JP4799955B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a pachislot gaming machine, or a slot machine.

  In conventional pachinko machines, in a normal game, when a game ball enters the start opening provided in the game board, a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift to a special game, and a variable display such as a liquid crystal display device is displayed. A so-called variable display game is performed in which the three symbols (identification information) in the means start to fluctuate, fluctuate in a predetermined pattern, and then stop sequentially. Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko machine, when the lottery is won, the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination and the game shifts to a special game. In the special game, a round game in which the big prize opening is opened for a long time is repeated a plurality of times (usually 15 times), and a lot of prize balls are paid out.

  On the other hand, in a normal game where symbols are repeatedly played without stopping in a predetermined combination, a small amount of prize balls are paid out for a game ball entering a role on the game board. The sphere gradually decreases. In addition, when a player plays a game, most of the time spent in the normal game is spent.

  In this pachinko game, the variable display game that most influences the outcome of the game is automatically played based on a pre-stored variation pattern, and the player can only stop the display of the symbol. It is not possible to get involved and the player is likely to be dissatisfied.

For this reason, there is also a meaning to eliminate the player's boredom with respect to the normal game, so that when the player performs a stop operation on the symbol that is changing, the symbol is stopped and displayed based on the stop operation. A gaming machine has been proposed that provides a stop game (identification information stop game) and improves the technical intervention of the player (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-81556 A

  However, even with such a gaming machine, there are 2 special games in which a round game that opens the big prize opening is performed a plurality of times, and a normal game in which game balls are reduced for a longer time than the special game. There is no change to a very simple game form in which two games are played alternately. For this reason, in the above gaming machine, the game is likely to be monotonous.For example, when a normal game continues for a long time, the player feels bored with the game, and even if the game is stopped by the player's own stop operation. In the end, however, the game is stopped and displayed in a predetermined pattern, so that it is easy to gradually lose motivation for the game. Under such circumstances, the player's willingness to play can be sustained by effectively using the symbol stop game that can be stopped by the player's own stop operation in the game. It is desired to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of having a new game form that maintains the player's willingness to play the game.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

(1) Control means for controlling a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to execute a game advantageous to a player, and for controlling execution of a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities for winning the big hit lottery;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
In the fluctuation display means, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed by a player's operation;
The variation display means controls the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed. In the identification information stop game, the identification information is previously displayed within a predetermined period from the start of the variation display. Execution of any one of an identification information automatic stop game that stops and displays with the determined identification information and an identification information operation stop game that stops and displays the identification information that is variably displayed by operating the stop operation means Identification information stop game control means for controlling,
An operation number storage means for accumulatively storing the number of operations performed by the stop operation means when the identification information automatic stop game is executed ;
Execution number storage means for storing the number of executions of the identification information stop game;
Calculating means for calculating the ratio of the operation count stored in the operation count storage means to the execution count stored in the execution count storage means after the winning probability is changed ,
The identification information stop game control means includes :
Prior Symbol identity stop game, within a predetermined time, the in response to the operation of the stop operation means has been performed, through special stop control to stop displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination,
In the identification information stop game, while controlling the stop game lottery to determine which one of the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game is to be executed,
When the ratio calculated by the calculation means is less than or equal to a predetermined value and the ratio continuously decreases a predetermined number of times each time the identification information operation stop game is executed on condition that the winning probability is changed , in the identification information operation stop game, based on a predetermined probability, it performs the special stop control, when the number of operations stored in the operation count storage unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, before Symbol predetermined The special stop control is performed based on a specific probability lower than the probability of the game machine.

  According to the invention of (1), in the identification information stop game, the identification information automatic stop game in which the identification information is stopped and displayed with the predetermined identification information within a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, and the identification that is variably displayed A stop game lottery that determines whether or not to execute one of the identification information operation stop games that stop display information by the operation of the stop operation means, and the winning probability to win the big hit lottery changes In the identification information stop game, a special stop control for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination is performed in response to the operation of the stop operation means being performed within a predetermined time. Thus, the player does not know whether the identification information stop game being executed is the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game, and the identification information is stopped and displayed even if the stop operation is performed. In such a situation, if the identification information stop game is an identification information operation stop game, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot probability is changed, the identification information is a predetermined combination. Since it is displayed in a stopped state, it is a rare case to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, so that the player's willingness to play is increased in order to increase the willingness to stop the identification information game. A new game form that can be sustained can be provided.

According to the invention of (1), it is provided with operation number storage means for cumulatively storing the number of operations performed by the stop operation means, and in the identification information stop game, the identification information automatic stop game, and the identification information operation stop While the stop game lottery for determining which stop game to execute among the games is performed, in the identification information operation stop game, a special stop is performed based on a predetermined probability and stored in the operation count storage means When the number of operations becomes a predetermined number or more, the special stop control is performed based on a specific probability lower than the predetermined probability on condition that the winning probability is changed. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information automatic stop game is not displayed in response to the stop operation even if the stop operation is performed. If the number of stop operations at the time of execution exceeds the predetermined number, the probability that the identification information will be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination decreases, so know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation Is a rare case, and accordingly, in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game, it is possible to provide a new game form that keeps the player's motivation for the game.
In addition, when the identification information automatic stop game is executed, an operation number storage unit that cumulatively stores the number of times the stop operation unit has been operated, and an execution number storage that stores the number of times the identification information stop game has been executed. And a calculating means for calculating a ratio of the number of operations stored in the operation number storage means to the number of executions stored in the execution number storage means after the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed, and the identification information In the stop game, when the ratio calculated and controlled by the calculation means is equal to or less than a predetermined value, a special stop is performed on the condition that the winning probability is changed. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information operation in which the identification information is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation after the jackpot probability is changed If the stop operation is not performed only at the time of execution of the stop game, the ratio of the number of stop operations at the time of execution of the identification information automatic stop game to the number of times of execution of the identification information operation stop game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and the identification information is a predetermined combination. Since the stop is not displayed, it is very rare to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, so that the player's willingness to play is increased in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game. It is possible to provide a new game form that sustains the game.
Furthermore, when the identification information automatic stop game is executed, an operation number storage unit that cumulatively stores the number of times the stop operation unit has been operated, and an execution number storage that stores the number of times the identification information stop game has been executed. And means for calculating the ratio of the number of operations stored in the operation number storage means to the number of executions stored in the execution number storage means after the winning probability for winning the big win lottery is changed, The special stop control is performed on the condition that the winning probability has been changed when the ratio calculated by the above has decreased continuously a predetermined number of times each time the identification information operation stop game is executed. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information is stopped in response to the stop operation continuously for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot probability is changed. If the stop operation is not performed only when the displayed identification information operation stop game is executed, the ratio of the number of stop operations performed when the identification information automatic stop game is executed to the number of executions of the identification information operation stop game is predetermined a predetermined number of times continuously. Since it is not less than the value, it is extremely rare that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. Therefore, it is extremely rare to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, and accordingly, the motivation for the identification information stop game can be increased and the player's motivation for the game can be maintained. Possible new game forms can be provided.

