JP2009082200A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can make up for a drop in expectations felt by players in the display of the time up to the end of a ready for win state by offering them something of a merit. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine includes a rotary reel device 500 which gets variation trains made up of a plurality of pieces of identifying information variably displayed or stopped and displayed from the result of a jackpot lottery by a jackpot lottery control means, display control means which controls to leave one out of the variation trains being variably displayed while displaying a ready for win mode as a variation mode from which a display mode remains yet to be derived showing the winning of the jackpot lottery on the rotary reel device 500 and a residual ready for win time display means which controls to display the time up to the end of the display of the ready for win mode when the display of the ready for win mode is done by the display control means while prescribed requirements are met. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine provided with display means for displaying an effect.

  This type of pachinko gaming machine is provided with a display device that can display a plurality of variable sequences composed of a plurality of types of identification information (designs). This display device is configured using a mechanical rotating drum in which a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) are drawn on the surface of a reel, and an image display device such as a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) or an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display). ing. When a hit ball that has been driven into the game area enters, for example, a start opening, a big hit lottery is performed, and variable display of a variable string on the display device is started. The display device includes three display areas divided in the vertical direction or the horizontal direction, and the variable display of the variable sequence is performed in each display area. In the display device in which the display area is divided in the vertical direction, the variable display is stopped and displayed in the order of left, right, and center after a predetermined time has elapsed. Here, when the jackpot lottery mentioned above is won, it is stopped and displayed in the display mode showing the jackpot.

  In addition, in this type of gaming machine, there may occur a reach that expects that the result of the big hit lottery is a win during the display of the variation of the identification information. Reach means that, for example, two of the left, middle, and right fluctuation columns are stopped and displayed, and the fluctuation display of the remaining one fluctuation string is continued, and there is a possibility that a display mode showing a jackpot is derived. It is in the state.

In recent years, in order to further enhance the interest at the time of the occurrence of the reach, when a reach occurs, a gaming machine that displays the time until the change sequence being changed is stopped has been devised (for example, patent document) 1).
JP 2007-125442 A

  However, in the case of winning a jackpot, the reach time tends to be relatively long, so the jackpot is displayed when the time until the fluctuation sequence in the fluctuation display stops (that is, the time until the reach ends) is displayed. The result of the lottery will be guessed. In this case, the sense of expectation for the subsequent reach tends to be low.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and it is possible to compensate for the above-described decrease in expectation by giving the player some advantage when displaying the time until the reach is completed. An object is to provide a simple gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention described in claim 1 has a game area in which a game ball rolls, and the game area has a specific winning area through which the game ball can pass. In response to the passing of the game ball through the specific winning area, the jackpot lottery control means for performing the jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to execute the jackpot game advantageous to the player, and the result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery control means Based on the above, a variation display means that displays a plurality of variation displays and stop displays a variation sequence composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information, and the variation sequence that is variably displayed is the remaining one, and a display mode that indicates winning of the big hit lottery is derived. Display control means for performing control to display the reach mode, which is a change mode that is left to be displayed, on the change display means, and the reach control mode is displayed by the display control unit, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. If it, characterized in that the display of the reach embodiments has a reach remaining time display means for performing control to display the time until completion.

  The reach remaining time display unit of this configuration performs control to display the time until the display of the reach mode ends when a display of the reach mode is performed by the display control unit and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Therefore, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  In this case, when the time until the reach ends is displayed, the player can have the advantage of enjoying the establishment of the predetermined condition, so the lottery lottery based on the display of the time until the reach ends It is possible to compensate for a decrease in expectation due to the estimation of the result.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, the present invention described in claim 2 holds the game ball that has passed the specific winning area until the identification information based on the passage can be displayed in a variable manner. A hold storage means for storing as a sphere is provided, and the reach remaining time display means is a time until the display of the reach mode is completed on the condition that the number of held balls stored in the hold sphere storage means has reached a predetermined number. It is characterized by performing control to display.

  The reach remaining time display means of this configuration performs a control to display the time until the display of the reach mode is completed on the condition that the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball storage means reaches a predetermined number. Therefore, the player can be given pleasure to increase the number of reserved balls.

  In this case, when the time until the reach ends is displayed, the player can have the advantage of being able to enjoy increasing the number of held balls, so the display of the time until the reach ends is based. Therefore, it is possible to more reliably compensate for a decrease in expectation due to the guessing of the result of the jackpot lottery.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, a slot capable of stopping and displaying identification information variably displayed by the variably displaying means by a player's operation. Slot game execution control means for controlling the execution of the game is provided, and the reach remaining time display means finishes the display of the reach mode on the condition that an operation for stopping and displaying the identification information by the player has been executed. It is characterized by performing control to display the time until.

  The reach remaining time display means of this configuration performs control to display the time at which the display of the reach mode ends on the condition that the operation of stopping and displaying the identification information is performed by the player. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of executing the slot game.

  In this case, when the time until the reach ends is displayed, the player can have the advantage of enjoying the execution of the slot game, so the lottery lottery based on the display of the time until the reach ends It is possible to more reliably compensate for the decrease in expectation due to the estimation of the result.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, a mini game execution for controlling execution of a mini game in which a game progresses based on a player's operation. The remaining reach time display means includes a control means, and performs a control to display a time until the display of the reach mode is completed on a predetermined condition that the result of the mini game becomes a predetermined result. To do.

  The reach remaining time display means of this configuration is configured to perform control to display the time at which the display of the reach mode ends on a predetermined condition that the result of the mini game has reached a predetermined result. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for a mini game.

  In this case, when the time until the end of the reach is displayed, the player can have the advantage of enjoying a mini game, so the result of the jackpot lottery based on the display of the time until the reach ends Therefore, it is possible to more reliably compensate for the decrease in expectation due to the estimation.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to give a player some kind of merit even when displaying the time until the reach ends, so the result of the jackpot lottery is estimated based on the display of the time until the reach ends It is possible to compensate for a decrease in expectation due to being performed.

DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[Composition of gaming machine]

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

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a main body frame 12 on which a game board 14 is mounted rotatably attached to a wooden base frame 18 fixed to an island facility via a hinge. ing. That is, the main body frame 12 is supported by using one end of the main body frame 12 as a rotation fulcrum, and is attached to the base frame 18 so as to be freely opened and closed. The main body frame 12 and the base frame 18 constitute a gaming machine main body. Various components are disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a door 11 is pivotally attached to the main body frame 12 so as to be openable and closable forward. As shown in FIG. 2, this door 11 is for closing the main body frame 12 from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a rotating reel device (variable display means) 500, a liquid crystal display device (effect display means) 32, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the rotary reel apparatus 500, and the liquid crystal display device 32 in FIG.

  The game board 14 is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) having permeability. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 3 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. A plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 on the game board 14. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls.

  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. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed in front of the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. 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 an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration are displayed in the display area 32a. Therefore, when the gaming board 14 is viewed from the front (front side), the gaming member of the gaming board 14 can be visually recognized due to the transparency of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the rotating reel device 500 can be viewed by the transparency of the gaming board 14. Visible.

  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 face the game board 14 in a state where the door 11 is closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable downward and to the left with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player's left hand and is turned counterclockwise by a predetermined angle or more (a firing operation), power is supplied to a firing solenoid (not shown), and the upper plate 20 The game balls stored in the game board are sequentially launched into the game area 15 of the game board 14 and the game is advanced. A launching device 130 (see FIG. 8) including the firing handle 26, a firing solenoid (not shown), a touch sensor (not shown), and the like is installed on the lower left side with respect to the game board 14. Also, an ashtray 28 is provided on the right side of the lower tray 22 for the convenience of a player who plays while smoking. Thus, unlike the conventional gaming machines, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with the launch handle 26 on the left side and the ashtray 28 on the right side, that is, the left and right sides are opposite. . Further, a launch power increase button 82 (see FIG. 4) and a launch power decrease button 84 (see FIG. 4) are provided in the vicinity of the launch handle 26 in the main body frame 12, for example, by the player's left hand index finger. Pressing the firing power increase button 82 increases the momentum of the game ball to be fired, and pressing the launch power decrease button 84 decreases the momentum of the game ball to be fired. That is, the momentum of the game ball to be fired is adjusted by operating the fire power increase button 82 (see FIG. 4) and the fire power decrease button 84. Thus, the launching device 130 (see FIG. 8) including the launching handle 26 is an example of launching means for launching a game ball to the game area by a launching operation by the player.

