JP2009050546A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables a player to technically participate in variable identification information, is also provided with a movable body and is capable of increasing player's desire to play by its movement. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a game board provided with a game area where game balls roll; a big winning game drawing means; a display means for displaying the identification information; a stop operation means for stop-displaying the identification information; an operation timing detection means for detecting the timing of the stop operation means; a slot game execution control means for executing a slot game; the movable body provided on the game board; and a movable body control means for the movable body. The movable body control means executes the movement control of the movable body so as to move the movable body on the basis of a stop operation by the player of the stop operation means and to continue the movement of the movable body until the start of the next stop operation when there is the opportunity of the next stop operation and until the end of the slot game when there is no opportunity of the next stop operation. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can participate in stop display of identification information that is variably displayed.

  A typical example of this type of gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine. In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, in a normal game, when a game ball enters a so-called “starter”, a big hit game lottery In accordance with the lottery result, variation display and stop display of identification information called “special symbols” are performed in a predetermined display. Then, when the jackpot game lottery is won and a specific “special symbol” (identification information) is stopped and displayed, the game shifts to a jackpot advantageous to the player.

  Also, in synchronism with this “special symbol”, a so-called “decorative symbol” design symbol is variably displayed and stopped on a liquid crystal display device or the like provided on the game board of the pachinko gaming machine. The result of the lottery is suggested to the player. When the jackpot game lottery is won and the “decorative symbol” (identification information) is stopped and displayed in a specific arrangement (combination), the game shifts to a jackpot advantageous to the player.

  However, regardless of whether it is “special symbol” or “decorative symbol”, the player cannot be involved in the stop display of the identification information, so the normal game continues for a long time without shifting to the jackpot game. In many cases, the player's willingness to play gradually decreases.

  Therefore, in order to prevent a decrease in the player's willingness to play, the player is configured to stop the identification information that is variably displayed, particularly the “decorative symbol”, and a specific “decorative symbol” is determined by the player's stop operation. ”(Identification information) is provided in a gaming state that is advantageous when the game is stopped and displayed, thereby providing a gaming machine that provides technical intervention by the player and eliminates monotony of the game (for example, (See Patent Document 1).

  In addition, when the timing at which the identification information is displayed coincides with the timing at which the stop operation means (for example, a stop button) is pressed, reach is generated and the identification information is stopped for a player with excellent moving eyesight. There is provided a gaming machine that can promptly expect the arrangement when displayed (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  In this way, the stop timing of the identification information that the player fluctuates is technically involved by the player's operation such as pressing the stop operation means, and by providing profits according to the result, the motivation for the game is increased. A gaming machine to be raised has been proposed.

  On the other hand, there is also known a gaming machine in which a movable body (movable accessory) such as a doll or a model that is movably provided on a game board is provided in order to improve amusement and increase motivation for the game.

For example, immediately before the final identification information of reach production is stopped and displayed, a movable body such as a doll performs an operation of hitting a symbol display device on which the identification information is displayed, and the link between the display of the identification information and the movable body is performed. There is a gaming machine that enhances and produces an attractive effect (see, for example, Patent Document 3).
JP 2004-81556 A JP 2004-208879 A JP 2006-288694 A

  In order to eliminate the monotony of the game from the conventional technology described above by giving the player technical intervention, and to produce a game machine that can produce a stronger impact on the player It is conceivable to combine techniques such as Patent Documents 1 to 3.

  However, even if it is possible to link the fluctuation display of the identification information and the movement of the movable body by itself, the movement is performed in accordance with the contents predetermined on the gaming machine side, and Since there is no relation between the technical involvement of the player and the movement of the movable body, the game performance as a pachinko game is not improved.

  Therefore, the player can be technically involved with the fluctuating identification information, the technical involvement is related to the movement of the movable body, and the player has some merit for the related result. Accordingly, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that further improves the game performance. An object of this invention is to provide the gaming machine which can solve the subject mentioned above.

  (1) The present invention relates to a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, a jackpot game lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and fluctuations in a plurality of identification information Display means for performing display and stop display over a predetermined period of time, stop operation means that can be stopped by the player to stop display the plurality of identification information variably displayed on the display means, and the stop operation An operation timing detecting means for detecting the timing at which the means is operated by the player, and a stop operation means for starting the variable display of the identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied and corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information When the player is stopped by the player, the slot information for sequentially stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means in a manner corresponding to the operation timing. A slot game execution control means for executing a game, a movable body provided on the game board, and a movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body. The movable body is operated based on a stop operation by the player, and when there is a next stop operation opportunity, until the next stop operation is started, and when there is no next stop operation opportunity, the slot game is ended. During this time, the gaming machine is configured to execute operation control of the movable body so as to continue the operation of the movable body corresponding to the stop operation.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the movable body control means starts the next stop operation when there is a next stop operation opportunity when the movable body control means continues the operation of the movable body. Until there is no next stop operation opportunity, the movable body is operated in a manner corresponding to the remaining time until the slot game ends.

  (3) The present invention provides the gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the movable body control means sets the movable body on the condition that a stop operation timing by the player is a predetermined timing. It is characterized by operating.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to the above (1) or (2), the movable body control means may be configured such that the movable body control means is configured on the condition that a stop display mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode. It is characterized by operating.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (4), the present invention sets a certain allowable operation time for allowing a player to perform a stop operation between the stop operation and the stop operation. It is characterized by being.

  According to the present invention, if the player's technical involvement in the changing identification information is related to the operation of the movable body, and if there is a next stop operation opportunity, the next stop operation is started. Until there is no next stop operation opportunity, since the operation of the movable body corresponding to the stop operation continues until the end of the slot game, the state in which the movable body does not operate during the slot game disappears. As the willingness to move increases, the impact of movement by the movable body also increases, and the willingness to play can be further improved.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a game board having a game area where a game ball rolls, a jackpot game lottery means for performing lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player, and a plurality of identification information Display means for performing a change display and a stop display for a predetermined time, a stop operation means capable of a stop operation by a player to stop display the plurality of identification information variably displayed on the display means, An operation timing detecting means for detecting the timing at which the stop operating means is operated by the player, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the change display of the identification information is started and the stop corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information When the operation means is stopped by the player, the identification information variably displayed on the display means is sequentially stopped and displayed in a manner corresponding to the operation timing. A slot game execution control means for executing a lot game; a movable body provided on the game board; and a movable body control means for controlling an operation of the movable body, wherein the movable body control means is the stop operation means. The movable body is operated based on a stop operation by a player, and if there is a next stop operation opportunity, the next stop operation is started. If there is no next stop operation opportunity, the slot game ends. Until this time, the game machine executes operation control of the movable body so as to continue the operation of the movable body corresponding to the stop operation.

  That is, a gaming board having a gaming area provided with gaming members including gaming nails and winning holes is formed on the front surface with a translucent member (for example, acrylic resin), and the gaming board has a pachislot slot. Like a gaming machine (slot machine), display means (hereinafter referred to as a reel) composed of a plurality of (for example, three) rotating reels each having a plurality of symbols serving as identification information are arranged on the surface. A plurality of (for example, three) that can be stopped by the player to stop and display the identification information that is variably displayed by rotating a plurality of reels. A stop operation means (hereinafter referred to as a stop button) comprising the operation buttons is provided at a position where the player can easily operate.

  Here, it is desirable that the number and arrangement of the plurality of reels and the stop button used in the present embodiment have the same configuration as the above-described pachislot machine (slot machine), for example. A general pachislot machine has three reels divided into 21 sections on which various symbols as identification information are printed, and about eight types of identification information (designs) are appropriately arranged on each reel. It is printed. Then, three stop buttons respectively corresponding to the respective reels are provided, and the corresponding reels are rotated and stopped when the player operates the respective stop buttons. Further, the stop button is also arranged at a position where the player can operate while visually recognizing the identification information of the rotating reel, so that the player can easily operate.

  In addition, the valid lines of identification information stopped at three reels are also, for example, the upper three lines, the middle three lines, the lower three lines, the upper right diagonal lines, the lower right diagonal lines, It is desirable that five lines generally employed in pachislot machines be effective lines. In other words, by making the configuration, arrangement and effective line of reels and stop buttons as close as possible to pachislot machines, players can rotate without feeling uncomfortable as if they were playing with pachislot machines. It is possible to enjoy stopping operation of the identification information of the reel being operated. In particular, the same configuration as that of a pachislot machine (slot machine) is used to demonstrate the so-called “push-in” technology in which identification information (symbols) in a state that is difficult to be identified by rotation is stopped at a desired location while chasing with the eyes. Is an important point for players.

