JP2009028200A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a function of stopping/displaying variably displayed identification information by a player's operation, capable of enhancing the player's eagerness for the play regardless of the superiority/inferiority of the player's dynamic vision. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a game board 14 having a play area 15 with a prescribed winning area through which game balls can pass; a rotary reel device 500 to variably display and stop the variable display of identification information when a prescribed condition is satisfied; control buttons 80 to stop/display the identification information variably displayed in the rotary reel device 500 by the player's variable display stopping operation; a variation speed change control means for changing the speed of variation of the identification information variably displayed in rotary reels 510 based on the player's operation of a shooting handle 26 and a shooting stop button 27; and a changing operation enabling control means for the control to enable the variation speed change control means when a prescribed condition is satisfied with a game ball rolling onto the play area 15 in a prescribed period of time while the identification information is variably displayed. <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 enters 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 (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) In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the gaming machine of the present invention has a game board having a game area provided with a predetermined winning area through which a game ball can pass and identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Display means for performing variable display and stop display, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's variable stop operation, and variably displayed on the display means Fluctuation speed change control means for changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information by a player's operation and a game ball that rolls the game board within a predetermined time when the identification information is variably displayed satisfy a predetermined condition. And a change operation enabling control means for performing control to enable the fluctuation speed change control means.

  According to the invention of (1), when the identification information is stopped by the player's operation, when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the game ball, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used. In order to change the information fluctuation speed to a desired speed, attention can be focused on the game ball rolling on the game board. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the game ball, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, and the player can change to the fluctuation speed of the desired identification information by the fluctuation speed change control means, and the stop operation means. The target identification information can be easily stopped and displayed. For example, a player who is not good at pushing down makes the identification information easy to discriminate by reducing the fluctuation speed by the fluctuation speed change control means, and it becomes easy to take the timing to stop display the target identification information. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the weak feelings about the current push. Furthermore, for a player who is not good at pushing the so-called pachislot machine where the fluctuation speed of the identification information is constant, the game that stops the target identification display at the fluctuation speed of the player's preference. By providing, it is possible to bring a new taste. A player who is good at pushing can increase the fluctuation speed with the fluctuation speed change control means and advance the game with the same feeling as a pachislot machine. In this way, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine that realizes increasing 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), a predetermined specific passing area is provided in the gaming area of the gaming board, and detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the specific passing area is provided. The change operation enabling control means enables the fluctuation speed change control means when the detecting means detects that a predetermined number of the game balls have passed through the specific passing area within the predetermined time. Control is performed.

  According to the invention of (2), in addition to the invention of (1), the fluctuation speed change control means can be used when the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area within a predetermined time is a predetermined number. . Thereby, in order for the player to pay attention to pass the game ball to the specific area within a predetermined time, not only the variation display of the identification information but also the whole game board is given an interest and the player's motivation is increased. be able to. For example, it is assumed that the change speed change control means can be used when three specific areas are passed in 5 seconds. At that time, the countdown for 5 seconds starts, and further, the liquid crystal display device that displays the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area gives a sense of tension to the player, and the game ball passes through the area in 5 seconds. It is possible to create a desire to roll and to increase the player's motivation. Also, if the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area within a predetermined time is a predetermined number, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, so that the desired identification information is changed by the stop operation means instead of the fluctuation speed of the desired identification information. It is possible to make the stop display easy. 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 according to (1), the game machine includes lottery means for lottering whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to a player, and holding means for holding lottery by the lottery means, The game area of the game board is provided with a predetermined specific passing area, and further includes detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific passing area, and the change operation enabling control means includes the detecting means When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the specific passing area within the predetermined time, the fluctuation speed change control means is enabled when the number of the holding means being held is a predetermined number or more. It is characterized by performing control.

  According to the invention of (3), in addition to the invention of (1), when the game ball passes through the specific passage area within a predetermined time, when the number of held game balls is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the fluctuation speed change The control means can be used. Thereby, it is possible to draw attention to the player so as to pass the game ball to the specific passing area within a predetermined time, and, in addition to the predetermined time, for example, the holding means is an opportunity to hold the lottery. Since attention can be paid so that the game ball passes through the special winning area, the entire game board including the variation display of the identification information is attractive, and the motivation of the player can be enhanced. Further, for example, it is assumed that the change speed change control means can be used when there are two or more reserved balls when the game ball passes through the specific passing area within a predetermined time. In order for the player to first aim for a number of holdings of two or more, for example, the holding means launches a game ball aiming at a special winning area that triggers the holding of the lottery, and then the number of holdings of two or more If you can, you will aim at a specific passing area. By providing such a step, monotonous game performance can be reduced, so that the player's motivation can be further increased without getting the player bored. In addition, when the game ball passes a specific passing area within a predetermined time, for example, the game ball passes through a special winning area that triggers the holding means to hold the lottery, and the holding means holds the predetermined number. In such a case, since the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, the desired identification information can be easily stopped and displayed by the stop operation means instead of the desired fluctuation speed of the identification information. 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), the starting point within the predetermined time is a point in time when the variation display of the identification information is started.