  Further, a launch stop button 27 is provided in the vicinity of the launch handle 26 in the main body frame 12. By operating the firing stop button 27, the game ball can be forcibly stopped even when the firing handle 26 is being operated.

  In addition, an operation button 80 that can be operated by a player is provided on the front surface of the upper plate 20. The operation buttons 80 include a left symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “left button”) 80a, a middle symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “middle button”) 80b, and a right symbol stop button (hereinafter referred to as “right button”). 80c), which are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. The operation button 80 is used to stop the change display by the rotary reel device 500.

  Further, a mini game operation button 90 that can be operated by the player is provided on the upper surface of the upper plate 20. The mini game operation button 90 is used to derive a result of a mini game described later.

  Such a mini game operation button 90 is electrically connected to a sub CPU 206 described later. When the mini game operation button 90 is pressed, a mini game determination signal is input to the sub CPU 206.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the lower left side of the game board 14, a special symbol display 35, a normal symbol display 33, special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d, and a round number indicator 51a. -51d are provided.

  The special symbol display 35 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs. The 7-segment LED is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as first identification information). As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol such as “21”, “50”, or “64”) is stopped and displayed, the jackpot game that is advantageous to the player from the normal game The gaming state transitions to. In the case of this big hit game, the shutter 40 is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big winning opening 39. On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

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

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

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

  On the left side of the special symbol display 35, round number displays 51a to 51d are provided. The round number indicators 51a to 51d display the maximum number of rounds during the execution of the jackpot game. The round number indicators 51a to 51d are composed of four dot LEDs, and there are two patterns of lighting and extinguishing for each dot LED, so that at least 16 patterns can be displayed (4 of 2). Squared pattern). The round number display 51 may be composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs, a liquid crystal display unit, a transmissive liquid crystal display unit, and the like.

  Further, in the liquid crystal display device 32 and the rotary reel device 500 arranged in front of the game board 14 (front side), an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35 is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 35, the rotary reel device 500 displays the identification symbol (identification information) composed of numbers, symbols and the like in a variable manner. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 35 is stopped and displayed, and the identification symbol for production is also stopped and displayed on the rotary reel device 500. As described above, the rotary reel device 500 is an example of a variation display unit that performs a variation display and a stop display of identification information when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 35, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the rotary reel device 500 is a specific display mode (for example, In a plurality of symbol sequences (variable sequences), all the same symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where all symbols are aligned, and in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a character image such as “big hit! Character image is displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 3, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a stage 55, passing gates 54a and 54b, a stage 57, a starting port 25, a shutter 40, a big winning port 39, an ordinary electric accessory 48, and a general winning item. Game members such as the openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d are provided on the game board 14. Furthermore, speakers (sound output means) 46a and 46b (see FIG. 1) are provided on the upper portion of the door 11.

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

  The guide rail 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 includes an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b disposed inside the outer rail 30a. A game ball launched by a launch operation by a player is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14, and the plurality of game nails 13 and the game board 14 described above. Due to the collision with the stages 55, 57, etc. provided on the game board, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

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

  The start opening 25 described above is provided with an ordinary electric accessory (may be referred to as an ordinary electric combination for short). The ordinary electric accessory 48 includes a pair of opposed blade members and an ordinary electric agent solenoid 118 (see FIG. 8) that opens and closes the blade member. When the blade member is closed, it is possible to enter the start port 25 only from above the blade member, and when it is open, it is possible to enter the start port 25 from above and from the left and right of the blade member. Thus, it becomes easier for a game ball to enter the start opening 25. The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 8) is driven and controlled by the main CPU 66, as will be described in detail later.

  In the start opening 25 described above, a specific winning area through which a game ball that has entered the start opening 25 can pass is provided. This specific winning area includes a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 8). When a game medium such as a game ball is detected by the start winning ball sensor 116, it is determined that the game ball has won. When the game ball wins, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 35 is started. In addition, when a game ball wins during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 and the rotating reel until the special symbol being varied is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of variation display of identification information in apparatus 500 is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol or the rotating reel device 500 that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variation display of the reserved special symbol or the variation information of the identification information in the rotating reel device 500 is started. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times.

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

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. Passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 8) are provided in the passing gates 54a and 54b. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 33, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a light emitting display of a red LED or a green LED.

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

  Similarly to the special symbol variation display, when a game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b during the normal symbol variation display, the passing gate is displayed until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball to 54a and 54b is put on hold. After that, when the normal symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed normal symbol that has been suspended is started.

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

  On the other hand, the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a general area (not shown) having a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 8). The shutter 40 is driven to open until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept a game ball. A game from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept game balls is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again after a predetermined interval time has elapsed. That is, when a predetermined interval time elapses after the round game ends, the game can continue to the next round game. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a jackpot game.

  During the execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round to the last round game (maximum number of continuation rounds) varies depending on the special symbols that are stopped and displayed. For example, in the present embodiment, when the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 64, the maximum number of continuous rounds is 15 and the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 21. In this case, the maximum number of continuation rounds is 15 rounds. When the number symbol stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 35 is 50, the maximum number of continuation rounds is two. The maximum number of continuous rounds is not limited to 2 rounds or 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is selected from the “1” round to the “15” round by lottery by the round number lottery means (the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 (see FIG. 8)). Also good.

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

Further, when it is determined that a winning is made at the start opening 25 described above, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 2).
[Configuration and arrangement of rotating reel device]

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

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

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

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing the arrangement of the rotary reel device, in which a liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed so as to be superposed on the protective plate 19, and the game board 14 can roll the game ball behind it. It arrange | positions so that it may face in the state which left | separated. Further, a rotating reel device 500 is disposed behind the game board 14 with an interval sufficient to secure a path for game balls. In addition, the gaming board 14 has transparency at least at a portion facing the rotary reel device 500, and the display mode of the rotary reel device 500 can be visually recognized through the transparent portion and the liquid crystal display device 32. become.

  Behind the game board 14, since three consecutive identification symbols (identification information) are arranged to face each rotation reel, the identification symbols are arranged in a 3 × 3 matrix for the player. Is visually recognized. The visible 3 × 3 matrix area is referred to as an effective area. Further, by independently controlling the rotation of the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c rotate from the bottom to the top. Further, by stopping and controlling the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c, combinations of identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510 are displayed. That is, the identification symbol is composed of three columns of symbols, left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol arranged in the horizontal direction, and each of them is displayed in a variable manner so as to rotate from top to bottom, and a 3 × 3 matrix. The display is stopped so that the identification symbols are arranged in a shape. For convenience of explanation, the identification symbol of the rotating reel 510a is the left symbol, the symbol symbol of the left symbol (variable column) is the left column, the symbol of the rotating reel 510b is the middle symbol, and the symbol symbol of the middle symbol (variable column) is the middle symbol. The arrangement of the identification symbols of the row and the rotating reel 510c is referred to as a right symbol, and the symbol row (variation row) of the right symbol is referred to as a right column.

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

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

  The left symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the left symbol in the symbol sequence of the identification symbol that is variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 8) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the left symbol in the symbol sequence being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the left button 80a corresponds to the left symbol, and when the left button 80a is pressed, the left symbol is stopped and displayed.

  Further, the middle symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the middle symbol in the symbol sequence of the identification symbol being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 8) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the middle symbols in the symbol row being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the middle button 80b corresponds to the middle symbol, and when the middle button 80b is pressed, the middle symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The right symbol stop signal is a signal for stopping and displaying the right symbol in the symbol string of the identification symbol being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 8) that has received this signal performs control for stopping and displaying the right symbol in the symbol row being variably displayed on the rotary reel device 500. That is, the right button 80c corresponds to the right symbol, and when the right button 80c is pressed, the right symbol is stopped and displayed.

