FIG.

  In step S1710, command analysis processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands received from the main control circuit 60 and performs processing corresponding to the received commands. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1720.

  In step S1720, effect content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining an effect content determination process based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60. For example, when a reach command is transmitted, a process for determining a reach effect is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1730.

  In step S1730, the sub CPU 206 performs a game history storage process. This game history storage process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1740.

  In step S1740, the sub CPU 206 performs a variable speed setting process. This fluctuation speed setting process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Game history storage processing]
The game history storage process in step S1730 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1810, the jackpot cumulative number of times storage processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 when receiving a jackpot command output in the command analysis process in step S1710 from the main control circuit 60 as a result of the jackpot lottery. The process of adding +1 to the value of the big hit number counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820. Thus, the work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that stores the number of executions of a special game executed by the special game execution unit (main CPU 66) as a game history.

  In step S1820, a loss count storage process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 stores in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 when it receives a loss command output in the command analysis process in step S1710 from the main control circuit 60 if it is not won as a result of the big win lottery. The process of adding +1 to the value of the missed counter is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1830.

  In step S1830, the cumulative number of shot balls is stored. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a shot ball number command from the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process in step S1710, the sub CPU 206 adds +10 to the value of the shot ball number counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840. As described above, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 are an example of a fire counting unit that counts the number of fired balls that have been fired by a player's launch operation.

  In step S1840, a prize ball payout ball number accumulation storage process is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a payout request command from the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process in step S <b> 1710, the sub CPU 206 sets the value of the winning ball payout ball counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. A process of adding the number of prize balls corresponding to the payout request command is performed. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls obtained by the jackpot game and the number of shots launched during the jackpot game are added to the value of the number of shot balls and the value of the prize ball payout number counter. Absent. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850. In addition, when having a function for setting the time-saving state after the big hit game is finished, the number of shot balls and the number of prize balls in the time-saving state may not be added. The short-time state means that the winning probability of the normal symbol game is increased, the opening time of the blade member of the normal electric accessory 48 is lengthened, and the special symbol game is held zero or once. This refers to the state where the fluctuation time is shortened. As described above, the sub CPU 206 and the work RAM 210 are an example of a payout counting unit that counts the number of winning balls paid out by winning a game ball.

  In step S1850, a ball exit rate calculation storage process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 calculates a ball exit rate based on the value of the shot ball counter and the value of the prize ball payout ball counter stored in the work RAM 210 and stores them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. I do. Here, the pitching rate is the ratio of the number of prize balls paid out to the number of balls hit into the gaming machine, and the value of the number of fired balls counter corresponds to the number of balls hit into the gaming machine. The value of the ball payout ball number counter corresponds to the number of award balls that have been paid out. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls obtained by the jackpot game and the number of shots launched during the jackpot game are added to the value of the launch ball number counter and the value of the prize ball payout ball counter. Therefore, the starting rate calculated in this processing is the starting rate in the normal gaming state. As described above, the work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that stores, as a game history, the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of balls to be fired (the number of balls to be launched). The work RAM 210 is an example of a storage unit that cumulatively stores game histories.

  In step S1840, the number of winning balls obtained by the jackpot game and the number of shots launched during the jackpot game are not added to the value of the firing ball counter and the value of the winning ball payout ball counter. However, it is not limited to that. For example, the number of award balls obtained by the jackpot game and the number of shots launched during the jackpot game are added to the value of the launch ball counter and the value of the prize ball payout ball counter, and further, The obtained number of prize balls and the number of shot balls launched during the jackpot game are counted by another shot ball counter and prize ball payout ball counter, and the value of the shot ball counter and the number of prize ball payout balls are counted. A value obtained by subtracting another fired ball number counter and prize ball payout ball number counter counted during the jackpot game from the value of the counter may be used for calculating the ball-out rate.

[Variable speed setting process]
The fluctuation speed setting process in step S1730 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2010, a game history comparison process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of comparing the game history stored in the work RAM 210 with the comparison data of the game history stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2020.

  In step S2020, a process of determining whether or not the game history satisfies a predetermined condition is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied based on the comparison result in step S2010. The predetermined condition will be described later with reference to FIG. If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2030. If it is not determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S2060. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a determination unit that determines whether the game history stored in the storage unit (work RAM 210) satisfies a predetermined condition.

