JP2010022867A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with enhanced amusement which is capable of retaining a player's interest in the play for a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachinko machine 1a, a main control board 21 repeatedly executes a "specific jackpot display processing" during the operation in a "high-probability state" when a "specific jackpot" is made. Then, the moving image of a prescribed character and a message "probability variation" are displayed in a symbol display 8 in the middle of the operation in the "high-probability state", and a specific jackpot display lamp 46 is made to blink in a prescribed mode. At the same time, effective sounds are output from a speaker 5 in a prescribed mode, by which it is announced that the previously made "jackpot" is the "specific jackpot". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to gaming machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines.

  As a pachinko machine which is a kind of gaming machine, a so-called symbol matching type pachinko machine is known. As such a symbol matching type pachinko machine, when a game ball wins at the symbol start opening, while executing “lottery” in the internal control device, the symbol displayed on the symbol display device is changed for a predetermined time, As a result of the “lottery”, if a “hit” occurs, a preset “hit” (for example, “1,1,1”) is displayed on the symbol display device, and a “hit” state occurs. Thus, it is known that a special winning opening is intermittently opened a predetermined number of times with a very high probability. Further, in the case of a symbol matching type pachinko machine, when a specific “big hit” occurs as a result of “lottery”, a preset “special big hit symbol” (for example, “7, 7, 7”). ) Is displayed, and after a “big hit state” is generated, a “high probability state” is generated, thereby reducing the amount of game balls consumed per unit time by shortening the variation time of the symbols, etc. Some increase the probability of hitting a “big hit” (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2000-339012 A

  However, in the case of the conventional symbol matching type pachinko machine, when a “hit symbol” other than the preset “special jackpot symbol” is displayed on the symbol display device, the player immediately It is recognized that a “big hit” other than “” has occurred, that is, a “high probability state” does not occur, so that there is a disadvantage that the game content is not fresh and the player is easily bored.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that solves the problems of the conventional pattern matching type pachinko machines, has a novel game content, is highly interesting, and allows players to play with interest indefinitely. There is to do.

  Among the configurations of the present invention, the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 is provided with a symbol start port through which a game ball can be won and a symbol display device capable of displaying a plurality of special symbols in the game area. And a built-in operation control device that controls the content of the operation. When a game ball launched into the game area wins a symbol start opening, a special symbol displayed on the symbol display device is displayed for a predetermined time. On the other hand, when the lottery is executed in the operation control device and the jackpot is generated as a result of the lottery, after displaying the jackpot special symbol which is a predetermined special symbol predetermined on the symbol display device, A special game state is created in which a predetermined winning device is intermittently opened a predetermined number of times, and if a specific jackpot is generated as a result of the lottery, the first specified If a special jackpot other than a specific jackpot is generated, and a special gaming state is generated, then a gaming machine that generates a second specified gaming state and a specific jackpot occurs. It is to notify that a specific jackpot has occurred in the middle of the first specific gaming state that occurs after the end of the special gaming state.

  According to the structure of the invention described in claim 2, in the invention described in claim 1, a decorative symbol separate from the special symbol is changed in the symbol display device while the special symbol is changed. In the event of the occurrence of a special jackpot decoration symbol, which is a predetermined predetermined decoration symbol, is displayed on the symbol display device separately from the special jackpot symbol, a special gaming state is created, and a specific jackpot has occurred. In some cases, a special jackpot special symbol different from the case where a jackpot other than the specific jackpot occurs is displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the special gaming state.

  The configuration of the invention described in claim 3 is the invention according to claim 2, wherein the jackpot decoration symbol displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the special game state when the specific jackpot occurs, and the specific The jackpot decoration symbol displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the special gaming state when a jackpot other than the jackpot of the jackpot occurs is not different.

  The structure of the invention described in claim 4 is the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first specific gaming state reduces the variation time of the special symbol and increases the probability of occurrence of the jackpot. It is a high probability state, and the second specific gaming state is a variation shortening state that shortens the variation time of the special symbol until it fluctuates a predetermined number of times, and when a specific jackpot occurs, it occurs after the end of the special gaming state It is to notify that a specific jackpot has occurred after the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times in the high probability state.

  The structure of the invention described in claim 5 is the invention described in claim 4, wherein the number of changes of the special symbol for reducing the change time in the change reduction state is stored in the storage means in the operation control device. It is to select from the number of fluctuations.

  The structure of the invention described in claim 6 is that, in the invention described in any one of claims 1 to 5, when a specific jackpot occurs, the situation is notified by a predetermined notification means.

  In the gaming machine described in claim 1, when a specific “big hit” occurs, a specific “big hit” occurs in the middle of the “first specific gaming state” that occurs after the end of the “special gaming state”. The player can recognize that the “big hit” that occurred suddenly was a specific “big hit” at an unexpected timing. Therefore, the gaming machine described in claim 1 has a novel game content and can keep the player's willingness to play for a long period of time.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 2, during the change of the “special symbol”, the “decorative symbol” that is different from the “special symbol” is changed in the symbol display device. In the case of occurrence, after displaying the “big hit decoration symbol”, which is a predetermined “decorative design”, on the symbol display device separately from the “big hit special symbol”, the “special gaming state” is caused. When a specific “big hit” occurs, a special “hit” symbol that is different from the case where a “big hit” other than the specific “big hit” occurs is displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the “special gaming state”. Therefore, it is possible to recognize that a specific “big hit” has occurred when the “special bonus game” is confirmed and displayed by familiarizing with the game. Therefore, the gaming machine described in claim 2 has a high preference.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 3, when a specific “big hit” occurs, a “big hit decorative symbol” displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the “special gaming state” and a specific “big hit” According to the gaming machine described in claim 3, since the “hit decoration symbol” displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the “special game state” does not differ when the “hit” of the game occurs. When a specific “big jackpot” occurs, the person cannot recognize whether a specific “big jackpot” has occurred or when a specific “big jackpot” has occurred. . Therefore, the gaming machine described in claim 3 has a thrilling game content, and can keep the player's willingness to play for a very long period of time.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 4, the “first specific gaming state” is a “high probability state” in which the variation time of the “special symbol” is shortened and the occurrence probability of the “big hit” is increased. The “special gaming state” ends when the “special gaming state” is a “variation shortening state” that shortens the variation time of the “special symbol” until it fluctuates a predetermined number of times, and a specific “big hit” occurs. In order to notify that a specific “big hit” has occurred after the “special symbol” has fluctuated a predetermined number of times in the “high probability state” that is generated later, on the surface, when a specific “big hit” is notified, Since the game appears to have switched from the “second specific game state” to the “first specific game state”, the game content is very exciting.