  That is, the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c have a function of stopping the identification symbols that are variably displayed (that is, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol), respectively. As described above, the operation button 80 is an example of an operation unit capable of performing an operation of stopping the fluctuation row that is variably displayed on the rotary reel device (display means) 500. In this case, the identification information (red 7, blue 7, white 7, DON, watermelon, bell, red cherry, blue cherry, replay) variably displayed on the fluctuation display means (rotary reel device 500) is stopped by the player. Will stop display.

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

  The decorative symbols displayed on the rotary reel device 500 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.

In the rotary reel device 500, identification information is displayed by the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c of the slot machine, and the left column identification symbol, the middle column identification symbol, and the right column identification symbol are variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 7, 21 identification symbols are determined in a predetermined display order for each of the identification symbol in the left column, the identification symbol in the middle column, and the clothing identification symbol in the right column. Specifically, as the type of each symbol, each symbol of red 7, blue 7, white 7, DON, watermelon, bell, red cherry, blue cherry or replay is arranged. Each identification symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the direction of the arrow. According to the example shown in FIG. 7, 21 identification symbols are formed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c, but the number may be more or less than this, and the rotating reel 510a. , 510b, 510c can be set as appropriate. As described above, the rotary reel device 500 is a variation display means for displaying a variation sequence (symbol sequence) composed of a plurality of identification symbols (identification information) based on the result of the jackpot lottery by the jackpot lottery described later. It is an example.
[Electric configuration of gaming machine]

  A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66 as a control means, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as an example of storage means. ing. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

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

  Whether or not the main CPU 66 executes a specific game that increases the probability that the specific winning area is likely to pass through the game ball when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b in the game area 15 is determined. This is a lottery means for performing a normal lottery. Specifically, the main CPU 66 which is a lottery means, when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b, the game in which the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 is opened, that is, the specific winning area is played in the game ball. Ordinary lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute a specific game that makes it easier to pass.

  Further, the main CPU 66 has a short time state (high probability state for normal winning) with a high probability of winning the normal winning lottery by the lottery means and a non-short time state (normal winning state for the normal winning lottery by the lottery means). (Non-high probability state) is also a time-short state execution control means for performing control to execute any one of them. That is, when execution control of the short time state (high probability state of normal hit) is performed by the short time probability state execution control means, the probability of winning the normal win lottery by the lottery means is improved, while the short time state execution control means When execution control is performed in the normal hit non-high probability state, the probability of winning the normal hit lottery by the normal hit lottery means is relatively lowered.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 is also a specific game execution control unit that performs execution control of a specific game that increases the probability that the specific winning area is likely to pass through the game balls when the normal winning lottery by the lottery unit is won. Specifically, when the main CPU 66 which is the specific game execution control means wins the normal winning lottery by the lottery means, the main CPU 66 outputs a drive signal for opening the blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid. By transmitting to 118, the specific game is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 is a jackpot lottery control means for performing a jackpot lottery as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player, when the game ball passes through the specific winning area.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 has either a big hit high probability state where the probability of winning the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery control means or a big hit non-high probability state where the probability of winning the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery control means is relatively low. It is also a probability state execution control means for performing control to execute the above. That is, when the execution control of the big hit high probability state is performed by the probability state execution control means, the probability of winning the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery control means is improved, while the big hit non-high probability state by the probability state execution control means When the execution control is performed, the probability of winning the big hit lottery by the big hit lottery control means is relatively lowered.

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

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

  The main RAM 70 includes a control state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a reach pattern selection random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a big prize opening number counter, A prize winning counter, a waiting time timer, a prize winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to normal symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, Variables are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game or the normal symbol game. In the following description, when the control state flag is simply referred to, it indicates the control state of the special symbol game, and when it is referred to as the normal control state flag, it indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.

  The jackpot determining random number counter is for determining the jackpot of a special symbol. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining a special symbol to be stopped when a special symbol jackpot is determined. The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it is not a big hit. The reach pattern selection random number counter is for determining whether or not to perform reach. The production condition selection random number counter is for determining a production variation pattern. These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter to increase by “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided.

  When the jackpot high probability state is controlled by the probability state execution control means described above, a high probability flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the jackpot non-high probability state is controlled by the probability state execution control means. The high probability flag is cleared from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Also, when the normal high probability state is controlled by the short time state execution control means described above, a short time flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the normal hit non-high probability state is controlled by the short time state execution control means. When it is set, the time reduction flag is cleared from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, A start winning ball sensor 116, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a large winning opening solenoid 120, a firing stop switch 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to a blade member of the ordinary electric accessory 48 provided at the start port 25 via a link member (not shown), and is supplied from the main CPU 66 which is a specific game execution control means. The blade member is brought into an open state or a closed state in accordance with the drive signal.

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

  The firing stop switch 122 is turned on and off by operating the firing stop button 27 shown in FIG. That is, when the firing stop button 27 is not pressed, the firing stop switch 122 is turned off, and when the firing stop button 27 is pressed, the launch stop switch 122 is turned on.

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

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. Further, the firing control circuit 126 is operated by the player to rotate the firing handle 26 counterclockwise by a predetermined angle or more (a firing operation), and the firing stop switch is turned off (that is, the firing stop button 27 is not pressed). State), a detection signal indicating that the launch handle 26 is on (the launch handle 26 is on indicates that a game ball is being fired from the launch device 130) is transmitted to the main CPU 66. That is, when a game ball is launched by the launching device 130, the detection signal is transmitted from the launch control circuit 126 to the main CPU 66.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with devices for launching a game ball such as the launching handle 26, launching solenoid (not shown), and touch sensor (not shown). When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, the firing solenoid (not shown) is based on the firing strength adjusted by the firing power increase button 82 and the firing power decrease button 84. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by a firing solenoid (not shown). Even when the launch handle 26 is rotated, if the launch stop button 27 is pressed, the power supply to the launch solenoid (not shown) is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped. The

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The main control circuit 60 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3), the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3), and the special symbol indicator 35 ( 7 segment LED, see FIG. 3), normal symbol display 33 (display lamp, see FIG. 3) and the like.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls the driving of the rotary reel device 500, the display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, the control related to the sound generated from the speaker 46, the lamp 132 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Control and so on. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, or the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 as display control means for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit 230 that performs control related to sound generated from the speaker 46. And a drive circuit 240 that controls the rotary reel device 500 and controls the lamp 132 and the movable movable for production. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

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

  In the program ROM 208, a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the fluctuation of the rotating reel device 500, and the stopping operation by the sub CPU 206, and the identification pattern to be stopped when the rotating reel device 500 is stopped by pushing the sub CPU 206 are displayed. A program for determining is stored.

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

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

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, control the stop display mode determination random number counter for determining the stop display mode of identification information, the left reel rotating flag, the middle reel rotating flag, the right reel rotating flag, the reserved ball count satisfaction flag, and the reach effect time. Various variables and the like are positioned such as a timer variable for performing and an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern. Further, the work RAM 210 has an area for storing position information of each identification symbol formed on each rotary reel 510a, 510b, 510c in the rotary reel device 500. Each work reel 210a, 510b, 510c is rotated by each rotation reel 510a, 510b, 510c. Each time the position of the identification symbol changes, the position information of each identification symbol is updated. For this reason, the position of each identification symbol of each rotary reel 510a, 510b, 510c is monitored by the sub CPU 206.

  The left reel rotating flag, the middle reel rotating flag, and the right reel rotating flag are flags stored in predetermined areas of the work RAM 210 when the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are rotating, respectively.

  The reserved ball count satisfaction flag is a flag that is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 when the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol becomes 3 or more.

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

  The drive circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 and a decoration data ROM 244 and is connected to the sub CPU 206. The drive circuit 240 drives and controls the drive motors 540a, 540b, and 540c of the rotary reel device 500 via the drive circuit 242, and controls the light emission of the lamp 132. According to the present embodiment, when winning the jackpot lottery, it is necessary to align “7”, but when the operation button 80 is operated, “7” is outside the effective area, but within 4 frames thereafter If there is “7”, the sub CPU 206 transmits data specifying the number of sliding frames together with the stop command so that “7” is slid and displayed in the effective area.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Mini game]
The display mode of the mini game will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the mini-game is started, the sub-CPU 206 controls the player character 600 that is a rocket-shaped image and an enemy that is an alien-shaped image to the right of the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32. A character 602 is displayed (see FIG. 28).

