JP2013188617A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a display mode configured to enhance a sense of expectation to lottery results of a player, by using two or more lottery results to a plurality of reservation memories.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a game board having a rolling game ball; a lottery means for holding a lottery as to whether to perform an advantageous game for a player according to the game ball passing through a predetermined area arranged in the game board; a symbol display means for variable display of a symbol according to lottery results of the lottery means; a reservation memory means for storing the lottery results, based on the game ball passing through the predetermined area during the variable display of the symbol in the symbol display means; a display means for performing display; and a display control means for performing display control to enable performance of advance notice display in a mode corresponding to the number of winning lottery results being winning for performing a game advantageous for the player among the lottery results stored in the reservation memory means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, such as a game ball passing through a start area provided in a game area in which a launched game ball can roll, the display area of the variable display device Variable display control means for performing control for variably displaying the identification information (special symbol) and performing control for deriving and displaying the identification information for which variability display is performed, and the derivation-displayed identification information has a predetermined combination ( When a specific display mode is established, a game is made to shift to a jackpot gaming state (so-called “jackpot”) that is advantageous to the player.

  In the conventional pachinko machine, the lottery result of the jackpot lottery with respect to the reserved storage is displayed in advance in advance. For example, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that performs a story-continuous notice display, a so-called step-up notice, and the like from the first to a predetermined number of reserved memories (Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-81506 A

  However, in these gaming machines, there are a plurality of reserved memories, and when one of the lottery results is a big hit, the story is developed according to it and the continuous notice display tends to be monotonous.

  For this reason, it is desired to provide a gaming machine having a display form that uses a lottery result for a plurality of reserved memories to increase a player's expectation for a lottery result.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for a lottery result using lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories. With the goal.

The gaming machine according to claim 1 is a game board on which a game ball rolls and whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided on the game board. The lottery means for executing the lottery, the symbol display means for variably displaying the symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and the game that has passed through the predetermined area while the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means A winning lottery result based on a ball, which is a winning storage unit that stores the lottery result, a display unit that performs display, and a lottery result stored in the holding memory unit that is advantageous for a player. And a display control means for performing display control for executing a notice display in a manner corresponding to the number of the game machines.
Preferably, a game board on which the game ball rolls and a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game board The lottery means, the symbol display means for variably displaying symbols according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and the lottery based on the game ball that has passed through the predetermined area while the symbols are variably displayed in the symbol display means Number of winning lottery results that are winning for executing a game advantageous to the player among a plurality of lottery results stored in the holding storage means, a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of results, and a display means for displaying Display control means for performing display control to execute a notice display in a mode according to the above, and the holding storage means in response to a game ball passing through the predetermined area during execution of the notice display by the display control means In When the number of the winning lottery results has changed as a result of the confirmation by the result confirming means and the result confirming means, the number of the winning lottery results stored in the holding storage means, including the memorized lottery results, A notice display changing means capable of changing the notice display being executed, and the notice display is changed in a mode according to the confirmation result of the result confirming means when the notice display is being executed in the display means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display means has a higher probability than when the display means is not executing the notice display.

  According to this gaming machine, the notice display is executed in a manner corresponding to the number of winning lottery results, which is a winning for executing a game advantageous to the player among the lottery results stored in the holding storage means. In other words, for example, in the on-hold storage for the special symbol lottery, the notice display can be executed in a different manner between the case where the lottery result of jackpot winning is one and the case where the lottery is two. In addition, for example, it becomes possible to execute the notice display in a different manner between the case where the lottery result of winning is one and the case where the lottery result is two in the holding storage for the normal symbol lottery. In particular, in the normal symbol lottery, since the lottery result stored in the holding storage means is highly likely to be won in a short time, various notices can be displayed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

The gaming machine according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means displays a notice in a manner corresponding to a change in the number of winning lottery results stored in the holding storage means. A gaming machine characterized by performing display control to be executed.
Preferably, the gaming machine includes an operation unit operable by a player, and the display control unit executes the notice display on a condition that the operation unit is operated.

  According to this gaming machine, in order to cause the notice display to be executed in a manner corresponding to the change in the number of winning lottery results stored in the holding storage means, for example, even if the notice display corresponding to the number of winning lottery results is performed. When the winning lottery results increase, a notice display is executed so as to further improve the sense of expectation in a manner corresponding to the change in the number of winning lottery results. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  According to this gaming machine, for example, in addition to the normal notice display, a selection game such as a card is performed, the selection operation is performed by the operation means, and depending on the type of character that appears according to the result of the selection operation, The number of winning lottery results stored in the storage means can be notified in advance. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to provide the game machine which has a display form which raises the expectation with respect to the lottery result which a player has using the lottery result with respect to several holding memory.

It is explanatory drawing of the function of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the function of the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view of the game board in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows arrangement | positioning of various sensors, a solenoid, etc. in the pachinko game machine of this 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 this embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the table used in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a transition diagram of each process in the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the effect display performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing explaining the effect display performed in the pachinko game machine of this embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[This embodiment]
First, functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 1, in a pachinko game, when a game ball that is launched in response to an operation of a user (player) becomes a start winning for variable display of a special symbol (for example, The obstacle nail is set so that the probability of starting winning is about “5/100” to “6/100”), and it is determined whether or not the jackpot counter with respect to the jackpot is a jackpot with the starting prize A jackpot random number, a symbol random number for determining the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed in the case of jackpot is extracted. In this case, when it is normal time (for example, about “1/300”), it becomes a big hit with a lower probability than when it is probable (for example, about “1/50” to “1/100”). Determined.