  In step S2030, a process for setting a fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting a fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this variable speed adjustment operation validation flag is set, the process in step S1540 of FIG. 15 indicates that “speed adjustment is possible” in a predetermined display area visible to the player on the liquid crystal display device 32. Character information or character information capable of adjusting the fluctuation speed is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2040.

  In step S2040, processing for determining whether or not a detection signal is received from the seesaw switch 140 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a detection signal is received from the seesaw switch 140 that is generated when the operation button 82 for adjusting the fluctuation speed is operated. If it is determined that the detection signal is received from the seesaw switch 140, the process proceeds to step S2050. If it is not determined that the detection signal has been received from the seesaw switch 140, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2050, a variable speed changing process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of changing the rotation speed of each of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c of the rotary reel device 500 in accordance with the operation of the seesaw switch 140. That is, when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal of the seesaw switch 140 that is output when the left side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the sub CPU 206 sets the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 in the work RAM 210. Update processing is performed so as to increase the set value. Note that the maximum value is set for the set value corresponding to the rotation speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. If the maximum value is exceeded by increasing the rotation speed, the rotation speed does not change.

  Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal of the seesaw switch 140 that is output when the right side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the sub CPU 206 sets the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 in the work RAM 210. Update processing is performed so as to lower the set value. Note that a minimum value is set for the set value corresponding to the rotation speed of the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c, and the rotation speed does not change when the rotation speed is lowered to be lower than the minimum value. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is an example of a speed change operation means for changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information by the player's operation.

  In step S2060, processing for clearing the fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of clearing the fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When the fluctuation speed adjustment operation enabling flag is cleared from the set state, the character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and capable of adjusting the fluctuation speed is displayed by the process of step S1540 in FIG. Information or character information is deleted. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the variation speed of the identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500 can be changed by operating the variation speed adjustment operation button 82 only when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition. Become. As described above, when the sub CPU 206 determines that the determination unit (sub CPU 206) satisfies the predetermined condition, the sub CPU 206 activates the speed change operation of the speed change operation unit (fluctuating speed adjustment operation button 82). It is an example of an enabling means.

[Operation validation decision table for variable speed adjustment]
The fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the number of jackpots or the pitching rate is a determination factor for determining whether or not the adjustment of the fluctuation speed is validated. Yes. Here, a value of 80% in the ball-out rate indicates that 80 prize balls have been paid out for 100 shots, in other words, the number of prize balls for winning at the start opening 25 is 4 balls. In this case, it is equivalent to having won 20 start openings 25 for 100 shots. In the present embodiment, the number of jackpots or the ball-out rate is a determination factor for determining whether or not to enable the adjustment of the fluctuation speed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, after the jackpot game, Any game history that can be used for the determination for enabling the adjustment of the fluctuation speed, such as the number of lost lotteries, the total number of game balls to be fired, and the continuous drive time of the launching device 130 can be set as appropriate. In this way, the sub CPU 206 determines the speed of the speed change operation means (the variable speed adjustment operation button 82) when the determination means (sub CPU 206) determines that the number of executions of special games (the number of jackpots) satisfies a predetermined condition. It is an example of the speed change operation validation means for validating the change operation. Further, the sub CPU 206 validates the speed changing operation of the speed changing operation means (fluctuating speed adjusting operation button 82) when the determining means (sub CPU 206) determines that the ratio (ball-out rate) satisfies a predetermined condition. It is an example of the speed change operation validation means to perform.

[Rotating reel control processing]
The rotary reel control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2110, a variable display process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of starting the rotation of the rotary reel device 500 based on a command from the main control circuit 60. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2120.

  In step S2120, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a jackpot command has been received from the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis control process in step S1530 of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2130. If it is not determined that the jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2140.

  In step S2130, a jackpot stop display process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines that the identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c of the rotary reel device 500 are in the big hit stop mode (for example, 7-7-7, BAR-BAR-BAR). The process which controls 500 is performed. The jackpot stop display process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2150.

  In step S2140, a stop stop display process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of controlling the rotary reel device 500 so that the identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c of the rotary reel device 500 are in a stoppage state. The miss stop display process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2150.

  In step S2150, standby processing is performed. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 stops the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c by the operation of the operation button 80 by the player, the effect time of the effect content determined in step S2020 in FIG. 17 remains. In addition, a process is performed in which the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are kept in a stopped state and a standby state is performed while a minute shaking display is performed until the production time elapses. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Big hit stop display process]
The jackpot stop display process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2200, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation button 80 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2210. If it is not determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2220.