  When the mini game operation button 90 is pressed by the player, an image in which the player character 600 fires the bullet 601 toward the enemy character 602 is displayed (see FIG. 29A).

  When the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 and the enemy character 602 explodes (see FIG. 29B), the mini-game is won while the enemy character 602 can avoid the bullet 601 (FIG. 29C). See), and it ’s not a mini game. The sub CPU 206 performs control to execute the above-described mini game. That is, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a mini game execution control unit that controls execution of a mini game in which a game progresses based on a player's operation.

  In addition, this mini game is executed when the reach described later occurs and the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols is 3 or more, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other conditions It may be executed when is established. Further, the aspect of the mini game is not limited to the above-described example, and may be other aspects. For example, a mode such as a janken game in which winning is determined by winning or losing janken may be used.

  Note that the bullet 601 is automatically fired even if the mini game operation button 90 is not pressed when a predetermined time elapses after the mini game is started.

[Slot game]
FIG. 25 shows a flow from the start of the 30-second slot game to the end of the forward push (operating in the order of the left button 80a, the middle button 80b, and the right button 80c). Here, the slot game refers to a game from when the identification information is variably displayed on the variation display means until the variably displayed identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 25A, when the left button 80a is operated 8 seconds after the start of the 30-second slot game, the left reel (the rotating reel 510a) stops at the timing of the operation. When the middle button 80b is operated 16 seconds after the 30 second slot game is started, the middle reel (the rotating reel 510b) stops at the timing of the operation. Further, when the right button 80c is operated 26 seconds after the slot game for 30 seconds is started, the right reel (the rotating reel 510c) stops at the timing of the operation. After all of the left, middle, and right buttons are operated, shaking display or the like is performed until the slot game time (30 seconds) ends.

  In this embodiment having such a configuration, the earlier the timing of the operation of the left, middle, and right buttons, the earlier the timing of stopping each reel, and the longer the time during which shaking display is performed.

  FIG. 25B shows an example when a reach mode (reach) occurs during the slot game.

  Here, the reach mode is a variation mode in which there is only one remaining variation column that is displayed in a variable manner and there is a possibility that a display mode indicating the winning of the big win lottery is derived. For example, see FIG. In the figure, the symbol row on the rotating reel 510a and the symbol row on the rotating reel 510b are stopped and displayed with "7" arranged in a horizontal row. When the symbol row on the rotating reel 510c is stopped and displayed, if three “7” s are arranged in a horizontal row, a display mode is shown that shows a big win. When reach occurs, an effect image indicating reach is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, as shown in FIG. 27B, the character image “reach” is displayed at a position facing the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32. When this reach occurs, the expectation of a big hit increases, so it is the moment when the player learns the most fun of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 25B, when the left reel (rotary reel 510a) and the middle reel (rotary reel 510b) are stopped, for example, as shown in FIG. 27B, “7” is arranged in a horizontal row. In this case, it becomes a reach mode. When the reserved ball number satisfaction flag is set in the work RAM 210 during the generation of the reach mode (that is, when the reserved number related to the special symbol is 3 or more), a mini game is generated. During this mini game, for example, if the bullet 601 is hit by the enemy character 602 and exploded, the player wins the mini game. However, when the mini game is won, the reach mode display ends. The time until this is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, in FIG. 30, the character image “8 more seconds” is displayed on the right side of the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, FIG. 30 shows an example in which a character image indicating that the time until the display of the reach mode is finished is 8 seconds is displayed.

  Then, when the right button 80c is operated, for example, 26 seconds after the start of the slot game for 30 seconds (see FIG. 25), the right reel (revolving reel 510c) is stopped, the reach mode display and the reach mode described above. The display of the time until the display of is finished. Then, shaking display or the like is performed until the slot game time ends.

  The sub CPU 206 performs control to display the above-described reach mode. In other words, the sub CPU 206 displays, on the variable display means, the reach mode that is the variation mode in which there is only one remaining variation column displayed in a variable manner and the possibility of deriving the display mode indicating the winning of the big hit lottery is derived. It is an example of the display control means which can perform control to do.

  Further, the sub CPU 206 performs control to display the time until the above-described reach mode display ends. That is, the sub CPU 206 displays the reach mode by the display control means, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is 3 or more and the mini game is won) It is an example of the reach remaining time display means which performs control which displays the time until the display of the reach mode is completed.

[Description of display screen]
The operation of the rotary reel device 500, operation means, and the like will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 26 shows a display mode of the rotary reel device and the operating means when all of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c are rotating (the state shown in FIG. 25A).

  At this time, when the player presses down the left button 80a with his / her finger 401, the rotary reel 510a stops in response to the press down, and the left symbol variation row stops (see FIG. 27A).

  When the player presses the middle button 80b with his / her finger 401, the rotating reel 510b stops and the middle symbol variation row stops in response to the pressing (see FIG. 27B).

  Here, when the operation means described above is not operated, the rotating rotary reel device stops in the order of the rotary reel 510a, the rotary reel 510b, and the rotary reel 510c in a predetermined stop mode. At this time, when the fact that the reach is to be executed is set in step S1730-2 (FIG. 20) to be described later, the rotating reel 510a and the rotating reel 510b are stopped in such a manner that the reach is generated.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S13, timer update processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big prize for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs. Executes processing to update various timers such as mouth open timer. If this process ends, the process moves to step S14.

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

  In step S15, normal symbol control processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random value in accordance with the detection signal from the passing ball sensor 114, refers to the normal symbol winning table stored in the main ROM 68, and determines whether or not the normal symbol lottery has been won. Determination is performed, and processing for storing the determination result in the main RAM 70 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S16.

  In step S16, a symbol display device control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the special symbol display 35 and the normal symbol display 33 according to the result of the special symbol control process stored in the main RAM 70 in step S14 and step S15 and the result of the normal symbol control process. And a process of storing a control signal for driving the round number display 51 in the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 transmits a control signal to the special symbol display 35 in step S19 described later. The special symbol display 35 displays the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop manner based on the received control signal. Based on the received control signal, the normal symbol display 33 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner and stops. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S17.

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

  In step S18, symbol reserved number data generation processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects detection signals from the start winning ball sensor 116 and the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detected in the switch input detection process (FIG. 10, step S46) in the system timer interruption process described later, The special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are driven based on the update result of the holding number data stored in the main RAM 70 that is updated in accordance with the execution of the special symbol and normal symbol variation display. The control signal for storing is stored in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to step S19.

  In step S19, port output processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of outputting a control signal stored in the main RAM 70 to each port in the above steps. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 5), the special symbol display 35 (8 segment LED, see FIG. 5), and the normal symbol display 33 (display LED, see FIG. 5) are lit. LED power supply (common signal) and solenoid power supply for driving the solenoid are supplied. If this process ends, the process moves to step S20.

  In step S20, a storage / game state command control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the high probability flag or the short time state flag is set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and determines that the high probability flag or the short time state flag is set (that is, the jackpot high When a probability state or a short time state occurs), a high probability state command and a short time state command are generated and transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot flag and jackpot end flag are set in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it is determined that the jackpot flag and jackpot end flag are set, the main CPU 66 generates a jackpot command and jackpot end command. Then, processing to transmit to the sub-control circuit 200 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S21.

  In step S21, an effect control command output control process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs an output control process to the sub-control circuit 200 for the effect control command and the data of the number of lotteries after the big hit. If this process ends, the process moves to step S22.

  In step S22, a payout process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a game ball has won a prize winning port 39, a starting port 25, and general winning ports 56a to 56d, and if there is a winning, a payout request command corresponding to each. Is transmitted to the dispensing / launching control circuit 126. In the present embodiment, 15 game balls are awarded as winning balls when winning the grand prize opening 39, and 5 as winning balls when winning at the start opening 25 (when the game balls pass through a specific winning area). In the case where a single game ball is won in the general winning ports 56a to 56d, ten game balls are paid out to the player as prize balls. If this process ends, the process moves to step S10.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S46, a switch input detection process is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 performs a process of detecting a detection signal from each switch such as the start winning ball sensor 116. The switch input detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S47.