  The identification information stop game control means does not notify either the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game regarding the execution of the identification information stop game. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special stop control is performed on condition that execution is controlled and the winning probability is changed.

  According to the above invention, with respect to the execution of the identification information stop game, the execution of the identification information stop game is controlled without performing notification about either the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game. Special stop control is performed on the condition that is changed. As a result, the player does not know at all whether the identification information stop game being executed or the identification information stop game to be executed is the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game. In a situation where it is not known whether the information is stopped and displayed, if the identification information stop game is an identification information operation stop game, the identification information is stopped and displayed when the jackpot probability is changed. Since the information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, it is a rare case to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, and in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game, It is possible to provide a new game form capable of sustaining a person's willingness to play.

  According to the present invention, in the identification information stop game, one of the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game is played, and the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed. In the identification information stop game, by performing a special stop that displays and displays the identification information in a predetermined combination in response to the operation of the stop operation means within a predetermined time, by the player's stop operation It is a rare case to know that the jackpot probability has been changed, and accordingly, in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game, a new game form capable of maintaining the player's motivation for the game is provided. it can.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, the door 11 is provided with stop operation buttons 84a to 84c which are examples of stop operation means. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

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

  The game board 14 is formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having permeability) that is entirely permeable as a permeable region. Examples of the transparent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front side thereof in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by a guide rail 30 (specifically, an outer rail 30a shown in FIG. 4 to be described later) where a game ball can roll. In addition, a plurality of obstacle nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14. Further, a round number display 51 is provided on the game board 14 near the upper right end of the outer rail 30a.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of effect images. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the display area 32a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap at least all or part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, various types of images such as an effect identification information image, an effect effect image, an ornamental decoration image, a special effect image, a specific effect image, and a special effect image are displayed. The Thus, the game board 14 functions as an example of a game board at least part of which is made of a permeable region. In addition, the liquid crystal display device 32 functions as an example of a display unit that displays an effect image related to a game. Furthermore, the liquid crystal display device 32 functions as an example of a variable display unit that displays the identification information related to the lottery in a variable display and a stop display.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by providing display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 behind the transparent gaming board 14, for example, an area where game members such as an obstacle nail planting area, an accessory, and a decorative member are provided. And the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a. As shown in FIG. 3, the illumination unit 53 includes a display case 37 for storing a special symbol display 33 and a normal symbol display 35, special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c, 34d, and a normal symbol holding lamp 50a, An electrical decoration unit 53 including 50b, 50c, and 50d is provided. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  In FIG. 2, a first warp path 47 provided on the back surface of the game board 14 is illustrated for easy understanding. The first warp path 47 is formed of a permeable material so that a game ball won in the winning opening 24 (see FIG. 4) passes through a second warp path 49 (see FIG. 4) described later. Is provided.

  With reference to FIG. 3, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described. FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the electrical decoration unit 53.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display device 33 accommodated in the display device case 37 is composed of a plurality of 7-segment LEDs 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variation display start condition is satisfied. When the 7-segment LED 41 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols (also referred to as identification information).

  When a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state (the round game will be described later). The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to the probability changing state (special mode). The normal game state is a game state in which a normal game is executed, the special game state (15R big hit game state) is a game state in which a special game is executed, and the specific game state (2R big hit game state) is a specific game. Is a gaming state in which is executed. The normal game state includes three game states: a normal mode, a special mode that is a probability variation state, and a specific mode that is a probability variation state. The special mode and the specific mode are states in which the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state (lottery) is higher than in the normal mode. Of the normal games, the game executed in the normal mode game state is a game in the normal mode, and the game executed in the special mode game state is a game in the special mode, which is executed in the game mode of the specific mode. The game to be played is a game in a specific mode.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to the 15R big hit game state (special game state). However, as will be described later, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeral “5”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the 15R big hit gaming state to the normal mode. To do. That is, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, the numerical symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts from the 15R big hit gaming state to the special mode that is a probable change state. There is nothing.

  Note that the special game executed in the special game state includes a first special game and a second special game. After execution of the first special game, a game in the special mode is executed, and after execution of the second special game, a game in the normal mode is executed.

  Furthermore, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numeric symbol “3”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice from the normal gaming state. The game state shifts to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state). As will be described later, after the 2R big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to a probability change state (specific mode). In other words, the specific mode that is a probability change state is a state in which the probability of shifting from the normal gaming state to the 15R big hit gaming state or the 2R big hit gaming state (lottery) is higher than in the normal mode.

  When the 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) is reached, as will be described later, the shutter 40 (see FIG. 4) is controlled to the open state, and the game ball can be received in the big prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4). It becomes a state. Further, when the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) is reached, as will be described later, blade members (so-called ordinary electric motors) provided on both the left and right sides of the special game-specific prize winner 44 (see FIG. 4). The accessory) 48 changes from the closed state to the open state, and the game ball can be received by the special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44.

  On the other hand, when a special symbol such as a numeric symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state is in the normal mode. If the normal mode is maintained and the game state is a special mode in which the probability change state is maintained, the special mode that is the probability change state is maintained, and if the game state is the specific mode in the probability change state, the probability change The specific mode that is the state is maintained.

  As described above, in the normal game mode, the special mode that is the probability variation state, and the special game mode that is the probability variation state, the special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped. A game in which is transferred or maintained is called a “special symbol game”. That is, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “special symbol game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game or a specific game described later. Further, the normal game mode, the special mode, and the specific mode are examples of a plurality of game states.

  A normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps (not shown). When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are displayed. Fluctuated display as a normal symbol.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of reserved balls”, “the number of reserved balls related to special symbols”). For example, when the execution of the special symbol variation display is held once, the special symbol hold lamp 34a is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held twice, the special symbol hold In addition to the lamp 34a, the special symbol hold lamp 34b is turned on. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held three times, the special symbol hold lamp 34c is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a and 34b. When the execution of the special symbol variation display is held four times, the special symbol hold lamp 34d is turned on in addition to the special symbol hold lamps 34a, 34b, 34c.

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d indicate the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of held balls”, “the number of held balls related to the normal symbols”). indicate. Similar to the special symbol, when the execution of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol is held once, the normal symbol holding lamp 50a is turned on.

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 is continued. A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated counterclockwise, power is supplied to the firing solenoid, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. The game is advanced. Further, as will be described later, the momentum of the game ball to be launched is adjusted by the launch power increase button 80 (see FIG. 4) and the launch power decrease button 82 (see FIG. 4).