  The gaming machine according to claim 5 selects the number of fluctuations of the “special symbol” for shortening the fluctuation time in the “variation shortening state” from a plurality of fluctuations stored in the storage means in the operation control device. Therefore, the player feels that the “second specific game state” is switched to the “first specific game state” at various timings during the occurrence of the “second specific game state”. Thus, the player's willingness to play can be kept high.

  In the gaming machine described in claim 6, when a specific “big hit” occurs, the predetermined notification means notifies the situation, so that the generated “big hit” is a specific “big hit”. In the middle of the “first specific game state” or at the end of the “second specific game state”, it can be clearly recognized. Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in claim 6, even a player who is not familiar with the game can enjoy the game.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram which shows the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is a table | surface which shows the counter incorporated in the main control board. It is a table | surface which shows the "missing symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of b counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of e and f counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of p and q counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of r and s counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "basic fluctuation aspect" corresponding to the numerical value of g counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "variation frequency" corresponding to the numerical value of n counter. It is a table | surface which shows the counter incorporated in the sub integration board | substrate. It is a table | surface which shows the "decoration pattern" corresponding to the numerical value of a j, k, l counter. It is a table | surface which shows the "detailed variation aspect" corresponding to the numerical value of m counter. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the specific jackpot display process. It is a time chart which shows the flow of operation when "specific big hit" occurs. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the specific jackpot display process. It is a time chart which shows the flow of operation when "specific big hit" occurs.

Hereinafter, a pachinko machine that is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail according to the order of the following table of contents based on the drawings.
(1) Structure of pachinko machine of Example 1 (2) Control mechanism of pachinko machine of Example 1 (3) Operation contents of pachinko machine of Example 1 (4) Description of characteristic part of pachinko machine of Example 1 ( 5) Effects of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment (6) Description of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment (7) Effects of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment (8) Description of the modification of the present invention

(1) Structure of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment FIG. 1 shows the front of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, and a substantially circular game area 2 is slightly above the center of the front of the pachinko machine 1a. Is provided. On the other hand, a supply tray 3 and a storage tray 4 are connected vertically below the game area 2, and a speaker 5 (notification means) is installed above the storage tray 4. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 4, a launch handle 6 for projecting a game ball into the game area 2 is projected.

  Further, a symbol display device 8 (notification means) is provided at the upper center of the game area 2. The symbol display device 8 has a liquid crystal screen formed by a liquid crystal plate, and a single digit or character is displayed on each of the left display portion 10, the right display portion 11, and the middle display portion 12 of the liquid crystal screen. A predetermined type of “decorative symbol” (so-called demo symbol) such as “0” to “9”, “A” to “E”) can be displayed. Furthermore, the symbol display device 8 has a predetermined type of “special symbol” composed of numerals and various color marks on the lower left and right sides of the liquid crystal screen, which is extremely small compared to the “decorative symbol” (for example, the area ratio is 1). / 100 or less) can be displayed.

  Further, on the upper side of the symbol display device 8, there is provided a time indicator 51 formed of a 7-segment LED plate so that a one-digit number can be displayed on the LED plate. Further, on the right side of the time reduction indicator 51, a normal symbol display 17 formed of a 7-segment LED plate is provided, and a predetermined type of “normal symbol” such as a single digit number or symbol is provided on the LED plate. Can be displayed. In addition, a specific jackpot display lamp 46 (notification means) is provided on the left side of the time-shortening indicator 51 so that the built-in LED can emit light in various modes.

  On the other hand, below the symbol display device 8, an ordinary electric accessory 13 serving as a symbol starting port is provided, and the upper door members 9, 9 are opened and closed. A left gate 14 and a right gate 15 are provided on the left and right sides of the ordinary electric accessory 13, respectively. Under the ordinary electric accessory 13, a big prize opening 16 having a shape in which a door is opened and closed forward. (Winning device) is installed. Note that memory lamps 18, 18,... Are provided below the symbol display device 8 for storing a prize for the ordinary electric accessory 13 during the variation of the “decorative symbol” and the “special symbol”. In addition to the above-mentioned members, the game area 2 is provided with side lamps 19, 19, electric lamps 20, 20,..., Various winning holes, windmills, and many obstacle nails. In addition, a winning detection device that detects a winning of a game ball is provided inside each winning device such as the ordinary electric accessory 13.

  On the other hand, FIG. 2 shows the back of the pachinko machine 1a, and a main control board 21 (operation control device) for controlling the operation content of the pachinko machine 1a is installed slightly below the center of the pachinko machine 1a. Has been. Further, a symbol control board 22 for controlling the display contents of the symbol display device 8 is installed above the main control board 21. Further, on the right side of the main control board 21, a light emission control board 23 for controlling the light emission of the light emitting members such as the side lamps 19, 19 and the electric lamps 20, 20,. A sound effect control board 24 for controlling the content of the sound effect is provided. A sub-integrated board 43 for integrating and controlling the design control board 22, the light emission control board 23, and the sound effect control board 24 is installed below the design control board 22. In addition, a gaming ball payout device 25 for paying out prize balls and rental balls is installed above the light emission control board 23 and the sound effect control board 24.

(2) Control mechanism of pachinko machine of embodiment 1 FIG. 3 shows the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1a. The main control board 21 includes a main CPU 26, storage means such as a ROM 27 and a RAM 31, a timer 41, etc., and the main CPU 26 detects a winning to a winning device such as the ordinary electric accessory 13 via the interface 28. Are connected to each of the operating devices 30 and 30 for operating the movable winning devices such as the big winning port 16, the game ball paying device 25, and the like. The main control board 21 is connected to the symbol control board 22, the light emission control board 23, which is an operation control board, and the sound effect control board 24 through a sub-integrated board 43.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 21 has an a counter for determining the “winning” of the normal symbol, a b counter for determining the “missing symbol” of the normal symbol, and a random number for determining the occurrence of the “big hit”. C counter (big hit determination counter) which is a generating means, d counter for selecting an initial value of the big hit determination counter, and “special symbol” which is finally displayed on the symbol display device 8 when “out” is selected in “lottery” E, f counter for determining “definite display special symbol”, h counter (big jack type determination counter) for determining whether the generated “big hit” is “specific big hit” or “non-specific big hit”, The “basic variation mode” (that is, the time for continuing the symbol variation, the presence / absence of reach operation, etc.) when the “decorative symbol” is variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the display device 8. G counter to be determined, p and q counters for determining “special symbol” to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display device 8 when “non-specific jackpot” occurs, symbol display device 8 when “special jackpot” occurs Loop counters such as r and s counters for determining “special symbols” to be displayed on the liquid crystal screen and n counter for determining the occurrence period of “variation shortening state” are incorporated.