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

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

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

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

  In step S52, a special symbol related switch check process is performed. Details of this processing will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S54.

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

  In step S58, other switch check processing is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 performs processing for checking other switches (for example, a full tank switch that is turned on when the lower plate 22 is filled with game balls, an error detection switch, etc.). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special design related switch check processing]
The special symbol related switch check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S52-1, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not a detection signal from the start winning ball sensor 116 has been received. If a detection signal from the starting winning ball sensor 116 has been received, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S52-2. To migrate. If not received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S52-2, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is an upper limit (for example, four). If the number of reserved symbols is not the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S52-3. If the reserved number is the upper limit, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S52-3, the main CPU 66 performs a process of extracting the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot determination random number value of the special symbol game and storing them in the special symbol storage area of the main RAM 70. When the special symbol variation display and the variation display of the identification information in the rotary reel device 500 cannot be performed (for example, when the special symbol or the rotary reel device 500 is already in the variable display), The data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is updated so as to add “1” (that is, the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is increased by “1”). Such a main CPU 66 is an example of a holding storage unit that stores a game ball that has passed through a specific winning area as a holding ball until the identification information based on the passing can be displayed in a variable manner. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S52-4.

  In step S52-4, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is 3 or more (for example, 3 or more). If the number of reserved symbols is 3 or more, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S52-5. Migrate processing. If the reserved number is not 3 or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S52-5, the main CPU 66 performs a process of storing the reserved ball number satisfaction command in the transmission buffer. The reserved ball number satisfaction command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S19 in FIG. Note that when the reserved ball number satisfaction command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, the mini-game can be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S14 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 13, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to step S72.

  Note that in steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Details will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S73.

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

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

  In step S75, a jackpot game start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot game start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot game start interval has elapsed, the main winnings read from the main ROM 68 are obtained. Data for opening the mouth 39 is stored in the main RAM 70. Then, in the process of step S19 in FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70, and sends a signal indicating that the big prize opening 39 is opened to the big prize opening solenoid. 120. As described above, the main CPU 66 and the like perform opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39. That is, one round game in which a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a gaming state from the open state where the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state where the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball) is provided a plurality of times. A jackpot game (special game) that may be repeated is executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the jackpot game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control status flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the big prize opening reopening and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The memory is updated so that “1” increases. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to step S78.

  In step S78, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S79 is executed after the winning ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to step S79.

  In step S79, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and the count sensor 104 corresponding to the winning prize port 39 when the remaining winning ball in the winning prize mouth monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is a predetermined number or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval elapses, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S78 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to step S80.

  In step S80, a jackpot game end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot game end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot game end interval has elapsed. Set to control status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 decreases the data indicating the number of reserved items related to the special symbol related to the current special symbol game by “1”. (That is, the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols is reduced by “1”). At this time, when the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol becomes “2”, a process of storing a command to reduce the number of reserved balls in the transmission buffer is performed. The reserved ball number decrease command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 by the process of step S19 in FIG. Note that when the reserved ball number reduction command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200, it becomes impossible to newly start the mini game. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70.

  Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, “ By setting “08 ″ in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing. When the main CPU 66 is not a jackpot game and the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flags in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03”. The process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 13 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the control to the big hit game is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, and “06” when the control to the big hit game is executed, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processing of S79 and step S77 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the jackpot game is executed. When the jackpot game end condition is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in order, so that the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. It will be executed at the timing and the jackpot game will be finished. Further, in the present embodiment, the game ball did not pass to the predetermined area until the predetermined time elapses (so-called punk, in this embodiment, one ball to the big prize opening 39 during the big hit game) No game ball has entered), and the end of the round game with the maximum number of consecutive rounds (in this embodiment, “15” or “2” rounds) is also a jackpot game ending condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S101). If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the special symbol determination table. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the jackpot game (special game state) is advantageous to the player. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S106. In the present embodiment, in the jackpot high probability state, compared to the jackpot non-high probability state, a lot of random numbers that are jackpots are set, and it is easy to win the jackpot (that is, advantageous to the player). It has become. Thus, the main CPU 66 is an example of a jackpot lottery control means for performing a jackpot lottery as to whether or not to execute a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the specific winning area.

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

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

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a special symbol variation pattern command from the variation pattern table stored in the main ROM 68 based on the special symbol determined in step S106. Specifically, a special symbol variation pattern command corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 is selected and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

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

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

  In step S112, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

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

  In step S1510, initialization processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads the activation program from the program ROM 208 and initializes and sets a flag stored in the work RAM 210 in response to power-on. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

  In step S1520, random number update processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of updating the random number stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1530.

  In step S1530, command analysis control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for analyzing commands received from the main control circuit 60 and stored in the reception buffer of the work RAM 210. The command analysis control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1535.

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

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

  Further, the sub CPU 206, which is a mini game execution control means, displays the mini game on the liquid crystal display device 32 when the effect data for executing the mini game is set in step S2245 (FIG. 23) described later. Data to be executed, that is, data for executing the mini game is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 that has received the data displays an image based on the data in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. For example, the player character 600 that is a rocket-shaped image and the enemy character 602 that is an alien-shaped image are displayed on the right side of the rotary reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 28). Thereby, the execution of the mini game by the mini game execution control means is started. Here, in step S335-15 (FIG. 18), which will be described later, when the effect data indicating the determination result in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24) is set, the effect indicating the determination result. Is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. At this time, for example, if it is determined in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24) that the mini game has been won, an effect in which the bullet 601 is fired from the player character 600 is displayed (FIG. 29). Next, an effect (see FIG. 29B) in which the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 and the enemy character 602 explodes is displayed, and the execution of the mini game ends. If it is determined in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24) that the game has shifted to the mini game, an effect in which the bullet 601 is fired from the player character 600 is displayed (FIG. 29 (a)). Next, an effect (FIG. 29 (c)) that can avoid the bullet 601 is displayed on the enemy character 602, and the execution of the mini game ends.

  In addition, in step S336-8 (FIG. 19), which will be described later, when the effect data for displaying the time until the display of the reach mode is set, the sub CPU 206 notifies the time. (For example, an effect that the character image “8 seconds remaining” is displayed on the right side of the rotating reel device 500 in the liquid crystal display device 32 (see FIG. 30)) is displayed. Transmit to the control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 that has received the data displays an image based on the data in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In addition, the display of the effect which alert | reports the time until the display of a reach aspect is complete | finished until the effect data for ending the said display are set in step 336-9 (FIG. 19) mentioned later. . In such a sub CPU 206, a display in the form of reach is performed by the display control means, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, there is a condition that the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols is 3 or more and a mini game is won). It is an example of the reach remaining time display means which performs control which displays the time until the display of the reach mode is completed. According to such reach remaining time display means, it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation for the establishment of the predetermined condition.

  In this case, when displaying the time until the end of the reach, the player has the advantage of enjoying the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, making the number of reserved symbols related to a special symbol 3 or more, winning a mini game, etc.) Therefore, it is possible to compensate for a decrease in expectation due to the estimation of the result of the big win lottery based on the display of the time until the reach is completed.

  In step S1550, a sound control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for outputting sound to the sound control circuit 230. The sound control circuit 230 reads various sound data such as music data, sound effect data, and voice data from the sound data ROM 234 based on the data for outputting the sound from the sub CPU 206, superimposes the sound, and uses the AMP 236. Amplified and output from the speaker 46.

  In step S1560, lamp control processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for lighting the lamp to the drive circuit 240 in this process. The drive circuit 240 reads various lighting pattern data from the decoration data ROM 244 based on the data for lighting the lamp from the sub CPU 206 and lights the lamp 132. The lamp control process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1520.

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

  In step S1610, a process for saving the register is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of saving the program being executed stored in each register (storage area). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1620.

