JP2009160335A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine preventing the deterioration of an expectation by a continuous forenotice according to the relationship with the number of retained balls and having a novel continuous forenotice preventing the continuous forenotice from getting monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes: a game board having a game area for rolling game balls; a big win lottery means for drawing a big win lottery on condition that a game ball passes a specific area of the game area; a display means for executing a performance display of a lottery result by the big win lottery means; a variable display game retention means for retaining the execution of a variable display game, with a predetermined number of times defined as the limit; a number-of-retention storage means for storing the number of retained games retained by the variable display game retention means; and a continuous forenotice execution means for executing the lottery result of the big win lottery means as the continuous forenotice, wherein the continuous forenotice execution means determines the maximum continuous number of the continuous forenotices according to the number of retention stored in the number-of-retention storage means when starting the variable display game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko gaming machine in which a lottery result of a jackpot game can be executed by continuous notice.

  In a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins (passes) in a specific area provided in the game area of the game board, a big hit lottery is performed, and a display means such as a liquid crystal display device includes a plurality of types of symbols. After a plurality of (generally three) pieces of identification information fluctuate, a variable display game is executed that stops in a combination corresponding to the result of the jackpot lottery. In this variable display game, a character image is simultaneously adjusted according to the fluctuation of the identification information. The player is entertained by performing display using etc.

  And the change of the identification information and the effect display by the display means by the variable display game may be executed over a long period of time (for example, 30 seconds) in order to give a sense of expectation for winning the jackpot. When a game ball wins in the specific area, a predetermined number (for example, 4 times) of the variable display game is stored as an upper limit, and when the currently running variable display game ends, It is configured to digest the variable display game sequentially.

  Also, in a pachinko gaming machine that stores a variable display game a predetermined number of times, conventionally, with respect to one big hit lottery, in the variable display game, there is one change in identification information and an effect display using a character image or the like as described above. In recent years, pachinko machines that perform continuous effects (so-called “continuous notice”) according to the number of holds described above are widely known.

  For example, if there is an upper limit number (for example, 4 times) for the variable display game in order to perform an effect display using a strong impact continuous notice, and the jackpot lottery result in the variable display game that should be the upper limit number is won However, if it is determined that a continuous notice that suggests a jackpot to the player is performed, the number of fluctuating identification information is gradually reduced as the number of notice modes displayed increases, and apparently There has been proposed a pachinko gaming machine that performs continuous advance notice to increase the winning probability of the jackpot lottery to increase the player's expectation (see Patent Document 1).

  In addition, a pachinko gaming machine has been proposed in which the number of notice modes displayed for the continuous notice determined is determined by lottery from a plurality of types according to the relationship with the number of holds (Patent Literature). 2).

  Furthermore, even if it was decided to carry out a continuous notice, a pachinko machine that can change the specifications of the appearance of a continuous notice by increasing the probability of canceling the continuous notice as the number of holds increases was also proposed ( (See Patent Document 3).

However, in the above-described continuous notices in Patent Documents 1 to 3, the number of times of notice mode display corresponds to the number of reservations, and the number of reservations is consumed every time the notice form is displayed. Therefore, a slightly different game from the above-described continuous notice, a gaming machine that executes a lottery result of one jackpot lottery, as if a lottery lottery lottery was executed (so-called “pseudo continuous notice”), For example, when a four-time continuous notice effect operation is executed, if the number of holds is 3 or less, the identification information (for example, a lottery result) is suggested so that the notice effect operation can be executed four times. In addition, a gaming machine has been proposed that performs an effect operation based on a pseudo-continuous notice in which a decorative pattern displayed on a liquid crystal display device is stopped for a required number of times (that is, four times) (see Patent Document 4).
JP 2004-344402 A JP 2004-222941 A JP 2004-141624 A JP 2004-130004 A

  However, since the continuous notice consisting of a plurality of notice mode displays as disclosed in Patent Document 1 is performed on the premise that the maximum number (here, the fourth time) is won the big hit lottery, For example, when the number of holds is 0, continuous notice is not performed. That is, the player can expect continuous notice only when the number of reservations reaches the upper limit.

  In addition, even in the continuous notice of pachinko machines disclosed in Patent Document 2, since the number of continuous notices is determined by lottery on the assumption that there is a reserved number in the first place, When the number is 0, continuous notice does not occur.

  Furthermore, in the continuous notice of pachinko machines disclosed in Patent Document 3, contrary to Patent Documents 1 and 2 described above, the continuous notice can be canceled as the number of holds increases, and the specification of the continuous notice can be changed as much as possible. It is.

  And in the continuous notice (pseudo-continuous notice) of pachinko machines disclosed in Patent Document 4, even if the number of holds is three or less, if you win the jackpot lottery, you will receive four consecutive consecutive notices unconditionally Just do it.

  Therefore, according to the relationship with the number of holds, the expectation of continuous notices (including pseudo-continuous notices) will not fade, and pachinko machines with a new form of continuous notices that do not become monotonous. Providing is desired, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of solving the above-described problems.

  (1) In the present invention, a game board having a game area where a game ball rolls and a transition to a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed a specific area provided in the game area. A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to perform, a variable display game for variably displaying and stopping the identification information in a manner according to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means, and performing various other effects display Display means, variable display game holding means for holding execution of the variable display game up to a predetermined number of times when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the variable display game, and variable display game holding means The number-of-holds storage means for storing the number of games held on-hold, and the variable for one lottery result by the jackpot lottery means when a predetermined condition is satisfied A continuous notice execution means for executing a continuous notice indicating that there is a possibility of shifting to the jackpot game by dividing the display game into a predetermined number of times and continuously displaying the game. A gaming machine that determines the maximum number of consecutive notices to be continuously executed according to the number of holds stored in the hold number storage means at the start of the variable display game.

  (2) In the gaming machine according to (1), the present invention relates the relationship between the lottery result of the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means and the maximum number of consecutive times of the continuous notice at the start of the variable display game. It is characterized by further comprising a continuous notice number storage means for setting and storing according to the number of reservations stored in the reservation number storage means.

  (3) The present invention is characterized in that in the gaming machine described in (2) above, setting change means for changing the setting contents stored in the continuous notice count storage means is provided.