  In addition, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed behind (on the back side of) the game board 14, an effect image related to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 described above is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, from a number, a symbol or the like for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment). The symbol (which is also the identification information for presentation. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) is variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image for allowing the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display device 33, a combination of effect identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display. A mode (for example, a mode in which all of “1” to “9” are stopped and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows).

  As an example in which the combination of identification information for performance is a specific display mode, when the player is stopped and displayed in a state where all the specific numeric symbols (for example, “odd” numeric symbols) are aligned, the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which a round game advantageous to the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. Note that, as will be described later, after the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, an “odd” numerical symbol) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to a special mode that is a probable change state.

  As an example in which the combination of identification information for performance is a specific display mode, when the display is stopped in a state where all of the specific numeric symbols (for example, “even” numeric symbols) are complete, the player from the normal gaming state The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (special game state) in which a round game advantageous to the game is continuously performed up to 15 times. As will be described later, after the end of the 15R big hit gaming state when a specific numerical symbol (for example, an “odd” numerical symbol) is stopped and displayed, the gaming state shifts to the normal mode.

  As an example in which the combination of identification information for presentation is a specific display mode, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a sequential number (for example, a numerical symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), The game state shifts from the normal game state to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice at the maximum. As will be described later, after the end of the 2R big hit gaming state when a specific numeric symbol (for example, the numerical symbols “1”, “2”, “3”) is stopped and displayed, the 15R big hit gaming state starts. Then, the gaming state shifts to a specific mode that is a certain change state.

  On the other hand, when the combination of the identification information for effects does not become a specific display mode, if the gaming state is the normal mode, the normal mode is maintained, and the gaming state is a special mode in which the probability state is changed In the case where the special mode that is the probability variation state is maintained, and the game mode is the specific mode that is the probability variation state, the specific mode that is the probability variation state is maintained.

  As described above, in the normal game mode, the special mode that is the probability change state, and the specific game mode that is the probability change state, the presentation identification information is variably displayed and then stopped. A game in which the game state is shifted or maintained by the above is called a “variable display game”. That is, the “variable display game” is a game for determining whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state. In other words, the “variable display game” is a game for determining whether or not to execute a special game or a specific game described later.

  Here, in the normal game executed in the normal game state according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start port 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, The special symbol display 33 is a game in which the identification symbol variation display is performed, and the liquid crystal display device 32 performs the variation display of the identification information as an effect and the accompanying effect display. As described above, the normal game state includes three types of game states: the normal mode, the specific mode, and the special mode. As will be described later, the specific mode (so-called probability change) and the special mode (so-called probability change) have a higher probability of transition to an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times as compared to the normal mode. In the present embodiment, the specific mode and the special mode are different game states, but the specific mode and the special mode may be the same game state. Further, the normal game described in this embodiment is an example, and the normal game of the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the normal game may be a game in which a lottery is performed when a player enters a ball entrance such as a start gate. The normal game of the present invention may be any game other than an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to a player is performed a plurality of times.

  Although details will be described later, the identification information or the like that is variably displayed as an effect on the variability display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 when the game sphere enters the start opening 25 is operated by the player. Thus, the identification information stop game for stop display is executed. At this time, the player operates a plurality of stop operation buttons 84a to 84c respectively corresponding to the plurality of presentation identification information 94a to 94c (see FIG. 5) that are variably displayed. The identification information can be stopped and displayed. As described above, the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c are an example of stop operation means for causing the change display means to stop and display the variably displayed identification information by an operation by the player. In the present embodiment, a stop button (stop button) is described as an example of the stop operation means, but the present invention is not limited to this. The stop operation means may be any device that can stop the identification information variably displayed by a player's operation such as a stop lever, a trackball, or a touch panel.

  In the identification information stop game, a special stop game in which the identification information 94a to 94c is stopped and displayed in accordance with the operation timing of the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c by the player, and the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c by the player are operated. The game is executed from among the normal stop games that are stopped and displayed with predetermined identification information 94a to 94c within a predetermined period.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. Note that in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, portions that overlap with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. In FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passing gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area, and a blade An example of a special game-specific winning attacker 44 having a member 48, a shutter 40, a large winning opening 39, a round number display 51, a general winning opening 56a, 56b, 56c, 56d, and a stop operation means for stopping and displaying by a player's operation. Stop operation buttons 84a to 84c are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  Here, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second character that performs a predetermined opening operation when the specific game is executed, and the special winning opening 39 is a second game that performs a predetermined opening operation when the special game is executed. It is an example of one accessory.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 that forms a predetermined area is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14, moves to the upper part of the game board 14, passes through the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of obstacle nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, 58, etc. provided on the game board 14, the downward flow of the game board 14 is made while changing its traveling direction.

  In addition, a winning opening 24 is formed at the left end of the obstacle 55. When a game ball wins the winning opening 24, the game ball moves behind the game board 14 via the first warp path 47 and further along the rail-shaped second warp path 49 and is guided behind the obstacle 57. It is burned. The game ball guided behind the obstacle 57 is discharged to the front side of the game board 14 through a discharge port (not shown) surrounded by the obstacle 57 and flows down to the game board 14.

  When a game ball wins at the start opening 25 described above (which is one of the start of the predetermined special symbol variation display), the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, for example, the special symbol variation display is suspended up to four times (pieces).

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

  Further, also in the variable display game in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the above-described start opening 25 (this is one of the start of variable display of identification information for predetermined effects). The variation display of the identification information for production is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the identification information for presentation that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variability display of the identification information for presentation that has been suspended is started.

  Further, as another condition (variable display start of identification information for predetermined effect), the identification information for effect is stopped and displayed. In other words, the display of the identification information for the effect is started each time the change display start condition for the identification information for the effect is satisfied.

  In the present embodiment, the winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 is set as a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition or a predetermined presentation identification information variable display start condition. Alternatively, another embodiment may be used.

  Passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 7) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passing of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). This shutter 40 has a special symbol display 33 with a special numerical symbol stopped and displayed as a special symbol, and the game state is advantageous for the player. When the game state is shifted to the game state (15R big hit game state), the game ball is driven so as to be in an open state where the game ball can be easily received. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state (first state) where the game ball can be easily received.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear side) of the shutter 40 has a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 7) and count sensors 104 and 105 (see FIG. 7). There are general areas (not shown) having a reference, and the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through these areas or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven to state. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  It should be noted that from the open state (first state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to the closed state (second state) in which the grand prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls. This game is called a round game. Therefore, the shutter 40 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 that is driven from the open state to the closed state (second state) is again operated on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V-count sensor 102. Driven to the open state. In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. A game from the first round game until the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. In this special game, as will be described later, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 1) when the game balls are received in the big prize opening 39 that performs the opening operation. Since it is paid out, the game is advantageous to the player. In this way, the special winning opening 39 functions as an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. That is, the special winning opening 39 functions as an example of an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when an advantageous game is executed.