  If it is determined that the game will be a big win, it will be reached, but if it is determined that it will not be a big game, it will be determined whether or not it will be a reach (reach prize) (for example, about “ Reach with probability of 1/10 "to" 1/20 ").

  Further, when a start winning is made during the variable display operation, a big hit random number or the like is stored in the start storage area for four reserved balls. As described above, the main RAM 70 is an example of a holding storage unit that stores a lottery result based on a game ball that has passed through a predetermined area while a symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the symbol display unit. As described above, the special symbol display device 35 is an example of a symbol display unit that variably displays symbols according to the lottery result of the lottery unit.

  Various commands indicating whether or not the above-mentioned jackpot is reached, the type of special symbol to be stopped and displayed, whether or not to reach, etc. are output to the effect display means, and the variable display control means is variable on the display. Display.

  On the other hand, the effect display means selects variable display video and effect video based on the received various commands, reads effect data corresponding to the selection result, outputs a display video signal to the display, and generates a sound generator ( An audio signal is output to the speaker 46). As a result, various images are displayed on the display device, and various sounds are generated on the sound generator. Further, by outputting to the effect display means whether or not the big hit stored in the start storage area described above is lost, it is possible to recognize the win in the start storage area not yet variably displayed, and based on the win Production may be performed.

  In the case of a big hit, game ball payout control is performed with a higher probability than in normal times. When the jackpot is over, there may be a short time state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, or a probability variation state (probability variation state). In the short-time state, the start winning opening chucker opens and closes, so that it becomes easier to start a start than in the normal state, and in the probability variation state, the probability of winning a big hit in the big hit determination becomes higher than in the normal state. Further, the short-time state and the probability variation state are continued until the next big hit.

  Further, the function of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described more specifically with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko game is a game in which a game ball is fired in response to a user's operation, and the game ball is controlled to be paid out by various winnings.

  The pachinko game includes a special symbol game using a special symbol and a normal symbol game using a normal symbol. When the special symbol game is a big hit or the normal symbol game is a big win, the possibility that the game ball will win is relatively increased, and the payout control of the game ball is easily performed.

  In addition, for various winnings, special symbol start winning, which is one condition for variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and normal symbol starting, which is one condition for variable display of normal symbols in a normal symbol game. Winning is also included.

  When there is a special symbol start winning, a random value is extracted from the jackpot determination counter and the symbol determination counter, and each random value is stored.

  On the other hand, when there is a normal symbol start winning, a random number value is extracted from the winning determination counter and the random number value is stored.

  In the special symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting variable display of the special symbol is satisfied. In this case, it is determined whether or not the random number value is stored by the special symbol start winning described above, and it is determined that the variable symbol display is started on the condition that the random value is stored.

  Then, the random number extracted from the jackpot determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not the jackpot is to be jackpot. Next, with reference to the random number value extracted from the symbol determination counter and the jackpot determination result described above, stop symbol determination is performed to determine a special symbol to be stopped and displayed.

  Next, a random number value is extracted from the counter for determining the variation pattern, and the random pattern value, the jackpot determination result described above, and the stop symbol described above are referred to, and the variation pattern determination for determining the variation pattern of the special symbol is performed. Done. Next, a random number value is extracted from the counter for determining the production pattern, and the random number value, the jackpot determination result described above, the stop symbol described above, and the variation pattern described above are referred to, and the special symbol is variably displayed. The production pattern to be executed is determined accordingly.

  Then, as a result of the jackpot determination determined as described above, the special display to be stopped, the variation pattern of the special symbol, the effect pattern accompanying the special symbol is referred, and the variable display control for performing display control of the variable symbol special display, Production control for performing a predetermined production is executed.

  When it is determined that the jackpot determination result is a jackpot, the jackpot game control for performing the jackpot game is executed after the variable display control and the effect display control are completed. In the jackpot game control, the possibility of various winnings described above increases. On the other hand, when it is determined that the jackpot is not won, the jackpot game control is not executed.

  Then, when the big hit game control is finished, the game state transition control for shifting the game state is performed. In this gaming state transition control, the gaming state is managed in a normal time different from the big hit gaming state. For example, in the jackpot determination described above, there is a probability change state in which the probability of being determined to be a jackpot increases, in the variable display of special symbols and normal symbols, in a short time state that shortens the variable display time, and various gaming states May be moved to. Then, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start the variable symbol variable display again.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol game, first, it is determined whether a condition for starting the variable symbol variable display is satisfied. In this case, it is determined whether or not the random symbol value is stored by the above-described normal symbol start winning, and it is determined that variable symbol display is started on the condition that the random value is stored.

  The random value extracted from the winning determination counter is referenced to determine whether or not to win the jackpot. Next, referring to the hit determination result described above, the variation pattern determination for determining the variation pattern of the normal symbol is performed.

  Then, as a result of the hit determination determined as described above, the variation pattern of the normal symbol is referred to, and variable display control for performing display control for variable symbol normal display and effect control for performing a predetermined effect are executed.