  Each loop counter counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (one interrupt 2.0 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on (the maximum value is followed by the minimum value) The a counter is between 0 and 99 (100 types), the b counter is between 0 and 1 (2 types), and the c and d counters are 0 to 700 (100 types). 701)). The pachinko machine is designed to execute the main program in one interrupt, but the d counter is the difference between the time of one interrupt and the time required to execute the main program (residual time). ), The loop is counted while adding one by one (returns to the minimum value next to the maximum value). The c counter is configured to execute the next loop count from the value of the d counter at the time when the loop is counted once after the loop is counted once between 0 and 700.

  On the other hand, the e and f counters loop count between 0 and 7 (8 ways), respectively, and the g counter loop counts between 0 and 199 (200 ways). ing. In addition, the p to s counter is configured to loop count between 0 to 7 (8 types), and the n counter is configured to perform loop count between 0 to 4 (5 types). ing.

  In addition, the main control board 21 incorporates an i-counter for integrating and counting the number of fluctuations of the “special symbol”. The i-counter is configured to perform integration counting each time the “special symbol” changes (every time a “primary command” to be described later is transmitted) after the “big hit state” ends. The integrated value of the i counter is stored in the RAM 31 (updated whenever the value increases). On the other hand, the integrated value of the i counter is reset to “0” when the “variation shortening state” ends or when “big hit” occurs again in the “high probability state”.

  Further, in the ROM 27 of the main control board 21, "exclusion symbol" corresponding to the numerical value of the b counter as shown in FIG. 5 and "special symbol" corresponding to the numerical values of the e and f counters as shown in FIG. Special symbols to be displayed in the parts 10 to 12, hereinafter referred to as “determined display special symbols”), “special symbols” (“determined display special symbols”) corresponding to the numerical values of the p and q counters as shown in FIG. “Special symbol” (“determined display special symbol”) etc. corresponding to the numerical values of the r and s counters such as are stored. In the ROM 27, “basic fluctuation mode” (“first to 64th basic fluctuation patterns”) corresponding to the numerical value of the g counter as shown in FIG. 9 and “fluctuation” corresponding to the numerical value of the n counter as shown in FIG. The “number of times” and the like are stored.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-integrated board 43 has an integrated CPU 45, storage means such as a ROM 48 and a RAM 49, and the integrated CPU 45 via the interface 47, the main CPU 26 of the main control board 21, symbol control. The board 22 is connected to the symbol display CPU 32, the light emission CPU 35 of the light emission control board 23, and the sound effect CPU 38 of the sound effect control board 24.

  Further, on the sub-integrated board 43, as shown in FIG. 11, “decorative symbols” (hereinafter referred to as “determined display ornamental symbols”) to be finally displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 of the symbol display device 8 are determined. , K, l counter, “detailed variation mode” when the “decorative symbol” is variably displayed on the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display device 8 (that is, switching to the second variation when the symbol variation is changed to the second variation) A loop counter such as an m counter that determines the timing is incorporated.

  Each loop counter counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (one interrupt 2.0 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on (the maximum value is followed by the minimum value) The m counter loop counts between 0 and 4 (five ways), and the j counter loop counts between 0 and 14 (15 ways). In addition, the k counter counts the loop between 0 and 14 (15 ways) while incrementing by 1 each time the value of the j counter changes from 14 to 0 (that is, within 15 interrupts). ing. Further, the l counter counts loops between 0 and 14 (15 ways) by adding 1 each time the k counter is changed from 14 to 0 (that is, within 225 interrupts). .

  The ROM 48 of the sub-integrated board 43 stores “decorative symbols” (“determined display ornamental symbols”) corresponding to the numerical values of the j, k, and l counters as shown in FIG. The ROM 48 stores “detailed variation modes” (first to fifth detailed variation patterns) corresponding to the numerical values of the m counter as shown in FIG.

  On the other hand, the symbol control board 22 has a symbol display CPU 32, a storage means 33 such as a ROM or a RAM, and the like as shown in FIG. The symbol display CPU 32 is connected to the symbol display device 8 and the integrated CPU 45 of the sub-integrated substrate 43 through the interface 34.

  The light emission control board 23 includes a light emission CPU 35, storage means 36 such as ROM and RAM, and the like. The light emitting CPU 35 is connected to the light emitting members such as the side lamps 19 and 19 and the electric lamps 20, 20..., The integrated CPU 45 of the sub integrated substrate 43, and the like via the interface 37.

  In addition, the sound effect control board 24 has a sound effect CPU 38, storage means 39 such as ROM and RAM, and the like. The sound effect CPU 38 is connected to the speaker 5, the integrated CPU 45 of the sub integrated substrate 43, and the like via the interface 40.

(3) Operation Contents of Pachinko Machine of Example 1 Hereinafter, operation contents of the pachinko machine 1a will be described. When the launch handle 6 is turned by a player or the like, a game ball is driven into the game area 2 by a launch device (not shown). When the game balls that have been struck win various prize openings (for example, when the game balls enter the inside through the upper opening of the ordinary electric accessory 13), a predetermined number of game balls are given as prize balls, The game ball payout device 25 pays out. In addition, when a game ball that has been driven into the game area 2 passes through the left gate 14 and the right gate 15, the “normal symbol” displayed on the normal symbol display 17 starts to change, and at the same time, passes. At the moment, the a counter acquires one numerical value from the numerical values that are loop-counted (acquires a random number). Further, it is determined what the acquired numerical value is, and when it is determined that the numerical value is a predetermined 10 numerical values, it is “win”, and in other cases (90), it is “out of”. (Hereinafter, the determination of whether or not it is “winning” is referred to as “winning determination”).