  In step S1620, the input command is stored in the reception buffer. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the input command in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the stored command is analyzed in the process of step S1530 in FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1630.

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

[System timer interrupt processing]
Even if the sub CPU 206 is executing the main process, the sub CPU 206 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process. The sub CPU 206 generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds), and executes the following system timer interrupt process in response to this. The system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S310, a process for saving each register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for saving values used in the program being executed stored in each register (storage area) of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to step S320.

  In step S320, timer update processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 executes processing for updating various timers such as the remaining variation display time of the slot game. If this process ends, the process moves to step S335.

  In step S335, an operation detection process is performed. The operation detection process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S336.

  In step S336, reach mode end time display processing is performed. The reach mode end time display process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to step S340.

  In step S340, processing for restoring each register is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for restoring the value saved in step S310 to each register. If this process ends, the process moves to step S350.

  In step S350, an interrupt permission process is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, and the address before the interruption is restored.

[Operation detection processing]
The operation detection process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S335-1, the sub CPU 206 checks whether or not the left symbol stop signal is received from the left button 80a. If the left symbol stop signal is received, the sub CPU 206 determines that the left button 80a is pressed. The process proceeds to step S335-2. If the left symbol stop signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S335-5.

  In step S335-2, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the left reel rotating flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When the left reel rotating flag is set (when the rotating reel 510a is rotating), the process proceeds to step S335-3. If the left reel rotating flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S335-5.

  In step S335-3, a left reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping the rotating reel 510a. However, the sub CPU 206 has already stopped the middle reel (revolving reel 510b) and the right reel (revolving reel 510c), and receives a big hit command from the main control circuit 60 in step S2130 (FIG. 22) described later. If not, a process is performed to determine whether or not the timing of the stop is a timing that is a jackpot stop mode. When it is the timing that becomes the big hit stop mode, when stopping the last one rotary reel 510a so that the combination of identification information when the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped does not become the big hit stop mode, A process for stopping the identification information by shifting it by one frame is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S335-4.

  In step S335-4, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of clearing the left reel rotating flag from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in order to indicate that the rotation of the left reel (the rotating reel 510a) has been completed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S335-5.

  In step S335-5, the sub CPU 206 checks whether or not the middle symbol stop signal has been received from the middle button 80b. If the middle symbol stop signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines that the middle button 80b has been pressed. The process proceeds to step S335-6. If the middle symbol stop signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S335-9.

  In step S335-6, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the middle reel rotating flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If the middle reel rotating flag is set (when the rotating reel 510b is rotating), the process proceeds to step S335-7. If the middle reel rotating flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S335-9.

  In step S335-7, middle reel stop processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping the rotating reel 510b. However, the sub CPU 206 has already stopped the left reel (revolving reel 510a) and the right reel (revolving reel 510c), and receives a jackpot command from the main control circuit 60 in step S2130 (FIG. 22) described later. If not, a process is performed to determine whether or not the timing of the stop is a timing that is a jackpot stop mode. When it is the timing that becomes the big hit stop mode, when stopping the last one rotary reel 510b so that the combination of identification information when the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped does not become the big hit stop mode, A process for stopping the identification information by shifting it by one frame is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S335-8.

  In step S335-8, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of clearing the middle reel rotating flag from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 to indicate that the middle reel (the rotating reel 510b) has been rotated. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S335-9.

  In step S335-9, the sub CPU 206 checks whether or not the right symbol stop signal has been received from the right button 80c. If the right symbol stop signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 determines that the right button 80c has been pressed. The process proceeds to step S335-10. If the right symbol stop signal has not been received, the process proceeds to step S335-13.

  In step S335-10, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the right reel rotating flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When the right reel rotating flag is set (when the rotating reel 510c is rotating), the process proceeds to step S335-11. If the right reel rotating flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S335-13.

  In step S335-11, right reel stop processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping the rotating reel 510c. However, the sub CPU 206 has already stopped the left reel (rotary reel 510a) and the middle reel (rotary reel 510b), and receives a jackpot command from the main control circuit 60 in step S2130 (FIG. 22) described later. If not, a process is performed to determine whether or not the timing of the stop is a timing that is a jackpot stop mode. When it is the timing that becomes the big hit stop mode, when stopping the last one rotary reel 510c so that the combination of identification information when the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped does not become the big hit stop mode, A process for stopping the identification information by shifting it by one frame is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S335-12.

  In step S335-12, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of clearing the right reel rotating flag from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in order to indicate that the rotation of the right reel (the rotating reel 510c) has been completed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S335-13.

  In step S335-13, the sub CPU 206 checks whether or not a mini game determination signal is received from the mini game operation button 90. If the mini game determination signal is received, the mini game operation button 90 is pressed. The process proceeds to step S335-14. If the mini game determination signal has not been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S335-14, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the mini game is being executed. If it is determined that the mini game is being executed (the mini game is being executed by the mini game execution control means), the process proceeds to step S335-15. If it is determined that the mini game is not being executed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S335-15, a mini game result derivation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data indicating the determination result in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24) described later in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, when it is determined in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24) that the mini game is won, effect data for displaying the effect that the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 is set. To do. When the effect data is set, the display control process (FIG. 15) displays the effect (see FIG. 29B) in which the bullet 601 hits the enemy character 602 and the enemy character 602 explodes. Is executed. Also, in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24), when it is determined that the game has shifted to the mini game, effect data for displaying an effect avoiding the bullet 601 on the enemy character 602 is displayed. set. By setting the effect data, control for displaying an effect (see FIG. 29C) that avoids the bullet 601 on the enemy character 602 is executed in the display control process (FIG. 15).

  In step S335-16, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the mini game is won in step S2244 (FIG. 23) or step S2384 (FIG. 24). If it is determined that the mini game is won, the process proceeds to step S335-17. If it is determined that the mini game is not won, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S335-17, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing a mini game winning flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 in order to indicate that the mini game has been won. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Reach mode end time display processing]
The reach mode end time display process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S336-1, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the mini game winning flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When the mini game winning flag is set (when the mini game is won), the process proceeds to step S336-2. If the mini game winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S336-6.

  In step S336-2, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the mini game has ended. If it is determined that the mini game has ended (the execution of the mini game by the mini game execution control means has ended), the process proceeds to step S336-4. If it is not determined that the mini game has ended, the process proceeds to step S336-6.

  In step S336-4, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of clearing the mini game winning flag from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S336-5.

  In step S336-5, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of storing the reach time display flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S336-6.

  In step S336-6, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reach time display flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If the reach time display flag is set, the process proceeds to step S336-7. If the reach time display flag is not set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S336-7, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the reach mode is being displayed. If it is determined that the reach mode is being displayed (the display control unit is performing control to display the reach mode), the process proceeds to step S336-8. If it is determined that the reach mode is not being displayed, the process proceeds to step S336-9.

  In step S336-8, a process for displaying the time until the display of the reach mode ends is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 uses the remaining variation display time of the slot game (that is, the remaining time of the rotation time (variable display time of identification information) set in step S1730-2 (FIG. 20)) in the reach mode. Derived as the time until the display is completed, effect data for displaying the derived time is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. For example, when the remaining variation display time of the slot game is “8 seconds”, the effect data for informing the time is set. In this case, in the display control process (FIG. 15), the control for displaying the character image “8 more seconds” (see FIG. 30) is executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. Thus, every time the system timer interrupt process is performed, the remaining variation display time of the slot game is derived and the time is displayed. According to the present embodiment, the remaining variation display time of the slot game is displayed in real time. It becomes possible to notify, and it becomes possible to notify more reliably the time until the display of the reach mode ends. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 30, the remaining variation display time of the slot game is displayed in seconds. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be displayed in minutes. It may be displayed in units of milliseconds.