  According to the invention of (4), in addition to the inventions of (1) to (3), within a predetermined time as a condition that the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, the time when the fluctuation display of the identification information is started Is the starting point. As a result, since the start of the variable display of the identification information is started, it is easy to notify the player of the start of the predetermined time, and it is easy to obtain an understanding of the game content. For example, when the game ball rolling in the game area satisfies a predetermined condition within 5 seconds after the start of the variation display of the identification information, the variation speed change control means can be used. It is possible to provide a game with a sense of tension such as quickly aiming at a game ball in a specific area due to the start of variable display, while being aware of the identification information display means. Further, since the fluctuation speed change control means can be used when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the desired identification information can be easily stopped and displayed by the stop operation means in place of the desired fluctuation speed of the identification information. 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 provided.

  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 to 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main body frame 12 on which a game board 14 is mounted rotatably 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. Thus, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a permeable region.

  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 these firing handle 26, firing solenoid (not shown), touch sensor (not shown), launch stop button 27, etc. is installed on the lower left side with respect to the game board 14. Has been. Even when the firing handle 26 is rotated, when the firing stop button 27 is pressed, the power supply to the firing solenoid (not shown) is stopped, and the launch of the game ball is stopped. 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 82 (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 82 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 fired is adjusted by operating the fire power increase button 82 (see FIG. 4) and the fire power decrease button 84.

  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.

  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 disposed behind the game board 14 (back side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol 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. 4) 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 almost at the 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 combination 48 (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, the game board 14 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 the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 7)). Also good.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the above-described general winning holes 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 described later with reference to FIG. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to the type of the game.

  Further, when a game ball wins the above-described start opening 25 and a start win ball sensor 116 described later with reference to FIG. 7 detects a win, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22. (See FIG. 1).

  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 schematically shows a right side cross section around the center of the game board 14. A part of the display mode of the rotary reel device 500 faces the hole 32 b of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, the game board 14 and the spacer 31 have transparency at least at a portion facing the hole 32b, and the display mode of the rotary reel device 500 can be visually recognized through the portion having the transparency.

  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 displayed. When the middle button 80b is pressed, the middle symbol stop signal is displayed. When the right button 80c is pressed, the right symbol stop signal is output to the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7). ).

  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 missed symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a waiting time timer, a big prize opening An opening time timer, a special prize opening number counter, a special prize winning prize counter, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to a special symbol, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to a normal symbol, 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, A start winning ball sensor 116, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a firing stop switch 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in the general area in the special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4). 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 (see FIG. 4), 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 in the passing gates 54a and 54b (see FIG. 4), 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 an ordinary electric accessory 48 (see FIG. 4) provided at the start port 25 (see FIG. 4) via a link member (not shown). The blade member is brought into an open state or a closed state in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the head.

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 (see 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 firing stop switch 122 is turned on and off by operating the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4). That is, when the firing stop button 27 is not pressed, the firing stop switch 122 is turned off, and when the firing stop button 27 is pressed, the launch stop switch 122 is turned on. In addition, the firing stop switch 122 supplies a detection signal corresponding to the operation of the firing stop button 27 to the main control circuit 60.

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

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes devices for launching game balls such as the launching handle 26 (see FIG. 4), the firing stop button 27, a launching solenoid (not shown), and a touch sensor (not shown). Is provided. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, a firing solenoid (not shown) is based on the firing strength adjusted by the firing power increase button 82 and the firing power decrease button 84. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by a firing solenoid (not shown). Even when the launch handle 26 is rotated, if the launch stop button 27 is pressed, the power supply to the launch solenoid (not shown) is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. The Although details will be described later, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the player is informed to press the firing stop button 27 and when the firing stop button 27 is pressed, By rotating the firing handle 26, it is possible to change the rotational speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c (see FIG. 5) according to the rotational amount of the firing handle 26. Then, after changing the rotation speed, by pressing the release stop button 27 again, the launch of the game ball is resumed, and the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c (see FIG. 5) are set at the newly set rotation speed. It starts to rotate. Therefore, the changing speed of the identification information can be changed by changing the rotating speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c.

  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 is composed of an incandescent bulb, LED, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol indicator 35 (7 segment LED), A normal symbol display 33 (display lamp), round number displays 51a to 51d, and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 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. , A drive circuit 240 that performs control of the rotary reel device 500, control related to the lamp 132 and the movable movable for production, and an operation button 80 that stops the drive motors 540a to 540c in the rotary reel device 500. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later. Further, the sub CPU 206 is connected to the launching device 130, and the rotation amount data of the firing handle 26 is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200.