  Then, when the variable display control and the effect display control are finished, it is determined whether or not the winning is achieved. When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the winning game control for performing the winning game is executed. In this winning game control, the possibility of various winnings as described above, in particular, the possibility of special symbol starting winnings in a special symbol game is increased. On the other hand, when it is determined that the winning is not made, the winning game control is not executed. Then, again, it is repeatedly determined whether or not to start variable display of normal symbols.

  In this way, in the pachinko game, in addition to various winnings of game balls launched in response to user operations, whether or not it will be a big hit in the special symbol game, the transition status of the gaming state, This is a game in which the payout control of the game ball is easily performed depending on whether or not.

  In the present embodiment, the extraction of various random numbers uses a soft random number method that generates random numbers by executing a program. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, random numbers are updated at a predetermined cycle. It is also possible to use a hard random number system that extracts a random number value from a counter (so-called ring counter) in the random number generator. In this case, it is possible to prevent the same random number value from being extracted in the predetermined cycle by determining the initial value of the random value at a timing different from the predetermined cycle.

[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, the pachinko gaming machine 10 fires a glass door 11, a wooden frame 12, a base door 13, a game board 14, a dish unit 21, a liquid crystal display device 32 for displaying an image, and a game ball. It includes a launching device 130, a board unit 400 including various control boards, a ball payout unit 500 for giving a game ball as a game value, and the like.

  The glass door 11 described above is pivotally attached to the base door 13 so as to be openable and closable. An opening 11a is formed at the center of the glass door 11, and a protective glass 19 having transparency is disposed in the opening 11a. Moreover, the base door 13 is pivotally attached to the front of the wooden frame 12 described above. In addition, a rental operation unit 80 is provided below the glass door 11.

  The dish unit 21 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be positioned below the glass door 11. The dish unit 21 is provided with an upper dish 20 above and a lower dish 22 below. The upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 are formed with payout outlets 20a and 22a for lending game balls and paying out game balls (prize balls). If predetermined payout conditions are satisfied, The ball is discharged, and in particular, the upper plate 20 stores a game ball for launching to a game area 15 described later.

  The launching device 130 described above is disposed on the base door 13 so as to be located on the side of the dish unit 21. The launching device 130 is provided with a launching handle 26 that can be operated by a player, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launching handle 26 by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing motor in accordance with the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is The game board 14 is sequentially fired.

  The game board 14 described above is disposed in front of the base door 13 so as to be located behind the protective glass 19. The game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front surface of which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and the like, in which a game ball can roll. In this way, the game balls launched by the launching device 130 are guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and thereafter, a plurality of game balls provided in the game area 15 are provided. It will fall down below the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction due to the collision with the obstacle nail. As described above, the game board 14 is an example of a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls. Thus, the launching device 130 is an example of a launching unit that launches a game ball to the game area by a player's operation.

  In the center of the front surface of the game board 14, a start port 25, a shutter 40, and the like are provided. On the condition that a game ball has entered the start opening 25, the variable display of the special symbol is executed. Further, as will be described in detail later, depending on the result of variable display of this special symbol, a big hit gaming state (so-called “big hit”) that is relatively advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state is obtained. When the jackpot gaming state is reached, the shutter 40 is controlled to be in the open state, and the game ball may be easily opened into the big prize opening 39.

  A display area of the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to be visible. Speakers 46L and 46R are disposed above the base door 13.

  A special symbol display device 35 is disposed at the center of the game board 14. The special symbol display device 35 performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol display device 35 is constituted by a single symbol row, but is not limited thereto, and may be constituted by, for example, a plurality of symbol rows. This special symbol is a symbol made up of numbers and symbols.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, in the special symbol display device 35, the special symbol is derived and displayed, and the gaming state is changed to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the special display that is derived and displayed. Will be migrated. Further, when the special symbol derived and displayed is in a non-specific display mode, the jackpot gaming state is not shifted.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 described above has a display area 32a for displaying an image relating to a game. The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind (on the back side of) the opening 14 a formed in the game board 14. In the display area of the liquid crystal display device 32, images relating to various games such as decorative symbols, background images related to games, effect images, etc., which are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, are provided in a predetermined manner. Will be displayed.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 32, the decorative symbols are variably displayed in accordance with the variable display of the special symbols in the special symbol display device 35. When this decoration symbol derivation display is performed and the result of the variable symbol special display on the special symbol display device 35 is a specific display mode, a combination of a plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is a specific combination, The gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, a dot LED (Light Emitting Diode), a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the game area 15 of the game board 14 described above, various types of accessories are provided. An example of various types of accessory will be described below with reference to FIG. 5, but is not limited thereto.

  For example, a special symbol display device 35 is provided above the center of the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  Further, a normal symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of the normal symbols is provided on the right side of the special symbol display device 35. Above the game board 14, a special symbol hold display device 34 for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the special symbol game and a normal symbol hold display device 50 for displaying the number of reserved symbols in the normal symbol game are provided.

  A ball passage detector 54 is provided above the game area 15 of the game board 14. When it is detected that a game ball has passed in the vicinity of the ball passage detector 54, the normal symbol fluctuation display on the normal symbol display device 33 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol fluctuation display is stopped. Is done.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, the blade members 48 provided on both the left and right sides of a starting port 25 (to be described later) (so-called normal electric accessory, hereinafter sometimes referred to as normal electric combination) Is changed from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start opening 25. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is opened, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the start port 25.