  (4) In the gaming machine according to (3), the present invention further includes an average hold number calculation unit that calculates an average value of the hold number stored in the hold number storage unit in a predetermined period, and the setting change The means changes the setting content stored in the continuous notice count storage means according to the calculation result by the average number-of-holds calculation means.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (3), the setting change unit randomly changes the setting content stored in the continuous notice count storage unit at an arbitrary timing. And

  According to the present invention, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery can be notified in a continuous notice mode in which the player has an expectation for the jackpot regardless of the number of the variable display game hold numbers, Since the maximum number of times of continuous notice is set according to the number, it is possible to make the player expect the continuous notice displayed in any case.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a jackpot game that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has a game area in which the game ball rolls and that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the game area. The jackpot lottery means for performing the jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to shift to, and the variable display game for variably displaying and stopping the identification information in a manner according to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means, and other various effects display Display means for performing, and when the game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the variable display game, variable display game holding means for holding execution of the variable display game up to a predetermined number of times, and the variable display game The number-of-holds storage means for storing the number of games held on hold by the means for holding, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for one lottery result by the jackpot lottery means Continuous notice execution means for executing as a continuous notice suggesting that there is a possibility of shifting to the jackpot game by dividing the variable display game into a predetermined number of times and continuously displaying the game. The means is configured to determine the maximum number of continuous notices to be continuously executed according to the number of holds stored in the hold number storage means at the start of the variable display game.

  That is, the gaming machine in the present embodiment has a game board provided with a game area where the game ball rolls, and the game ball enters a specific winning opening (for example, a start opening) provided in the game area. (Prize) is provided as a trigger, and a jackpot lottery means for executing a lottery for shifting to the “jackpot game”, which is a game state extremely advantageous for the player, is provided. And if this “big hit game” is won, the player can acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time. In other words, winning the “big hit game” can be said to be the greatest gaming purpose for the player in the gaming machine.

  Therefore, in order to inform the player whether or not to win the “big hit game” more interestingly, the lottery result by the big hit lottery means is displayed on a predetermined number image or the like using a display means such as a liquid crystal display device. Based on the identification information, a variable display game for executing variable display and stop display so that the player can easily understand is executed. In the display means (hereinafter referred to as a liquid crystal display device) in the present embodiment, various effect images and the like are simultaneously displayed in accordance with the variable display game based on the identification information.

  The variable display game may be changed and stopped for a long time (for example, 30 seconds), and the variable display game is variable corresponding to a single entry into a specific area (hereinafter referred to as a start opening). During the execution of the display game, a game ball that rolls down in the game area may further enter the start opening. Therefore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment includes a variable display game holding means for holding execution of the variable display game when a game ball enters the start port during execution of the variable display game, and a predetermined number (for example, 4) is provided as an upper limit, and a holding number storage means for storing a plurality of holding numbers is provided.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is normally executed in response to a single winning of a game ball at the start opening when a predetermined condition (for example, winning a jackpot game or the like) is satisfied. The variable display game is divided into a predetermined number of times (for example, 1 to 4 times), and continuous notice execution means for continuously executing the variable display game for the divided number of times is provided. Note that the variable display game that is divided into a plurality of times and continuously executed for the above-described one-time entry into the starting opening is hereinafter referred to as a pseudo continuous notice.

  In the gaming machine having the configuration described above, the continuous notice execution means in the present embodiment, for example, can hold a maximum of four hold numbers, and once when the hold number at the start of the variable display game is “0”, “ The maximum number of pseudo-continuous notices is determined according to the number of pending numbers, such as 2 times for “1”, 3 times for “2”, and 4 times for “3”. Even in the case of the maximum number of holds (for example, 4), the number of holds is subtracted at the start of the variable display game, so the remaining number of holds is 3.

  As a result, when executing a conventional pseudo-continuous notice, the more the number of pseudo-continuous notices, the different from a simple-configuration gaming machine that suggests winning a jackpot game. Since the maximum number of notices changes, for example, even if the number of holds is 1, even if the number of consecutive notices is executed twice, it is possible to expect to win a big hit game. Regardless of the number of consecutive notices, it is possible to have the expectation of winning the jackpot game.

  Further, the relationship between the lottery result of the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means and the maximum number of consecutive times of the continuous notice (that is, the pseudo-continuous notice) is stored in the holding number storage means at the start of the variable display game. It is also possible to provide continuous notice number storage means for setting and storing according to the number of suspensions.

  In other words, the maximum number of consecutive pseudo-announcement notices is related between the case where the lottery results of the jackpot lottery means “winning” and “lost” are related to the number of suspensions at the start of the aforementioned variable display game. Thus, the continuous number of pseudo continuous notices is set and stored in the continuous notice number storage means. More specifically, for example, when the lottery game lottery result is “winning” and the number of holds is 3, the maximum number of consecutive times of the pseudo-continuous notice is the maximum number of consecutive times (ie, (4 times) is stored in the continuous notice number storage means so as to increase the probability of being determined. In addition, when the lottery game lottery result is “losing” and the number of holds is 3, the maximum number of consecutive pseudo notices is determined as the minimum number of consecutive times (ie, 1). It is stored in the continuous notice number storage means so that the probability of being played is increased.

  As a result, the number of consecutive pseudo-sequential notices corresponding to the number of each holding number at the start of the variable display game is determined according to the lottery result of the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means. If the maximum number of pseudo-sequential notices according to the number of holds is executed, the player may suggest winning the jackpot game if the pseudo-sequential notice is not continuously directed to mischief. It can be enjoyed as a high-quality pseudo continuous notice.

  Further, it is possible to provide setting changing means for changing the setting contents stored in the continuous notice count storage means.

  That is, as described above, in the method in which the number of pseudo continuous notices according to the number of each holding number at the start of the variable display game is determined according to the lottery game lottery result by the jackpot lottery means, If the maximum number of pseudo-sequential notices according to the number of numbers is executed, the player can expect a pseudo-sequential notice that is likely to suggest winning of the jackpot game, otherwise, The pseudo-continuous notice will be monotonous without expectation.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the maximum number of pseudo-continuous notices according to the number of the pending number is executed, triggered by a predetermined condition (for example, the number of digests of a predetermined number of variable display games) If the probability of winning a lottery game is `` losing '' is increased, conversely, if the minimum number of pseudo-continuous notices according to the number of holds is executed, the lottery result of the jackpot game will be `` winning '' The setting content stored in the continuous notice count storage means is changed by the setting change means so as to increase the probability of "".

  As a result, the quasi-continuous advance notice of the pattern determined each time does not indicate that the jackpot game is won, so that it is possible to execute the quasi-continuous notice with an intention that is not monotonous for the player.

  Further, it comprises an average hold number calculating means for calculating an average value of the hold number stored in the hold number storage means in a predetermined period, and the setting changing means, according to a calculation result by the average hold number calculating means, The setting contents stored in the continuous notice number storage means can be changed.