  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.

  The operation button 80 includes a left button 80a, a middle button 80b, and a right button 80c. When the left button 80a is pressed while the rotary reel 510a of the rotary reel device 500 is rotating, the drive motor 540a is stopped and the left symbol is stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the middle button 80b is pressed while the rotating reel 510b is rotating, the drive motor 540b is stopped and the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. Similarly, when the right button 80c is pressed while the rotating reel 510c is rotating, the drive motor 540c is stopped and the right symbol is stopped and displayed.

[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 (see FIG. 7) reads the activation program from the main ROM 68 (see FIG. 7) in response to power-on, initializes a flag stored in the main RAM 70, or before power-off. Process to return to the state. 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 processing, the main CPU 66 waits for a synchronization between the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7) and the sub-control circuit 200 (see FIG. 7), and a big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Processing for updating various timers such as a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time (see FIG. 4) is executed. 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 number value according to the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68 (see FIG. 7), and the normal symbol lottery is won. It is determined whether or not the determination has been made, and the result of determination is stored in the main RAM 70. 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 (see FIG. 7) according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in steps S14 and S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. The main RAM 70 stores a control signal for driving the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 7) and the round number displays 51a to 51d (see FIG. 7). 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 the start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 7) and the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 7) detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 9, step S46) in the system timer interruption process described later. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d (refer to FIG. 7) and the update result of the hold number data stored in the main RAM 70 updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol fluctuation display. 7) and a control signal for driving the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 7) 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, LED power (common signal) for turning on the LED and solenoid power for driving the solenoid are supplied to the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the special symbol display 35, and the normal symbol display 33. 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, the main CPU 66 determines whether a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that a certain change flag or a short-time state flag is set. Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to 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 processing, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39 (see FIG. 4), a starting port 25 (see FIG. 4), and general winning ports 56a to 56d (see FIG. 4). If there is a winning, a corresponding payout request command is transmitted to the payout / firing control circuit 126 (see FIG. 7). In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as prize balls when winning the grand prize opening 39, and 5 game balls and general prize openings 56a to 56d are awarded as prize balls when winning 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 S10.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 7) 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 period (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 (see FIG. 7). 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 (see FIG. 7). 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 (see FIG. 7) is operated by the count sensor 104 (see FIG. 7), the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 (see FIG. 7), and the starting winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 7). It is checked whether or not the detection signal is received, and when the detection signal is received, the prize ball counter corresponding to the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the starting winning ball sensor 116 is set to 1. Perform the addition process. 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, four), and a special symbol game jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol determination random number value Are extracted and stored in a special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 7). 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 (see FIG. 7) 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 hit determination 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 step S56.

  In step S56, a firing stop switch check process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S58.

  In step S58, other switch check processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks other switch checks (for example, a full tank switch that turns on when the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 4) is filled with game balls, an error detection switch, etc.). I do. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Launch stop switch check process]
The firing stop switch check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the firing stop switch 122 is on based on the detection signal transmitted from the firing stop switch 122, and determines that the firing stop switch 122 is on. The process proceeds to step S62. If it is not determined that it is on (is off), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S62, a firing stop process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing a launch stop command for stopping the launch of the game ball in a transmission buffer for transmitting to the payout / launch control circuit 126. The firing stop command is transmitted to the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 by the process of step S19 in FIG. The dispensing / firing control circuit 126 that has received the command performs processing for stopping a firing solenoid (not shown) of the launching device 130. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, a process for starting the firing stop switch timer is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 starts to measure the firing stop switch timer of the main RAM 70, and performs a process of measuring the time during which the firing stop switch timer is on. If this process ends, the process moves to step S64.

  In step S64, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the firing stop switch 122 is off based on the detection signal transmitted from the firing stop switch 122. If the main CPU 66 determines that the firing stop switch 122 is off, After stopping the firing stop switch timer, the process proceeds to step S65. If it is not determined to be off (on), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the measurement time of the firing stop switch timer has exceeded a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). If it is determined that the predetermined time has been exceeded, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S69. To do. If it is not determined that the predetermined time has been exceeded, the process proceeds to step S66.

  In step S66, the main CPU 66 performs processing for storing the firing stop command in the transmission buffer. The firing stop command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S19 in FIG. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the firing stop switch 122 has been pressed (turned on or off) based on the detection signal transmitted from the firing stop switch 122, and the firing stop switch 122 has been pressed. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S68. If it is not determined that the firing stop switch 122 has been pressed, the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S68, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing the firing start command in the transmission buffer. The launch start command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S19 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to step S69.

  In step S69, the main CPU 66 performs processing for resetting the firing stop switch timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S70.