  In addition, when the player presses the stop button and the reel actually stops, it is desirable to perform the same reel stop control as the control executed by the conventional pachislot machine.

  This is because in a conventional pachislot machine, the player operates the stop button for the identification information (design) printed on the reel that rotates at high speed, and the target identification information (design) is three pieces. This is intended to be stopped in a row on the effective line of the reel, but in terms of the above-mentioned “line-of-sight” technology, this is only a part of the game with excellent visual acuity, for example. This is a technology that can only be achieved by a person.

  Therefore, in a conventional pachislot machine, a reel control of a maximum of four frames, so-called “four-frame sliding”, is performed from when the player presses the stop button until the reel actually stops. Control is performed to align predetermined identification information (design) on the effective line by sliding up to four identification information (design) printed on the top.

  Furthermore, by devising the arrangement of the identification information (design) printed on the peripheral surface of the reel and combining it with the reel control of a maximum of 4 frames as described above, the effective line can be used regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the player's stop button operation technology In addition, it is possible to stop the predetermined identification information (designs) of each reel in a set of three.

  That is, in the conventional pachislot machine, the number and arrangement position are appropriately determined for each of a plurality of identification information (designs) printed on the reel peripheral surface, and the stop button is operated by the player (to push) The identification information (symbol) that needs to be performed and the identification information (symbol) that does not require the stop button to be operated are arranged in a well-balanced manner. By using the commonly used reel control and identification information array in the same manner, it is possible to provide the player with the same feeling of operation of the stop button as in the pachislot gaming machine.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, an operation timing detection unit that detects a timing when the stop operation unit is operated by the player is provided.

  This operation timing detection means detects, for example, the time until the actually rotating reel is stopped as the operation timing when the player operates a stop button as the stop operation means. .

  Further, when the gaming machine in the present embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine, for example, the change in the gaming state is that the game ball launched into the gaming area has won a predetermined winning opening (for example, “starting opening”). It is common to be triggered.

  In other words, in the normal gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins the specific winning opening, a lottery game lottery is performed by the control unit or the like responsible for the jackpot game lottery means, and the lottery game lottery Based on the lottery result, the identification information on the reel is variably displayed.

  More specifically, when the game ball is won at the specific winning opening, the reel is rotated to change the identification information on the reel. Based on the lottery game lottery result, for example, When winning the lottery game, the stop information is displayed so that the identification information on the reels is a predetermined combination (for example, “7-7-7”). Thereafter, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine shifts to a special gaming state (so-called “big hit gaming state”) in which a large amount of prize ball acquisition opportunities are obtained.

  Note that, when the jackpot game lottery is not won, the display is stopped in a display mode other than the predetermined combination, and in this case, the special game state (so-called “hit game state”) is not shifted.

  That is, the identification information on the reel in this embodiment is one of display means for notifying the player of the jackpot game lottery result.

  Then, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment starts to fluctuate the identification information on the reel when the predetermined condition is satisfied (that is, the reel is rotated at a predetermined rotation speed) and the stop button is played. Slot game execution control means is provided for executing a slot game that allows the rotation of the reels to be stopped according to the timing at which the user performs a stop operation.

  In other words, the slot game in the present embodiment is to perform the reel stop operation called “eye push” described above, so that the player can visually recognize a plurality of pieces of identification information provided on the rotating reel, The stop button is operated aiming at predetermined identification information.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the game board is provided with a movable body, and the player stops the three stop buttons respectively corresponding to the three rotary reels during the execution of the slot game. When operating, if there is an opportunity to operate the next stop button, until the next stop operation is started, and if there is no next stop button operation, until the end of the slot game, Corresponding to a stop operation opportunity of the stop button, a movable body control means is provided for performing operation control so as to continue the operation of the movable body.

  In the configuration described above, for example, a predetermined condition is that a slot game execution lottery is won with a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 1/10) triggered by a game ball winning in the specific winning opening. As described above, the slot game is started.

  In this embodiment, the stop operation of the stop button by the player who is executing the slot game is executed by operating three stop buttons corresponding to the three rotating reels. There will be a maximum of 3 stop operation opportunities.

  Therefore, the movable body control means sets the movable body according to each of the first stop operation opportunity, the next stop operation opportunity, and the final stop operation opportunity in the stop operation of the stop button by the player up to three times. The control is performed in a predetermined operation mode and the operation of the movable body is continued for a period until the end of execution of the slot game.

  As a result, the operation mode of the movable body continues to operate during the period from the operation of the first stop button by the player to the end of the slot game during the execution of the slot game. The operation mode of the movable body during the slot game can be enjoyed until the slot game ends.

  In addition, when the movable body control means continues the operation of the movable body, if there is a next stop operation opportunity, the next stop operation is started, and if there is no next stop operation opportunity, the slot game It is also possible to operate the movable body in a manner corresponding to the remaining time until the operation ends.

  Here, the operation timing of the stop button by the player who is executing the slot game is an arbitrary timing of the player. Therefore, since the stop button is not always operated at a fixed timing, the operation time of the movable body triggered by the stop of the operation of the stop button is not always guaranteed.

  Further, the execution time of the slot game is also determined in advance, and in the present embodiment, the movable body is predetermined only when a stop operation is executed by the player within the predetermined slot game execution time. It will move in the operation mode.

  Therefore, when the movable body control means continues the operation of the movable body, it responds to an arbitrary operation timing by the player, and further, for example, according to the remaining time of the slot game, the movable body moves to a predetermined movable position. If the remaining time to complete the mode is short, the operation speed of the movable body is increased. On the other hand, if the remaining time is long, the operation speed of the movable body is decreased. The speed is changed to complete a predetermined operation mode.

  Further, the movable body control means can operate the movable body on condition that the stop operation timing by the player is a predetermined timing.

  That is, when the slot control is executed, the movable body control means provides, for example, a time limit for the stop button operation timing by the player, on condition that the player operates the stop button within the time limit. The movable body is moved in a predetermined operation mode.

  In addition, by providing a time limit for the stop button operation timing by the player, it is possible to secure a time for the movable body to move in a predetermined operation mode, and the movable body can move at an unreasonable operation speed with a large load. Can be prevented.

  Moreover, the said movable body control means can also operate the said movable body on the condition that the stop display aspect of the said identification information is a predetermined aspect.

  That is, in the above-described slot game, when the player visually recognizes a plurality of identification information provided on a rotating reel called so-called “eye push” and operates the stop button aiming at the predetermined identification information In addition, the movable body starts to move in a predetermined operation mode according to the execution result indicating whether or not the predetermined identification information can be stopped.

  As a result, in order for the player to move the movable body in the present embodiment in a predetermined operation mode, the player needs to operate the stop button accurately in the slot game. The motivation of the player can be increased.

  Further, when the execution result of the slot game by the player can stop all the predetermined identification information on the three reels, the game machine useful for the player can be obtained using the movable body. If the game information can be provided, the player can be more interested in executing the slot game.

  In addition, it is possible to set a certain operation permissible time during which the stop operation by the player is permitted between the stop operation and the stop operation.

  In other words, the slot game in this embodiment is configured to prompt the player to perform a stop operation using three stop buttons corresponding to the three reels. At this time, the three stop buttons are operated. In this case, when the player performs a stop operation on each stop button, a certain operation allowable time is provided.

  That is, at the time of execution of the slot game, by providing a certain operation allowance time when the player operates the three stop buttons, for example, a predetermined interval is provided when the player operates the three stop buttons. Therefore, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the predetermined movable mode by the movable body is continuously executed in accordance with the operation of each stop button.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the technical involvement by the player with respect to the changing identification information is related to the operation of the movable body, and if there is a next stop operation opportunity, the next time If there is no next stop operation opportunity until the stop operation is started, the movable body corresponding to the stop operation continues until the slot game ends, so the movable body does not operate during the slot game. The state is lost, the willingness to the slot game is increased, and the impact of the action by the movable body is increased, so that the willingness to play can be further improved.

  The jackpot game lottery means, slot game execution control means, movable body control means, operation timing detection means, etc. are, for example, a central processing unit composed of a CPU, a storage device composed of a ROM, a RAM, etc. Based on a program stored in the ROM, the jackpot game lottery means, slot game execution control means, movable body control means, operation timing detection means, etc. It is desirable that the function as an execution means of the operation control of the slot game and the accompanying movable body in the present embodiment is realized by being executed by the CPU.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
A gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a 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.