  In step S2210, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines that the rotating reel 510a is pressed when the left button 80a is pressed, the rotating reel 510b is pressed when the middle button 80b is pressed, and the right button 80c is pressed when the right button 80c is pressed. Then, a process of stopping the rotating reel 510c is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2220.

  In step S2220, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a rotating reel among the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. If it is determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2240. If it is not determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2230.

  In step S2230, standby processing is performed. In this process, when all the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped before the time limit monitored in step S2240, the sub CPU 206 performs a stop mode by the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c until the time limit is reached. Perform the process of waiting while maintaining. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S2260.

  In step S2240, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the time since the rotation of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is within the time limit. If it is determined that the time is within the time limit, the process proceeds to step S2200. If it is not determined that the time is within the time limit, the process proceeds to step S2250.

  In step S2250, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping all of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c that are rotating. If the time limit is exceeded while all the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are rotating, they may be stopped in a big hit stop mode. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S2260.

  In step S2260, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the stop display mode of the rotary reel device 500 is the big hit stop mode. If it is determined that the big hit stop mode is set, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the jackpot is stopped, the process proceeds to step S2270.

  In step S2270, re-variation processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of rotating the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c again. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2280.

  In step S2250, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c so that the stopping mode of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is the big hit stopping mode. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when the big hit lottery in the main control circuit 60 is won, the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped so as to be in the big hit stop mode by the operation of the operation button 80 by the player. If it is not possible, the drive control is performed so as to re-variate and automatically enter the big hit stop mode.

[Outgoing stop display processing]
The disconnection stop display process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2300, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation button 80 has been operated. If it is determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2310. If it is not determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2320.

  In step S2310, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines that the rotating reel 510a is pressed when the left button 80a is pressed, the rotating reel 510b is pressed when the middle button 80b is pressed, and the right button 80c is pressed when the right button 80c is pressed. Then, a process of stopping the rotating reel 510c is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2320.

  In step S2320, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a rotating reel among the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. If it is determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2330. If it is not determined that there is a spinning reel (when all reels are stopped), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2330, the sub CPU 206 determines that the two rotating reels among the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are stopped, and the last one rotating reel has predetermined identification information (for example, 7, BAR) at a predetermined position. If it stops, the process which determines whether it is a stop state of the reach state which becomes a big hit is performed. If it is determined that the stop state is in the reach state, the process proceeds to step S2340. When it is not determined that the stop state is the reach state, the process proceeds to step S2380.

  In step S2340, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the operation button 80 has been operated, in other words, whether or not an operation to stop the last rotating reel has been performed. If it is determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2350. If it is not determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2380.

  In step S2350, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a stop operation for stopping the last one rotating reel in the reach state has been performed at a timing that results in a jackpot stop mode. If it is determined that the operation is performed at the timing of the big hit stop mode, the process proceeds to step S2360. If it is not determined that the operation is performed at the timing of the big hit stop mode, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2360, rotating reel stop processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 shifts the identification information for stopping the last one rotating reel by one frame so that the combination of identification information when the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped does not become a big hit stop mode. To perform the process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2370.

  In step S2370, standby processing is performed. In this process, if all the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped before the time limit monitored in step S2380, the sub CPU 206 stops using the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c until the time limit is reached. The process to wait while maintaining When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2380, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the time since the rotation of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is within the time limit. If it is determined that the time is within the time limit, the process proceeds to step S2300. If it is not determined that the time is within the time limit, the process proceeds to step S2390.

  In step S2390, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping all of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c that are rotating. In addition, all the rotation reels are stopped so that the rotation modes of the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c become the detachment stop mode. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, the timing at which the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c become the big hit stop mode by the operation of the operation button 80 by the player even though the big hit lottery in the main control circuit 60 is not won. When the operation button is operated, the last rotating reel that is rotating is driven and controlled so as to be forcedly stopped.

[Display control processing]
The display control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2510, effect display processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of transmitting data to the display control circuit 250 so as to perform an effect display based on the effect content determined in step S1720 of FIG. The display control circuit 250 reads various image data from the image data ROM 216 (see FIG. 7) based on the data from the sub CPU 206, generates image data by superimposing them, and displays the image on the liquid crystal display device 32. Process. Further, the sub CPU 206 displays character information or character information capable of adjusting the changing speed such as “adjustable speed” when the changing speed adjusting operation enabling flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. A process of transmitting data to the display control circuit 250 is performed. The display control circuit 250 performs processing for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2520.