  In step S70, a firing start process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing a launch start command for starting the launch of the game ball in a transmission buffer for transmitting to the payout / launch control circuit 126. The firing start command is transmitted to the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 by the process of step S19 in FIG. The dispensing / firing control circuit 126 that has received the command performs processing for starting a firing solenoid (not shown) of the launching device 130. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, when the firing stop button 27 is pressed for a long time (two seconds or more), the firing stop state is maintained while the firing stop button 27 is being pushed, and when the release stop button 27 is released. , Restart game balls. When the firing stop button 27 is pressed for a short time (less than 2 seconds), the firing stop state is entered even if the finger is released from the firing stop button 27. At this time, a firing stop command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. When the firing stop button 27 is pressed again for a short time, a firing start command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, and the launching of the game ball is resumed.

[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 (see FIG. 7) 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 reads the value from the main ROM 68 (see FIG. 7) when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating special game start interval management and the time corresponding to the special game start interval has elapsed. Data for opening the issued special winning opening 39 (see FIG. 4) 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 (see FIG. 7). 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 counts the count sensor 104 corresponding to the special winning opening 39 when the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring (05) and the super winning prize remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the game ball has not passed (see FIG. 7) or the 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.

  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.

  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 (in the present embodiment, “15” rounds or “2” rounds) is finished).

[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 (see FIG. 7) 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, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol in the starting memory number data stored in the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 7) is “0”, the process proceeds to step S112. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of holds 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, when 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 (see FIG. 7). If the jackpot is not determined to be a big hit (missing), the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 3) is stored in the main RAM 70 with data indicating the special symbol determined to be the symbol that has been stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 3). 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 transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7) to the sub control circuit 200 (FIG. 7) by the process of step S21 of FIG. To the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7).

  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 (see FIG. 7) 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.

  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 S1810, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7) reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 (see FIG. 7) and initializes a flag stored in the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 7) in response to power-on. Perform the setting process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

  In step S1820, 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 S1830.

  In step S1830, command analysis control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of analyzing a command received from the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7) 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 S1835.

  In step S1835, a rotating reel control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for transmitting data for display in the rotary reel device 500 (see FIG. 7) to the drive circuit 240 (see FIG. 7). The rotating reel control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1840.

  In step S1840, display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for display on the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 7) to the display control circuit 250 (see FIG. 7). In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 (see FIG. 7) performs various images such as background image data, effect image data, and fluctuation speed setting image data based on data for displaying the effect image from the sub CPU 206. Data is read from the image data ROM 216 (see FIG. 7), superimposed, and displayed on the display area 32a (see FIG. 2) of the liquid crystal display device 32. The display control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1850.

  In step S1850, a sound control process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230 (see FIG. 7). The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as song data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 (see FIG. 7) based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, and outputs the sound. The signals are superimposed, amplified by the AMP 236 (see FIG. 7), and output from the speaker 46 (see FIG. 7). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1860.

  In step S1860, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 (see FIG. 7). The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 (see FIG. 7) based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206, and turns on the lamp 132 (see FIG. 7). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1820.

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

  In step S1910, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7) performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to step S1920.

  In step S1920, a process for storing the input command in the reception buffer is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210 (see FIG. 7). In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1830 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1930.

  In step S1930, processing for restoring the register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the program saved in step S1910 to each register. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Command analysis control processing]
The command analysis control process in step S1830 of FIG. 14 will be described using FIG.

  In step S2010, processing for determining whether or not an effect control command has been received is performed. In this process, if it is determined that the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7) has received the effect control command, the process proceeds to step S2020. If it is not determined that the effect control command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2030. Transfer.

  In step S2020, notification content determination processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the content to be displayed and notified based on the effect control command received in step S2010. When this process ends, this subroutine ends.

  In step S2030, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing corresponding to other received commands. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Rotating reel control processing]
The rotating reel control process in step S1835 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2100, 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 S2110.

  In step S2110, processing for determining whether or not it is within a predetermined time for detecting the game ball by the detecting means is performed. In the present embodiment, the predetermined time is 5 seconds after the rotation of the rotary reel device 500 is started and the variable display is started, but is not limited thereto. If it is determined that the time is within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S2120. If it is not determined that the time is within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S2210.

  In step S2120, processing for determining whether or not a game ball has been detected by the detection means is performed. In the present embodiment, the detection means is the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 provided inside the passing gates 54a and 54b. When a game ball passes through any of the passing gates 54a and 54b, the corresponding passing ball sensor 114, 115 detects. Here, although the detection means is the passing ball sensors 114 and 115, it is not limited to this. For example, the start winning ball sensor 116 at the start port 25 may be used. If it is determined that the detection means has detected, the process proceeds to step S2130. If it is not determined that the detection means has detected, the process proceeds to step S2110. Thus, the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided with a predetermined specific passing area (passing gates 54a and 54b) in the gaming area of the game board 14, and detecting means for detecting that the gaming ball has passed through the specific passing area. It is an example.