  Further, below the game board 15 in the game area 15, a game ball general winning opening 56 is provided.

  In addition, a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed with respect to the special prize opening 39 is provided below the game area 15 of the game board 14. As described above, when the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  Further, the shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number of game balls pass through the special winning opening 39 or until a predetermined time elapses. In other words, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or the passage of a predetermined time is satisfied, the big prize opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls (second state). ). Subsequently, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is again driven to the open state on condition that the upper limit number of rounds has not been reached.

  A start port 25 is provided above the shutter 40. When a game ball wins at the start opening 25, a special symbol game, which will be described later, is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which the special symbol is variably displayed. As the predetermined variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that the game ball has won the start opening 25 (the game ball has passed through the start area). In other words, when a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied (provided that the game ball has passed through the start area), the special symbol is variably displayed. In the embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is that a game ball has won the start opening 25, but the present invention is not limited to this, and another mode may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game, the game ball wins the start opening 25 until the special symbol in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of the special symbol based is suspended. That is, when the predetermined variable display execution condition is satisfied but the predetermined variable display start condition is not satisfied (when the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied), the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied. The execution (start) of variable symbol special display is suspended. If the special symbol is derived and displayed in a state where the execution of the variable display of the special symbol is suspended, the execution of the variable display of the special symbol that is suspended is started.

  In addition, the special symbol variable display executed when the special symbol is derived and displayed is once. Further, an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the variable symbol variable display is suspended up to four times. Thus, when the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol game is put on hold, the special symbol hold display device 34 displays the number of the hold.

  Similarly, in the normal symbol game, the execution (start) of variable symbol display may be suspended, and when the variable symbol variable display is suspended, the normal symbol hold display device 50 may The hold number is displayed.

  In the present embodiment, the variable symbol special display and the normal symbol variable display are suspended with the upper limit being four times. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. The variable display of the special symbol may be suspended with the number of times or multiple times as the upper limit, and may be configured to be suspended without setting the upper limit. Of course, you may comprise so that the variable display of a special symbol may not be suspended.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, behind the above-described ball passage detector 54, the general winning port 56, the large winning port 39, and the starting port 25, the passing ball sensors 114, 115, the general winning ball sensor 106, 108, 110, 112, a count sensor 104, and a starting winning ball sensor 116 are disposed, and each passing or entering ball is detected. Further, behind the blade member 48 and the shutter 40, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 and a special prize opening solenoid 120 are disposed, respectively, and driven.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the pachinko gaming machine 10 mainly includes a main control circuit 60 that controls a game and a sub-control circuit 200 that controls an effect according to the progress of the game.

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM 68 (read only memory), and a main RAM 70 (read / write memory).

  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.

  The main ROM 68 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66, various tables, and the like.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also includes a reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse every predetermined cycle (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. An initial reset circuit 64 for generating a reset signal and a serial communication IC 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later are provided.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60.

  For example, various devices that respond to signals from the main control circuit 60 include a special symbol display device 35 that performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game, and a special symbol that displays the number of reserved special symbols in a special symbol game. The symbol hold display device 34, the normal symbol display device 33 that performs variable display of the normal symbol as identification information in the normal symbol game, the normal symbol hold display device 50 that displays the number of hold of the variable symbol normal display in the normal symbol game, and the feather An ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 that opens or closes the member 48, a large winning opening solenoid 120 that drives the shutter 40, and opens or closes the large winning opening 39 are connected.

  Further, for example, when a game ball passes through the area at the big winning opening 39, the count sensor 104 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, and when the game ball passes through each general winning opening 56, When a game ball passes through the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112 and the ball passage detector 54 that supplies the main control circuit 60, a predetermined detection signal is passed to the main control circuit 60. When a game ball wins the ball sensors 114 and 115 and the start opening 25, the start winning ball sensor 116 that supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60, backup data at the time of power interruption, etc. A backup clear switch 124 or the like that is cleared according to the operation is connected.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / launch control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 300. Further, a lending operation unit 80 is connected to the card unit 300, and an operation signal is supplied to the card unit 300 in accordance with the operation. Note that the card unit 300 is provided adjacent to the left side of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

  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 300, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. The payout / firing control circuit 126 supplies power to the firing motor according to the turning angle when the launching handle 26 is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise. Control to fire the ball.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 controls display on the liquid crystal display device 32 according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, control of lamps including decoration lamps, and the like. I do.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R, and a decorative lamp. The lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamp 132 including the above. 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.

  The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  The program ROM 208 stores various tables such as a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206 and a notice display mode table (see FIG. 8).

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 and the program ROM 208 are used as the storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a storage medium that can be read by a computer having control means is used. Any other form may be used, for example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 stores various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 is a circuit that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 32, and includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP), an image data ROM that stores data for generating various image data, A frame buffer for buffering image data, a D / A converter for converting image data as an image signal, and the like are included.

  The display control circuit 250 is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with data supplied from the sub CPU 206. In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the display control circuit 250 displays various image data such as decorative design image data, background image data, and production image data indicating a decorative design on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be stored is temporarily stored in the frame buffer.

  Then, the display control circuit 250 supplies the image data stored in the frame buffer to the D / A converter at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter converts image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the display control circuit 250 performs control to display an image related to the game on the liquid crystal display device 32.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC that controls audio, an audio data ROM that stores various audio data, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals, and the like.