  In step S2520, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the changing speed of the rotary reel device 500 is being changed based on step S2050 of FIG. If it is determined that the changing speed is being changed, the process proceeds to step S2530. If it is not determined that the changing speed is being changed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2530, a variable speed adjustment screen display process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of transmitting data to the display control circuit 250 so as to display the fluctuation speed adjustment screen. This data includes data for displaying the fluctuation speed adjustment screen. The display control circuit 250 reads various image data from the image data ROM 216 (see FIG. 8) based on the data from the sub CPU 206, generates image data by superimposing them, and displays the fluctuation speed adjustment screen on the liquid crystal display device 32. Process to display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2540.

  In step S2540, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the change of the fluctuation speed of the rotary reel device 500 has been completed based on step S2050 of FIG. If it is determined that the change of the fluctuation speed has been completed, the process proceeds to step S2560. If it is not determined that the changing speed is being changed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2560, a variable speed adjustment screen display end process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of transmitting data to the display control circuit 250 so as to end the display of the fluctuation speed adjustment screen. This data does not include data for displaying the fluctuation speed adjustment screen. The display control circuit 250 reads out various image data from the image data ROM 216 (see FIG. 7) based on the data from the sub CPU 206, generates image data by superimposing them, and displays the fluctuation speed adjustment screen on the liquid crystal display device 32. The process of deleting the display of is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
With reference to FIG. 25, a display screen when the fluctuation speed can be changed will be described. When the changing speed can be changed, a notification image 91 (in this embodiment, “speed adjustable” is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 to notify the player that the changing speed can be changed. Image) is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, by operating the fluctuation speed adjusting operation button 82, a gauge image 90 for setting the fluctuation speed is displayed. The gauge image 90 changes as a bar graph image corresponding to the launch intensity of the game ball in response to the operation of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82. Specifically, when the left side of the fluctuation speed adjusting operation button 82 is pressed, a bar graph of the gauge image 90 is displayed so as to extend upward, and at the same time, the rotational speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c is increased. Is set. When the right side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the bar graph of the gauge image 90 is displayed so as to shrink downward, and at the same time, the rotational speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c is set to be low. In the present embodiment, the fastest rotation speed is set to be equal to the rotation speed of the rotating reel of the spinning-type game machine (so-called pachislot game machine). For this reason, when a player wants to play a game with a feeling similar to that of a revolving game machine (so-called pachislot machine), the rotation speed is maximized, and when the player wants to enjoy the push, the rotation speed It is possible to change the setting to slow down.

[Another embodiment 1]
FIG. 26 is an exploded perspective view showing a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 2, the identification information is changed and stopped using the rotating reel device 500. In the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment shown in FIG. The area of the part 32b (see FIG. 2) is also a liquid crystal panel, and the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c (see FIG. 2) are displayed on the display area corresponding to the area of the hole 32b (see FIG. 2). is there. Other configurations are the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment shown in FIG. 26, since there is no rotating reel device 500, a process corresponding to the process of step S1535 shown in FIG. 15 is performed in step S1540.

  Then, by stopping the images of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c (see FIG. 2) that are variably displayed by operating the operation buttons 80, it becomes possible for the player to determine whether or not a big win is won.

  In another embodiment, since the rotary reel device 500 is image-displayed by the liquid crystal display device 32, it is possible to stop and display specific identification information by a mechanical rotation like the pachinko machine shown in FIG. Although it becomes more difficult than the reel device 500, it is possible to give a range to the fluctuation speed instead. For example, it can be easily made extremely fast or extremely slow.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the effective period during which the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 can be changed is limited to the case where the game history satisfies a predetermined condition, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, as in another embodiment 2 described below, whether to enable changing the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 is determined by random number lottery, and the winning probability is changed according to the game history. It may be.

[Another embodiment 2]
Another embodiment 2 is a modification of the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 26, in particular, with some of the processes in the variable speed setting process shown in FIG.

[Variable speed setting process]
With reference to FIG. 27, the changing speed setting process of the second embodiment will be described.

  In step S3010, a game history comparison process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of comparing the game history stored in the work RAM 210 with the comparison data of the game history stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S3020.