  If it is determined to be “winning”, a predetermined “winning symbol” (for example, “7”) is displayed on the normal symbol display 17 after a predetermined time (for example, about 29 seconds) from the start of fluctuation of the “normal symbol”. Is displayed, and the ordinary electric accessory 13 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) (the upper ends of the door members 9 and 9 are separated). It should be noted that the ordinary electric accessory 13 is capable of winning a game ball even when closed, although with a lower probability than when opened. If it is determined that the symbol is “missing”, the “missing symbol” (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value acquired by the b counter becomes a new “ordinary symbol”. Is displayed on the normal symbol display 17. When a game ball passes through the left gate 14 and the right gate 15 during the fluctuation of the “normal symbol” or during the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 13, a predetermined number ( For example, up to four) are stored.

  When a game ball wins the open or closed ordinary electric accessory 13, the winning is detected by the winning detection device 29 built in the ordinary electric accessory 13 and won on the main control board 21. A detection signal is transmitted. When a winning detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 21, the c to h counter, the p to s counter, and the n counter each acquire one numerical value from the values that are loop-counted (acquire random numbers). ). The acquisition of numerical values by the c to h counter, the p to s counter, and the n counter is referred to as “lottery”. Thereafter, the obtained numerical values are temporarily stored in the RAM 31 which is a storage means.

  In the “lottery”, when the c counter obtains a predetermined “big hit random number” (for example, “7” or “357”), a “big hit” occurs, and a numerical value other than the “big hit random number” is acquired. In such a case, it becomes “out of”. Therefore, the occurrence probability of “big hit” in one “lottery” is 2/701. Furthermore, in the “lottery”, when the c counter acquires a predetermined “big hit random number” and the h counter acquires a predetermined “specific random number” (for example, “1”), a specific “big hit”, That is, a “special jackpot” occurs. Also, in the “lottery”, the c counter has acquired a predetermined “big hit random number”, but when the h counter has acquired a “non-specific random number” that is different from the “specific random number”, it is different from the “specific big hit” A “special jackpot” occurs. Therefore, the probability that the generated “big hit” becomes the “specific big hit” is ½.

  When “non-specific big hit” occurs as a result of “lottery”, “special symbol” (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the acquired values of the p and q counters in “lottery” is called from the ROM 27. Therefore, if “non-special jackpot” occurs as a result of “lottery”, “3” or “7” and various colors (white, orange, yellow, green, indigo, purple) as “special symbol” The combination with the circle mark is called from the ROM 27 (see FIG. 7). Further, when “specific jackpot” occurs as a result of “lottery”, a “special symbol” (see FIG. 8) corresponding to the acquired values of the r and s counters in “lottery” is called from the ROM 27. Therefore, when “special jackpot” occurs as a result of “lottery”, a combination of “3” or “7” and “red circle” or “blue circle” is called from the ROM 27 as “special symbol”. (See FIG. 8).

  On the other hand, if the result of “lottery” is “out of”, “special symbol” (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the acquired numerical values of the e and f counters in “lottery” is called from the ROM 27. Therefore, if the result of “lottery” is “out of place”, the combination of the symbols of numbers other than “3” and “7” and the circle marks of various colors as the “special symbols” (See FIG. 6).

  Then, as a result of “lottery”, when “non-special jackpot” or “special jackpot” occurs, even if it becomes “out of”, “basic fluctuation mode corresponding to the acquired value of the g counter in“ lottery ” "(Any one of the" first to 64th basic fluctuation patterns ", see Fig. 9) is called from the ROM 27. Thereafter, a “primary command” including the contents of the called “special symbol” and “basic variation mode” is transmitted from the main control board 21 to the sub integrated board 43.

  Upon receiving the “primary command”, the sub-integrated board 43 recognizes whether “non-specific big hit” or “specific big hit” has occurred, depending on the content of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command”. (That is, when the content of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command” is a combination of “3” or “7” and a circle mark of various colors, a “non-specific jackpot” has occurred. If the content of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command” is a combination of “3” or “7” and “red circle” or “blue circle”, a “special jackpot” will occur. If the content of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command” is a combination of a symbol symbol other than “3” and “7” and a circle mark of various colors, ” At the same time that the “primary command” is received, the m counter that is the detailed variation mode determination counter acquires one numerical value from among the numerical values that are loop-counted (acquires a random number). Then, a “detailed variation mode” (any one of “first to fifth detailed variation patterns”, see FIG. 13) corresponding to the obtained numerical value is called from the ROM 48 of the storage means. In addition, each of the j, k, and l counters, which are decorative symbol determination counters, acquires one numerical value from among the numerical values that are loop-counted (acquires a random number). Then, “decorative symbols” (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the obtained numerical values are called from the ROM 48 of the storage means. Thereafter, the “detailed variation mode” called from the ROM 48, the contents of the “decorative design”, and the “basic variation mode” included in the “primary command”, the “design” including the contents of the “special design” The “display command” is transmitted from the sub-integrated board 43 to the symbol control board 22.

  In the sub-integrated board 43, when it is recognized that “non-specific big hit” or “specific big hit” has occurred due to the contents of the “special symbol” included in the “primary command”, only the j counter One numerical value is acquired from the numerical values being loop-counted (random numbers are acquired). Then, the “decorative symbol” (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the acquired numerical value is called from the ROM 48 of the storage means, and the “design display command” including the contents of the called “decorative symbol” is sub-integrated board. 43 to the symbol control board 22.

  On the other hand, the “sound effect generation command” including the contents of the “detailed variation mode” called from the ROM 48 and the “basic variation mode” included in the “primary command” is effective from the sub-integrated board 43. It is transmitted to the sound control board 24. Furthermore, an “illumination light emission command” including the content of “detailed variation mode” called from the ROM 48 and the content of “basic variation mode” included in the “primary command” is emitted from the sub-integrated board 43. It is transmitted to the control board 23.

  When receiving the “symbol display command”, the symbol control board 22 determines whether “non-specific jackpot” or “special jackpot” has occurred depending on the contents of the “special symbol” included in the “symbol display command”. recognize. At the same time, according to the “basic variation mode” and the “detailed variation mode” included in the transmitted “symbol display command”, the “decorative symbols” displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 are determined in advance. For a time period (for example, 24 seconds). The change in “decorative design” is displayed on each display area 10 to 12 as “a video in which a single-digit number or single-letter alphabet scrolls from top to bottom and switches to another single number or alphabet”. Etc.