  Further, a stop button unit 5 including stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is provided in the approximate center of the upper plate 20.

  Inside the opening 12 a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32, a game board 14, a reel unit 3, a movable body storage unit 80, and the like are disposed. Note that various components (not shown) other than the liquid crystal display device 32, the game board 14, the reel unit 3, and the movable body storage unit 80 are not described for easy understanding.

  The game board 14 is entirely or partially formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent 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 the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a structure in which a flat liquid crystal layer is sandwiched between a transparent electrode and a protective plate having transparency, and the liquid crystal element is oriented so as to be transmissive in the non-conducting region. This is a single flat liquid crystal panel on which an image is displayed by changing the orientation of the liquid crystal element. That is, in the liquid crystal display device 32, the region other than the region where the image display is performed has transparency, and the rear member can be visually recognized.

  Further, 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 arranged so as to overlap all or part of the game board 14 from the front side.

  Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed in front of 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 a production effect image and a decoration image are displayed in the display area 32a. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment. Is transparent in the non-energized region, so that when the game board 14 is viewed from the front (front side) when viewed from the player, the gaming member of the game board 14 can be visually recognized by the transparency of the liquid crystal display device 32. Moreover, due to the permeability of the game board 14, the reel unit 3 and the movable body storage unit 80 can be visually recognized.

  The door 11 is provided with a protective plate 19 having transparency, and a liquid crystal display device 32 is further provided facing the protective plate 19. For this reason, the protection plate 19 and the liquid crystal display device 32 are installed facing the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are disposed at predetermined positions on the door 11 outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  A firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. Conventionally, the attachment position of the launch handle 26 in a pachinko gaming machine is generally attached to the lower right side when viewed from the player and is operated with the right hand, but in the present embodiment, the lower left side as viewed from the player. The player is configured to be operated with the left hand.

  Although the details will be described later, in this embodiment, the reel unit 3 similar to the above-described pachislot gaming machine is provided at the approximate center of the game board 14, and details will be described later. When the game is executed, the player stops the three reels (see FIG. 3) built in the reel unit 3 that is rotationally driven at an arbitrary timing. This is because the operation of 5R (see FIG. 3) can be performed.

  Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned counterclockwise, the firing control circuit 126 (see FIG. 5) causes the firing solenoid (not shown, the launching device 130 ( (See FIG. 5) is supplied with electric power, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially launched onto the game board 14 to advance the game.

  The launch handle 26 may be provided on each of the left and right sides of the main body frame 12 instead of being a single one, and the player can select and operate one of them.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, portions overlapping with the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the game area 15 of the game board 14, a start opening 25 provided with two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a game nail 13, an obstacle member 57, a passage gate 54, and a blade member 23. A large winning opening 39 provided with an openable / closable shutter 40 and general winning openings 56a to 56d are provided. Further, a reel unit 3 including a rotatable reel 3L, a reel 3C, and a reel 3R is provided behind the substantial center of the game board 14, respectively. In the lower center of the game board 14 and above the upper plate 20, the reel 3L, the reel 3C, and the three stop buttons 5L, 5R for stopping the reel 3R that are driven to rotate are configured. A stop button unit 5 is provided. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the pachinko game, a slot game can be performed in which the reels that rotate so as to have a predetermined combination of symbols are stopped by the player's operation in the same manner as the pachislot machine. I have to. The configuration of the reel unit 3 and the contents of the slot game will be described in detail later.

  In addition, a movable body storage unit 80 is installed below the reel unit 3 provided substantially at the center of the game board 14.

  In the movable body storage unit 80, there is a movable body simulating a bamboo puppet composed of a plurality of (for example, four) lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d so as to cover the character doll 81a. It is installed (see FIG. 21).

  Note that details of the movable start timing and movable mode of the movable body in the present embodiment will be described later.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game area 15, and a plurality of game nails 13, an obstacle member 57 provided on the game area 15, etc. Due to the collision, it flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction.

  A start port 25 that is one of the winning ports is provided on the left side when viewed from the front of the player in the approximate center of the game area 15, and is connected to the obstacle member 57 and the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15. When a game ball that rolls while colliding wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game and a jackpot lottery which will be described later are started. That is, the start opening 25 is a winning opening that becomes a trigger for the special symbol game and the big hit lottery.

  In addition, an electrical decoration unit 53 is provided on the lower left side of the game area 15. As shown in FIG. 4, this electrical decoration unit 53 includes 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 round number indicators 51a to 51d. Is 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. 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”.

  A normal symbol display 33 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 35. 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.

  Also, 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.

  Round number indicators 51 a to 51 d are provided at the upper left part of the special symbol indicator 35. 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 LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each LED, so at least 16 patterns can be displayed (2 4th power 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.

  Further, in the reel unit 3 disposed at the rear of the approximate center of the game board 14, identification information related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, the identification information consisting of a predetermined symbol (see FIG. 18) is displayed in a variable manner along with the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. Is done. When the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are also stopped rotating and the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed. As described above, the reel unit 3 is an example of a display unit that performs a change display and a stop display of the identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when a special numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, identification information for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is stopped and displayed in the visual recognition area on the front surface of the reel unit 3. . Specifically, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 35, a combination of identification information for presentation displayed on the reel unit 3 is a specific display mode (for example, “ Special symbols such as “7, 7, 7” and “V, V, V” are stopped and displayed in a three-piece state). Furthermore, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, “big hit! Is displayed along with a character image such as “!”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a special winning opening 39 is provided at the bottom of the game area 15. The special winning opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). The shutter 40 is in an open state in which a special ball symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, and when the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state which is the special gaming state, the game ball is easily received. To be driven. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, the big winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 is provided with a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5), and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state 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. Since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, etc., 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 again to the open state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game. Note that the gaming state until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when game balls have won or passed through the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the big winning opening 39, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of each winning opening is the upper plate. 20 or lower tray 22 is paid out.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the general gaming state, the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state and the special symbol game are performed, and the special game based on the lottery result is performed. A combination of identification information corresponding to the special symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed on the reel unit 3, and an effect image associated with the lottery result is also displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. It will be. And if it wins a jackpot lottery, it will shift to the jackpot gaming state mentioned above.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of two or more combinations on the game board is possible. Things may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (the maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. It is. Note that the maximum number of consecutive rounds during execution of the jackpot gaming state is not limited. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the reel unit 3 is provided below the obstacle member 57 and behind the substantial center of the game board 14. This reel unit 3 incorporates three reels (reel 3L, reel 3C, reel 3R), and the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R rotate in accordance with changes in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Driven. A player operates to stop the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotationally driven inside the reel unit 3 below the game board 14 and substantially in the center of the upper plate 20. A stop button unit 5 is provided. The stop button unit 5 is provided with three stop buttons (stop button 5L, stop button 5C, stop button 5R) respectively corresponding to the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R described above.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 3 attached to the back of the game board 14 will be described as a characteristic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment with reference to FIGS. FIG. 16A is an exploded perspective view of the reel unit 3, and FIG. 16B is a perspective view of the reel unit 3. FIG. 17 is an explanatory view with a part cut away to show the inside of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3. 18 is a symbol layout diagram showing a plurality of symbols as identification information printed on the outer circumferences of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and FIG. 19A is an enlarged front view of the reel unit 3. FIG. FIG. 19B is a cross-sectional view when the reel unit 3 and the movable body storage unit 80 are installed on the game board 14.

  As shown in FIG. 16 (a), the reel unit 3 includes three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R that are rotatably arranged, and a cover body that houses these three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. The cover body is composed of a transparent front cover 3F disposed behind the game board 14 and facing the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and a back cover 3B engaged with the front cover 3F. It consists of and. As described above, the reel unit 3 is configured by incorporating the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R in a reel housing space formed by the front cover 3F and the back cover 3B that are coupled to the front and rear.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 16B, the back cover 3B includes a peripheral wall portion 3c formed in a bay shape having a substantially C-shaped cross section, and substantially circular left and right walls 3d formed on the left and right sides of the peripheral wall portion 3c. The left and right walls 3d are provided with engaging grooves 3b each having a substantially L shape.

  On the other hand, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are connected in parallel by a mandrel 3a.