  In step S3020, a process of setting a winning probability of the fluctuation speed change operation validation lottery is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting the winning probability of the fluctuation speed change operation validation lottery based on the comparison result in step S2010. Specifically, the winning probability of the variation speed change operation validation lottery changes depending on the number of jackpots. For example, when the number of jackpots is 0-5, the winning probability is 10%, when the number of jackpots is 6-10, the winning probability is 25%, and when the number of jackpots is 11 or more, the winning probability is 50%. As such, the jackpot winning value is set. If this process ends, the process moves to step S3030. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of an enabling lottery unit that changes the probability of winning for activating the speed changing operation by the change speed adjusting operation button 82 according to the game history.

  In step S3030, a variation speed change operation validation lottery is performed, and a process of determining whether or not the winning is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a random number value from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 that generates a random number value for variable speed change operation validation lottery, and determines whether or not the extracted random number value is a jackpot winning value. Perform the process. That is, if the extracted random number value is a jackpot winning value, it means that the lottery for changing the speed changing operation is won, and if it is not the jackpot winning value, it is shifted to the lottery for changing the changing speed operation. If it is determined that the variable speed change operation validation lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S3040. If it is not determined that the fluctuation speed change operation validation lottery has been won, the process proceeds to step S3070. In this way, the sub CPU 206 performs the lottery for determining whether or not the speed change operation means (the variable speed adjustment operation button 82) is to be validated by the speed change operation validation means (sub CPU 206). It is an example of a means.

  In step S3040, a process for setting a fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting a fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this variable speed adjustment operation validation flag is set, the process in step S1540 of FIG. 15 indicates that “speed adjustment is possible” in a predetermined display area visible to the player on the liquid crystal display device 32. Character information or character information capable of adjusting the fluctuation speed is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S3050.

  In step S3050, processing for determining whether or not a detection signal is received from seesaw switch 140 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a detection signal is received from the seesaw switch 140 that is generated when the operation button 82 for adjusting the fluctuation speed is operated. If it is determined that the detection signal has been received from the seesaw switch 140, the process proceeds to step S3060. If it is not determined that the detection signal has been received from the seesaw switch 140, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S3060, a changing speed changing process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of changing the rotation speed of each of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c of the rotary reel device 500 in accordance with the operation of the seesaw switch 140. That is, when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal of the seesaw switch 140 that is output when the left side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the sub CPU 206 sets the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 in the work RAM 210. Update processing is performed so as to increase the set value. Note that the maximum value is set for the set value corresponding to the rotation speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. If the maximum value is exceeded by increasing the rotation speed, the rotation speed does not change.

  Further, when the sub CPU 206 receives a detection signal of the seesaw switch 140 that is output when the right side of the fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82 is pressed, the sub CPU 206 sets the rotation speed of the rotary reel device 500 in the work RAM 210. Update processing is performed so as to lower the set value. Note that a minimum value is set for the set value corresponding to the rotation speed of the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c, and the rotation speed does not change when the rotation speed is lowered to be lower than the minimum value. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S3070, processing for clearing the fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of clearing the fluctuation speed adjustment operation validation flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When the fluctuation speed adjustment operation enabling flag is cleared from the set state, the character displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and capable of adjusting the fluctuation speed is displayed by the process of step S1540 in FIG. Information or character information is deleted. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, the probability of enabling the variable speed adjustment operation is changed according to the number of jackpots, but the present invention is not limited to the above. For example, as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 to 26, the probability of enabling the operation for adjusting the fluctuation speed may be changed according to the starting rate, and further, the number of jackpots, the starting rate, The game history may also be a requirement to change the probability of enabling the variable speed adjustment operation.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, in this embodiment, the firing handle 26 is operated with the left hand, but the present invention can be applied even if the firing handle 26 is provided on the right side and the firing handle 26 is operated with the right hand.