  In step S <b> 336-9, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data for ending the display of the time until the reach mode display ends in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Thus, in the display control process (FIG. 15), control is performed to end the display of the character image that notifies the time until the display of the reach mode ends. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S336-10, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for clearing the reach time display flag from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

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

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

  In step S1730, the sub CPU 206 performs a slot game setting process. The slot game setting process will be described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Slot game setting process]
The slot game setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 1730-1, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60 in the process of step S <b> 1710. If it is determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1730-2. If it is not determined that the variation pattern designation command has been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S1730-2, a variable display start setting process is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206, the data for rotating the rotary reel device 500 based on the fluctuation pattern designation command received from the main control circuit 60, the rotation time (fluctuation display time of identification information), the presence / absence of execution of reach, etc. Set. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S1730-3.

  In step S1730-3, processing for setting a slot game start flag is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing the slot game start flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S <b> 1730-4, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a reserved ball number satisfaction command is received from the main control circuit 60 in the process of step S <b> 1710. If it is determined that the reserved ball number satisfaction command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1730-5. If it is not determined that the reserved ball number satisfaction command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1730-6.

  In step S1730-5, a process of setting a reserved ball number satisfaction flag is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for storing the reserved ball number satisfaction flag in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1730-6.

  In step S <b> 1730-6, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the reserved ball number reduction command is received from the main control circuit 60 in the process of step S <b> 1710. If it is determined that the reserved ball number reduction command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1730-7. If it is not determined that the reserved ball number reduction command has been received, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 1730-7, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for clearing the reserved ball number satisfaction flag from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S2110, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not a slot game start flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that the slot game start flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2111. If it is not determined that the slot game start flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2116.

  In step S2111, a variable display process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of transmitting the data set in the variable display start setting process of step S1730-2 to the drive circuit 240. The drive circuit 240 performs a process of starting the rotation of the rotary reel device 500 based on data from the sub CPU 206. If this process ends, the process moves to step S2112. As described above, when the variation pattern designation command is transmitted from the main CPU 66, the sub CPU 206 variably displays the identification information in the variation display means (rotary reel device 500) and displays the variation-displayed identification information in a predetermined manner. It is an example of the slot game execution control process to stop-display in a mode. The variation display of the identification information can be stopped and displayed by operating the operation button (operation means) 80. That is, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a slot game execution control unit that controls the execution of the slot game that can stop and display the identification information displayed in a variable manner by the player's operation.

  In step S2112, the sub CPU 206 displays a left reel rotation flag, a middle reel rotation flag, a right reel rotation flag, and a slot game flag to indicate that the rotation reels 510 a, 510 b, and 510 c have been rotated. Processing to store in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2115.

  In step S2115, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for clearing the slot game start flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2130.

  In step S <b> 2116, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the slot game flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If it is determined that the slot game flag is set, the process proceeds to step S2130. If it is not determined that the slot game flag is set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2130, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining whether or not a jackpot command has been received from the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis control processing in step S1530 of FIG. If it is determined that the jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2140. If it is not determined that the jackpot command has been received, the process proceeds to step S2150.

  In step S2140, a jackpot stop display process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of controlling the rotary reel device 500 so that the identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, 510c of the rotary reel device 500 are in the big hit stop mode. The jackpot stop mode of this embodiment is a stop mode in which three red 7, blue 7, and DON are arranged on the effective line. Here, since the effective lines are in a 3 × 3 matrix shape, the effective line is a total of 5 lines including 3 horizontal rows and 2 diagonal lines. The jackpot stop display process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2160.

  In step S2150, a disconnection stop display process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of controlling the rotary reel device 500 so that the identification symbols of the rotary reels 510a, 510b, and 510c of the rotary reel device 500 are in a stoppage state. The miss stop display process will be described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2160.

  In step S2160, standby processing is performed. In this processing, when the sub CPU 206 stops the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c by the operation of the operation button 80 by the player, the effect time of the effect content determined in step S1720 of FIG. 20 remains. In addition, a process is performed in which the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are kept in a stopped state and a standby state is performed while a minute shaking display is performed until the production time elapses. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. As described above, the sub CPU 206 can stop the display of the identification information variably displayed by the variability display means by the player's operation, specifically, the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. This is an example of a slot game execution control means for executing a slot game capable of stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the variability display means in a predetermined manner according to the timing.

  Here, when the effect time of the effect content determined in step S1530 in FIG. 15 is ended, the sub CPU 206 ends the fluctuation fluctuation of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c and completely ends the slot game. At the same time, the slot game flag is cleared from a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

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

  In step S2200, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not there is a rotating reel among the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c. If it is determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2240. If it is not determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2230.

  In step S2230, standby processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 rotates the reels before the time limit monitored in step S2240 (before the rotation time set in step S1730-2 (FIG. 21) has passed). When all of 510a, 510b, and 510c are stopped, a process of waiting while maintaining the stop mode by the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is performed until the time limit is reached. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S2260.

  In step S2240, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the time since the rotation of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is within the time limit. If it is determined that the time is within the time limit, the process proceeds to step S2241. If it is not determined that the time is within the time limit (if the rotation time set in step S1730-2 (FIG. 20) has elapsed since the slot game started (figure display time of identification information) has elapsed), the process proceeds to step S2250. Migrate processing.

  In step S2241, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the mini game is being executed. If it is determined that the mini game is being executed (the mini game is being executed by the mini game execution control means), this subroutine is terminated. If it is determined that the mini game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S2242.

  In step S2242, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining whether or not the reach mode is being displayed. If it is determined that the reach mode is being displayed (the display control unit is performing control to display the reach mode), the process proceeds to step S2243. If it is not determined that the reach mode is not being displayed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S <b> 2243, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the reserved ball number satisfaction flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If the reserved ball number satisfaction flag is set (if the reserved number related to the special symbol is 3 or more), the process proceeds to step S2244. If the reserved ball count satisfaction flag is not set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2244, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining the result of the mini game. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator, and determines the result of the mini game based on the extracted random number value. . For example, if the extracted random number value is in the range of 0 to 49, the sub CPU 206 determines that the mini game has been won, and if the extracted random number value is in the range of 50 to 99, the sub CPU 206 It is decided that it is not. As described above, whether or not the mini game is successful is determined by the random number lottery described above, but is not limited to this, and may be determined based on other conditions. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S2245.

  In step S <b> 2245, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data for starting execution of the mini game in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Here, when the effect data is set, control for executing the mini game is started in the display control process (FIG. 15). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2250, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping all of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c that are rotating. If the time limit is exceeded while all the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c are rotating, they may be stopped in a big hit stop mode. Further, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for clearing all of the left reel rotating flag, the middle reel rotating flag, and the right reel rotating flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Further, when the mini game is being executed, effect data for ending the mini game is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Here, when the effect data is set, the display control process (FIG. 15) controls to end the execution of the mini game. If this process ends, the process moves to the step S2260.

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

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

  In step S2280, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c so that the stopping mode of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is the big hit stopping mode. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

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

  In step S2340, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not there is a rotating reel. If it is determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2380. If it is not determined that there is a rotating reel, the process proceeds to step S2370.

  In step S2370, standby processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 rotates before the time limit monitored in step S2380 (before the rotation time set in step S1730-2 (FIG. 21) has passed). When all of the reels 510a, 510b, 510c are stopped, a process of waiting while maintaining the stop mode by the rotating reels 510a, 510b, 510c is performed until the time limit is reached. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2380, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the time since the rotation of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c is within the time limit. If it is determined that the time is within the time limit, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the time is within the time limit (if the rotation time set in step S1730-2 (FIG. 21) has elapsed since the slot game started (figure display time of identification information) has elapsed), the process proceeds to step S2390. Migrate processing.

  In step S2381, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the mini game is being executed. If it is determined that the mini game is being executed (the mini game is being executed by the mini game execution control means), this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the mini game is not being executed, the process proceeds to step S2382.

  In step S2382, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the reach mode is being displayed. If it is determined that the reach mode is being displayed (the display control unit is performing control to display the reach mode), the process proceeds to step S2383. If it is not determined that the reach mode is not being displayed, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S 2383, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining whether or not the reserved ball count satisfaction flag is set in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If the reserved ball number satisfaction flag is set (if the reserved number regarding the special symbol is 3 or more), the process proceeds to step S2384. If the reserved ball count satisfaction flag is not set, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S2384, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for determining the result of the mini game. Specifically, the sub CPU 206 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator, and determines the result of the mini game based on the extracted random number value. . For example, if the extracted random number value is in the range of 0 to 49, the sub CPU 206 determines that the mini game has been won, and if the extracted random number value is in the range of 50 to 99, the sub CPU 206 It is decided that it is not. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S2385.