  Further, a special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 that forms a predetermined area is provided on the right side of the obstacle 57. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. Further, an obstacle 58 is provided on the special game-dedicated prize winner 44. The blade member 48 is in an open state in which a special ball symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the 2R big hit gaming state so that the game ball can be received. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 enters an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be received. That is, the special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with the obstacle 58 on the upper side, and therefore cannot receive a game ball unless the blade member 48 is driven and opened.

  The specific game exclusive winning attacker 44 is provided with a blade member 48 and a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 8). Then, the blade member 48 is driven to an open state until a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls passes through a predetermined area of the count sensor 105 or until a predetermined time (for example, one second) elapses. When the predetermined number of game balls are awarded to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or the predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 enters a closed state (second state) in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  It should be noted that the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a closed state (second state) where the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to accept a game ball from the open state (first state) in which the game ball is easily received. The game up to this state is called a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  Here, a game from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is referred to as a specific game. As will be described later, the specific game is received by a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 that performs an opening operation, so that a predetermined number of game balls are stored in the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 (see FIG. 1). ), The game is advantageous to the player. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 functions as an example of a second accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when the specific game is executed. In other words, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 functions as an example of an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when an advantageous game is executed.

  In the normal game state, neither the special winning opening 39 nor the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 is in a state where the game ball can be received. In addition, as will be described in detail later, in the specific game, the opening time of the bonus item in one round game is shorter than the special game in which the releasing time of the bonus item is long.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the special winning opening 39 as a first accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation at the time of execution of a special game and the specific game as a second accessory that performs an opening operation at the time of execution of a specific game. Each of the dedicated winning attackers 44 is provided, but these may be one large winning opening.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as an example of the winning combination, two winning combinations, that is, the special winning opening 39 and the special game winning winning attacker 44, are described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and is on the game board. Any number of two or more items may be provided. In this way, the game board 14 functions as an example of a game board provided with an accessory that performs a predetermined opening operation when an advantageous game is executed.

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds.

  Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” round to “15” round by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7) including a main CPU 66 described later), etc. Any number of rounds may be used.

  Further, the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the specific game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum number of continuous rounds is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 7)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area at the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the special winning opening 39, and the specific game exclusive winning attacker 44, the type of each winning opening is determined. A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (see FIG. 1) or the lower plate 22.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the outer area 16 of the game area on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

  Thus, since the round number display means for displaying the number of rounds during execution of the special game is provided separately from the effect display means for displaying the effect image, the number of rounds can be displayed accurately and easily.

  Further, since the round number display means is provided in front of the liquid crystal display device 32 functioning as display means for performing the effect display related to the round number, the number of rounds depends on the positional relationship between the round number display and the effect display. Can be displayed more clearly.

  Further, the fire power increase button 80 and the fire power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 are operated by the player to transmit control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 7). The main control circuit 60 controls the payout / launch control circuit 126 to launch the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
Next, a display screen displayed in the display area 32a of the device 32 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 5, for convenience of explanation, an example of the game board 14, the liquid crystal display device 32, the start port 25, the blade member 23, the obstacle 58, and the first actor that performs the opening operation when the special game is executed. Only the special winning opening 39, the specific game-specific winning attacker 44, which is an example of the second character that performs the opening operation when the specific game is executed, and the blade member 48 are described, and the guide rail 30 (30a and 30b) is described. Description of gaming members such as the obstacle 58 is omitted.

  FIG. 5 shows that in the identification information stop game, the identification information is set to a predetermined value in response to the operation of the stop operation means within a predetermined time on the condition that the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed. It is drawing which shows having been stopped and displayed by the combination.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The game board 14 is provided with a start port 25 in the vicinity of the lower portion of the substantially central portion. In addition, as an accessory, a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed (big prize opening 39), and a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed (special game dedicated prize attacker 44). Is provided. In addition, identification information 94a to 94c as effects is stopped and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, it shows that a normal game other than an advantageous game is being executed. It should be noted that, since the normal game other than the advantageous game is being executed, the blade member 48 and the special prize opening 39 of the special game dedicated prize winner 44 are closed, and the game ball cannot be entered. ing. That is, it indicates that the gaming state is a normal gaming state.

  Further, a character image 90a (for example, a person wearing a headband) is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and a message image 92a (for example, “Come! ”Is displayed, and the changing identification information 94a to 94c in the“ 3 ”column is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination (for example, 1, 2, 3). The surroundings are shown as emitting light.

  Specifically, the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c (see FIG. 1) were operated within a predetermined time in the identification information stop game on the condition that the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery was changed. Accordingly, the production identification information 94a to 94c is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination.

  In other words, on the condition that the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed, the identification information is set to a predetermined value in response to the operation of the stop operation means being performed within a predetermined time in the identification information stop game. Indicates that the combination is stopped.

  As described above, in the identification information stop game, the identification information automatic stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information at the predetermined identification information within the predetermined period from the start of the variable display, and the identification information that is variably displayed is stopped. The identification information operation that is stopped by the operation of the operation of the stop game lottery to determine whether to execute any of the games, and the winning probability to win the big hit lottery has been changed In the identification information stop game, special stop control for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination is performed in response to the operation of the stop operation means being performed within a predetermined time. Thus, the player does not know whether the identification information stop game being executed is the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game, and the identification information is stopped and displayed even if the stop operation is performed. In such a situation, if the identification information stop game is an identification information operation stop game, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot probability is changed, the identification information is a predetermined combination. Since it is displayed in a stopped state, it is a rare case to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, so that the player's willingness to play is increased in order to increase the willingness to stop the identification information game. A new game form that can be sustained can be provided.

  In the present embodiment, the number of identification information to be displayed in a variable manner and the number of stop operation means are “3”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of identification information to be displayed in a variable manner, The number of stop operation means can be any number.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined combination of identification information to be stopped and displayed is “1”, “2”, and “3”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the identification information to be stopped and displayed The predetermined combination can be an arbitrary symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used 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, a segment LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 is shown in the case where it is provided in the approximate center of the front of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is a gaming machine. For example, the liquid crystal display device 32 may be provided at any position. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation | variation display may be carried out. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 is adopted as the fluctuation display means, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be adopted. For example, a drum, a belt, a leaf, or the like may be adopted as the fluctuation display means.

[Explanation of special stop control lottery table]
FIG. 6 shows an example of a special stop control lottery table that is referred to when a sub CPU 206 (see FIG. 7), which will be described later, controls a lottery to determine whether or not to perform special stop control. The special stop control lottery table is stored in a program ROM 208 to be described later. Even if the special stop control lottery table described below is not stored in the program ROM 208, data and programs having such functions may be stored in the program ROM 208.