  The sound source IC controls sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. The sound source IC selects one sound data from a plurality of sound data stored in the sound data ROM in accordance with a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The sound source IC reads the selected sound data from the sound data ROM, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP. The AMP amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 46L and 46R.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored, and the like.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is connected to a touch sensor 119 provided on the launch handle 26 and receives a detection signal from the touch sensor 119 based on the player's operation.

  With reference to FIG. 8, a notice display mode table in which a notice display mode based on the jackpot reserved ball count data (winning lottery result) stored in the program ROM 208 and included in the variable display command will be described.

  When the number of winning lottery results is one and the winning lottery result is included in the variation data, the notice display mode 10 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data in the first reserved ball, the notice display mode 11 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the variation data in the second reserved ball, the notice display form 12 is selected as the notice display form. When the winning data is included in the variation data in the third reserved ball, the notice display mode 13 is selected as the notice display mode. When a winning lottery result is included in the variation data in the fourth reserved ball, the notice display mode 14 is selected as the notice display mode.

  When the number of winning lottery results is two and the winning lottery result is included in the variation data and the first reserved ball, the notice display form 20 is selected as the notice display form. When the winning data is included in the variation data and the second reserved ball, the notice display mode 21 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball and the second holding ball, the notice display mode 22 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the fluctuation data and the third reserved ball, the notice display mode 23 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball and the third holding ball, the notice display mode 24 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the second reserved ball and the third reserved ball, the notice display mode 25 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 26 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 27 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the second reserved ball and the fourth reserved ball, the notice display mode 28 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the third holding ball and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 29 is selected as the notice display mode.

  When the number of winning lottery results is three and the winning lottery result is included in the variation data, the first reserved ball, and the second reserved ball, the notice display mode 30 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the first reserved ball, and the third reserved ball, the notice display mode 31 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the second reserved ball, and the third reserved ball, the notice display mode 32 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball, the second holding ball, and the third holding ball, the notice display mode 33 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the first reserved ball, and the fourth reserved ball, the notice display mode 34 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the third reserved ball, and the fourth reserved ball, the notice display mode 35 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the second reserved ball, and the fourth reserved ball, the notice display mode 36 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the second holding ball, the third holding ball, and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 37 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball, the third holding ball, and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 38 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball, the second holding ball, and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 39 is selected as the notice display mode.

  When the number of winning lottery results is four, when the lottery results are included in the variation data, the first holding ball, the second holding ball, and the third holding ball, the notice display mode 40 is selected as the notice display mode. Is done. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the first holding ball, the second holding ball, and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 41 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the first holding ball, the third holding ball, and the fourth holding ball, the notice display mode 42 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning data is included in the variation data, the second reserved ball, the third reserved ball, and the fourth reserved ball, the notice display mode 43 is selected as the notice display mode. When the winning lottery result is included in the first holding ball, the second holding ball, the third holding ball, and the fourth holding ball, the notice display form 44 is selected as the notice display form.

  If the number of winning lottery results is five and the fluctuation data, the first holding ball, the second holding ball, the third holding ball, and the fourth holding ball contain the winning lottery results, a notice is given as a notice display mode. A display mode 50 is selected. In the present embodiment, an example of the notice display mode table has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning lottery result included in the holding ball and the notice display form may have other relationships. .

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and FIGS. 13 to 15 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process performed with the pachinko game machine 10 is demonstrated using FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, in step S <b> 9, the main CPU 66 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  In step S14, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 performs special symbol control processing relating to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display device 35, and the decorative symbols. Run. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S <b> 15, the main CPU 66 executes normal symbol control processing relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display device 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  In step S <b> 16, the main CPU 66 executes a symbol display device control process for performing display control of variable symbols such as a special symbol and a normal symbol in accordance with the execution result of the special symbol control process and the normal symbol control process. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S14.

  As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the special symbol control process, the normal symbol control process, and the symbol display device control process are repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 10, in step S43, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S44.

  In step S44, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of the game ball to the start port 25 or the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 performs various operations such as a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a big prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39. Execute timer update processing. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 executes an output process for supplying a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S <b> 47, the main CPU 66 executes command output processing for supplying various commands to the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S48.

  In step S <b> 48, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. 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 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of the respective processes indicate the control state flags corresponding to the respective processes, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is executed according to the numerical value of the control state flag. The special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, in step S71, the main CPU 66 executes processing for loading a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In each process described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables any one of the processes to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step.

  Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S72, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol storage check process. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 checks the number of holdings when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and determines the big hit if there is a holding number. , Derived special symbol, variation pattern of special symbol, etc. are determined. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer. That is, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, a special symbol variation time management process described later, that is, the process of step S73 is executed.

  In step S73, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol variation time management process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the control state flag is the value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management. Set the waiting time after confirmation to the waiting time timer. That is, after the waiting time after the determination, the special symbol display time management process described later, that is, the process of step S74 is set to be executed.

  In step S74, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol display time management process. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. When the main CPU 66 is a jackpot, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the jackpot start interval management process described later, that is, the process of step S75 is executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute a special symbol game end process described later, that is, the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  If the main CPU 66 determines in step S75 that it is a big hit, it executes a big hit start interval management process. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management in the control state flag, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, Based on the data read from the ROM 68, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute a process for opening a special prize opening, which will be described later, that is, the process of step S76.