  In this embodiment, the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 83 and the launch power decrease button 84. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game ball depends on the amount of rotation of the launch handle 26. It can also be applied to a model that adjusts the firing intensity. Further, in the present embodiment, the out ball detection switch 145 that detects the game ball discharged to the island facility is used to detect the number of shot balls. However, the present embodiment is not limited to this and is provided in the vicinity of the launch solenoid. Alternatively, a launch ball detection switch that detects a game ball immediately after launch, and a foul ball detection switch that detects a foul ball that returns to the lower plate 22 without returning to the game board 14 may be used.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the game history satisfies a predetermined condition, the speed change operation means (fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82) can be operated. By operating, it becomes possible to change the fluctuation speed of the identification information (identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500). Thereby, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by lowering the fluctuation speed, and can operate the stop operation means at a timing to stop and display the identification information to be stopped. In addition, a player who is good at pushing forward can advance the game with a feeling similar to a pachislot machine by increasing the fluctuation speed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the speed change operation means (fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 82) can be operated when the number of executions of the special game satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 3 times or more). Thus, by operating the speed change operation means, it is possible to change the fluctuation speed of the identification information (the identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500). For this reason, when the number of executions of special games is large, the number of game balls possessed by the player is relatively large, and the possibility that the game will be continued for a long time becomes high, so the game tends to be monotonous. By changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information according to the preference of the player, it becomes possible to advance the game with a sense different from the past. In addition, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by lowering the fluctuation speed, and can operate the stop operation means at the timing of stopping and displaying the target identification information. In addition, a player who is good at pushing forward can advance the game with a feeling similar to a pachislot machine by increasing the fluctuation speed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, when the ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls (so-called exit rate) satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, 100% or more), the speed changing operation means (fluctuation) The speed adjusting operation button 82) can be operated, and by operating the speed changing operation means, it is possible to change the fluctuation speed of the identification information (the identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500). Therefore, if the speed change operation means can be operated, information indicating that the gaming machine is relatively easy to win is provided to the player, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. In addition, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by lowering the fluctuation speed, and can operate the stop operation means at the timing of stopping and displaying the target identification information. In addition, a player who is good at pushing forward can advance the game with a feeling similar to a pachislot machine by increasing the fluctuation speed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, since whether or not to validate the speed change of the speed change operation means (fluctuating speed adjustment operation button 82) is determined by lottery, when the identification information (the identification of the rotary reel device 500) is determined. Since it is not known to the player whether the speed of the symbol can be changed, the interest in the operation of changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information can be improved. Further, for example, if the game history is good, it is possible to easily increase the player's motivation for the game by increasing the possibility of the speed change operation. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can increase the player's willingness to play regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's dynamic visual acuity.

  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. It may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with both, and another mode.

  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 game board having a game area provided with a predetermined prize area through which a game ball can pass, and a change display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Display means, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's change stop operation, and speed change operation means for changing the change speed of the identification information by the player's operation And a storage means for cumulatively storing the game history, a determination means for determining whether the game history stored in the storage means satisfies a predetermined condition, and a determination that the determination means satisfies the predetermined condition A speed change operation enabling means for enabling the speed change operation of the speed change operation means, a game board, a launch means, a display means, a stop operation hand Storage means, determining means, the speed-change operation means, the speed-change operation activation means, the specific configuration of such, can be designed and changed as required.

  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 disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view showing the principal part outline of the rotation reel device in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows arrangement | positioning of the rotation reel apparatus in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a 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 operation validation decision table for variable speed adjustment used 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 a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of another Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of another Embodiment 2 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34 a, 34 b, 34 c, 34 d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Special symbol display 39 Large winning port 40 Shutter 48 Normal electric accessory 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
80 Operation button 82 Fluctuation speed adjustment operation button 104 Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 126 Launching / dispensing control circuit 130 Launching device 140 Seesaw switch 145 Out ball detection switch 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Sub ROM
210 Sub RAM
240 Drive control circuit 250 Display control circuit 500 Rotary reel device 510a, 510b, 510c Rotary reel

Claims (4)

A gaming board having a gaming area provided with a predetermined winning area through which gaming balls can pass;
Display means for performing a change display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's variable stop operation; and
A speed change operation means for changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information by a player's operation;
Storage means for cumulatively storing game histories;
Determining means for determining whether the game history stored in the storage means satisfies a predetermined condition;
A gaming machine comprising: a speed change operation enabling means for enabling a speed change operation of the speed change operation means when the determination means determines that a predetermined condition is satisfied. Special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player is provided,
The storage means stores the number of executions of the special game executed by the special game execution means as the game history,
The speed change operation enabling means enables the speed change operation of the speed change operation means when the determination means determines that the number of executions of the special game satisfies a predetermined condition. The gaming machine according to 1. A launch counting means for counting the number of fired balls that have been launched by a player's launch operation;
A payout counting means for counting the number of prize balls paid out by winning a game ball;
The storage means stores, as the game history, a ratio of the number of prize balls to the number of shot balls,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the speed change operation enabling means enables the speed change operation of the speed change operation means when the determination means determines that the ratio satisfies a predetermined condition. Machine. An enabling lottery means for performing a lottery as to whether or not to enable the speed change operation means to enable the speed change operation means;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the validation lottery means changes a probability of winning for activation according to the game history.

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