  The special stop control lottery table is stored in a work RAM 210 (see FIG. 7), which is an example of an operation number storage unit that cumulatively stores the number of operations performed on the stop operation unit when the identification information automatic stop game is executed. A random number value for determining a special stop control for determining whether or not to perform a special stop control is associated with a case where the stored number of operations is equal to or greater than a predetermined number and a case where the number of operations is equal to or less than a predetermined number. Is remembered.

  In FIG. 6, in order to facilitate understanding, not the special stop control determination random number value but the probability of performing the special stop control in the special stop control lottery.

  Specifically, when the number of operations stored in the operation number storage unit that cumulatively stores the number of operations performed by the stop operation unit when the identification information automatic stop game is executed is equal to or less than a predetermined number of times. The predetermined probability which is the probability of performing the special stop control in the special stop control lottery is “90”%, and the probability of not performing the special stop control in the special stop control lottery is “10”%.

  On the other hand, if the number of operations stored in the operation number storage means that cumulatively stores the number of operations performed by the stop operation means during execution of the identification information automatic stop game is greater than or equal to a predetermined number, The predetermined probability which is the probability of performing the special stop control in the stop control lottery is “10”%, and the probability of not performing the special stop control in the special stop control lottery is “90”%.

  In other words, in the identification information stop game, the sub CPU 206 controls stop game lottery that determines which stop game to execute among the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game, while the identification information stop game. In the operation stop game, the special stop control is performed based on a predetermined probability, and the winning probability is changed when the number of operations stored in the operation number storage means is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. It functions as an example of identification information stop game control means for performing special stop control based on a specific probability lower than a predetermined probability.

  As described above, the operation information storage means for accumulatively storing the number of operations performed by the stop operation means is provided, and in the identification information stop game, among the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game, While the stop game lottery for determining which stop game to execute is performed, in the identification information operation stop game, a special stop is performed based on a predetermined probability, and the operation count stored in the operation count storage means is a predetermined count. When it becomes above, special stop control is performed based on the specific probability lower than the predetermined probability on condition that the winning probability is changed. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information automatic stop game is not displayed in response to the stop operation even if the stop operation is performed. If the number of stop operations at the time of execution exceeds the predetermined number, the probability that the identification information will be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination decreases, so know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation Is a rare case, and accordingly, in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game, it is possible to provide a new game form that keeps the player's motivation for the game.

  In the present embodiment, any probability can be set as the probability of performing the special stop control and the probability of not performing the special stop control stored in the special stop control lottery table.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 7 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the main control circuit 60 as game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. As described above, the main CPU 66 controls, for example, special game executing means, lottery means, and big win lottery for determining whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player, and the winning probabilities for winning the big win lottery are different. It functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a control means for controlling the execution of the gaming state.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

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

  In the main RAM 70, a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, a performance condition selection random number counter, a special game dedicated prize opener counter, Grand prize opening number counter, special game-specific prize attacker prize counter, special prize mouth prize counter, special symbol game number counter, round number display counter, round number display effect start counter, waiting time timer, special game dedicated prize Attacker opening time timer, special winning opening opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to special symbols, data indicating the number of reserved balls relating to ordinary symbols, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, starting memory number Counters, variables, etc. are positioned.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

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

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

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening is opened (so-called round number) in the big hit gaming state. The specific game-dedicated winning attacker release count counter indicates the number of times the so-called special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4) is released (so-called round number) in an advantageous game. In addition, the winning prize winning counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the winning prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4) during one round and passed through the V / count sensor 102 or the count sensor 104. The special game-dedicated prize winner counter indicates the number of game balls that have won the special game-dedicated prize attacker 44 and passed the count sensor 105 during one round. Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the special symbol (so-called start memory number counter) holds the start of the special symbol game when the game ball is won at the starting port 25 but the variation display of the special symbol cannot be executed. However, it shows the number of times the special symbol game is held. That is, the data indicating the number of reserved balls regarding the special symbol indicates the number of stored start memory information (start memory information will be described later). Furthermore, the data indicating the number of reserved balls related to the normal symbol holds the start of the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the passing gates 54a and 54b but the normal symbol variation display cannot be executed. Indicates the number of hold times of normal symbol games. The round number display counter indicates the number of rounds displayed on the round number display 51.

  In the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned, and various information is stored.

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 7, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensors 104 and 105, and the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are connected. , Passing ball sensors 114 and 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large winning opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, and backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

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

  The count sensor 105 is provided in the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. The count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44.

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

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

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

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown). When a specific game is executed, the blade member 48 is operated according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is opened. When the specific game is not executed (for example, when the normal game is executed or when the special game is executed), the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is operated according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is closed.

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

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

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

  The firing power increase button 80 is provided on the main body frame. The fire power increase button 80 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

  The firing power reduction button 82 is provided on the main body frame. The fired power reduction button 82 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when operated by the player. The main control circuit 60 controls power supply from the dispensing / firing control circuit 126 to the firing solenoid of the launching device 130 based on the received detection signal.

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, the above-described firing power increase button 80 and firing power decrease button 82 are applied to the firing solenoid according to the turning angle. Electric power corresponding to the operation is supplied, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14 by the firing solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 for controlling the lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp 74 is connected to the lamp control circuit 76. The lamp control circuit 76 supplies a lamp (LED) control signal to the lamp 74. The lamp 74 includes incandescent bulbs, LEDs, and the like. Specifically, the special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, the special symbol display device 33 (7-segment LED 41), and the normal symbol display device 35. (Display lamp), round number display 51 (7-segment LED 52) and the like are included.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