  In step S76, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening opening process. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is a predetermined number or more, and the opening upper limit time (large). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied (a predetermined closing condition is satisfied).

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the extra ball remaining ball monitoring time in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time for monitoring the remaining balls in the special winning opening has elapsed, it is set to execute the process for monitoring the residual balls in the special winning opening described later, that is, the process of step S77.

  In step S77, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process. In this process, the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not the condition that the number of times of release is equal to or greater than the maximum value (the final round) is satisfied.

  When this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, the jackpot end interval process described later, that is, the process of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when this condition is not satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening described later, that is, the process of step S78 is executed.

  In step S78, the main CPU 66 executes the waiting time management process before reopening the big prize opening when it is determined that the big prize opening number counter is not equal to or larger than the maximum value of the big prize opening number. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special prize opening number counter to “0” when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ″. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. In other words, the above-described process for opening the special winning opening, that is, the process of step S76 is set to be executed again.

  The main CPU 66 executes the jackpot end interval process shown in step S80, that is, the process of step S80, when it is determined that the big prize opening number counter is equal to or greater than the maximum value of the number of winning prize openings. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute a special symbol game end process described later, that is, the process of step S81.

  Then, the main CPU 66 stores a time reduction / probability change start command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and further performs control to shift to the probability change state.

  Then, the main CPU 66 executes the special symbol game end process of step S81 when the jackpot gaming state is ended or is lost. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the number of holdings (starting storage information) to be decreased by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, the special symbol storage check process described above, that is, the process of step S72 is set to be executed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the result of the jackpot determination is not in the jackpot gaming state, By setting “08” in order, the special symbol memory check process, the special symbol change time management process, the special symbol display time management process, and the special symbol game end process shown in FIG. 11 are executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The special symbol memory check processing, special symbol variation time management processing, special symbol display time management processing, and jackpot start interval management processing shown in FIG. 11 are executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the jackpot gaming state is executed. Become.

  Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby releasing the big winning opening shown in FIG. The middle processing, the winning ball residual ball monitoring process, and the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening are executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit game is executed.

  When the jackpot game is being executed and the end condition for the jackpot game state is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, and “08” are set in this order in FIG. The big winning opening opening process, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, the big hit end interval process, and the special symbol game end process are executed at a predetermined timing, and the big hit gaming state is ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 13, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S102 to determine whether or not the number of holds is “0”. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S102, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is lottery result data (starting storage information) in the storage area, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S103 and executes a demonstration display process. When the process of step S103 is finished, this subroutine is finished. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is lottery result data, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S104 and executes a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, the main CPU 66 executes jackpot determination processing. In this process, for example, in the case of a probability variation state, the main CPU 66 reads out a high probability flag, and based on the read high probability flag, the main CPU 66 selects one from a plurality of jackpot determination tables having different numbers of jackpot determination values (jackpot determination values). Select one jackpot table.

  As described above, when the high probability flag is a predetermined value, that is, when the gaming state is a probable change state, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is improved as compared with the normal time. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the selected jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a lottery unit that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided on the game board.

  In step S106, the main CPU 66 executes a special symbol determination process. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol based on the jackpot symbol random value and the result of the jackpot determination described above, and determines the special symbol. Data indicating a symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. In addition, when determining that the special symbol is a special display mode (a display mode in which the jackpot symbol becomes a probable variation symbol, all jackpot symbols in the present embodiment), the main CPU 66 performs control for shifting to the probable variation state. Become.

  The data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol is derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 35. Further, the data indicating the special symbol stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. As a result, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol corresponding to the special symbol is derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, the main CPU 66 executes variation pattern determination processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the special symbol determined as described above. The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the variation display mode (in particular, the variation display time) of the special symbol based on the data indicating such a variation pattern.

  The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied to the special symbol display device 35. As a result, the special symbol display device 35 variably displays the variation pattern determined by the special symbol. Further, the data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a variation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. Further, the main CPU 66 determines which start storage information includes the jackpot reservation ball number data (winning lottery result) among the start storage information stored in the main RAM 70, and includes this information in the variation pattern designation command. To the sub-control circuit 200. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. As described above, the main CPU 66 determines the number of winning lottery results that are winnings for executing a game advantageous to the player among the lottery results stored in the holding storage means in response to the game ball passing through the predetermined area. It is an example of the result confirmation means which confirms.

  In step S110, the main CPU 66 sets the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer, and in step S111, executes processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[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, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S1410, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1420.

  In step S1420, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing for updating random number values of various random number counters positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1430.

  In step S1430, as will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 analyzes the received command and executes command analysis processing corresponding to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1440.

  In step S1440, the sub CPU 206 executes a display control process for performing image display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when it is determined in the command analysis process that a variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the liquid crystal display device 32 displays various effects based on the effect pattern corresponding to the variation pattern designation command. Is called. If it is determined in the command analysis process that the derived symbol designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, the liquid crystal display device 32 performs processing for displaying the derived symbol corresponding to the derived symbol designation command. Further, for example, when a variable display command is received from the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process and it is determined that the player has operated, an image of a notice effect or the like corresponding to the variable display command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Processing to display is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1450. In this way, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for executing the notice display in a manner corresponding to the number of winning lottery results that are winning for executing a game advantageous to the player among the lottery results stored in the holding storage means. It is an example of the display control means to perform. That is, the sub CPU 206 executes a notice display in a mode based on the jackpot reserved ball number data included in the variable display command transmitted from the main control circuit 60. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control for executing a notice display in a manner corresponding to a change in the number of winning lottery results stored in the holding storage unit. As described above, the liquid crystal display device 32 is an example of display means for performing display.