  When it is determined that “non-specific jackpot” or “specific jackpot” has occurred, the j counter determined by the sub-integrated board 43 is displayed on each display area 10 to 12 of the symbol display device 8 after a predetermined time fluctuation. The “decorative pattern” corresponding to the acquired numerical value is displayed (determined display). Therefore, when a “non-specific jackpot” or a “special jackpot” occurs, a “jackpot decoration symbol” (for example, “1,1,1”), which is a combination of the same symbols, is displayed on each of the display parts 10 to 12. Is displayed.

  On the other hand, when it is determined that “displacement” has occurred, each of the j, k, l counters determined by the sub-integrated board 43 is displayed on each display portion 10-12 of the symbol display device 8 after a predetermined time variation. The “decorative pattern” corresponding to the acquired numerical value is displayed (determined display). Therefore, in the case of “displacement”, each of the display parts 10 to 12 has a combination of three “decorative symbols” that are different from each other (for example, “1,2,3”, hereinafter referred to as “displacement symbols”). ) Is confirmed. In the case where the main control board 21 “lottery” results in “out”, the j, k, l counter accidentally acquired the same random number in the sub-integrated board 43 that received the “primary command”. In this case, “1” is added to the numerical value acquired by the l counter, and the “decorative symbol” (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the added numerical value is called from the ROM 48, and the called “decorative symbol” is designated as the symbol. A “symbol display command” for confirming display on the middle display portion 12 of the display device 8 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate board 21 to the symbol control board 22. Therefore, if the result of “lottery” is “missing”, “missing symbol” is always displayed in a definite manner on each display area 10-12.

  In addition, when the symbol control board 22 receives the “symbol display command”, the symbol control board 22 is displayed below the left and right sides of the symbol display device 8 in accordance with the “basic variation mode” included in the transmitted “symbol display command”. After the “special symbol” is changed, the “special symbol” included in the “symbol display command” is displayed (determined and displayed) below the left and right sides of the symbol display device 8. Therefore, when “non-specific jackpot” occurs as a result of “lottery”, a combination of “3” or “7” and various colored circle marks (hereinafter referred to as “non-specific jackpot special symbol”) Is displayed at the lower left and right of the symbol display device 8, and when a “special jackpot” occurs, a combination of “3” or “7” and “red circle” or “blue circle” (hereinafter referred to as “special jackpot”). Is displayed on the lower left and right of the symbol display device 8 and becomes “out of”, a symbol with a number other than “3” and “7” and various colored circle marks Are displayed below the left and right sides of the symbol display device 8. The change of the “special symbol” is performed by displaying “moving images in which the special symbols are sequentially switched in a certain order” on the lower left and right sides of the symbol display device 8. In addition, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 13 while the “special symbol” is changing or during the “hit state” described later, a predetermined number (“start memory”) for changing the “special symbol” later ( For example, up to four) are stored, and the memory lamps 18, 18,.

  On the other hand, when the light emission control board 23 receives the “illumination light emission command”, the light emission control board 23 illuminates according to the “basic variation mode” and “detailed variation mode” included in the transmitted “lighting command”. The lamps 20, 20,... And the side lamps 19, 19 are emitted. When the sound effect control board 24 receives the “sound effect generation command”, the speaker according to the “basic variation mode” and “detailed variation mode” included in the transmitted “sound effect generation command”. Sound effect is generated from 5.

  When the “big hit special symbol” and the “big hit decorative symbol” are confirmed and displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 of the symbol display device, the “special game state” which is advantageous for the player is “big hit state”. Occurs and the special winning opening 7 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, about 25 seconds) elapses or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls are detected. Then, on condition that a game ball wins in a specific area (not shown) in the big prize opening 7, the big prize opening 7 until a predetermined time elapses or until a predetermined number of game balls are detected. Is repeated a predetermined number of times. Therefore, when the “hit state” occurs, the player can acquire many prize balls in a short period of time with a very high probability.

  In the case where the main control board 21 “lottery” results in “out”, the j, k, l counter accidentally acquired the same random number in the sub-integrated board 43 that received the “primary command”. In this case, “1” is added to the numerical value acquired by the l counter, and the “decorative symbol” (see FIG. 11) corresponding to the added numerical value is called from the ROM 48, and the called “decorative symbol” is designated as the symbol. A “symbol display command” for confirming display on the middle display portion 12 of the display device 8 is transmitted from the sub-integrated substrate board 21 to the symbol control board 22. Therefore, when the result of “lottery” is “out of”, at least one combination of three “decorative symbols” (for example, “1, 2, 3”) is displayed on each display area 10-12. Confirmed display.

  As a result of the “lottery”, when the “special jackpot” occurs and the “special jackpot special symbol” is displayed on the lower left and right sides of the symbol display device 8, A “high probability state” that is “one specific gaming state” occurs.

  In the “high probability state”, it was determined that the random number acquired by the a counter was 97 predetermined numerical values (for example, “3” to “99”) in the “winning determination” of the “normal symbol”. In this case, it is “winning”. For this reason, the occurrence probability of “winning” increases to 97/100. Further, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 13 is extended from 0.5 seconds to 2.0 seconds. Accordingly, the ordinary electric accessory 13 is frequently opened for a long time, and the game balls are awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 13 at a high frequency. Therefore, the number of fluctuations of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” also increases. Further, in the “high probability state”, when the “c” counter acquires 15 predetermined numerical values at the time of “lottery”, it is determined as “big hit”. For this reason, the occurrence probability of “big hit” increases to 15/701. In addition, in the “high probability state”, the average value of the variation time of “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” is shortened, and the number of variations of “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” per unit time is also increased. Therefore, during the occurrence of the “high probability state”, the player can acquire many prize balls, consumes almost no game balls, and again wins a “hit” with a very high probability in a short period of time. Can be born. The pachinko machine 1a is set to be in a “low probability state” when the power is turned on. Further, when the “non-specific jackpot” occurs in the “high probability state” and the “jackpot state” occurs, the “high probability state” ends.