  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 performs display control in the identification information stop game control means, the sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, the program ROM 208 as the storage means, the work RAM 210, and the liquid crystal display device 32 (effect images on the liquid crystal display device 32 are displayed). A display control circuit 250 for controlling display), a sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46, and a lamp control circuit 240 for controlling the lamp 132. 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. In addition, stop operation buttons 84 a to 84 c are connected to the sub control circuit 200 as an example of a stop operation means. The sub control circuit 200 receives a predetermined signal from the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c, and performs a predetermined process according to the signal.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 controls the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed on the variable display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32, and at the time of starting the variable display of the identification information in the identification information stop game. The identification information automatic stop game that stops and displays with predetermined identification information within a predetermined period from time to time, and the identification information that displays the variably displayed identification information by stop operation means such as stop operation buttons 84a to 84c It functions as identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of any of the operation stop games. In addition, on the condition that the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed, in the identification information stop game, the identification information is combined in a predetermined combination in response to the operation of the stop operation means within a predetermined time. It functions as identification information stop game control means for performing special stop control for stop display. Moreover, in the identification information stop game, while controlling the stop game lottery to determine which one of the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game is executed, in the identification information operation stop game, Based on a predetermined probability, the special stop control is performed, and when the number of operations stored in the operation number storage means exceeds a predetermined number, the winning probability is lower than the predetermined probability on condition that the winning probability is changed. It functions as identification information stop game control means for performing special stop control based on a specific probability. In addition, in the identification information stop game, when the ratio calculated by the calculation means is equal to or less than a predetermined value, an identification information stop game control means for performing special stop control and a calculation means are provided on the condition that the winning probability is changed. The identification information stop game control means for performing the special stop control, etc., which will be described later, on condition that the winning probability has been changed when the calculated ratio continuously decreases for a predetermined number of times every time the identification information operation stop game is executed. It will function as various means.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 functions as an example of a calculation unit that calculates a ratio of the number of operations stored in the operation number storage unit to the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit after the winning probability is changed.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores a production pattern (specific game production pattern) during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. The program ROM 208 also has a notification effect pattern for notifying that special stop control has been performed during execution of the identification information stop game, an identification information variation effect pattern, and an effect pattern for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination. The identification information stop effect pattern to be included, and the predetermined combination pattern of the stop-displayed effect identification information 94a to 94c are stored. Further, in the program ROM 208, based on a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects, a stop game random value extracted by a stop game lottery, an identification information automatic stop game, and the identification information operation stop game, A stop game lottery table that is referred to when determining which stop game is to be executed, and a special stop control lottery table (see FIG. 6) that is referred to when the special stop control is performed or not are stored.

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

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, a timer variable for controlling the reach production time, a timer variable for controlling the variation display time of the identification information in the identification information stop game, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting the production pattern, and the identification An identification information stop game execution count counter that stores the number of times that the information stop game has been executed, and an operation that indicates a cumulative value of the number of times the stop operation means has been operated during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game Consecutive number of times that the operation of the stop operation means was performed at the time of execution of the identification information automatic stop game relative to the number of times of execution of the count counter or the identification information stop game was lower than the previous execution time of the identification information stop game Various variables and the like such as a ratio continuous decrease counter for storing the number of times are positioned. In addition, the work RAM 210 stores an operation count storage unit that cumulatively stores the number of times the stop operation unit has been operated when the identification information automatic stop game is executed, and stores the number of executions in which the identification information stop game has been executed. It functions as an example of an execution frequency storage means.

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

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

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

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

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

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, and the like from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and displays them on the liquid crystal display device 32. The image data to be generated is generated. The VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores the image data in a buffer, and supplies the data to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image. As will be described in detail later, the liquid crystal display device 32 functions as an example of a variable display unit that displays the identification information in a variable manner and a stop manner. Further, the display control circuit 250 functions as various means such as a display control means for performing control for displaying the effect image in the variable display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

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

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 is directly controlled by the sub CPU 206 described above. That is, the sub CPU 206 controls various lamps such as the lamp 132 in accordance with a program stored in the program ROM 208.

  The sub CPU 206 reads out various lamp decoration patterns from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies predetermined light emission signals to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration patterns. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamp 132 and the like based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

  The stop operation buttons 84a to 84c provided on the door 11 (see FIG. 1) correspond to the plurality of presentation identification information 94a to 94c (see FIG. 5) displayed in a variable manner, and correspond to the player's operation. A control signal is supplied to the sub-control circuit 200. The sub-control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the identification information stop game in accordance with the signals received from the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c. As described above, the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c are an example of stop operation means for causing the change display means to stop and display the variably displayed identification information by an operation by the player.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 8 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68.

  As shown in FIG. 8, when the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 393/400. When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 4/400. When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 2/400. When the big hit determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability change). That is, the predetermined reference value of the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit probability change) is 1/400.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state (specific mode), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of play. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 330/400. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 40/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 20/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). That is, the probability of shifting to the special game state (15R big hit probability change) is 10/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value.

  When the current gaming state is a probable change state (special mode), when the jackpot determination random number is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of play. That is, the probability of maintaining the normal gaming state is 330/400. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the specific gaming state is 40/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). That is, the probability of shifting to the special gaming state (15R big hit) is 20/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value. When the big hit determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability variation). That is, the probability of shifting to the special game state (15R big hit probability change) is 10/400, which is set higher than the predetermined reference value.

[Game machine operation]
The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIGS. 9 to 20 below. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 11) performed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 9, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter are executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, a special symbol control process is performed on the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is 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, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects winning or passing of game balls, such as the starting port 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R big hit) is executed is measured. 2R and special winning opening opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 that is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is executed, etc. Then, various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In step S47, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, a stop design designation command for effect indicating the type of effect identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column, and an identification for effect. A variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of information, a specific effect image display command, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In the process of step S49, 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. Further, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values drawn on the sides of step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S81, which will be described later, as will be 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 one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed. In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. 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. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. 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 the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main prize winning port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is displayed. Alternatively, the main RAM 70 stores data for opening the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 reads data for opening the big prize opening 39 or the special game dedicated prize attacker 44 stored in the main RAM 70, and the main prize winning opening 39 or the special game special prize is read. A signal for opening the attacker 44 is supplied to the special prize opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118. In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a predetermined advantageous gaming state (a game state from the open state in which the big winning opening 39 easily accepts the game ball to the closed state in which the big winning opening 39 hardly accepts the game ball, or a special game dedicated winning attacker 44 plays the game. A special game or a specific game that may be repeated multiple times in one round game in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball and is in a closed state is provided. Will be executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. In addition, when the advantageous gaming state is a special game, the main CPU 66 sets an opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a predetermined number (for example, “15”, etc.) to the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 starts measuring the execution time of the special game using the special game execution time timer in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game state is the specific game, the main CPU 66 sets the open upper limit time (for example, 1 second, etc.) in the special game dedicated prize opener timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. Further, the main CPU 66 substitutes a predetermined number (for example, “2”) into the round number display counter in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 uses the specific game execution time timer in the main RAM 70 to start measuring the specific game execution time. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76. In this way, the main CPU 66 is a control means for performing control to execute either a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game as an advantageous game. It is an example.

  In this way, in special games and specific games, which are examples of advantageous games, an object (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4), a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), etc.) Perform the opening action in the game. The special game has a longer opening time in each round game than the specific game. For this reason, in addition to the execution of the special game, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by providing a new game form in which the specific game is executed with a shorter release time of the accessory than when the special game is executed. A gaming machine can be provided.

  In step S76, a round number display management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one round number display pattern from a plurality of types of round number display patterns stored in the main ROM 68 based on the numbers assigned to the round number display counter stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. And the selected round number display pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the round number display pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a signal (round number display control signal) for controlling the display of the round number display 51 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Is transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the round number display control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the round number display 51 based on the round number display control signal. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S77.