  In step S2385, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data for starting execution of the mini game in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Here, when the effect data is set, control for executing the mini game is started in the display control process (FIG. 15). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S2390, a rotating reel stop process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of stopping all of the rotating reels 510a, 510b, and 510c that are rotating. In addition, all the rotation reels are stopped so that the rotation modes of the rotation reels 510a, 510b, and 510c become the detachment stop mode. Further, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for clearing all of the left reel rotating flag, the middle reel rotating flag, and the right reel rotating flag stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above. For example, in the present embodiment, the display control means displays a reach mode, and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols is 3 or more and a mini game is won) When the condition is satisfied), the control for displaying the time until the display of the reach mode is finished is performed by the reach remaining time display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display of the reach mode is displayed. The display of the time until ending may be performed when other conditions are satisfied. For example, even if the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is less than 3, the time until the display of the reach mode ends may be displayed, or displayed even if the mini game is not won. It may be like this.

  Alternatively, it is predetermined that an operation for stopping and displaying the identification information is performed by the player during the execution of the slot game in which the identification information that is variably displayed by the variation display means can be stopped and displayed by the player's operation. As the condition, the control for displaying the time until the display of the reach mode is terminated may be performed by the reach remaining time display means. For example, when the operation button (operation means) 80 is pressed and the reels 510a, 510b, 510c, etc. are stopped and displayed, and the reach mode is generated accordingly, the time until the display of the reach mode is displayed. The control to perform may be performed by the reach remaining time display means. According to this, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of executing the slot game.

  In this case, when the time until the reach ends is displayed, the player can have the advantage of enjoying the execution of the slot game, so the lottery lottery based on the display of the time until the reach ends It is possible to more reliably compensate for the decrease in expectation due to the estimation of the result.

  In addition, the result of the mini game in the present embodiment is determined in advance by random number lottery, but is not limited to this, for example, based on the timing at which the player operates the mini game operation button 90. It may be determined.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the time until the display of the reach mode ends is notified by displaying the time on the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this. May be notified by. For example, the sound may be notified by outputting a sound for notifying the time from the speaker 46.

[Second Embodiment]
FIG. 31 is an exploded perspective view showing the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 2, the rotating reel device 500 is used to change and stop the identification information. In the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, the liquid crystal display device 32 is used as a game. It is arranged behind the board 14, and the identification symbols (see FIG. 7) of the rotating reels 510a, 510b and 510c (see FIG. 5) are displayed on the image by the liquid crystal display device 32 instead of the rotating reel device 500. Here, the liquid crystal display device 32 in the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 2 is a transmissive liquid crystal panel. However, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, the liquid crystal display device 32 is transmissive. It is not necessary to have a liquid crystal panel.

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

  Other configurations are the same as those of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 31, since there is no rotating reel device 500, processing corresponding to the processing in step S1535 shown in FIG. 15 is performed in step S1540.

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

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

  As described above, the reach remaining time display means in the embodiment described above is displayed in the reach mode by the display control means and a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols is 3 or more). And when the conditions for winning the mini-game are satisfied), the control is performed to display the time until the display of the reach mode ends. A feeling can be given to the player.

  In this case, when the time until the reach ends is displayed, the player can have the advantage of enjoying the establishment of the predetermined condition, so the lottery lottery based on the display of the time until the reach ends It is possible to compensate for a decrease in expectation due to the estimation of the result.

  In addition, the reach remaining time display unit of the present embodiment is configured to indicate that the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball storage unit has reached a predetermined number (for example, that the number of reserved balls related to special symbols is 3 or more). As a condition, control for displaying the time until the display of the reach mode ends is performed, so that it is possible to give the player the pleasure of increasing the number of reserved balls.

  In this case, when the time until the reach is completed is displayed, the player can have an advantage that the player can enjoy increasing the number of reserved balls (the number of reserved symbols related to special symbols), so the reach ends. It is possible to more reliably compensate for the decrease in expectation due to the estimation of the jackpot lottery result based on the display of the time until.

  Furthermore, the reach remaining time display means of the present embodiment displays the time at which the display of the reach mode ends with a predetermined condition that the result of the mini game is a predetermined result (winning the mini game). Therefore, the player can be given a sense of expectation for the mini game.

  In this case, when the time until the end of the reach is displayed, the player can have the advantage of enjoying a mini game, so the result of the jackpot lottery based on the display of the time until the reach ends Therefore, it is possible to more reliably compensate for the decrease in expectation due to the estimation.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a pachinko gaming machine provided with both, and another mode.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, they are merely illustrative examples and do not particularly limit the present invention. That is, the present invention mainly includes a jackpot lottery control means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player, when the game ball passes the specific winning area, and the jackpot lottery control. Based on the result of the jackpot lottery by the means, the fluctuation sequence composed of a plurality of identification information, the fluctuation display means for performing the multiple fluctuation display and the stop display, and the fluctuation string that is variably displayed is one, and the jackpot lottery A display control means for performing control to display the reach mode, which is a variation mode in which a display mode indicating winning is derived, on the variation display unit, and the reach mode is displayed by the display control unit; and Reach remaining time display means for performing control to display time until the display of the reach mode ends when a predetermined condition is satisfied, There is, jackpot lottery controller, variable display means, display control means, specific configurations such as Reach remaining time display unit may be suitably designed or modified.

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

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a game board in a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a perspective view which shows the principal part outline | summary of the rotation reel apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the rotation reel apparatus in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the identification symbol of each rotation reel in the pachinko game machine of 1st 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 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the progress aspect of the slot game of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen of the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 27 Launch stop button 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d Special symbol hold lamp 35 Special symbol display 39 Grand prize opening 40 Shutter 48 Normal Electric accessories 54a, 54b Pass gate 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
80 Operation buttons (operation means)
80a Left button 80b Middle button 80c Right button 90 Mini game operation button 104 Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning hole solenoid 122 Launch stop switch 126 Launch Discharge control circuit 130 Launcher 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
240 Drive control circuit 250 Display control circuit 500 Rotating reel device 510a, 510b, 510c Rotating reel 240 Drive circuit 242 Drive circuit 401 Finger 500 Rotating reel device 510a, 510b, 510c Rotating reel 600 Own character 601 Bullet 602 Enemy character

Claims (4)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls and having a specific winning area through which the game ball can pass;
A jackpot lottery control means for performing a jackpot lottery on whether or not to execute a jackpot game advantageous to the player, when the game ball has passed the specific winning area,
Based on the result of the jackpot lottery control by the jackpot lottery control means, the variation sequence configured by a plurality of identification information, a variation display means for performing a plurality of variation display and stop display,
Display that performs control to display the reach mode, which is a variation mode in which there is only one remaining variation column to be displayed in a variable manner and the possibility of deriving the display mode indicating the winning of the big hit lottery is displayed on the variation display means. Control means;
Reach remaining time display means for performing control to display the time until the display of the reach mode is completed when the display mode is displayed by the display control unit and a predetermined condition is satisfied. The
A gaming machine characterized by that. A holding storage means for storing the game ball that has passed through the specific winning area as a holding ball until the variation information of the identification information based on the passage can be displayed,
The reach remaining time display means performs control to display the time until the display of the reach mode is completed, with the predetermined condition that the number of reserved balls stored in the reserved ball storage means has reached a predetermined number. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Slot game execution control means for controlling the execution of the slot game capable of stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed by the fluctuation display means by a player's operation,
The reach remaining time display means performs a control to display a time until the display of the reach mode ends, based on the predetermined condition that an operation for stopping and displaying the identification information is performed by the player.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. Mini-game execution control means for controlling the execution of a mini-game in which the game progresses based on the player's operation,
The reach remaining time display means performs a control to display a time until the display of the reach mode ends, with the predetermined condition that the result of the mini game has become a predetermined result.
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein

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