  That is, in a general gaming machine, the rate of entry of game balls into the start opening changes by adjusting the skill of the player and the nail (hereinafter referred to as game nail) applied to the start opening. Therefore, for example, when a player who can adjust the flow of the game ball to the start opening well, or when the game hall adjusts the entrance rate of the game ball to the start opening high, the lottery opportunity for the big hit game by the big hit lottery means Therefore, the chance of winning the jackpot game naturally increases, and the probability of storing a large number of holdings (for example, four times) increases in the holding number of the variable display game.

  On the other hand, if the player cannot adjust the flow of the game ball to the starting port well, or if the game hall has adjusted the entrance rate of the game ball to the starting port low, it is natural that lottery of lottery game by lottery means Since the opportunity decreases, not only the chance of winning the jackpot game is naturally reduced, but also in the variable display game holding number, there is a high probability that a small holding number (for example, one time) is stored.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, based on the average value of the number of holdings of the variable display game in the predetermined period calculated by the average number of holdings calculation unit, for example, a pseudo continuous notice according to the average value of the number of holdings is executed. In this case, the setting content stored in the continuous notice count storage means is changed by the setting change means.

  As a result, regardless of the player's skill and the adjustment of the gaming machine (adjustment of the game nail applied to the starting port), the pseudo-continuous notice is produced when the pseudo-continuous notice is executed in accordance with the average number of reserved machines. Changes can be made to the embodiment.

  Further, the setting change means can change the setting contents stored in the continuous notice count storage means at random at an arbitrary timing.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, at a predetermined timing, the number of consecutive pseudo-continuous notices associated with the lottery result of the jackpot lottery means corresponding to the number of holdings is randomly changed by the setting changing means. As a result, the expectation of winning the jackpot game based on the continuous number of pseudo-continuous notices does not become monotonous, and when the pseudo-continuous notice occurs, the player expects to win the jackpot game regardless of the number of consecutive notices. However, it is possible to enjoy pseudo-continuous notice.

  In addition, as each means described above in the present embodiment, for example, a control circuit including a central processing unit composed of a CPU, a storage device composed of a ROM, a RAM, and the like, and other circuits set as necessary. Based on the program stored in the ROM, the jackpot lottery means, display means, variable display game hold means, hold number storage means, continuous notice execution means, continuous notice number storage means, setting change means, average hold number It is desirable to have functions such as calculation means.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The front door 11 is pivotally mounted in front of 12 so as to be openable and closable. The upper half of the front door 11 is provided with a door 11a that is pivotally mounted so as to be freely opened and closed. As shown in FIG. 1, in the normal gaming state, the front door 11 closes the opening 12a from the front, and the game is performed with the door 11a also closed. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26 and the like are arranged on the lower front surface of the front door 11.

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

  The gaming board 14 according to the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front (front) side where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is surrounded by the guide rail 30 and is an area in which a game ball can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rail 30. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the game nail 13 is included in one of various game members. Further, in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are partially omitted.

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

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is composed of a liquid crystal display panel or the like, and has a display area 32a that can display an image related to the game. The display area 32a is all or part of the spacer 31 and the game area 15. Alternatively, it is visible from the player side through all or part of the game area outer area 16. In addition, the image regarding the game displayed on the display area 32a refers to various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration.

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

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

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

  Further, a transparent protective plate 19 made of a glass plate or the like is attached to the door 11a. The protective plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11a closed. Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

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

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In addition, in the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3, a portion overlapping with the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted. In FIG. 3, the game nail 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 has two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), a first game member 57, a second game member 55, a passage gate 54, and a start opening 25 provided with a blade member 23. A large winning opening 39 provided with an openable / closable shutter 40, general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and an out opening 38 are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and move to the upper part of the game area 15, and are provided on the plurality of game nails 13 (see FIG. 2) and the game area 15. Due to the collision with the first game member 57 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction. Then, the game balls that have not won the various winning holes provided in the gaming area 15 (the start opening 25, the big winning opening 39, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, etc.) are the outs provided in the center of the lower end of the gaming area 15. It is collected at the mouth 38 and discharged to the outside of the game board 14.

  The first gaming member 57 is formed in an umbrella shape with the left and right ends positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 55 is curved with the left and right ends positioned slightly above the center. A part of the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is temporarily received by the second game member 55 and formed in a concave shape at the center of the second game member 55. It passes through the guide groove 55a and flows down toward the start port 25.

  The starting port 25 is defined as the specific winning port in the present embodiment, and is provided below the second gaming member 55 provided substantially at the center of the gaming area 15 and above the large winning port 39 and driven by a solenoid or the like. A blade member 23 is attached as a variable member.

  When a game ball that rolls while colliding with the second game member 55 or the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 wins the start opening 25, a special symbol game (variable display game) and a big win lottery which will be described later Is started. In other words, the start port 25 is a specific winning port that triggers a special symbol game and a big win lottery.

  A large winning opening 39 provided below the start opening 25 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). The shutter 40 has a special symbol display 33 (FIG. 4), which will be described in detail later, in which specific numerical symbols are stopped and displayed as special symbols, and the stop display mode is shifted to a jackpot game in which the gaming state is a special game. If it is an aspect that indicates this, it is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5) is provided inside the special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 to detect a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. When either a predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the big prize opening 39 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven to be closed. 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 grand prize opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game. It is opened during a round game and closed between each round game. In the present embodiment, a game that executes this round game is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot 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 time (for example, 1 second) has elapsed.

  Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d and the large winning opening 39 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The number of game balls that have been played are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 which is a game ball storage unit.

  Moreover, the electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the lower end part vicinity of the door 11a. As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical decoration unit 53 according to the present embodiment accommodates a special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in a display case 37 disposed in the center thereof.

  The special symbol display 33 is composed of 7-segment LEDs. This 7-segment LED is activated by turning on / off the 7-segment LED of the special symbol display 33 when a game ball is won at the start opening 25. , 10 numerical symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state varies depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game” in the present embodiment.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the start port 25 are provided with the display case 37 interposed therebetween.

  The special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the special symbol display 33 until the special symbol on the variable display is stopped and displayed when the game ball wins the start opening 25 while the variable symbol is already displayed on the special symbol display 33. The number of times that the execution of the special symbol variable display based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 is suspended (so-called “the number of variable display games held”) is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d are lit in order from the left in correspondence with the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, and the special symbol variation display is temporarily stopped. When the change display of the reserved special symbol is started, the corresponding special symbol hold lamp is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variation is limited to four times (pieces) per game ball winning in the start opening 25. Display is suspended.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the start opening 25 described above, the variable display game in the present embodiment, for example, a number or the like in accordance with the start of the variable symbol display, for example. It starts with the change display of the decorative pattern for the production including. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the decorative design for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the decorative display variation display (that is, the variable display game) is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. That is, the decorative display variation display and the special design variation display performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized, and the variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing. .