  In addition, in the “high probability state”, the numerical value of the i counter (the number of integrated fluctuations of “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” in the “high probability state”) is displayed on the time reduction display 51. Therefore, when the “high probability state” is reached, a numerical value of “0” is displayed on the time-shortening indicator 51, and each time the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” fluctuate, Increases by "1".

  In addition, when the “non-special jackpot” occurs, the “special symbol” for the predetermined number of times (that is, the “number of fluctuations corresponding to the value acquired by the n counter in the“ lottery ”) after the“ big hit state ”ends. Until the “decoration” and “decoration symbol” fluctuate, a “variation shortening state” that is a “second specific gaming state” that shortens the variation time of the “normal symbol”, “special symbol”, and “decoration symbol” occurs. In the “variation shortening state”, as described above, every time the “special symbol” fluctuates (each time the “primary command” is transmitted), the value of the i counter of the main control board 21 is incremented by “1”. When the integrated value of the i counter matches the “number of fluctuations” stored in the RAM 31 (that is, “the number of fluctuations corresponding to the value obtained by the n counter in“ lottery ”), Is finished. Therefore, the “variation shortening state” is continued until the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” fluctuate by any number of 20, 40, 60, 80, and 100 times. .

  In the “variation shortening state”, the variation time of the “normal symbol” is shortened, and the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 13 is extended from 0.5 seconds to 2.0 seconds. Accordingly, the ordinary electric accessory 13 is frequently opened for a long time, and the game balls are awarded to the ordinary electric accessory 13 at a high frequency. Therefore, the number of fluctuations of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” increases. Furthermore, in the “variation shortening state”, the average value of the variation times of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” is shortened, and the number of variations of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” per unit time is also increased. Therefore, during the occurrence of the “variation shortening state”, the player can acquire many prize balls, and can continue the game without consuming almost any game balls.

  In addition, in the “variation shortening state”, similarly to the occurrence of the “high probability state”, the numerical value of the i counter (the number of integrated fluctuations of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” in the “variation shortening state”) It is displayed on the time display 51. Therefore, when the “variation shortening state” is reached, a numerical value of “0” is displayed on the time reduction indicator 51, and each time the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” change, the numerical value displayed on the time reduction indicator 51 is displayed. Increases by "1".

(4) Description of Characteristic Portions of Pachinko Machine of Embodiment 1 When the “special jackpot” occurs, the pachinko machine 1a performs “specific” as shown in FIG. 14 on the main control board 21 during the occurrence of the “high probability state”. By repeatedly executing the “big hit display process A”, the “big hit” that occurred first (before the “big hit state”) in the middle of the “high probability state” that occurred after the end of the “big hit state” becomes the “specific big hit” ”Is notified.

  In the “specific jackpot display processing A”, it is determined in step (hereinafter simply indicated by S) 1 whether or not a “high probability state” is occurring, and if “YES” is determined, S2 Thus, it is determined whether or not the “primary command” has been transmitted (that is, whether or not the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” have changed). If it is determined in S2 that the “primary command” has been transmitted, “1” is added to the value of the i counter in S3, and then the “number of fluctuations” (stored in the RAM 31) in S4 (S4). That is, “variation count” corresponding to the numerical value acquired by the n counter in “lottery” is called. In subsequent S5, it is determined whether or not the value of the i counter matches the “number of fluctuations” called from the RAM 31, and if “YES” is determined, the “specific jackpot display command” is determined in S6. The signal is transmitted from the main control board 21 to the symbol control board 22, the light emission control board 23, and the sound effect control board 24 through the sub integrated board 43. If “NO” is determined in each of S1, S2, and S5, “specific jackpot display processing A” is executed again without performing any processing.

  When the symbol control board 22 receives the “special jackpot display command”, the symbol control device 22 displays the “special jackpot display” as a “special jackpot display” after finishing the fluctuations of the “special symbol” and the “design symbol” that are in progress at the time of reception. A moving image of a predetermined character and a “probability change” message are displayed in FIG. In addition, when the “specific jackpot display command” is received, the light emission control board 23 blinks the specific jackpot display lamp 46 in a predetermined manner as “specific jackpot display”. Further, when receiving the “specific jackpot display command”, the sound effect control board 24 generates a sound effect of a predetermined form from the speaker 5 as “specific jackpot display”. FIG. 15 is a time chart showing the flow of operations such as fluctuation of “special symbol” and “decorative symbol”, occurrence of “hit state”, “specific jackpot display”, etc. when “specific jackpot” occurs.

  Since the pachinko machine 1a operates as described above, when a “special jackpot” occurs, when the “big jackpot symbol” is displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 of the symbol display device 8, the player Cannot recognize that the “special jackpot” has occurred in the “lottery” (Note that the “special jackpot special symbol” displayed when the “special jackpot” occurs is much more difficult than the “special jackpot decoration symbol”. Therefore, the player cannot recognize that the “special jackpot” has occurred unless the player pays high attention and looks at the “special symbol”). Further, even after the “high probability state” occurs, an operation similar to the “variation shortening state” is performed (the occurrence probability of “winning” increases, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 13 is extended, Since the fluctuation time of “ordinary symbol”, “special symbol”, and “decorative symbol” is shortened), it cannot be recognized that the “big jackpot” that occurred first was “specific jackpot”.

  However, the display numerical value of the time display 51 increases by “1” and becomes a numerical value of any one of “20”, “40”, “60”, “80”, “100” (that is, “ Suddenly, the specific jackpot display lamp 46 starts flashing in a predetermined manner, and the speaker 5 is in a predetermined manner at the same time as the “variation shortening state” that occurs when the “non-specific jackpot” occurs. A sound effect is generated, and a video of a predetermined character and a message “probability change” are displayed on the symbol display device 8. At that time, the player has occurred first (before “hit”). It can be recognized that “big jackpot” was “specific jackpot”.

(5) Effect of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment As described above, the pachinko machine 1a has a “specific probability” in the middle of the “high probability state” that occurs after the “big hit state” ends when the “special jackpot” occurs. Since it is informed that the “big jackpot” has occurred, the player can recognize that the “big jackpot” that has occurred suddenly is a “specific jackpot” at an unexpected timing. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1a has a novel game content and can keep the player's willingness to play for a long time.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1a displays a “special jackpot special symbol” on the symbol display device 8 before the occurrence of the “big jackpot”, when the “specific jackpot” occurs, which is different from the case where the “non-special jackpot” occurs. Therefore, by becoming familiar with the game, it is possible to recognize that the “special jackpot” has occurred when the “special jackpot symbol” is finalized. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1a has a high preference.

  Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1a is configured to display a “hit decoration symbol” displayed on the symbol display device 8 before the occurrence of the “hit state” and a “non-specific jackpot” when a “specific jackpot” occurs. It is not different from the “hit decoration symbol” displayed on the symbol display device 8 before the occurrence of the “hit state” (that is, even if “non-specific jackpot” occurs or “specific jackpot” occurs) Since the “big jackpot symbol” is determined by the acquired random number, the various “big jackpot symbol” displayed when the “special jackpot” occurs and the various “big jackpot symbol” displayed when the “nonspecific jackpot” occurs. The jackpot decorative design is the same). Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1a, when the “special jackpot” occurs, the player determines whether the “special jackpot” has occurred when the “special jackpot symbol” is displayed. I can't recognize what happened at all. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1a has a thrilling game content, and can keep the player's willingness to play for a very long time.

  In addition, in the case of a “special jackpot”, the pachinko machine 1a changes the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” a predetermined number of times in the “high probability state” generated after the end of the “jackpot state”. Later, in order to notify that the “special jackpot” has occurred, it appears that the game content is very high because it appears that the “variable shortened state” has been switched to the “high probability state” when the “special jackpot” is reported. Is exciting.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 1a has a plurality of “special symbol” fluctuation times for shortening the fluctuation time in the “fluctuation reduction state” stored in the ROM 27 (storage means) in the main control board 21 (operation control device). Since it is selected from the “number of fluctuations”, the player feels that it switches to the “high probability state” at various times during the occurrence of the “variation shortening state”, so it is very interesting and extremely long. The player's willingness to play can be kept high over a period of time.

  Further, when the “special jackpot” occurs, the pachinko machine 1a reports the situation using predetermined notification means (the speaker 5, the specific jackpot display lamp 46, and the symbol display device 8). The player can clearly recognize that it was a “special jackpot” in the middle of the “high probability state”. Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1a, even a player who is not familiar with the game can enjoy the game.

(6) Description of Pachinko Machine of Example 2 The configuration of the pachinko machine 1b of Example 2 is substantially the same as the configuration of the pachinko machine 1a of Example 1, but the operation content after the occurrence of “big hit” and “ The content of the “special jackpot display process” is different from that of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

  The pachinko machine 1b is a numerical value acquired by the n counter at a predetermined number of times (that is, “lottery”) after the end of the “big hit state” regardless of whether the “special big hit” has occurred or the “non-specific big hit” has occurred. The “variation shortening state” that shortens the variation time of “normal symbol”, “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” occurs until “special symbol” and “decorative symbol” fluctuate only by “variation frequency” corresponding to It is like that. The operation content in the “variation shortening state” is the same as the operation content of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, and every time the “special symbol” changes (every time the “primary command” is transmitted), the main content is changed. The value of the i counter on the control board 21 is integrated by “1”, and the integrated value of the i counter corresponds to the value acquired by the n counter in the “number of fluctuations” stored in the RAM 31 (ie, “lottery”). At the time when it coincides with “the number of fluctuations”), the “variation shortening state” ends.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1b repeatedly executes the “specific jackpot display processing B” as shown in FIG. 16 on the main control board 21 during the occurrence of the “variation shortening state” when the “specific jackpot” occurs. After the end of the “variation shortening state”, it is notified that the “big hit” that occurred first was the “specific big hit”.

  In the “specific jackpot display processing B”, it is determined whether or not the “variable reduction state” is occurring in S11. If “YES” is determined, a “primary command” is transmitted in S12. (That is, whether or not the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” have changed). If it is determined in S12 that the “primary command” has been transmitted, in S13, “1” is added to the value of the i counter, and then in S14, the “number of fluctuations” (stored in the RAM 31). That is, “variation count” corresponding to the numerical value acquired by the n counter in “lottery” is called. In subsequent S15, it is determined whether or not the value of the i counter matches the “number of fluctuations” called from the RAM 31, and if “YES” is determined, the value of the i counter is “0” in S16. After the “variation shortening state” is terminated in S17, the “specific jackpot display command” is sent from the main control board 21 through the sub-integrated board 43 to the symbol control board 22 and the light emission control board in S18. 23 and the sound effect control board 24. Note that if “NO” is determined in each of S11, S12, and S15, “specific jackpot display processing B” is executed again without performing any processing.

  The operation contents of the symbol control board 22, the light emission control board 23, and the sound effect control board 24 when the “specific jackpot display command” is received are the same as those of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment. In addition, when the “special jackpot” occurs in the pachinko machine 1b, the flow of operations such as the fluctuation of the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol”, the occurrence of the “big jackpot”, the “special jackpot display”, etc. are shown as a time chart. 17 shows.

  Since the pachinko machine 1b operates as described above, when a “special jackpot” occurs, when the “big jackpot symbol” is displayed on the display parts 10 to 12 of the symbol display device 8, the player Cannot recognize that the “special jackpot” has occurred in the “lottery”, and the “big jackpot” that occurred first was the “special jackpot” even after the “change reduction state” occurred. I cannot recognize that. However, the display numerical value of the time display 51 increases by “1” and becomes any one of “20”, “40”, “60”, “80”, “100”, and “change fluctuation state” The special jackpot display lamp 46 suddenly starts flashing in a predetermined manner at the timing when “is finished, and the speaker 5 generates a sound effect in a predetermined manner. Since the “probable change” message is displayed, at that time, the player can recognize that the “big hit” that occurred first (before the “big hit state”) was the “specific big hit”.

(7) Effect of Pachinko Machine of Example 2 When the “special jackpot” occurs as described above, the pachinko machine 1b performs “ Since it is informed that the “big jackpot” has occurred, the player can recognize that the “big jackpot” that occurred suddenly was the “specific jackpot” at an unexpected timing. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1b has a novel game content and can keep the player's motivation for a long period of time.