  In step S2130, the holding means performs a process for determining whether or not the number of held balls is greater than or equal to a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, the number of reserved balls detected by the starting winning ball sensor 116 at the starting port 25 and for which the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended is stored in the main RAM 70 of the main control circuit 60. . It is determined whether or not there are a predetermined number or more of the reserved balls. In this case, the reserved ball is used to execute the special symbol variation display, but the present invention is not limited to this. If it is determined that the number of reserved balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S2140. If it is not determined that the number of reserved balls is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S2210. Thus, the main RAM 70 of the main control circuit 60 is an example of a holding unit that can hold a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  In step S2140, variable speed changeable notification processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 informs the player that the fluctuation speed of the rotary reel device 500 can be changed by the liquid crystal display device 32. The fact that the rotational speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c can be changed is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the firing stop button 27 necessary for changing the rotational speed is briefly pressed (less than 2 seconds). As shown in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2150.

  In step S2150, processing for enabling variable speed change control is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 enables the sub control circuit 200 to receive the rotation amount of the firing handle 26. Then, a correspondence relationship between the output of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c of the rotary reel device 500 and the firing handle 26 is established via the drive circuit 242. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2160.

  In step S <b> 2160, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a firing stop command has been received from the main control circuit 60. When the firing stop button 27 is pressed briefly (less than 2 seconds), a firing stop command is transmitted from the main control circuit 60 to the sub-control circuit 200 in step S66 of FIG. 11, and the sub CPU 206 receives this firing stop command. Monitoring. That is, it is determined whether or not the firing stop button 27 necessary for changing the changing speed of the rotary reel device 500 is pressed. If it is determined that a firing stop command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2170. If it is not determined that the firing stop command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2180.

  In step S2170, the changing speed changing process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines the rotation speed of the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c so as to correspond to the rotation amount of the firing handle 26 based on the rotation amount data of the firing handle 26 transmitted from the launching device 130. Process to change. For example, when the firing handle 26 is largely rotated, the sub CPU 206 changes the rotation speed of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c so as to increase. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2180.

  In step S2180, a process of determining whether or not it is within a time during which the changing speed changing process is possible is performed. In the present embodiment, the time during which the changing speed changing process is possible is set to 5 seconds after the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 as detection means detect the passing ball, but is not limited thereto. If it is determined that the fluctuation speed change process is possible, the process proceeds to step S2160. If it is not determined that the fluctuation speed change process is possible, the process proceeds to step S2190.

  In step S2190, a fluctuation speed determination process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the rotational speed setting values of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c corresponding to the rotation amount of the firing handle 26 based on the rotation amount data of the firing handle 26 transmitted from the launching device 130. Then, processing to be stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2200. In this way, the sub CPU 206 changes the changing speed of the identification information that is variably displayed on the display means (the rotating reel device 500) by the player's operation (the launch handle 29 and the launch stop button 27). It is an example of a means.

  In step S2200, processing for invalidating the changing speed change control is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 makes it impossible for the sub control circuit 200 to receive the rotation amount of the firing handle 26. Then, the correspondence relationship between the output of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c of the rotary reel device 500 and the firing handle 26 is canceled via the drive circuit 242. This makes it impossible to change the speed of the variable display of the rotary reel device 500. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2210. As described above, the sub CPU 206 controls the changing speed change when the predetermined condition is satisfied by the game ball rolling on the game board 14 within the predetermined time in which the display means (the rotating reel device 500) is variably displayed. It is an example of change operation validation control means for performing control to validate the means.

  In step S2210, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining whether or not a jackpot command has been received from the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis control processing in step S1830 of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2220. If it is not determined that the jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2230.

  In step S2220, jackpot stop display processing 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 step S2240.

  In step S2230, a stoppage 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 step S2240.

  In step S2240, standby processing is performed. In this processing, when the sub CPU 206 stops the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c by the operation of the operation button 80 by the player, the effect time of the effect content determined in step S2020 of FIG. 16 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.

  That is, according to the present embodiment, the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are passed by the passing of the game ball to the passing gates 54a and 54b within a predetermined time of 5 seconds from the start of the fluctuation display of the rotary reel device 500. When detected, when there are a predetermined number or more of the reserved balls related to the special symbol stored in the main CPU 66, the firing handle 26 capable of changing the rotation speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c can be validated.

  Further, the rotation speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c can be varied when the sub CPU 206 receives a firing stop command. That is, in the firing stop switch check process of FIG. 11, the rotational speed can be changed only when the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4) is pressed for a short time (NO in step S65). Then, when the firing stop button 27 is pressed shortly to operate the firing handle 26, the firing handle 26 is operated. When the rotational speed is increased, the rotational amount is increased, and when the rotational speed is decreased, the rotational amount is decreased. By operating the firing stop button 27 after the rotational speed is determined, the identification symbol of the rotary reel device 500 can be changed at the newly set rotational speed.