  In other words, in the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol function as identification information, and the special symbol game which is a unit game from the change display to the stop display of the special symbol is synchronized with the special symbol. The variable display game with the unit game from the decorative symbol variation display to the stop display performed at the same time is executed simultaneously. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game. In the variable display game according to the present embodiment, a pseudo-continuous notice in the form of an effect such as a continuous effect over a plurality of times is given to the liquid crystal display device 32 in response to a single game ball winning at the start opening 25. It may be executed in the display area 32a.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol is displayed on the normal symbol display 35 provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” shown are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. The normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on or turned off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “X”). By turning off the light, the number of times that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol being held can be executed (so-called “the number of balls held in the normal symbol”) is displayed. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called “normal electric accessories”) 23 provided as variable members on the left and right sides of the start port 25 are released from the closed state. The game ball easily enters the start opening 25 by changing to the state. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed to make it difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25. As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot game is performed in response to the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25, On the basis of the lottery result, the special symbol display 33 displays the variation and stop display of the special symbol.

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. An effect display or the like is performed by a pseudo continuous notice using an effect image (including identification information) associated with the variable display game. When the lottery result is a win, the game shifts from a normal game to a jackpot game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 used at the time of the big hit game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more on the game board are described. Any number of objects may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a part for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), EL (Electro Luminescence), Other forms such as plasma may be used.

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

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

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a jackpot game execution means or a jackpot lottery means.

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

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, the passing ball sensor 114, the starting port winning ball sensor 117, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, and the big winning port solenoid 120 are connected. ing.

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

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

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

  A start opening winning ball sensor 117 as a game ball detecting means is provided at the start opening 25. The start port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the start port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

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

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 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.

  A payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

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

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

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

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that functions as various control means such as variable display control means and sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decorative lamps 133a and 133b. Then, 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 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

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

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned. Here, the reach in the present embodiment refers to a state of transition to the aforementioned jackpot game when one decorative symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Normally, a special reach effect display according to the reach state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the decorative pattern being changed stops.

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

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

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

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

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

[Game machine operation]
Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing a big hit lottery and are relatively disadvantageous to the player as compared to the big hit games). The game is divided into jackpot games (games that are advantageous for the player who can expect to acquire a large number of game balls in a short time for the player).

  Further, in the jackpot game, a 15R probability variable jackpot game (so-called “surprise”) is obtained by a specific numerical symbol that is randomly displayed in the special symbol control process 33 described later and stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33. 3 types of jackpot games, which are called jackpot games) or 10R regular jackpot games, are determined.

  The three types of jackpot games (15R probability variable jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game or 10R normal jackpot game) are referred to the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) in the special symbol memory check process (see FIG. 11) described later. In addition, the lottery is drawn with different lottery probabilities according to the normal mode or the probability variation mode of the normal game.

  At this time, when the jackpot game is won, the special symbol that is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) is, for example, a special symbol of “7” is displayed in the case of a 15R probability variable jackpot game. In the case of a probable big hit game, for example, a special symbol “3” is displayed. In the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed.

  Further, when one of the three types of jackpot games is won, the display of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed at the same timing as when the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4). Also in the area 32a, for a 15R probability variable big hit game, for example, a triple decorative pattern of specific numbers such as “777” is displayed by a special decorative symbol (that is, identification information), and the 2R probability variable big hit game is displayed. In the case of, for example, a three-piece decorative pattern of specific numbers such as “333” is displayed. Further, in the case of a 10R normal jackpot game, for example, the display of a decorative pattern of a set of three specific numbers such as “444” is stopped.

  When any of the three types of jackpot games is executed, the upper limit is a predetermined number corresponding to each of the three types of jackpot games (two times for 2R probability variable jackpot games, 15 times for 15R probability variable jackpot games, 10R Normally, 10 times in the big hit game), the shutter 40 (see FIG. 3) attached to the big prize opening 39 repeats opening for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), so that the game balls launched into the game area 15 It becomes easy to win the big prize opening 39, and the player can acquire a large number of prize balls in a short time. Acquiring such a jackpot game (winning the jackpot game) is the greatest goal of general players, and can be said to be the best part of a pachinko game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, during execution of the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds, 10 rounds, Although the number of rounds is two, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of the jackpot game is not limited. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  On the other hand, the normal game in the present embodiment is executed under three types of game modes: a normal mode (normally low probability game state), a probability variation mode (special high probability game state), and a short time mode (special game mode). Here, the mode transition of each of the three types of normal games (the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode) and their characteristics will be briefly described below.

  The normal mode is a basic mode in the pachinko gaming machine 10, and when the power is turned on to the pachinko gaming machine 10, the game is started from this normal mode. In this normal mode, the jackpot lottery probability is set to be lower than the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode.

  The probability variation mode is a special high-probability gaming state in which a transition is made after the jackpot game ends when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or a 2R probability variation jackpot is won among the three types of jackpot games in normal games. The jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is set to be higher than the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode. Specifically, in this embodiment, the jackpot lottery probability in the normal mode is “1/300”, whereas the jackpot lottery probability in the probability variation mode is “1/30”, which is 10 times the lottery. The probability is set (see FIG. 6, jackpot lottery table).

  In other words, in the probability variation mode, a jackpot game is generated 10 times more frequently than in the normal mode, which is an advantageous gaming state for the player. In particular, the 15R probability variation jackpot game has a maximum of 15 round games. This is the most advantageous game because it is continued. On the other hand, the 2R probability variation jackpot has only two round games, and the duration of the jackpot game is the shortest game among the jackpot games, so when the normal game after the winning game is in the probability variation mode However, it cannot be said that the player is a favorable jackpot game as compared to the 15R probability variable jackpot game.

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

  In this normal game, the time-saving mode means that the variation time from the start of the special symbol and the normal symbol to the time when the special symbol and the normal symbol are stopped is set to be shorter than that of the normal mode. In the case of “winning” (that is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as “O” in the above-described normal symbol display 35 (see FIG. 4)), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the start port 25 is It is set longer than the normal mode. Such control may be referred to as “electric chew support” in the present embodiment.

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

  In this short-time mode, the duration is determined corresponding to the three types of jackpot games. When the jackpot game is a 10R normal jackpot game, after the jackpot game ends, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates (for example, 50 times or 100 times) is set as the duration.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot game is a 15R probability change jackpot game or a 2R probability change jackpot game, the duration of the special symbol that can be expected to win the next jackpot game substantially after the jackpot game ends (for example, 10,000 times). ).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the normal game is performed under the four game modes of “normal mode”, “probability change mode”, “normal mode + time reduction mode”, and “probability change mode + time reduction mode”. In other words, the gaming state changes according to the change in the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 (that is, the occurrence of the three types of jackpot games, the execution of the mode switching means, etc.).