  In step S1450, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling sounds generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1460.

  In step S1460, the sub CPU 206 executes lamp control processing for performing light emission control of various lamps. When this process ends, the process is transferred again to step S1420, that is, the random number update process.

  Thus, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process is completed, the lamp control process is repeatedly executed from the random number update process.

[Command analysis processing]
The command analysis process in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1510, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a variation display command has been received from the main control circuit 60. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the variable display command has been received, the process proceeds to step S1520. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not been received, the process proceeds to step S1530.

  In step S1520, a variable display content determination process is performed. In this process, as will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of determining the content of the notice display based on the received variable display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1530, the sub CPU 206 performs processing for executing processing corresponding to the received command other than the variable display command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Variable display content determination processing]
The variable display content determination process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1601, a process for determining whether or not continuous notice display is being performed is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variable display content stored in the work RAM 210 is a continuous notice display mode. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the variable display content is in the continuous notice display mode, the process proceeds to step S1603. If the sub CPU 206 does not determine that the variable display content is in the continuous notice display mode, the process proceeds to step S1602. Move.

  In step S1602, processing for determining a notice display pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines from the notice display mode table (see FIG. 8) in a mode according to the number of winning lottery results in which the jackpot lottery result included in the variable display command received from the main control circuit 60 is a win. A notice display pattern is selected and stored in the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1604. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control for executing a notice display in a mode corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation unit.

  In step S1603, processing for redetermining the notice display pattern is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines from the notice display mode table (see FIG. 8) in a mode according to the number of winning lottery results in which the jackpot lottery result included in the variable display command received from the main control circuit 60 is a win. The notice display pattern is selected again and stored in the work RAM 210. For this reason, when the number of winning lottery results changes, the content of the continuous notice may change. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1604. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control for executing a new notice display in a mode corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation unit while the notice display is being executed on the display unit. In this way, the sub CPU 206 may perform display control for executing a new notice display in a mode corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation means when the notice display is being executed on the display means. This is an example of display control means that is higher than in cases other than when the notice display is being executed. Further, as described above, the sub CPU 206 may perform display control for executing a new notice display in a manner corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirming means when the notice display is continuously executed on the display means. This is an example of display control means that is higher than the case where the notice display is not continuously executed in the means.

  In step S1604, processing for determining whether or not an operation has been performed is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a detection signal has been received from the touch sensor 119. If it is determined that the detection signal has been received, the sub CPU 206 proceeds to step S1606 and determines that the detection signal has been received. If not, the process moves to step S1605. Thus, the touch sensor 119 is an example of an operation unit that can be operated by the player. As described above, the sub CPU 206 is an example of a display control unit that performs display control for executing a notice display in a manner corresponding to the operation of the operation unit.

  In step S1605, processing for setting single notice data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting single notice data in which the notice ends with a single change in the identification symbol. Note that, if the process comes to step S1605 during the continuous notice display, the previously selected continuous notice display is continued. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S1606, processing for setting continuous notice data is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of setting continuous notice data in which a notice is given by a plurality of identification symbol variations. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, when the variable display command is received during the continuous notice, it may change depending on the number of winning lottery results, but the present invention is not limited to this, for example, the lottery changes during the continuous notice. Also good.

[Explanation of notice display screen]
An example of the notice display screen in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 17, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a plurality of character images 90 indicating the notice display are displayed. Further, in the next change in the identification information, as shown in FIG. 18, a plurality of character images 90 indicating the notice display are increased and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this way, the player's sense of expectation for jackpot can be improved by increasing the number of character images in accordance with fluctuations in the identification information. Furthermore, when a plurality of winning lottery results are included in the start-up memory, a continuous notice display (for example, so-called step-up notice) can be performed accordingly, so that the player's expectation for jackpot can be improved. It becomes possible.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the lottery results stored in the holding storage means are notified in advance according to the number of the winning lottery results that are winnings that are advantageous to the player. Execute the display. In other words, for example, in the on-hold storage for the special symbol lottery, the notice display can be executed in a different manner between the case where the lottery result of jackpot winning is one and the case where the lottery is two. In addition, for example, it becomes possible to execute the notice display in a different manner between the case where the lottery result of winning is one and the case where the lottery result is two in the holding storage for the normal symbol lottery. In particular, in the normal symbol lottery, since the lottery result stored in the holding storage means is highly likely to be won in a short time, various notices can be displayed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  According to this embodiment, in order to cause the notice display to be executed in a manner corresponding to the change in the number of winning lottery results stored in the holding storage means, for example, even if the notice display corresponding to the number of winning lottery results is performed. When the winning lottery results increase, a notice display is executed so as to further improve the sense of expectation in a manner corresponding to the change in the number of winning lottery results. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  According to the present embodiment, for example, in addition to the normal notice display, a selection game such as a card is performed, the selection operation is performed by the operation means, and depending on the type of the character that appears according to the result of the selection operation, The number of winning lottery results stored in the storage means can be notified in advance. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  According to another aspect of the first invention, there is a game board on which the game ball rolls, and whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player in response to the game ball passing through a predetermined area provided on the game board. The lottery means for executing the lottery, the symbol display means for variably displaying the symbol according to the lottery result of the lottery means, and the game that has passed through the predetermined area while the symbol is variably displayed on the symbol display means A holding storage means for storing the lottery result based on a ball, a display means for displaying, a display control means for performing display control for executing a notice display in the display means, and the game ball passed through the predetermined area Accordingly, the display control means comprises a result confirmation means for confirming the number of winning lottery results, which is a winning for executing a game advantageous to the player, among the lottery results stored in the holding storage means. ,Previous Gaming machine and performs display control in a manner that depends on the confirmation result of the result confirmation means to execute a predictive display.