  Further, the time during which the rotation speed of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c can be varied is limited, and the rotation speed can be suitably changed within 5 seconds after the passing ball sensors 114, 115 detect the rotation speed. Decide according to the speed. With the determined fluctuation speed of the rotary reel device 500, the fluctuation display of the rotary reel device 500 can be stopped and displayed by the big hit stop display process or the loss stop display process.

[Big hit stop display process]
The jackpot stop display process in step S2220 of FIG. 17 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 S2340. If it is not determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2330.

  In step S2330, standby processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a stop mode by the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c until the time limit is reached when all the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped before the time limit monitored in step S2340. Perform the process of waiting while maintaining. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2360.

  In step S2340, the sub CPU 206 performs processing to determine 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 S2350.

  In step S2350, 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 a step S2360.

  In step S2360, 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 S2370.

  In step S2370, 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 S2380.

  In step S2380, 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 in step S2230 of FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S2400, 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 S2410. If it is not determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2420.

  In step S2410, rotating reel stop processing 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 S2420.

  In step S2420, the sub CPU 206 determines whether 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 S2430. If it is not determined that there is a spinning reel (when all reels are stopped), this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2430, 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 the reach state, the process proceeds to step S2440. If it is not determined that the stop state is the reach state, the process proceeds to step S2480.

  In step S2440, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining whether or not the operation button 80 has been operated, in other words, whether or not an operation for stopping the last rotating reel has been performed. If it is determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2450. If it is not determined that the operation button 80 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S2480.

  In step S <b> 2450, 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 big hit 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 S2460. 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 S2460, a rotating reel stop process 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 S2470.

  In step S2470, standby processing is performed. In this process, if all the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped before the time limit monitored in step S2480, 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 S2480, 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 S2400. If not determined to be within the time limit, the process proceeds to step S2490.

  In step S2490, 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 in step S1840 of FIG. 14 will be described using 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 notification content determined in step S2020 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. 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 S2170 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 out various image data from the image data ROM 216 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. Do. 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 S2190 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 based on the data from the sub CPU 206, generates image data by superimposing them, and causes the liquid crystal display device 32 to erase the display of the variable speed adjustment screen. Process. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Description of display screen]
With reference to FIG. 21, the display screen when the fluctuation speed can be changed will be described. It is effective to change the fluctuation speed of the rotary reel device 500 when the rolling game ball satisfies a predetermined condition within a predetermined time when the rotary reel device 500 is variably displayed. When the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4) is briefly pressed, a gauge image 90 for setting the fluctuation speed is displayed in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. In the gauge image 90, a bar graph-like image corresponding to the launch intensity of the game ball changes according to the rotation amount of the launch handle 26 (see FIG. 4). Specifically, when the firing handle 26 is released, the bar graph is at the lowest position, and when the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4) is pressed again in this state, the rotary reel 510a, The rotational speeds of 510b and 510c are set to be the slowest. On the contrary, when the firing handle 26 is rotated to the maximum, the bar graph is at the uppermost position, and when the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4) is pressed again in this state, the rotating reel The rotational speeds of 510a, 510b and 510c are set to be the fastest. In this way, the player operates the firing handle 26 while viewing the gauge image 90, and when the rotational speed is determined, operates the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4) while maintaining the amount of rotation of the firing handle 26. As a result, the rotational speeds of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are set.

  In addition, a guidance display image 91 is displayed above the rotary reel device 500 in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. It is mainly used as a display for guiding the operation method for the player. For example, if a condition for passing a game ball through the passage gates 54a and 54b within 5 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the rotary reel device 500 is necessary, the player is notified to aim at the passage gates 54a and 54b. To do. When it is effective to change the fluctuation speed of the rotary reel device 500, a notification is given to press the firing stop button 27 (see FIG. 4) briefly, and a notification is given to rotate the firing handle 26. .

  Further, a guidance display image 92 is displayed on the right side of the rotary reel device 500 in the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32. It is mainly used as a display for guiding the operation time for the player. For example, when a condition for allowing the game ball to pass through the passing gate within 5 seconds after the start of the fluctuation display of the rotary reel device 500 is necessary, the time limit countdown display is performed and the passing gate 54a, 54b is aimed at the player. Prompt. In addition, the time limit for changing the changing speed of the rotary reel device 500 is similarly counted down and notified to the player. For this reason, it is possible to give the player an understanding of the game and to give a sense of tension as a time limit to increase the motivation for the game.

[Description of another embodiment]
FIG. 22 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 rotary reel device 500. In the pachinko gaming machine according to 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. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment shown in FIG. 22, since there is no rotating reel device 500, a process corresponding to the process of step S1835 shown in FIG. 14 is performed in step S1840.