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

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, the special symbol game progress, the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, and the special display related to the effect display by the decorative symbol corresponding to the start opening 25 in the liquid crystal display device 32. The symbol control process is executed (step S12). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12 and step S13 are repeatedly executed.

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

  As shown in FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for randomly updating the random number value of each lottery value such as the jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

  Further, in this input detection process (step S22), when the main CPU 66 detects the winning of the game ball to the start port 25, the main CPU 66 reads the random number value updated in the random number update process (step S21), and the variable display game. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, with a maximum of 4 reservations. Here, the winning of the game ball and the random value stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 are referred to in the jackpot lottery process (step S63) of the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 11) described later. Will be. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as described above, the jackpot lottery random number value updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) in the random number update process (step S21) is input to the input detection process (step S22). ), At the timing when the game ball is won to the start opening 25, up to four are stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 and used as random numbers for the big win lottery. However, the means for acquiring the random number value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment. For example, a dedicated random number generator or the like is provided in the main control circuit 60 and is within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000). The random value updated at random may be read at the timing when the game ball wins the start opening 25 and used as a random value for the big hit lottery.

  In step S23, timer update processing is executed. 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 large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

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

  Further, in this output process, the main CPU 66 displays various indicators (a special symbol display 33 corresponding to the starting port 25, a normal symbol display 35, a starting port) installed in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The symbol change request or stop request, or lamp turn-on request or turn-off request corresponding to each of the special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d) corresponding to 25 is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If it has been done, it controls the change or stop of the symbols, or the lighting or extinguishing of the lamps of various indicators installed in the corresponding lighting unit 53 (see FIG. 4). And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. These various command signals include, for example, a demonstration display command derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, a derived symbol designation command for designating the type of decorative symbol corresponding to the start port 25, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In the present embodiment, although the details will be described later, the derived symbol designation command may also include a pseudo continuous notice display request, and the derived symbol designation command including the pseudo continuous notice display request may be sub-controlled. When supplied to the circuit 200, a pseudo continuous notice is executed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the sub control circuit 200.

  In the process of step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a prize ball payout process. In this prize ball payout process, a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls is supplied to the payout / firing control circuit 126 in response to the winning of game balls in various winning holes. . When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

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

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

  In step S36, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process. In this special symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 stores a change stop request for the special symbol being displayed in a variable manner corresponding to the start port 25 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the special symbol change stop request stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4) in the output process (FIG. 9, step S24) of the system timer interrupt process described above. In response to the start port 25, the special symbol that is being displayed in a variable manner is variably stopped. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (so-called number of rounds), and reaches the specified number of times (10 times for the 10R normal jackpot, 15 times for the 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot). In step S48, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot ending process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 performs a waiting process for waiting for the big prize opening in step S47. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

  In step S49, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot ending process, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to “probability variation mode + short time mode”, and as the duration of the short time mode, the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 10,000 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  On the other hand, when the jackpot symbol is 10R normal jackpot, the normal game is set to “normal mode + short time mode”, and the number of fluctuations of a predetermined special symbol (for example, 100 times) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do.

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

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the start opening 25 is “0”. If it is “0”, the process proceeds to step S62, and if the number of special symbols held is not “0” (that is, if there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

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

  In step S63, a big hit lottery process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode) of the pachinko gaming machine 10. Select.

  Then, in the input detection process (step S22) of the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9) described above, the big prize lottery stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 with the maximum number of special symbols held as a maximum of 4 With reference to the random number value for use and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot is lottery (determining either 15R probability variation jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot or “out of”). As a matter of course, the random number for lottery referred to in this process is deleted from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the number of reserved special symbols is also stored and updated as “−1”.

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

  As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the random value is set to 1 to 30000, and the jackpot lottery value is “100/30000” in the normal mode. On the other hand, in the probability variation mode, “1000/30000” is set.

  That is, the sum of the jackpot lottery values of 2R probability variation jackpot (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a short number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game, that is, the jackpot game is won. The probability is set to 10/300 (1/30) in the probability variation mode while it is 1/300 in the normal mode. In other words, the probability of transition to jackpot game differs depending on the game mode (normal mode and probability change mode), and when the normal game is played under probability variation mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is the normal mode. Therefore, the probability variation mode is a very advantageous state for the player.

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

  When the jackpot lottery process in step S63 using the jackpot lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 executes an average number-of-holds calculation process in step S64. Although details will be described later in this average number-of-holds calculation process, in the input detection process (step S22) of the above-described system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 9), a maximum of four is set as the upper limit of the number of holds and a predetermined number of main RAM 70 A process of calculating an average value of the number of special symbols held (that is, the number of variable display games held) stored in the area is executed.

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

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, “7” is determined for the special symbol for “15R probability variation jackpot”, “3” for the special symbol for “2R probability variation jackpot”, and special symbol for “10R normal jackpot”. The special symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot, such as “5” for the symbol. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thus, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, in the process of step S66, the main CPU 66 determines the jackpot type (2R probability variation jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot, 10R normal jackpot) and the number of jackpot occurrences determined in step S64 as mains. A predetermined area of the RAM 70 is stored and updated as “a jackpot game history”. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol display unit 33 corresponding to the start port 25 installed in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4) derives and displays the special symbol corresponding to the detachment. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the time-saving mode, and if it is in the time-saving mode, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the time reduction mode, the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S69. To do. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Further, in the process of step S70, the main CPU 66 subtracts "-1" from the number of special symbol fluctuations (for example, 50 times) stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as the duration of the time reduction mode and updates the memory. To do. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol becomes “0”, that is, when the duration of the time reduction mode ends, the time reduction mode is reset (the flag of the time reduction mode stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is cleared). Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a request for starting the variable display to the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the start opening 25 where the game ball has won. Then, the value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management is set in the special symbol control flag, and the process proceeds to step S72. By this process, the special symbol change display is performed on the special symbol display 33 corresponding to the start port 25 in accordance with the change time set in the special symbol change timer in the steps S69 and S70. (After the special symbol variation timer expires), the special symbol of “big hit” or “out of place” determined in step S66 and step S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S <b> 72, the main CPU 66 performs an effect determination process for decoration symbols and effect time displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this effect determination process, the main CPU 66 determines an effect mode according to the present embodiment in accordance with the lottery result of the “big hit lottery process” in step S63 and the current number of special symbols held, as will be described in detail later. Then, when this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Average hold count calculation]
The subroutine executed in step S64 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S81, the main CPU 66 reads the number of special symbols stored (that is, the number of variable display games) stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In step S82, the added value of the number of holdings is read from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, added to the holding number of the variable display game read in step S81, and stored and updated in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Next, in step S83, the main CPU 66 reads the number of additions of the holding number from a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, adds "+1", and updates the memory. Further, in step S84, it is determined whether or not the number of additions of the holding number has reached a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). If the number is the predetermined number, the process proceeds to step S85. On the other hand, if it is not the predetermined number of times, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S85, the main CPU 66 calculates an average value of the number of holdings of the variable display game for a predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times). Then, in step S86, the number of additions of the holding number stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is cleared (that is, “0”) and stored and updated.