(8) Description of Modifications of the Present Invention The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the aspect of the above-described embodiment, and the symbol start port, the symbol display device, the main control device (the operation control device) ), Design display device, specific jackpot display lamp, speaker (notification means), storage means, design control board, electrical control board, sound effect control board, integrated board, shape and structure of the big prize opening (winning equipment), etc. The configuration can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

  For example, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to one that notifies that a “special jackpot” has occurred by three notification means, that is, a symbol display device, a specific jackpot display lamp, and a speaker. A specific jackpot indicator lamp or one or two of the speakers may be used to notify that “specific jackpot” has occurred. In addition, it is also possible to change to a means for notifying that the “specific jackpot” has occurred by the notification means other than the specific jackpot display lamp and the speaker, by a method such as moving a movable member as the notification means.

  In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to one in which the symbol control board, the light emission control board, and the sound effect control board are integrated by the sub-integrated board, but directly from the main control device to the symbol control board, the light emission control board, and the sound effect control board. It may be a device that sends a command to the device.

  In addition, the integrated board is not limited to the integrated control of the symbol control board, the light emission control board, and the sound effect control board as in the above embodiment, but the light emission control board or the sound effect control board and the symbol control board. It is also possible to change the control circuit board to a circuit board that is controlled in an integrated manner, or to control a board other than the light emission control board or the sound effect control board and the symbol control board.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine is not limited to the one in which the time indicator displays a count-up display (display that adds a numerical value every time a “special symbol” or “decorative symbol” is changed) as in the above embodiment, A countdown display (display that subtracts a numerical value every time a “special symbol” or “decorative symbol” is changed) may be performed, or a time indicator may not be provided.

  Furthermore, the gaming machine is not limited to the case where the “high probability state” is continued until the “big jackpot” occurs again when the “specific jackpot” occurs, but only when the “specific jackpot” occurs, a predetermined number of times. It is also possible to change to a type in which the “high probability state” is continued until the “special symbol” or the “decorative symbol” fluctuates, or in which the “high probability state” is continued for a predetermined time.

  In addition, in the “high probability state”, the gaming machine has an operation of increasing the occurrence probability of “winning”, an operation of extending the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory, “normal symbol”, “special symbol”, “decorative symbol” It is not limited to those that perform all of the operations that shorten the fluctuation time and increase the probability of occurrence of “big hit”, but may perform some of these operations, or perform operations different from those Things can be used.

  In addition, in the “variation shortening state”, the gaming machine is an operation that increases the probability of occurrence of “winning”, an operation that extends the opening time of an ordinary electric accessory, “normal symbol”, “special symbol”, “decorative symbol” However, the present invention is not limited to the one that performs all of the operations that shorten the fluctuation time, and may perform a part of those operations, or may perform an operation different from them.

  Further, the gaming machine shortens the fluctuation time of the “ordinary symbol”, the “special symbol” and the “decorative symbol” until the “decorative symbol” and the “special symbol” fluctuate a predetermined number of times as in the above embodiment. The "variation shortening state" that shortens the variation time of "ordinary symbol" and / or "special symbol" and / or "decoration symbol" is not limited to the one causing the "variation shortening state". It may be something that is caused. Further, the gaming machine is not limited to one in which the occurrence period of the “variation shortening state” changes as in the above embodiment, and may be one that can only cause the “variation shortening state” for a certain period.

  On the other hand, the gaming machine is not limited to controlling the display content and display method of “special jackpot” on the main control board, but main control such as sub-integrated board, symbol display board, light emission control board, sound effect control board, etc. A control board other than the board may be used to control the display content and display method of “specific jackpot”. In addition, the content of “specific jackpot display processing” executed to control the display content, display method, etc. of “specific jackpot” is not limited to the content as in the above embodiment.

  Note that the gaming machine of the present invention can be applied not only to the first type of pachinko machine as in the above embodiment, but also to other gaming machines such as a third type of pachinko machine or a slot machine.

  1 ... Pachinko machine 2.Game area 5 ... Speaker (notification means) 8.Design display device (notification means) 13.Normal electric accessory (design start port) 16. Mouth (winning device), 21 ... Main control board (operation control device), 27 ... ROM (storage means), 46 ... Specific jackpot display lamp (notification means).

Claims (6)

In the game area, a symbol start port through which a game ball can be won and a symbol display device capable of displaying a plurality of special symbols are provided, and an operation control device for controlling the operation content is incorporated.
When a game ball launched into the game area wins the symbol start opening, the special symbol displayed on the symbol display device is changed for a predetermined time, while the lottery is executed in the operation control device, and the result of the lottery When a jackpot occurs, a special game state is created in which a predetermined bonus special symbol, which is a predetermined special symbol, is displayed on the symbol display device, and then a predetermined winning device is intermittently opened a predetermined number of times. As well as
As a result of the lottery, when a specific jackpot occurs, after the special gaming state is generated, the first specific gaming state is generated,
When a jackpot other than a specific jackpot occurs, a gaming machine that causes a second specific gaming state after the special gaming state has occurred,
A gaming machine characterized by notifying that a specific jackpot has occurred in the middle of a first specific gaming state that occurs after the end of a special gaming state when a specific jackpot occurs. When the special symbol is changed, a decorative symbol that is different from the special symbol is changed on the symbol display device, and when the jackpot is generated as a result of the lottery, the jackpot decorative symbol that is a predetermined decorative symbol determined in advance is After displaying on the symbol display device separately from the jackpot special symbol, a special gaming state is caused,
The specific jackpot special symbol different from the case where a jackpot other than the specific jackpot occurs is displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of the special gaming state when the specific jackpot occurs. The gaming machine described.   A jackpot decoration symbol displayed on the symbol display device before the occurrence of a special gaming state when a specific jackpot occurs, and a symbol display device before the occurrence of a special gaming state when a jackpot other than a specific jackpot occurs 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the jackpot decoration symbol to be played is not different. The first specific gaming state is a high probability state that shortens the variation time of the special symbol and increases the probability of jackpot occurrence,
The second specific gaming state is a variation shortening state that shortens the variation time of the special symbol until it fluctuates a predetermined number of times,
Claiming that a specific jackpot has occurred, after a special symbol has changed a predetermined number of times in a high probability state generated after the end of the special gaming state when a specific jackpot has occurred The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3.   5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the number of fluctuations of the special symbol for shortening the fluctuation time in the fluctuation shortening state is selected from a plurality of fluctuations stored in the storage means in the operation control device.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when a specific jackpot occurs, the situation is notified by a predetermined notification means.

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