  Then, both ends of the mandrel 3a are built over the engaging grooves 3b and 3b, and the front cover 3F and the back cover 3B are joined together to form the reel unit 3, and a predetermined position behind the game board 14 is formed. It will be installed in a removable manner. Reference numeral 3e denotes a guide groove continuous to the engagement groove 3b, and the mandrel 3a connecting the reels 3L, 3C, 3R can be guided to the engagement groove 3b. Reference numeral 3h denotes an engaging claw formed on the back cover 3B, and the back cover 3B and the front cover 3F are coupled to each other by the engaging claw 3h.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 17, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R have the same structure, and are built in the reel frame body, and the stepping motor 6 that rotates and stops the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively. The back lamp unit 4 is provided with light emitters 4a, 4b, 4c for illuminating a plurality of symbols, which are identification information printed on the outer circumferences of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, from behind. Thus, by providing illumination behind the reel that rotates at high speed, it becomes easier for the player to identify a plurality of symbols as identification information. Furthermore, since the identification information (design) printed on the outer periphery of the reel is also printed with a semi-transparent special ink or the like, it becomes even easier to distinguish a plurality of designs. In addition, the player can operate the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R aiming at an arbitrary symbol.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of symbols as identification information are printed in different arrangements on the outer circumferences of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R. In addition, 21 symbols are printed on each reel, and seven types of different symbols are used. The numeral 7 (symbol 81) and the alphabet V (symbol 80) are special symbols that suggest to the player the occurrence of the jackpot gaming state in the present embodiment. In addition, a plurality of symbols such as cherry (symbol 83), watermelon (symbol 84), bell (symbol 85), and replay (symbol 86) are provided as identification information.

  In the slot game according to the present embodiment, the player operates the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R, and among the plurality of symbols that are identification information printed on the outer periphery of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, This is a game in which predetermined symbols (for example, watermelon (symbol 84)) are aligned, that is, the predetermined symbols are stopped in a row on a later-described effective line.

  Next, the effective lines of the three reels in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the front side of the front cover 3F of the reel unit 3 has five lines, that is, the line L1 in the middle, the line L2 in the upper and lower stages, and the two lines L3 in the oblique direction. Is displayed. This shows an effective line that defines a combination of symbols when the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 are stopped.

  In general, in a pachislot gaming machine, the effective line changes depending on the number of coins (or called game medals) that are gaming media inserted into the pachislot gaming machine. For example, when only one coin is inserted, only the middle line L1 is valid, and when two coins are inserted, the middle line L1 and the upper and lower lines L2 are also valid (that is, the middle, upper, and lower three lines are valid). . Further, when three coins are inserted, the diagonal line L3 is also effective in combination with the middle line L1 and the upper and lower lines L2 (that is, the middle, upper stage, lower stage, right-up diagonal, and right-down diagonal five lines are effective). .

  However, in the present embodiment, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 are driven to rotate when triggered by the winning of a game ball to the start opening 25, so that “5 lines” are always set. Is the effective line. Then, when the slot game in the present embodiment is executed, the player operates the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the reels installed in the stop button unit 5, and each reel being rotated is operated. When stopping at a predetermined symbol, if the same symbol stops on any of the “5 lines”, a stop button operation called “eye push” is accurate.

  As shown in FIG. 19B, the reel unit 3 is attached to the back surface of the game board 14 so as to be substantially integrated with the game board 14 as described above. One liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed facing the protection plate 19 of the door 11 at a predetermined distance from the game board 14. With this configuration, the effect performed on the liquid crystal display device 32 on the front surface of the transparent gaming board 14 prevents a slot game played with a reel stop operation similar to a pachislot machine using the reel unit 3 and the stop button unit 5. It will be executed without.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 19B, in the present embodiment, a movable body storage unit 80 is attached below the reel unit 3.

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

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls the production according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). It is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. 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. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a special game execution means or a lottery means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are 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.

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the start winning prize. A ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, and a special prize opening solenoid 120 are connected.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the big winning opening 39.

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

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A start winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won the start opening 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 shown in FIG. 3 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 main control circuit 60 is connected with a payout control circuit 127.

  In the launch control circuit 126, when the launch handle 26 is gripped and rotated by the player, power is supplied to a launch solenoid (not shown) of the launch device 130, and the game stored in the upper plate 20 is stored. A ball will be fired.

  Since the launch control circuit 126 supplies power to the launch solenoid (not shown) according to the amount of rotation operation of the launch handle 26 by the player, the player adjusts the amount of turn operation of the launch handle 26. By doing so, the launch intensity of the game ball can be changed.

  In addition, a payout control circuit 127 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The payout control circuit 127 is connected to a payout device 128 for paying out game balls and a card unit 150.

  The payout control circuit 127 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, thereby paying out the payout. The device 128 is made to pay out the game ball.

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 that controls various displays and display lamps of the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The display control circuit 76 controls the variation of the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the instruction from the main CPU 66 according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (for example, the start of variation and a predetermined symbol). In addition, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and the round number indicators 51a to 51d are controlled to be turned on and off.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  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 variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as a sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and speakers 46R and 46L. Voice control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the lamp, lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the decorative lamps 133a, 133b for production, reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260, reel stop signal control circuit 270, movable body control circuit 280. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  In the program ROM 208, the sub CPU 206 relates to a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed in association with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and related to the round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects are also stored.

  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 timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208. In the present embodiment, the light emission control of the back lamp unit 4 (see FIG. 17) installed behind the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 is also performed.

  When the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 receives a reel rotation drive instruction from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 according to the program stored in the program ROM 208, the three reels 3L, 3L, The 3C and 3R stepping motor 6 (see FIG. 17) is rotationally driven. If the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 have already been rotated, the player presses the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the reel stop signal control circuit 270 described later. Is detected, reel stop control corresponding to each stop button is performed.

  The reel stop signal control circuit 270 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the sub CPU 206 when the stop button 5L, 5C, 5R of the stop button unit 5 is pressed by the player. Then, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 according to the program stored in the program ROM 208 to stop the reels according to the pressed stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R. .

  The movable body control circuit 280 operates the movable bodies (four lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) (see FIG. 21) in a predetermined operation mode according to the execution result of the slot game in the present embodiment. It is something to be made.

  The operation mode of the movable body (four lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) (see FIG. 21) will be described in detail later.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub control circuit 200 may be formed of the same substrate.

  In this 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, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In 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.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described.

  In the present embodiment, the following gaming operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed under the control of the main CPU 66 in accordance with a program stored in the main ROM 68 of the main control circuit 60.

  The games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing lottery lottery, games that are relatively disadvantageous to the player compared to jackpot games) and jackpot games (for the player). It can be divided into so-called games advantageous to the player) that can be expected to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time.

  Further, the jackpot game is drawn by a jackpot lottery process, and according to a specific numerical symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35, 15R probability variable jackpot game, 15R normal jackpot game, 2R probability jackpot game (so-called “surprise”) 4 types of jackpot games, 2R normal jackpot games, are determined.

  The four types of jackpot games (15R probability variation jackpot game, 15R regular jackpot game, 2R probability variation jackpot game or 2R regular jackpot game) refer to the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6), and the normal mode or probability variation of the normal game Depending on the mode, each lottery is drawn with a different lottery probability.

  Furthermore, when one of the four types of jackpot games is won, the reel unit 3 also has the same timing as when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 (see FIG. 4). It is displayed by special identification information (for example, a set of three patterns 80 “V” and 81 “7” (see FIG. 18)).

  When any of the four types of jackpot games is executed, a predetermined number of times corresponding to each of the four types of jackpot games is set as an upper limit (for example, 2 times for 2R probability variable jackpot games, 15 times for 15R probability variable jackpot games). ,), The shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) attached to the grand prize opening 39 repeats opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), so that the gaming ball 15 launched into the gaming area 15 enters the big prize opening 39. The player can easily win a large number of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a jackpot game (winning the jackpot game) is the greatest goal of general players, and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  In this embodiment, during the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (the maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. However, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of jackpot games is not limited. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds may be set to any number from “1” to “15”.

  On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normally low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode).

  Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode.

  In this normal mode, the jackpot lottery probability is set to be lower than the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode.

  The probability variation mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot is won among the four types of jackpot games in the normal game. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode.

  Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. The probability is set (see FIG. 6, jackpot lottery table).

  That is, in the probability variation mode, a big hit game is generated at a frequency 10 times that in the normal mode, so that it can be said that the game state is advantageous for the player.

  Finally, the time-saving mode (special game mode) is a game mode that is set after the jackpot game is ended, regardless of which of the four types of jackpot games is won.