  Then, the main CPU 66 determines in step S87 the average value of the variable display game hold count stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the predetermined number of times (for example, 20 times) calculated in step S85 in step S88. ) To calculate a new average value of the number of holds. Finally, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the average value of the number of new variable display games held in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S89, and ends this subroutine.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the average value of the number of holdings of the variable display game calculated each time a predetermined number (for example, 20) of “big hit” lottery is executed, and the number of holdings up to that time Based on the average value, a new average value of the number of holdings is calculated and stored and updated in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. This is because when the average value of the number of holdings is calculated every time the “big hit” lottery is executed, the average value of the number of holdings is affected when the fluctuation of the number of holdings in a short time is large. For example, a method for calculating the average value of the number of holdings, such as checking the number of holdings of the variable display game during a predetermined time (for example, 10 minutes), is limited to this embodiment. Instead, other methods may be used as long as the average value of the number of variable display games held for a predetermined period (a predetermined number of times, a predetermined time, etc.) can be calculated.

[Direction determination table]
Here, the effect determination table for determining the execution and the number of executions of the pseudo continuous notice in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in this embodiment, the effect determination table 1 (FIG. 7 (a)), the effect determination table 2 (FIG. 7 (b)), and the effect determination table 3 (FIG. 7 (c)). Are stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68 in advance. Then, in the initial setting (step S11) of the main process (see FIG. 8) executed when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is turned on, the effect determination table 1 is initially selected from the three effect determination tables as the main CPU 66. Is read from the main ROM 68 and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as effect determination data.

  Then, in the effect determination process described later (see FIG. 13), the main CPU 66 obtains predetermined data from the three effect determination tables stored in the main ROM 68 based on predetermined conditions, in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The execution and number of executions of the pseudo-continuous effect are executed based on the updated effect determination data, the current variable display game hold count, the jackpot game lottery result, etc. The determination process is performed.

  Hereinafter, the three effect determination tables in the present embodiment will be briefly described.

  As shown in the drawing, the three effect determination tables in the present embodiment are provided according to the number of variable display games held, respectively, and the variable display game of either the normal effect or the continuous effect (that is, the pseudo continuous notice). For the pseudo-continuous notice, if the number of holds is 0, the pseudo-continuous effect is 1 time, and if the number of hold is 1, the pseudo-continuous effect is 1 time or pseudo-continuous When the number of holdings is two and the number of holds is two, the pseudo continuous effects are selected from one to three times. When the number of holdings is three, the pseudo continuous effects are selected from one to four times. That is, the pseudo-continuous notice with a different maximum number of continuous times is selected according to the number of hold of the variable display game.

  Further, as shown in the drawing, the three effect determination tables have a higher ratio of generating pseudo-continuous notice when winning the jackpot lottery and when winning the jackpot lottery. This is to prevent the frequent occurrence of losing the player's expectation by performing a pseudo-continuous notice in vain even though the jackpot game is not won, but if the jackpot is still won If the pseudo-continuous notice is generated only for the game, the frequency of the pseudo-continuous notice will be drastically reduced. Therefore, even if the jackpot game is not won, the pseudo-continuous notice will be generated at a rate of 10% to 30%. I have to.

  And the three production | presentation determination tables in this embodiment have each individual characteristic. In other words, when determining the pseudo-continuous notice using the effect determination table 1 (FIG. 7A), when the jackpot game is won, the maximum number of pseudo-continuous notices is determined according to the number of hold of the variable display game. The rate of being made high. In other words, when the maximum number of pseudo continuous notices corresponding to the number of holds is executed, there is a high possibility that the player is suggested to win the jackpot game.

  In addition, when determining the pseudo-continuous notice using the effect determination table 2 (FIG. 7B), when the jackpot game is won, the minimum number of pseudo-continuous notices is determined according to the number of hold of the variable display game. The rate of being made high. In other words, contrary to the case where the effect determination table 1 (FIG. 7A) is used, when the minimum number of pseudo continuous notices according to the number of holds is executed, the player is given a bonus game. Increases the likelihood of winning.

  Finally, when determining the pseudo-continuous notice using the effect determination table 3 (FIG. 7C), when the jackpot game is won, an intermediate number of pseudo-continuous notices are given according to the number of holdings of the variable display game. The ratio to be determined is increased. In other words, unlike the case where the effect determination table 1 (FIG. 7 (a)) or the effect determination table 2 (FIG. 7 (b)) is used, an intermediate number of pseudo-continuous notices according to the number of holds is executed. In addition, the possibility of suggesting that the player wins the jackpot game is increased.

  As described above, the present embodiment includes a three effect determination table for determining pseudo-continuous notices according to the number of holdings with different degrees of expectation for each player in the effect suggesting the jackpot lottery result. By selecting and changing the effect determination data stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 from the three effect determination tables at the timing of, for example, the person who has generated the maximum number of pseudo continuous notices, Unlike conventional gaming machines that perform uniform pseudo-sequential notices, such as high expectations for players to win a big hit game, variable display games are always held regardless of the number of pseudo-sequential notices executed. It is possible to provide a gaming machine with high expectations of the player for pseudo-continuous notice according to the number.

  In the present embodiment, the description has been given using the three effect determination tables. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the pseudo continuous notice according to the number of holdings of the variable display game can be determined. For example, the pseudo continuous notice may be determined with a predetermined lottery probability, or three or more effect determination tables may be used.

[Direction determination processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG. The effect determination process shown in FIG. 13 determines the execution of the pseudo continuous notice displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment based on the lottery game lottery result. The effect display mode of the pseudo continuous notice will be described in detail later.

  First, in step S91, the main CPU 66 compares the number of holdings of the current variable display game with the average number of holdings calculated in the above-described average holding number calculation process (see FIG. 12), and determines whether or not the number is the same. If the number is not the same, the process proceeds to step S93. On the other hand, if the number is the same, an effect determination data setting change process is executed in step S92.