  According to this gaming machine, the number of winning lottery results, which is a winning for executing a game advantageous to the player, is confirmed, and a notice display is executed in a manner corresponding to the confirmation result. In other words, for example, in the on-hold storage for the special symbol lottery, the notice display can be executed in a different manner between the case where the lottery result of jackpot winning is one and the case where the lottery is two. In addition, for example, it becomes possible to execute the notice display in a different manner between the case where the lottery result of winning is one and the case where the lottery result is two in the holding storage for the normal symbol lottery. In particular, in the normal symbol lottery, since the lottery result stored in the holding storage means is highly likely to be won in a short time, various notices can be displayed. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  As another form of the second invention, in the gaming machine of another first invention, the display control means is newly updated in a mode according to the confirmation result of the result confirmation means while the notice display is being executed on the display means. A game machine characterized by performing display control for executing a notice display.

  According to this gaming machine, a new notice display is executed in a manner corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation means while the notice display is being executed. That is, for example, when the number of stored jackpots increases during the so-called step-up notice, the notice display is executed in a manner corresponding to the number. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  In another third aspect of the invention, in the gaming machine of the first aspect of the invention or the second aspect of the invention, the display control means confirms the confirmation result of the result confirmation means when the notice display is being executed on the display means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the possibility of performing display control for executing a new notice display in a mode according to is higher than when the notice means is not being executed in the display means.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a high possibility that a new notice display is executed in a mode corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation means while the notice display is being executed. That is, for example, when the number of stored jackpots increases during the so-called step-up notice, the notice display is executed in a manner corresponding to the number. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  In another fourth aspect of the present invention, in any one of the gaming machines according to the first to third aspects, the display control means may be configured to display the result confirmation means when the display means is continuously executing a notice display. The gaming machine is characterized in that the display control for executing a new notice display in a mode according to the confirmation result is higher than in the case where the notice display is not continuously executed in the display means.

  According to this gaming machine, a new notice display is executed in a manner corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation means while the notice display is being executed. That is, when the number of stored jackpots increases during the so-called step-up notice, the notice display is executed in a manner corresponding thereto. In this way, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a display form that enhances a player's expectation for the lottery result by using the lottery results for a plurality of reserved memories.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the notice effect changes based on the winning lottery memory in the reserved memory related to the special symbol lottery has been described. Based on this, the notice effect may change.

  In the above-described embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine with a liquid crystal display device is taken as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko gaming machine called a winged mono, Hikokimono, a pachinko gaming called a right thing. Other modes may be possible.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is adopted for a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be adopted for various gaming machines such as a pachislot gaming machine and a game machine. Of course, the present invention may be applied to a game machine in which a bingo game or a lottery is executed instead of a game machine in which such a slot game is executed.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 21 Dish unit 25 Start opening 26 Launch handle 32 Liquid crystal display device 33 Normal symbol display device 34 Special symbol hold display device 35 Special symbol display device 39 Big prize opening 40 Shutter 60 Main control circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
94 Identification symbol 95, 96 Character information 104 Count sensor 106, 108, 110, 112 General winning ball sensor 114, 115 Passing ball sensor 116 Starting winning ball sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 119 Touch sensor 120 Large winning opening solenoid 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

A game board on which game balls roll,
Lottery means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player in response to a game ball passing through a predetermined area provided in the game board;
In accordance with the lottery result of the lottery means, the symbol display means for variably displaying the symbols;
In the symbol display means, a holding storage means capable of storing a plurality of lottery results based on the game balls that have passed through the predetermined area while the symbols are variably displayed;
Display means for displaying; and
Display control means for performing display control for executing a notice display in a manner corresponding to the number of winning lottery results which are winning for executing a game advantageous to the player among the plurality of lottery results stored in the holding storage means; ,
During the execution of the advance notice display by the display control means, the winning prize stored in the hold storage means, including a lottery result stored in the hold storage means in response to a game ball passing through the predetermined area. A result confirmation means for confirming the number of lottery results;
As a result of the confirmation by the result confirmation means, when the number of the winning lottery results has changed, a notice display changing means capable of changing the notice display being executed;
With
When the display means is executing the notice display, there is a possibility that the notice display may be changed in a manner corresponding to the confirmation result of the result confirmation means when the display means is not executing the notice display. A gaming machine characterized by its high price. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
It has operating means that can be operated by the player,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the display control means executes the notice display on condition that the operation means is operated.

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