  In this normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from the start of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the time when the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that of the normal mode. In the case of “winning” (that is, in the case of the normal symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) described above, for example, when the green LED display lamp is lit), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is normal. It is set longer than the mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.

  As described above, when “electric chew support” is executed, it becomes easy to win a game ball at the start opening 25, so that the number of lottery wins per unit time is remarkably increased as compared to the normal mode, and to the start opening 25. Since the payout of the winning ball for the winning of the game is also increased, there is little loss of the gaming ball (so-called “ball holding” is in a good state), which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

  Further, in this time reduction mode, the number of special symbol fluctuations (for example, 30 times) of the four types of jackpot games is set uniformly as the duration after the jackpot game ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. That is, the gaming state is appropriately changed according to the change of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  Hereinafter, the processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above is shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 35, and the decorative symbols is executed (step S12). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 33 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12 and step S13 are repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22).

  In this input detection process, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data indicating that a game ball is to be paid out (prize ball) on condition that the game ball has won a variety of winning holes. Become.

  In the input detection process, when the main CPU 66 detects a winning of the game ball to the start port 25, the main CPU 66 stores data for paying out the game ball in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and a jackpot lottery described later. As the random number value for use, the random number value updated in the random number update process (step S21) is read and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The random number value for the big hit lottery is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 up to a maximum of four, and when a winning of a game ball to the maximum four or more start openings 25 is detected. Is not remembered.

  Further, when the main CPU 66 detects the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 54, the main CPU 66 reads out the random number value updated in the random number updating process (step S21) as a random value for determination per normal symbol described later, in the main RAM 70. Store in a predetermined area. Note that the random number value for determination per ordinary symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 up to a maximum of four as in the case of the random number value for lottery lottery described above. When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the passage gate 54 as described above, it is not stored.

  The main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big winning opening for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Update processing of various timers such as a timer is executed (step S23). Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process to be described later, the main CPU 66 applies to various driving gaming members (that is, gaming members that are arranged in the gaming area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change its form according to the gaming state). When the signal output request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the start opening 25 and the big prize opening solenoid 120 for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big prize opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid, such as the above, a control signal is output to drive various drive game members. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200.

  Here, the various commands supplied to the sub-control circuit 200 in this command output process are the various control processes in the present embodiment, when there are various command supply requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 supplies the sub-control circuit 200 as various commands.

  Specifically, as these various commands, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 are driven to rotate, and the identifications printed on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are identified. Derived symbol designating commands indicating the types of special symbols displayed in the information stop mode, demo display commands displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In the process of step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout control circuit 127. Specifically, the main CPU 66 issues a prize ball control command for giving a predetermined number of prize balls to be paid out when a game ball is awarded to various prize openings provided on the game board 14. 127 is supplied. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. As will be described in detail later, in this special symbol memory check process, the number of reserved special symbols is checked, and if there is a reserved number, a “big hit” lottery, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S36.

  In step S36, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 stores a change stop request for the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the start port 25 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the special symbol fluctuation stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) in the output process (FIG. 8, step S24) of the system timer interrupt process described above. In response to the start port 25, the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is variably stopped. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37, and if it is not a big win, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S39. On the other hand, if it is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. This subroutine ends.

  In step S39, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then stores the large winning opening 39. The opening time (for example, 30 seconds) of the big winning opening 39 is set in the winning opening timer. Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S49. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the big prize opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the big prize opening timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44, or whether a prescribed number of game balls have won the big prize opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls in the large winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), determines whether or not the specified number of times (15 times or 2 times) has been reached, In S48, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 performs a waiting process for waiting for the big prize opening in step S47. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

  In step S49, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to “probability variation mode + short time mode”, and as the duration of the short time mode, the number of changes of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 30 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is 15R normal jackpot or 2R normal jackpot, the normal game is set to the “normal mode + short time mode”, and a predetermined special symbol variation number (for example, 30 times) is set to a predetermined value in the main RAM 70. Store in the area.

  Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 is “0”. In the case of 0 ″, the process is moved to step S62. On the other hand, when the number of reserved special symbols is not "0" (that is, when there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sends a demo display command signal to the sub-control circuit 200 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Select. Then, the lottery process for the big hit game is executed with reference to the random number value for the big hit lottery extracted when the game ball wins the start opening 25 and the selected big hit lottery table.

  Here, the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability change mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the sum of the jackpot lottery values is “100 / “30000” is set, whereas in the probability variation mode, “1000/30000” is set.

  In other words, 15R normal jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a small number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game (so-called “surprise”), that is, the sum of the lottery values for 2R regular jackpot, ie, jackpot The probability of winning the game is 1/300 in the normal mode, but is set to 10/300 (1/30) in the probability variation mode.

  In other words, the probability of transition to jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (normal mode and probability change mode), and when the normal game is played under probability variation mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is the normal mode. Therefore, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG.

  When the jackpot lottery process in step S64 using the jackpot lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, for “15R probable jackpot”, the special symbol is “64”, for “2R probable jackpot”, the special symbol is “50”, for “15R normal jackpot”, the special symbol is “ For “11” and “2R normal jackpot”, the special symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot, such as “21” for the special symbol. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol indicator 35 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). Then, when this process ends, the process moves to step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “11”, “21”, “50”, “64”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol display unit 35 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) derives and displays the special symbol corresponding to the disengagement. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time-saving mode, and if it is in the time-saving mode, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the time saving mode, the special symbol variation time (for example, 30 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S69. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 20 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a request for starting the variable display for the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the start opening 25 where the game ball has won. The process moves to step S72.

  With this process, the special symbol change display is performed on the special symbol display 35 corresponding to the start port 25 in accordance with the change time set in the special symbol change timer in the steps S69 and S70. (After the special symbol variation timer expires), the special symbol of “big hit” or “out of place” determined in step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S <b> 72, the main CPU 66 performs processing for determining identification information to be stopped from being displayed on the reel unit 3 and the rotation time of the reel unit 3. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the reel unit 3 based on the data such as “big hit” or “out of place” stored in step S66 or step S67 and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70. The identification information to be stopped and the rotation time of the reel unit 3 are determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  The identification information to be stopped on the reel unit 3 stored in the process of step S72 and the rotation time of the reel unit 3 are subtracted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 by the command output process of step S25 of FIG. This is supplied as a derived symbol designation command to the sub CPU 206 of the control circuit 200. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, the rotation operation of the reel unit 3 is started and the rotation time of the reel unit 3 is also determined. That is, in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed by the special symbol display 35 corresponding to the start port 25 and the variation time of the identification information stopped on the reel unit 3 are Will be performed synchronously.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step 103 is performed. This normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request for stopping the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 33 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 33 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol storage check process (for example, two colors constituting the normal symbol display 33). In the case of “win”, the green LED is turned on, and in the case of “out”, the red LED is turned on). When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to the normal electric accessory release process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, according to the gaming state of the gaming table, the opening time of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (for example, 3 seconds when the gaming state is the short mode, 0.2 seconds when the gaming state is the normal mode) The release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed up (that is, “0”). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol holding number increases by "1" with the predetermined number (for example, "4") as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of retained normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value “01” of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random number value for determination per normal symbol matches the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 turns on the winning symbol (for example, the normal symbol display 33, the green LED is turned on (see FIG. 4)). ) Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, if the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 provides data indicating an off symbol (for example, the normal symbol display 33, the red LED is lit). Stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the normal symbol display 33 composed of the two color LEDs starts the variable display (for example, the green LED and the red LED blink alternately) by the display control circuit 76 (see FIG. 5). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general gaming state is the time reduction mode. If the general gaming state is the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is shorter than the normal mode. The fluctuation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol fluctuation timer, and the process ends. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the time reduction mode (that is, the probability variation mode or the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets a normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the time reduction mode in the normal symbol variation timer. To finish this subroutine.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In this command analysis process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 displays a “reel rotation drive request” and a “reel unit 3 rotation time” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. To remember.

  Then, based on the “reel rotation drive request” and the “revolution time of the reel unit 3” stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, the rotation control of the reel unit 3 is executed in a reel control process (see FIG. 14) described later. Will be.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S207.

  In step S207, the sub CPU 206 executes a reel control process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 stores the 3 in the reel unit 3 when a “reel rotation drive request” is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 (that is, when a derived symbol designation command is received). The reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R is automatically stopped, and a game ball is sent to the start opening 25 of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Control is performed to stop displaying the identification information in accordance with the lottery result of the jackpot game triggered by winning the prize.