  In this effect determination data setting change process, the main CPU 66 changes the effect determination data stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 into three main ROMs 68 stored in the main ROM 68 in accordance with the current number of variable display games held. A change is made by selecting from the effect determination table (see FIG. 7). Specifically, for example, when the number of holdings is two, the effect determination data corresponding to the number of holdings 2 in the three effect determination tables (see FIG. 7) is changed to data different from the current data, The data is stored and updated in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as effect determination data. Then, when this process ends, the process moves to a step S95.

  In step S93, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current variable display game holding number addition count is “0”. If “0”, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S94. On the other hand, if it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S95. That is, in the present embodiment, in the above-described average number-of-holds calculation process (see FIG. 12), when the number of times of adding the number of holds reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times) Processing for changing the effect determination data stored in the area is executed.

  In step S94, the main CPU 66 executes effect determination data setting change processing. In this effect determination data setting changing process, the main CPU 66 randomly selects effect determination data stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 from three effect determination tables (see FIG. 7) stored in the main ROM 68. Select to set. More specifically, for example, one effect determination table (see FIG. 7) is selected from the three effect determination tables (see FIG. 7) with a probability of 1/3, and effects are generated in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. It is stored and updated as decision data. In this case, since the selection is performed with a probability of 1/3, the same data may be set again.

  In step S95, the main CPU 66 refers to the effect determination data stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and based on the current variable display game hold count and the jackpot game lottery result, It is determined whether or not the continuous notice is executed, and if it is executed, the number of continuous notices is determined. More specifically, for example, when the effect determination table 2 is stored as the effect determination data, the number of holdings is 3, and when the big hit lottery is won, the ratio of the normal effect selected is 10%, and the pseudo continuous notice The number of consecutive times is 30% when 1 is selected, 25% when 2 is selected, 20% when 3 is selected, 15% when 4 is selected, Therefore, it can be said that out of the total 100%, it is most likely to select one that is the minimum number of pseudo-continuous notices.

  In step S96, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) is selected in the process of step 95, and if the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) is not selected, step S97 is performed. The request for executing the normal effect is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. On the other hand, if the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) is selected, a request to execute the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in step S98. Then, when the process of step S97 or step S98 is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S97 or step S98, the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is combined with the data such as the special symbol change time stored in step S69 or step S70 of the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 11) described above. The effect time of the normal effect or the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) displayed at 32a is also determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The normal effect or the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) and the effect time displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 stored here are the command output of the above-described system timer interruption process (see FIG. 9). Through the processing (step S25), the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 supplies the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, a normal effect or a continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) corresponding to the jackpot lottery result is derived and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the effect time is also determined. That is, in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33 and the normal effect or the continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are displayed. The production time is performed synchronously.

  As described above, the effect determination process in the present embodiment compares the current hold number of the variable display game and the hold number average value, and in the same case, changes the effect determination data of the corresponding hold number, The effect determination data is changed at random when the number of additions of the number of holds reaches a predetermined number (for example, 20 times). And the production | presentation aspect in this embodiment is decided based on production determination data, the current number of reservations, and the lottery result of jackpot game. As a result, the expectation of winning the jackpot game based on the continuous number of pseudo-continuous notices does not become monotonous, and when the pseudo-continuous notice occurs, the player expects to win the jackpot game regardless of the number of consecutive notices. While making it possible to enjoy pseudo-continuous notice.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. The normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 15. However, the main CPU 66 checks the number of normal symbols held, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the number of normal symbol reservations stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is stored and updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

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

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

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

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

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this way are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “◯” and “x” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

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

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

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

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

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

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs a normal effect or a continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) according to the derived symbol designation command. ) Image display control is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes in steps S202 to S206 are repeatedly executed.

[Direction]
Here, a normal effect or a continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice) displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, which is controlled in the display control process (step S204) of the sub-control circuit main process (see FIG. 16) described above. The effect mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 17, 18 and 19. FIG. 17 is a front view for explaining a normal performance. FIG. 18 is a front view for explaining a “big hit” effect mode of continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice). FIG. 19 is a front view for explaining an effect mode of “out of” in a continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice).

  The effect modes displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the present embodiment are roughly divided into a normal effect and a continuous effect (pseudo continuous notice). And in the continuous production (pseudo continuous notice), it provides the continuous production from 1 to 4 times.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the effect mode in the normal effect, the numerical symbol 92 as identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the jackpot lottery is performed by the effect image 93 using a character or the like. An effect suggesting the result is executed. The effect image 93 using characters or the like is, for example, an effect image 93 using a girl character as shown in FIG. 17A and an effect using a boy character as shown in FIG. A plurality of effect images such as an image 93 are provided. It should be noted that the effect image 93 in this embodiment is expressed as the effect image 93 including not only images such as characters but also images such as messages displayed in the vicinity thereof.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the production mode of the continuous production (pseudo continuous notice) in the present embodiment is configured with a maximum of four types of production according to the number of times of continuous production. And unlike the normal production described above, it is executed continuously along a consistent theme. Hereinafter, a case where the pseudo continuous notice is executed the maximum number of times (that is, four times) will be described as an example.

  18 (a) and 18 (b) show the start and stop of fluctuation of the numerical symbol 92, which is the first identification information of the pseudo-continuous notice, and the effect image 93 using the boy character is fireworks. Complete by installing a launch tube. In this case, the change stop mode of the numerical symbol 92 shown in FIG. 18B is stopped and displayed with three different numerical symbols 92 that deny the winning of the jackpot game.

  18 (c) and 18 (d) show the change start and stop change of the numerical symbol 92 which is the second identification information of the pseudo continuous notice, and the effect image 93 using the boy character is for launch. Complete by putting fireworks into the cylinder. In this case, the change stop mode of the numerical symbol 92 shown in FIG. 18D is also stopped and displayed with three different numerical symbols 92 that deny the winning of the jackpot game.

  FIGS. 18 (e) and 18 (f) show the start and stop of fluctuation of the numerical symbol 92, which is the third identification information of the pseudo continuous notice, and the effect image 93 using the boy character is for launch. Complete by igniting the cylinder. In this case, the change stop mode of the numerical symbol 92 shown in FIG. 18 (f) is the same number of numerical symbols 92 on both sides that deny the winning of the jackpot game, but the central numerical symbol 92 is stopped and displayed with different numbers. Is done.

  18 (g) and 18 (h) show the start and stop of the fluctuation of the numerical symbol 92, which is the fourth identification information of the pseudo continuous notice, and the effect image 93 using the boy character is fireworks. Shows the success. At this time, the numerical symbol 92 in FIG. 18 (h) has been stopped variably in a set of three identical numerical symbols 92 (that is, 777) suggesting that the player has won the jackpot.