  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.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not restricted to what was mentioned above. For example, in the above-described embodiment, the game ball has passed through the specific passing area (passing gates 54a and 54b) provided in the gaming area of the gaming board 14 as the predetermined condition for enabling the variable speed change control means. Although it is mentioned as one condition that the detection means (passing ball sensor 114, 115) which detects this is detected, it is not restricted to this. A predetermined gaming state may be set as a condition, and for example, a gaming state that is a special reach state, a high probability state, or a short-time state may be cited as a condition.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the game ball within a predetermined time when the identification information of the rotary reel device 500 is variably displayed, the variable speed change control means is enabled and 3 Although the rotational speeds of the three rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c can be varied, the present invention is not limited to this, and the rotational speed of any one of the three rotating reels may be variable. Further, according to the degree of difficulty of a predetermined condition, the fluctuation speed change control means may be enabled to determine the number of rotation reels that can vary the rotation speed.

  In the present embodiment, the detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific passing area is the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 provided in the passing gates 54a and 54b, but is not limited thereto. Any sensor that can detect a game ball may be used. Also, a plurality of detection means may be provided and a condition using the total number detected within a predetermined time may be set. Furthermore, by notifying the liquid crystal display device 32 of the number of times detected by the detecting means, it is possible to give the player a sense of purpose and expectation, so that the player's preference can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the holding means for holding the lottery by the lottery means may be performed when the game ball has passed through the special winning area. For example, when the start winning ball sensor 116 in the start opening 25, which is a special winning area, detects a game ball, the lottery of whether or not to shift to the gaming state is performed, and the special symbol is variably displayed. When the start winning ball sensor 116 detects a game ball during the special symbol variation display, the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped. Therefore, during the change of the special symbol, the holding means is held when the game ball passes through the winning area.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of times that the holding means that holds the lottery by the lottery means holds the lottery is the number of times the lottery is held in the specific design, but this is not limitative. For example, the fluctuation speed change control means may be enabled when the number of lottery suspensions in a normal symbol is a predetermined number or more. At this time, a new game that positively aims at the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, which are the occasions for the lottery in the normal design, is created, and a new gaming machine that realizes increasing the player's willingness to play is provided. can do. Furthermore, since the player can be given a sense of purpose and a sense of expectation by notifying the number of times that the holding means is held by the liquid crystal display device 32, the player's preference can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the starting point of the predetermined time when the identification information of the rotary reel device 500 is variably displayed is not limited to the starting point of variability display. For example, a predetermined time start timer may be provided and the start time may be set using a random number. The width of the predetermined time is not limited to 5 seconds. Similarly, the predetermined time width may be set using a random number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as means for validating the fluctuation speed change control means, input information of the rotation amount from the firing handle 26 is realized by validation of reception by the sub control circuit 200 having the sub CPU 206. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the input information of the rotation amount from the firing handle 26 received by the main control circuit 60 with the main CPU 66 may be controlled by the main CPU 66 and the controlled signal may be transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Further, in order to acquire the amount of rotation of the launch handle in a state where the launch is stopped, the process of pressing the launch stop switch by the player is performed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 The launching device 130 may be automatically stopped by the signal.

  In the present embodiment, the determined variable display speed is effective in the next slot stop operation, but is not limited thereto. For example, once the slot stop operation is finished, the determined variable display speed may be cleared and set to return to the initial variable display speed.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display when the fluctuation speed can be changed is notified by the gauge image 90 of the liquid crystal display device 32, but is not limited thereto. Similarly, the notification on the guidance displays 91 and 92 of the liquid crystal display device 32 is not limited to this. For example, a gauge of variable speed may be mechanically displayed around the firing handle 26. In addition, guidance guidance may be displayed using voice guidance or lamp guidance without using the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, guidance display may be unnecessary.