  In the present embodiment, although details will be described later, when a derived symbol designation command is received from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, a slot game execution lottery is performed with a predetermined lottery probability (for example, 1/10). If the slot game is won, a slot game is executed in which the player performs a stop operation on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R that are rotating with the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S208.

  In step S208, the sub CPU 206 executes a movable body control process. Although the details of this movable body control process will be described later, during the slot game in the reel control process, the operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player in the slot game and the execution of the slot game Depending on the result, the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d, which are movable bodies in the present embodiment, start to move in a predetermined operation mode, and control for notifying the player of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is executed. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  Thus, in the sub-control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S208 are repeatedly executed.

[Reel control processing]
Here, in the present embodiment, the reel control process executed in step S207 of the above-described sub control circuit main process (see FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S300, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R built in the reel unit 3 are already rotating. If not, the process proceeds to step S311. Move. On the other hand, if the slot game is rotating, the sub CPU 206 determines in step S301 whether or not the slot game is being executed for the reel unit 3 that is currently rotating. If the slot game is being executed, the process proceeds to step S302. Transfer. On the other hand, if the slot game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S307.

  In step S302, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the stop button reception timer has expired (that is, “0”). If the timer has not expired, the process proceeds to step S307. On the other hand, if the time is up, the process proceeds to step S303.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d that are movable bodies execute the slot game in response to the operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player during the execution of the slot game. In order to take the operation timing of the lids 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d, a waiting time is provided for the operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player. There is a case.

  That is, the stop button reception timer sets a waiting time for the operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player.

  In step S303, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player is detected by the reel stop signal control circuit 270 (see FIG. 5), and the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R are detected. If no operation is detected, the process proceeds to step S307. If the operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is detected, the process proceeds to step S304.

  In step S304, when the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R detected by the reel stop signal control circuit 270 (see FIG. 5) are rotating, the sub CPU 206 stops the rotation. This request is instructed to the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5).

  At this time, if a specific symbol, which is identification information to be established on the valid line, is determined in advance, the sub CPU 206 stops the rotation of the reel with respect to the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5). A specific symbol is also indicated along with the request.

  Thus, the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) is generally referred to as “retraction control” in the pachislot gaming machine, and performs reel control for assisting so-called “eye-pushing” by the player. That is, a specific symbol is drawn on the effective line in a range of a maximum of four frames, and reel stop control is performed to automatically establish three specific symbols on the effective line. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S305.

  In step S305, the sub CPU 206 determines the type of the stop button 5L, 5C, 5R that has been operated to stop and the above-described “retraction control” in the reel stop process by the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5). Is temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Here, the types of stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and the execution result of “retraction control” in the reel stop processing are executed in the slot game execution in the movable body control processing described later. As a result, it is determined whether or not to notify the operation state of the movable body and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 to the player in the present embodiment. When this process ends, the process moves to step S306.

  In step S306, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not all of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R included in the reel unit 3 have stopped rotating, and all the reels have not stopped rotating. If this is the case (that is, if there is still a rotating reel), the process proceeds to step S310. On the other hand, if all reels have stopped rotating, the process proceeds to step S309.

  In step S307, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reel rotation time monitoring timer has expired (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the sub CPU 206 ends the process. If the time is up, the sub CPU 206 executes all reels stop processing in step S308. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) to stop all reels currently rotating.

  That is, in this embodiment, the lottery result of the big hit game is notified to the player by using the identification information printed on the outer periphery of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3. Even in the case where the slot game is executed by the player, when a predetermined time (for example, the time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)) elapses, The rotation operation of the reel unit 3 is forcibly stopped.

  When the all-reel stop process in step S308 is executed, the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) to enter the big hit gaming state by the reel unit 3 that is rotating. By notifying the lottery result, the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5) is configured to automatically stop the identification information for displaying the jackpot gaming state when the jackpot gaming state is won. That is, specific identification information (for example, symbol 80 or symbol 81 (see FIG. 18)) that suggests a jackpot game is stopped in a set of three active lines formed on the front surface of the reel unit 3 and suggesting a jackpot game. In this way, control is performed to stop the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot gaming state is not won, the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped from rotation by controlling so as not to stop the identification information indicating the jackpot gaming state. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S309.

  In step S309, the sub CPU 206 executes a reel rotation control end process.

  In the reel rotation control end process, the sub CPU 206 resets “reel rotating” and “slot game in progress” and stores them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. The “reel spinning” and “slot game running” are internal flags used in this subroutine, and when the sub CPU 206 instructs the reel unit 3 to rotate, “reel spinning” is set. “Reel rotating” is reset when the reel stops rotating. In addition, when a slot game lottery described later is won, “slot game in progress” is set, and when all reels are stopped, “slot game in progress” is reset and temporarily stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Is. Then, when this process ends, the process of this subroutine ends.

  In step S310, the sub CPU 206 determines the remaining time of a predetermined time set in the reel rotation time monitoring timer (for example, the time until the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)). Depending on the number of remaining operations of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player, a certain operation permissible time (for example, 5 seconds) for allowing the player to stop the next stop button 5L, 5C, 5R is accepted. Set to timer.

  In other words, the player quickly stops the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R, and the remaining time of the reel rotation time monitoring timer is set so that the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) are in a predetermined operation mode. When there is a sufficient remaining time longer than the time required for operation, the operation of the movable body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) is not interrupted midway, in other words, the next movable body In order to make it seem as if the operation mode of the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d is continuously operating continuously, the waiting time for the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player is set. To do. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S311, the sub CPU 206 determines whether there is a reel rotation drive request for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3, and if there is a reel rotation drive request. Moves the process to step S312. On the other hand, if there is no reel rotation drive request, this subroutine is terminated.

  The “reel rotation drive request” determined in step S311 is determined when the derived control designation command is transmitted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. This is analyzed in the command analysis process (see FIG. 13) in step S203 and temporarily stored as a “reel rotation drive request” in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In addition, the derived symbol designation command includes a lottery result of a jackpot game that is drawn in response to a winning of a game ball at the start port 25 (that is, whether the jackpot game is “winned” or “lost”). Furthermore, the special symbol change time (for example, the rotation time of the reel unit 3) in the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4) is also included.

  In step S312, the sub CPU 206 performs a lottery process for executing the slot game in the present embodiment.

  In the slot game lottery process, the sub CPU 206 performs a lottery to determine whether or not to execute the slot game with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10).

  As a result, the probability of occurrence of the slot game in the present embodiment is 10% of the probability that the game ball to the start opening 25 provided in the game area 15 is won (once every 10 times) on average. Will occur. In other words, 90% of the reel unit 3 in the present embodiment is an effect display means for notifying the player of the lottery result of the jackpot game triggered by the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25 described above, The remaining 10% will be used as a slot game that requires a stop button operation by the player.

  In step S313, the sub CPU 206 refers to the lottery result of the slot game and moves the process to step S315 when the slot game is not executed. On the other hand, when the slot game is executed, the process proceeds to step S314.

  In step S314, the sub CPU 206 executes a slot game execution start process. In the lot game execution start process, the sub CPU 206 sets an internal flag “slot game is being executed” and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. That is, when the “slot game in progress” flag is set, an operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player is accepted.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 sets “reel unit 3 rotation time” in the reel rotation time monitoring timer, and temporarily stores it in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. As described above, the reel rotation monitoring timer is linked to the special symbol change time in the special symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4), and the reel unit 3 in this embodiment plays the lottery game lottery result. Whether it is used as an effect display means to notify the player or as a slot game that requires a stop button operation by the player, the reel rotation is automatically stopped when the special symbol variation time has elapsed. This is instructed to the motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5).

  Further, the sub CPU 206 sets an internal flag “during reel rotation” and a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) to the stop button operation monitoring timer, and temporarily stores them in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Finally, in step S315, the sub CPU 206 sends a rotational drive request for the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 to the reel motor drive / stop control circuit 260 (see FIG. 5). Instruct.

  As a result, the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 start to rotate. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the lottery result of the big hit game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is driven to rotate the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the player According to the timing of the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R aimed at the predetermined identification information on the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R by the player. By using the same reel stop control as the pachislot machine (so-called “pull-in control”), a slot game that allows the player to perform the same stop button operation as playing a pachislot machine Is possible.