  In other words, when a maximum of four pseudo-continuous notices are executed and the jackpot game is won as a result, the pseudo-continuous notices are executed in the effect mode shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, even if the jackpot game is not won, a maximum of four pseudo continuous notices may be executed. In this case, the identification information is the fourth identification information of the pseudo continuous notice. As shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), the start and stop of the fluctuation of the numerical symbol 92 are shown in a state where the effect image 93 using the boy character has failed to fireworks. Then, the number symbol 92 in FIG. 19B is the same number of number symbols 92 on both sides so as to deny the jackpot winning for the player, but the central number symbol 92 stops displaying with a different number. It will be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, the pseudo continuous notice is set from a minimum of 1 to a maximum of 4 times according to the number of variable display games held. Thus, for example, when executing a maximum of three pseudo-sequential notices, the variation start and stop of the numerical symbol 92, which is the third identification information shown in FIGS. If the player has been won, the display is switched to the change start and stop of the number symbol 92, which is the third identification information shown in FIGS. 18 (g) and 18 (h), and the jackpot game is not won. In such a case, the pseudo continuous notice is executed by switching the display of the numerical symbol 92, which is the third identification information shown in FIGS. 19 (a) and 19 (b), to the change start and stop. Become.

  According to the gaming machine described above, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is notified in a display form of a continuous notice (pseudo-continuous notice) in which the player has an expectation for the jackpot regardless of whether or not the variable display game is held. In addition, since the maximum number of continuous notices is set according to the number of holds, it is possible for the player to expect the displayed continuous notice in any case. In addition, the setting change is made so that the player's expectation level is not uniform at any number of executions of the minimum number of executions to the maximum number of executions of the pseudo-continuous notice according to the number of holdings. The pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the continuous notice (pseudo continuous notice) does not become monotonous can be provided.

  The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment.

  That is, it is advantageous for the player on condition that the game ball has passed the game board 14 having the game area 15 where the game ball rolls and a specific area (for example, the start port 25) provided in the game area 15. Jackpot lottery means (for example, main control circuit 60, special symbol storage check processing) for performing a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a big jackpot game, and variable display of identification information in a manner according to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means And a display means (for example, a liquid crystal display device 32) for performing a variable display game to be stopped and displaying various other effects, and when a game ball passes through the specific area during the execution of the variable display game, Variable display game holding means (for example, main control circuit 60, system timer interrupt processing) for holding execution of the variable display game up to a predetermined number of times; The number-of-holds storage means (for example, main control circuit 60, main RAM 70) for storing the number of game holds held by the variable display game holding means, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, for one lottery result by the jackpot lottery means By continuously displaying the variable display game by dividing it into a predetermined number of times, continuous notice execution means (for example, pseudo-continuous notice) that indicates that there is a possibility of shifting to the jackpot game (for example, pseudo continuous notice) The continuous control execution means is continuously executed according to the number of holds stored in the hold number storage means at the start of the variable display game. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) that determines the maximum number of consecutive notices.

  The relationship between the lottery result of the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means (for example, the main control circuit 60, special symbol memory check processing) and the maximum number of consecutive times of the continuous notice (for example, pseudo continuous notice) is determined as the start of the variable display game. At the time, the number of consecutive notices (for example, the main control circuit 60, the main RAM 70, the main RAM 70, the main RAM 70, the main control circuit 60, the main RAM 70). A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) provided with production determination data).

  A game provided with setting change means (for example, main control circuit 60, effect determination processing) for changing the setting contents stored in the continuous notice number storage means (for example, main control circuit 60, main RAM 70, effect determination data). Machine (Pachinko machine 10).

  Average number-of-holds calculation means (for example, main control circuit 60, average number-of-holds calculation process) for calculating an average value of the number of holds stored in the number-of-holds storage unit (for example, main control circuit 60, main RAM 70) over a predetermined period ), And the setting change means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the effect determination process), according to the calculation result by the average pending number calculation means, the continuous notice count storage means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the main A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) that changes the setting contents stored in the RAM 70, the effect determination data).

  The setting change means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the effect determination process) can change the setting contents stored in the continuous notice count storage means (for example, the main control circuit 60, the main RAM 70, the effect determination data) to an arbitrary value. A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) that changes at random timing.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the maximum number of pseudo continuous notices (that is, 4 times) is set according to the number of hold of the variable display game, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, The maximum number of pseudo-continuous notices (that is, 4 times) can be set to 4 times or more as long as it corresponds to the number of suspensions of the variable display game.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the description has been given by using the pachinko gaming machine 10 that can hold a maximum of four variable display games, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, a plurality of start ports 25 are provided. Even in gaming machines that can hold up to 4 variable display games corresponding to each, and hold up to 8 variable display games in total, the maximum number of pseudo-continuous notices will be held for variable display games. Of course, it can be applied according to the number.

  Further, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is an effect determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view explaining the normal performance performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view explaining the continuous production performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view explaining the continuous production performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 25 Start port 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Special symbol display device 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (5)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A jackpot lottery means for performing a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot game advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided in the game area;
A display means for executing a variable display game for variably displaying and stopping the identification information in a manner according to the lottery result by the jackpot lottery means, and for performing various other effects display;
Variable display game holding means for holding execution of the variable display game up to a predetermined number of times when a game ball passes through the specific area during execution of the variable display game;
A number-of-holds storage means for storing the number of games held by the variable display game holding means;
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, it is suggested that the variable display game corresponding to one lottery result by the jackpot lottery means may be shifted to the jackpot game by continuously displaying the variable display game divided into a predetermined number of times. Continuous notice execution means for executing as a continuous notice,
With
The continuous notice execution means is:
A gaming machine, wherein the maximum number of continuous notices to be continuously executed is determined in accordance with the number of holds stored in the hold number storage means at the start of the variable display game.   The relation between the lottery result of the jackpot game by the jackpot lottery means and the maximum number of consecutive times of the continuous notice is set according to the number of holds stored in the hold number storage means at the start of the variable display game. 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising means for storing the number of continuous notices to be stored.   3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising setting change means for changing the setting contents stored in said continuous notice count storage means. An average hold number calculating means for calculating an average value of the hold number stored in the hold number storage means in a predetermined period;
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the setting change unit changes the setting content stored in the continuous notice count storage unit in accordance with a calculation result by the average pending number calculation unit.   The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the setting change means changes the setting contents stored in the continuous notice count storage means at random at an arbitrary timing.

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