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Then, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase 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. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  On the other hand, when the advantageous game is the specific game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before the reopening of the accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. The game-specific prize-attacker release count counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets, in the control state flag, a value (04) indicating that the specific game dedicated winning attacker is being released. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 1 second) in the special game dedicated winning attacker opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, and if the remaining ball in the accessory monitoring time has elapsed, The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning opening 39, the large winning opening opening number counter is “15” (when the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is “7”) It is determined whether or not any of the above conditions is satisfied. When any of the conditions 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. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  When the advantageous game is a specific game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the bonus game, and if the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the main CPU 66 The condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), the specific game dedicated winning attacker release count counter is “2” (the specific number symbol stopped and displayed in the special symbol display 33 is It is determined whether or not any of the conditions of “3”) or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S76 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. 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 the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

  In step S81, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the memory (starting storage information) indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol so as to decrease by “1”. To do. Further, the main CPU 66 sets data indicating a start memory number designation command indicating that the start memory information is decreased by “1” in a predetermined storage area in the main RAM 70. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next fluctuation display. The main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S72. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 11 is 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 process of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S77 shown in FIG. The processes of step S78 and step S79 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area (puncture) until a predetermined time has elapsed, and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in 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. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”. If it is determined that the data indicating the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol is “0”, the process proceeds to step S103. If it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S104. Transfer.

  In step S103, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 8). Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  In other words, with reference to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of winning the start opening and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the winning probability of the lottery increases after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot. Transition to a gaming state that becomes a probable change state (specific mode), transition to a gaming state that becomes a probable change state (special mode) after a special gaming state (15R big hit) that is an example of a big hit, or a special that is an example of a big hit After the gaming state (15R big hit), it is determined whether to shift to a gaming state that does not become a certain change state (special mode). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. That is, the main CPU 66 controls a lottery for determining whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times, and also controls a means for controlling the execution of the advantageous game, Control means for controlling the execution of the game in a special mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is high after the execution, and as an advantageous game, a special game with a long opening time of an object, and an opening time of an object is shorter than a special game This is an example of control means for performing control for executing any one of the specific games and controlling the execution of the game in a specific mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is increased after the specific game is executed.

  In step S106, a symbol determination process is performed. Although details will be described later, in this process, the main CPU 66 performs a symbol determination process based on the result of the reference in step S105. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. Based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105, the main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display. Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means a variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, a variation display pattern of the effect image, etc., and based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display of the identification information for the effect and A game in which stop display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the progress of a game (variable display game) in which variation display and stop display of identification information (for production) are repeatedly performed.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Supplied as a fluctuation pattern designation command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. Further, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the identification information for presentation corresponding to the special symbol determined in step S106 to the display control circuit 250 based on the received variation pattern designation command. Therefore, the sub CPU 206 can determine the stop display mode of the identification information for presentation based on the variation pattern designation command.

  Further, in step S109, the main CPU 66 has a function as a control means for controlling the progress of the game in which the special symbol which is the identification information is repeatedly displayed and stopped.

  That is, in step S109, based on the data indicating the special symbol stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 by the process in step S106, the main CPU 66 selects one of the plurality of types of LED lighting patterns stored in the main ROM 68. The LED lighting pattern is selected, and the selected LED lighting pattern is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the LED lighting pattern stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is used as a signal (special symbol drive control signal) for driving and controlling the special symbol display 33 by the process of step S46 in FIG. Are transmitted to the lamp control circuit 76. When the lamp control circuit 76 receives the special symbol drive control signal, the lamp control circuit 76 performs display control of the special symbol display device 33 based on the special symbol drive control signal. With the above processing, the special symbol display unit 33 displays the special symbol in a variably manner, and the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. Thus, the lamp control circuit 76 is an example of a round number display control unit.

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

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 14, the normal mode (state C1500) in which the probability of transition to the 15R or 2R big hit gaming state is a predetermined reference value is executed. When the game ball enters the start opening 25 (see FIG. 4), the jackpot determination process is executed by the process of step S105 of FIG. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the gaming state is a probable change state (state C1501). If the gaming state is a probable change state, a falling lottery for determining whether or not to win a fall is performed (state C1502). Here, as shown in FIG. 8, the falling lottery is a probability variation state in which the winning probability for the big hit gaming state is set higher than a predetermined reference value, from the specific mode or the special mode to the big hit gaming state. This is a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the normal mode in which the winning probability is a predetermined reference value. Further, the falling winning means winning by shifting from the specific mode or the special mode to the normal mode by the falling lottery.

  Next, based on the gaming state based on the result of the previous game or the gaming state based on the result of the falling lottery, an internal lottery for determining whether or not to win the big hit gaming state is performed (state C1503). Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1504), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the case of a big hit, the state changes to a 2R big hit determination state (state C1506), and when it is not a big hit, the gaming state in the normal game is maintained.

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1506), it is determined whether or not it is a 2R big hit. In the case of 2R big hit, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1508), and in the case of not 2R big hit, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1512).

  In the specific game state (state C1508), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to the specific mode (state C1510).

  The specific mode (state C1510) is a state in which a game is executed in a specific mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1503) is different after the above-described specific game is executed (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 13 (state C1503). In the specific mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 8) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1512), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. In the case of a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit probable change) (state C1514), and in the case of not being a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit) (state C1520).

  Note that the jackpot determination state (state C1504), the 2R jackpot determination state (state C1506), and the probability variation determination state (state C1512) are described as separate states for convenience of explanation. Specifically, FIG. This is executed by the process of step S106.

  In the special game state (15R big hit probability change) (state C1514), the first special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing of steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game of a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to a special mode (state C1516).

  The special mode (state C1516) is a state in which a game is executed in a special mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1503) is different after execution of the first special game described above (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 13 (state C1503). In the special mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 8) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1504).

  In the special game state (15R big hit) (state C1520), the second special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing of steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When an advantageous round game with a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the normal mode (state C1500). That is, the main CPU 66 functions as an example of a control unit that controls execution of a game according to a plurality of game states.

  In this way, as an advantageous game, one of a special game with a long opening time of an accessory and a specific game with a shorter opening time of the above-mentioned accessory than the special game is executed or a lottery is performed. As a result of the lottery, when a specific game is won, the execution of the specific game is controlled by the control means. Therefore, in addition to the execution of the special game, a new game form is provided in which a specific game is executed in which the release time of the accessory is shorter than when the special game is executed. In addition, a first character (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4)) that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed and a second character (for example, a specific character that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed). And a game-specific winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4). For this reason, the second character (for example, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44) is not used when the specific game is executed, but the first character (for example, the big prize opening 39) that performs the opening operation when the special game is performed. A new game form in which a predetermined opening operation is performed is provided.