[Moving object control processing]
Here, in this embodiment, the movable body control process executed in step S208 of the above-described sub control circuit main process (see FIG. 13) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S400, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the slot game is currently being executed. If not, the process proceeds to step S409.

  On the other hand, when the slot game is being executed, in step S401, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R have been stopped by the player, and if the stop operation has not been performed. This subroutine ends. On the other hand, if the stop operation has been performed, in step S402, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the time required for the stop operation by the player is within a predetermined time. If it is within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S403. Move processing. If it is not within the predetermined time, the process proceeds to step S405.

  That is, in the present embodiment, in the reel control process (see FIG. 14) described above, the time set in the stop button operation monitoring timer (for example, 2 seconds) is a predetermined trigger that notifies the player of the gaming state. The time required from the start of rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3 to the stop operation by the player is set in the stop button operation monitoring timer. When the time (for example, 10 seconds) is exceeded, the movable body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) does not operate, and the game state is not notified to the player.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 stores the execution result of the above-mentioned “retraction control” in the reel stop process stored in the stop button operation timing storage process (step S305) of the reel control process (see FIG. 14). Then, it reads out from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and determines the operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player.

  That is, by the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player, the predetermined identification information printed on the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, and 3R is aimed on the effective line (so-called “eye push”) and stopped. It is determined whether or not it was able to be made.

  In step S403, the sub CPU 206 determines that the operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is accurate (that is, the predetermined identification information printed on the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R is displayed on the effective line). If it can be stopped), the process proceeds to step S404. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not accurate (that is, when the predetermined identification information printed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R cannot be stopped on the effective line), the process proceeds to step S405.

  In step S404, the sub CPU 206 instructs the movable body control circuit 280 to move the movable body (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) according to the number of times the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R are operated.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 refers to the execution time of the slot game (that is, the remaining time of the “revolution time of the reel unit 3” set in the reel rotation time monitoring timer (see FIG. 14)) and finally moves. If time is insufficient to complete the movable mode of the body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d), increase the operating speed of the movable body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d), On the other hand, when there is extra time, time adjustment such as slowing down the operation speed of the movable bodies (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) is performed, and the movable bodies (lid bodies 80a, 80b in this embodiment). , 80c, 80d) is an operation mode that continues in stages.

  The details of the movable mode of the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) in this embodiment will be described later.

  In step S405, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player has ended. If not, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if it has been completed, in step S406, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the movable body (the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d) is in operation. finish. If it is operating, the process proceeds to step S407.

  In step S407, the sub CPU 206 sets the time required for the movable body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) to complete a predetermined operation mode in the movable body operation end waiting timer, and sets the time required for the work RAM 210. Store in a predetermined area.

  In step S408, the sub CPU 206 sets a waiting state for the end of the operation of the movable body (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) in the movable body operation end waiting flag (that is, a predetermined area of the work RAM 210). The subroutine is terminated.

  Here, the movable body operation end wait timer and the movable body operation end wait flag stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 are internal flags referred to in this subroutine, and the movable body (the lid body 80a) in the present embodiment. , 80b, 80c, 80d) sets a waiting time until the predetermined operation mode is completed.

  In step S409, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the movable body operation end waiting flag is set. If not, the process proceeds to step S412. On the other hand, if it is set, in step S410, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the movable body operation end waiting timer has timed up (that is, “0”). This subroutine ends. If the time is up, in step S411, the movable body operation end waiting flag is reset (that is, the temporary storage is erased in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210), and the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S412, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the stop position of the movable body movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d) is the reference position (that is, the state before the start of the movement). If it is, this subroutine is terminated. On the other hand, if it is not the reference position, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413, the sub CPU 206 instructs the movable body control circuit 280 to return the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) installed in the movable body storage unit 80 to the reference position.

  Thereby, the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) in this embodiment return to the reference position (see FIG. 20A) before starting to move. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the slot game is executed, the player has stopped the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3, respectively. In accordance with the timing, it is further determined whether or not the player has been able to aim at stop operation of predetermined identification information printed on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and the movable body installed in the movable body storage unit 80. The body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) starts to move in a predetermined operation mode and determines whether to notify the player of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine.

[Movement of movable body and notification of game state]
Here, using FIG. 20 and FIG. 21, the operation mode of the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) installed in the movable body storage section 80 and the notification of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are notified. explain.

  20 and 21 are diagrams showing changes in the operation mode of the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) installed in the movable body storage section 80. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20 (a), the movable body in the present embodiment at the initial reference position is as if the movable body (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) imitates a “bamboo shoot”. All are closed, and as the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player at the time of executing the slot game proceeds, the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) are opened in order from the outside. In the final operation mode, the built-in character doll 81a changes in a state that can be visually recognized by the player.

  First, as shown in FIG. 20A, all the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) installed in the movable body storage section 80 are stopped in a closed state.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 20B, when the player operates the first stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R at the time of executing the slot game, the lid body 80a opens.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21A, when the player performs the second operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R at the time of executing the slot game, the lid body 80b opens.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 21 (b), when the third stop button 5L, 5C, 5R operation (that is, the final stop operation) by the player at the time of executing the slot game is executed, the lid body 80c. 80d are simultaneously opened to the left and right, and the built-in character doll 81a is visible to the player.

  At this time, the character doll 81a appears with a notification board 81b on which a game state (for example, “high probability”) is written, and therefore, if the player executes an accurate slot game execution result, the player Is configured so that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be known.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is installed facing the game board 14 with the door 11 closed (see FIG. 2). The display area 32a overlaps all or part of the game board 14.

  The gaming state described on the notification plate 81b may be displayed as an effect image on the display area 32a at a position overlapping the notification plate 81b by the liquid crystal display device 32 corresponding to the front surface of the movable body storage unit 80.

  Thereby, the gaming state described on the notification board 81b can accurately notify the player of the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is constantly changing.

  FIG. 21 (b) shows that the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is a probability variation mode (so-called probability variation state) in which the jackpot lottery probability is set to a high probability that is relatively advantageous to the player. This is a notification mode when notifying a person.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the slot game is executed, the movable body (the lid body 80a) is determined according to the stop operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, and 5R by the player and the skill of the “eye push” by the player. , 80b, 80c, 80d) are operated in a predetermined movable manner, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified to the player in the final operational manner.

  That is, a game in which the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player is within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) from the start of execution of the slot game, and the game with an excellent “pressing” skill. For the player, in the final operation mode of the movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d), the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified to the player, while the stop button 5L by the player is displayed. , 5C, 5R are movable bodies (cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c) when the stop operation is not performed within a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) or for an inexperienced player who has a skill of “pressing”. , 80d) does not reach the final operation mode, and the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is not notified to the player.

[Specific examples of slot games]
Here, the slot game executed in the present embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution of the slot game, the movable body (lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) moves in accordance with the operation timing of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player. The movement is started in the mode, and the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is notified to the player, but since it has already been described in the above-mentioned “notification of the movable mode and game state of the movable body”, the movable body ( Only the slot game that does not include the operation of the lids 80a, 80b, 80c, and 80d) will be described.

  First, as shown in FIG. 22A, when the slot game is started, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R built in the reel unit 3 start rotating in the display area 32a of the pachinko gaming machine 10. At the same time, below the reel unit 3, a message symbol 92 indicating identification information for stopping on the active line on the front surface of the reel unit 3, “Stop slot game !! Stop watermelon (see symbol 84, FIG. 18)”. Is displayed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 22 (b), when the stop button 5L is operated by the player aiming at the designated recording information on the left reel 3L that rotates at high speed, predetermined identification information (watermelon) (See symbol 84, FIG. 18)) is stopped and displayed on the left reel 3L, and a message symbol 92 “Stop next watermelon (see symbol 84, FIG. 18)” is also displayed.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 23 (a), when the stop button 5C is operated aiming at the designated referential information on the central reel 3C that rotates at a high speed by the player, predetermined identification information (watermelon ( 18) is stopped and displayed on the center reel 3C, and a message symbol 92 "Stop the watermelon (see symbols 84 and 18) for the last reel" is also displayed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 23 (b), when the stop button 5R is operated by the player aiming at the designated recording information on the right reel 3R that rotates at high speed, predetermined identification information (watermelon) (See symbol 84 and FIG. 18)) is stopped and displayed on the central reel 3R, and a message symbol 92 “completely pressed” is displayed.