  Further, 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 firing stop button 27 is provided in the vicinity of the launch handle 26. However, the launch stop button 27 may be provided on the lower right side of the gaming machine body so that it can be operated with the right hand. In this embodiment, the launch intensity of the game ball is adjusted by operating the launch power increase button 82 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 fluctuation speed can be changed by pressing the firing stop button 27 for a short time. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the firing handle 26 is rotated while the firing stop button 27 is pressed. By changing the rotation speed of the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c and releasing the firing stop button 27, the rotation speed may be set.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the identification information of the rotary reel device 500 is stopped by the player's operation, the fluctuation speed change control means is effective when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the game ball. Therefore, the player can attract attention to the game ball rolling on the game board 14 in order to change the fluctuation speed of the identification information to a desired speed. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied by the game ball, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, and the player can change to the desired fluctuation speed of the identification information of the rotary reel device 500 by the fluctuation speed change control means. The stop operation means (the operation button 80) can make it easy to stop and display the target identification information. For example, a player who is not good at pushing down can easily discriminate the identification information by reducing the fluctuation speed of the identification information of the rotary reel device 500, and can easily take the timing for stopping and displaying the target identification information. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the weak feelings about the current push. Furthermore, for a player who is not good at pushing the so-called pachislot machine where the fluctuation speed of the identification information is constant, the game that stops the target identification display at the fluctuation speed of the player's preference. By providing, it is possible to bring a new taste. A player who is good at pushing can increase the fluctuation speed with the fluctuation speed change control means and advance the game with the same feeling as a pachislot machine. In this way, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine that realizes increasing 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 number of game balls that have passed through the specific area within a predetermined time is a predetermined number, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used. Thereby, in order for the player to pay attention to pass the game ball to the specific area within a predetermined time, not only the variation display of the identification information but also the whole game board is given an interest and the player's motivation is increased. be able to. In addition, by limiting the time to within a predetermined time, the time limit is notified in a countdown, and further, the liquid crystal display device that displays the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area produces a sense of tension, The intention to roll the game ball to the passing area can be created, and the player's motivation can be further increased. Also, if the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area within a predetermined time is a predetermined number, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, so that the desired identification information is changed by the stop operation means instead of the fluctuation speed of the desired identification information. It is possible to make the stop display easy. 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 game ball passes through the specific passage area within a predetermined time, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used when the number of the game balls held is equal to or larger than the predetermined number. Thereby, it is possible to draw attention to the player so as to pass the game ball to the specific passing area within a predetermined time, and, in addition to the predetermined time, for example, the holding means is an opportunity to hold the lottery. Since attention can be paid so that the game ball passes through the special winning area, the entire game board including the variation display of the identification information is attractive, and the motivation of the player can be enhanced. In addition, when the game ball passes a specific passing area within a predetermined time, for example, the game ball passes through a special winning area that triggers the holding means to hold the lottery, and the holding means holds the predetermined number. In such a case, since the fluctuation speed change control means can be used, the desired identification information can be easily stopped and displayed by the stop operation means instead of the desired fluctuation speed of the identification information. 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 predetermined time as a condition that the variable speed change control means can be used starts from the time when the variable information identification display of the rotary reel device 500 is started. As a result, since the start of the variable display of the identification information is started, it is easy to notify the player of the start of the predetermined time, and it is easy to obtain an understanding of the game content. For example, the fluctuation speed change control means can be used when a game ball rolling in the game area satisfies a predetermined condition within 5 seconds after the display of the fluctuation of the identification information of the rotary reel device 500 is started. Therefore, a game that can increase the player's willingness to play games by providing a game with a sense of tension, such as quickly aiming a game ball in a specific area, because the change display has started. Machine can be provided.

  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. A display means, a stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's variable stop operation, and a variation speed of the identification information variably displayed on the display means. When the predetermined condition is satisfied by a game ball that rolls on the game board within a predetermined time when the identification information is variably displayed, and the variable speed change control means that is changed by a user's operation, A change operation enabling control means for performing control to enable the control means, and a game machine, a display means, a stop operation means, a variable speed change control means, a change operation, Specific configuration such as enabling the control means can be designed and changed.

  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 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 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 27 Launch stop button 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 32b Hole 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Special symbol display 54a, 54b Pass gate 60 Main Control circuit 66 Main CPU
80 Operation button 80a Left symbol stop button (left button)
80b Middle symbol stop button (middle button)
80c Right design stop button (right button)
82 Launch power increase button 84 Launch power decrease button 90 Gauge image 91, 92 Guidance display image 114, 115 Passing ball sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 122 Launch stop switch 126 Launching / dispensing control circuit 130 Launching device 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
240 Drive control circuit 250 Display control circuit 500 Rotary reel device 510a, 510b, 510c Rotary reel 520 Rotary shaft 540a, 540b, 540c Drive motor

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;
Stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's variable stop operation;
Fluctuation speed change control means for changing the fluctuation speed of the identification information variably displayed on the display means by a player's operation;
Enable change operation for performing control to enable the change speed change control means when a predetermined condition is satisfied by a game ball rolling on the game board within a predetermined time in which the identification information is variably displayed. And a control means. The game area of the game board is provided with a predetermined specific passing area,
Comprising a detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific passing area;
The change operation enabling control means is a control for enabling the fluctuation speed change control means when the detecting means detects that a predetermined number of the game balls have passed through the specific passing area within the predetermined time. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: Lottery means for lottery whether to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player;
Holding means capable of holding the lottery by the lottery means,
The game area of the game board is provided with a predetermined specific passing area,
Comprising a detecting means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the specific passing area;
The change operation enabling control means is configured such that when the detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the specific passing area within the predetermined time, the number of the holding means being held is a predetermined number or more. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in some cases, control is performed to enable the fluctuating speed change control means.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the starting point within the predetermined time is a point in time when the variation display of the identification information is started.

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