  In other words, as described above, the slot game in the present embodiment is started at an average rate of 1 in 10 (that is, a probability of 1/10) with respect to the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25, as described above. A message pattern 92 displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 below the reels 3L, 3C, 3R incorporated in the reel unit 3 gives the player an effective line on the front surface of the reel unit 3. The notification of the identification information to be stopped and the progress instruction of the slot game are displayed as the stop operation of the stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R by the player proceeds.

  In the above-described slot game, the stop button 5L for the left reel 3L, the stop button 5C for the center reel 3C, and the stop button 5R for the right reel 3R are described in order. May be stopped from any order among the reels 3L, 3C, 3R built in the reel unit 3.

[Modification of Embodiment]
In the embodiment described above, a reel (reel unit 3) similar to a pachislot machine (slot machine) is installed behind the game board 14, but hereinafter, the rotation operation of the reel (reel unit 3) will be described. A modified example of substituting this using the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 will be briefly described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 24 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in a modified example.

  As shown in FIG. 24, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the modification includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. This door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. 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.

  Further, a stop button unit 5 including stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R is provided in the approximate center of the upper plate 20.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means for displaying an image, a game board 14, a spacer 31, a movable body storage portion 80, and the like are disposed. Hereinafter, since various components (not shown) other than the spacer 31 and the liquid crystal display device 32 are the same in configuration and function as those in the above-described embodiment, description thereof will be omitted.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In the modification, the entire game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting material. However, the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, and in that case, the liquid crystal The display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image related to the game. The display area 32a is the whole or a part of the spacer 31 and the game area 15, or the whole of the game area outer area 16. Or it can be visually recognized from the player side through a part.

  It should be noted that the image relating to the game displayed in the display area 32a in the modified example refers to various images such as a display image of identification information similar to a rotating reel of a pachislot gaming machine (slot machine) and a decorative image for decoration.

  That is, in the modification shown in FIG. 24, instead of a rotating reel similar to a pachislot machine (slot machine), a liquid crystal display device 32 is used, and an image imitating the rotating reel at a predetermined position in the display area 32a. The identification information is displayed.

  The spacer 31 is also formed of the above-described member having translucency, but in order to improve the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 32, a hole having a size corresponding to at least the game area 15 of the game board 14 is used. A portion 31a is formed.

  A movable body storage unit 80 is provided behind the game board 14 and above and below the substantially central portion of the hole 31a.

  As described above, in the modified example, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the translucent area of the game board 14. For example, a game area such as an area where the game nail 13 is planted, an accessory, or a decorative member is provided. Since the region where the members are provided can be increased, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Further, since the actual reel unit 3 is not provided, the modified example has an advantage that the number of parts constituting the pachinko gaming machine 10 can be reduced, but the reel rotation mode is the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this case, there is a demerit that the load on the liquid crystal display device 32 is increased.

  As described above, according to the embodiment described above, the technical involvement by the player with respect to the game ball rolling on the game area 15 of the game board 14 and the identification information rotating on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the movable body (Operations of the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) have a relevance, and in that relation, a notification of a gaming state that is highly interested by the player is a movable body (the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c). , 80d) and the pachinko that is executed in the display area 32a provided on the front surface of the movable body storage unit 80, so that the motivation for the slot game is enhanced and the game motivation can be further improved. It can be a gaming machine 10.

  The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment.

  That is, a game board (for example, game board 14) having a game area (for example, game area 15) in which a game ball rolls, and a jackpot game lottery for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player Means (for example, main control circuit 60, special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 10)) and display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) for performing a change display and stop display of a plurality of identification information over a predetermined time A stop operation means (for example, stop buttons 5L, 5C, 5R) that can be stopped by the player in order to stop and display the plurality of identification information variably displayed on the display means, and the stop operation means. Operation timing detection means (for example, sub-control circuit 200, reel control processing (see FIG. 14)) for detecting the timing at which the player is operated by a player, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information is stopped by the player, the display means changes in a manner corresponding to the operation timing. Slot game execution control means (for example, sub-control circuit 200, reel control processing (see FIG. 14)) for executing a slot game for sequentially stopping and displaying the displayed identification information, and a movable body (for example, for example) Cover bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) and movable body control means (for example, sub-control circuit 200, movable body control processing (see FIG. 15)) for controlling the operation of the movable body, and the movable body control The means operates the movable body based on the stop operation by the player of the stop operation means, and if there is a next stop operation opportunity, the next stop operation is performed. A game that executes motion control of the movable body so as to continue the motion of the movable body corresponding to the stop operation until the slot game ends if there is no next stop operation opportunity until started Machine (Pachinko machine 10).

  The movable body control means (for example, the sub-control circuit 200, the movable body control process (see FIG. 15)) is the next time the operation of the movable body (for example, the lid bodies 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d) is continued. A game machine that operates the movable body in a manner corresponding to the remaining time until the end of the slot game when there is no next stop operation opportunity. (Pachinko machine 10).

  The movable body control means (for example, sub-control circuit 200, movable body control process (see FIG. 15)) is a gaming machine that operates the movable body on condition that the stop operation timing by the player is a predetermined timing. (Pachinko machine 10).

  The movable body control means (for example, the sub-control circuit 200, the movable body control process (see FIG. 15)) operates the movable body on condition that the stop display mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode. Machine (Pachinko machine 10).

  A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) in which a certain allowable operation time for allowing a player to perform a stopping operation is set between the stopping operation and the stopping operation.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as a notification of the game state to the player, the normal mode or the probability variation mode with a different jackpot game lottery probability is notified, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, The gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is information that is useful for the player to execute the gaming machine by notifying the player such as the lottery result of the jackpot lottery or the maximum number of execution rounds during the jackpot game. Anything may be used, and a plurality of types of gaming states may be notified.

  In the present embodiment, the start of the slot game is executed with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/10) with respect to the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the slot game may be started every time triggered by the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25, and can be changed as appropriate.

  In this embodiment, a reel having a function similar to that of a reel in a pachislot machine and a reel stop control (for example, a “pull-in control” of up to four frames) are used, but the present invention is not limited to this. is not. For example, in the present invention, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R having the same function as the pachislot gaming machine are reduced in size and arranged on the game board 14, but the number of symbols printed on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is as follows. In consideration of downsizing, the number may be small, for example, ten. Also in the reel stop control, it can be appropriately changed according to the number of symbols configured on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, the stop button has the same function as a reel in a pachislot machine, but if the player can operate while looking at the reel, its mounting position, size, shape, etc. There is no particular limitation.

  The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of 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. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is 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 various determination tables referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is 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 disassembled perspective view of the reel unit of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a notch figure of the reel of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a symbol arrangement drawing of the reel of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the reel unit of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the movable aspect of the movable body of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the movable aspect of the movable body of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows execution of the slot game of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows execution of the slot game of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

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3 reel unit 3L, 3C, 3R reel 5 stop button unit 5L, 5C, 5R stop button 10 pachinko machine 14 game board 32 liquid crystal display device 60 main control circuit 80 movable body housing 80a, 80b, 80c, 80d 81a Character doll 81b Notification board 200 Sub control circuit 260 Reel motor drive / stop control circuit 270 Reel stop signal control circuit 280 Movable body control circuit

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A jackpot game lottery means for drawing whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player;
Display means for performing change display and stop display of a plurality of identification information over a predetermined time;
A stop operation means capable of a stop operation by the player in order to stop display each of the plurality of identification information variably displayed on the display means;
Operation timing detection means for detecting the timing at which the stop operation means is operated by the player;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the variation display of the identification information is started, and when stop operation means corresponding to each of the plurality of identification information is stopped by the player, in a mode according to the operation timing, Slot game execution control means for executing a slot game for sequentially stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the display means;
A movable body provided on the game board;
Movable body control means for controlling the operation of the movable body;
With
The movable body control means includes
The movable body is operated based on a stop operation by the player of the stop operation means, and if there is a next stop operation opportunity, the next stop operation is started, and if there is no next stop operation opportunity, the slot Until the game ends, the game machine is characterized in that operation control of the movable body is executed so as to continue the operation of the movable body corresponding to the stop operation. The movable body control means includes
When the operation of the movable body is continued, if there is a next stop operation opportunity, until the next stop operation is started, and if there is no next stop operation opportunity, according to the remaining time until the slot game ends. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable body is operated in the above manner. The movable body control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable body is operated on condition that a stop operation timing by the player is a predetermined timing. The movable body control means includes
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable body is operated on condition that a stop display mode of the identification information is a predetermined mode.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein a certain allowable operation time for allowing a player to perform a stop operation is set between the stop operation and the stop operation.

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