[Design determination processing]
The process of step S106 in FIG. 13 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S1400, processing for determining whether or not the winning probability has been changed is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 compares the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 the previous time with the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 this time. When the value according to the state flag stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 changes from the normal mode to the specific mode or the special mode, or when the main CPU 66 changes from the specific mode or the special mode to the normal mode, the main CPU 66 Based on the determination table (see FIG. 8), it is determined that the winning probability has changed. If the main CPU 66 determines that the winning probability has been changed, the process proceeds to step S1402. If the main CPU 66 determines that the gaming state has not changed, the process proceeds to step S1500.

  In step S1402, a process of setting a winning probability change command is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a winning probability change command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1500. Note that the winning probability change command set in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is a command for the sub CPU 206 to determine whether or not the winning probability has changed (see FIG. 17) by the process of step S47 in FIG. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  In step S1500, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

  In step S1502, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1504.

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol determining random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that 2R is a big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1510. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that it is a 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1512.

  In step S1510, processing for setting a specific mode in the state flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating a specific mode in a status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as the value representing the specific mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the specific mode can be used. .

  In step S1512, a process for determining whether or not there is a probability change is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a jackpot symbol determining random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the probability change is based on the jackpot symbol determining random value. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a probability change, it moves the process to step S1514. If the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a certainty, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S1516.

  In step S1514, processing for setting the special mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value indicating the special mode (for example, “2”, etc.) in the status flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “2” is described as a value representing the special mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the special mode can be used. .

  In step S1516, processing for setting the normal mode to the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “0”, etc.) indicating the normal mode (normal game state) in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In this embodiment, “0” is described as a value representing the normal mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value that can determine the normal mode can be used. .

  In step S1518, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and based on the random number value for determining a symbol out of symbol, the special symbol display unit 33 stops and displays the special symbol. The data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes the following effects.

[Display control processing]
A display control process in the liquid crystal display device 32 will be described below with reference to FIG.

  In step S200, command reception processing is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the variation pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66, selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, and places the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Store. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S210.

  In step S210, timer setting processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 substitutes a value (for example, 30 seconds) stored in the identification information variation time table in which the identification information variation display period in the program ROM 208 is set into a timer variable in the work RAM 210, and the timer Set. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S220.

  In step S220, a stop game lottery process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts a stop game random value, refers to the stop game lottery table in the program ROM 208, and executes any stop game among the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game. Decide what to do. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S230.

  As described above, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S230 controls the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed in the variation display means, and the identification information in the identification information stop game. An identification information automatic stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed within a predetermined period from the start of the variable display, and an identification information operation stopping game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed by operating the stop operation means Among these, it functions as an example of the identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of any game.

  In addition, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S230 controls stop game lottery that determines which stop game to execute among the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game in the identification information stop game. It functions as an example of the identification information stop game control means for performing.

  In step S230, a process of adding “1” to the execution counter of the identification information stop game is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs a process of adding “1” to the value of the identification information stop game execution number counter that stores the number of times of execution of the identification information stop game in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S240.

  As described above, the work RAM 210 that stores the execution count counter of the identification information stop game that stores the execution count of the execution of the identification information stop game in the predetermined area stores the execution count of the execution count of the execution of the identification information stop game. It functions as an example of storage means.

  In step S240, identification information variation display control processing is performed. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 displays, on the display control circuit 250, data for displaying the effect pattern as the identification information change display effect pattern in the effect table stored in the program ROM 208 based on the received change pattern designation command. Send.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S250.

  In step S250, stop display control processing of the identification information stop game is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 206 performs control to stop and display the identification information that is variably displayed. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a special stop display is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S260.

  In step S260, a re-variable display and stop display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 re-changes the identification information 94a to 94c for the effect, and based on the change pattern designation command received as a result of the big hit lottery, the identification information stop display effect in the effect table stored in the program ROM 208. Data for displaying an effect pattern as a pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Identification information stop game stop display process]
The stop display control process of the identification information stop game executed in step S250 of FIG. 16 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, it is determined whether a winning probability change command has been received. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the winning probability change command set by the main CPU 66 and transmitted by the process of step S47 (see FIG. 10) has been received in step S1402 (see FIG. 15). If a winning probability change command has been received, the process proceeds to step S305. If a winning probability change command has not been received, the process proceeds to step S310.

  In step S305, processing for clearing the counter related to the identification information stop game is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 cumulatively stores the identification information stop game execution count counter stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210 and the number of times the stop operation means has been operated when the identification information automatic stop game is executed. And the ratio of the cumulative number of operations in which the operation of the stop operation means was performed during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game with respect to the number of times of execution of the identification information stop game, A process of clearing the value with the rate continuous decrease counter that stores the number of consecutive times lower than the execution time is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S310.

  In step S310, processing for determining whether or not there is an operation by the stop operation means is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined signal output from the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c is received when the player operates the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c (see FIG. 1). If there is an input from the stop operation means, the process proceeds to step S320. If there is no input from the effect operation means, the process proceeds to step S364.

  In step S320, processing for determining whether or not the time is within a predetermined time is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the value of the timer variable stored in the work RAM 210 is a predetermined value (for example, 0). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined value has not been reached, it moves the process to step S330. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the predetermined value has been reached, it moves the process to step S364.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 determines that the winning probability change command has been received by the process of step S300, determines that there has been a stop operation by the process of step S310, determines that it is within a predetermined time by the process of step S320, and will be described later. When the other conditions are satisfied, special stop control is performed to stop and display the identification information in a predetermined combination by the process of step S362 described later.

  In other words, the sub CPU 206 determines the identification information according to the operation of the stop operation means being performed within a predetermined time in the identification information stop game on the condition that the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed. Functions as an example of identification information stop game control means for performing a special stop control for displaying a stop in a predetermined combination.

  As described above, in the identification information stop game, the identification information automatic stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information at the predetermined identification information within the predetermined period from the start of the variable display, and the identification information that is variably displayed is stopped. The identification information operation that is stopped by the operation of the operation of the stop game lottery to determine whether to execute any of the games, and the winning probability to win the big hit lottery has been changed In the identification information stop game, special stop control for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination is performed in response to the operation of the stop operation means being performed within a predetermined time. Thus, the player does not know whether the identification information stop game being executed is the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game, and the identification information is stopped and displayed even if the stop operation is performed. In such a situation, if the identification information stop game is an identification information operation stop game, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot probability is changed, the identification information is a predetermined combination. Since it is displayed in a stopped state, it is a rare case to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, so that the player's willingness to play is increased in order to increase the willingness to stop the identification information game. A new game form that can be sustained can be provided.

  In step S330, a ratio calculation process is performed. As will be described in detail later, in this process, the sub CPU 206 identifies the value stored in the execution counter of the identification information stop game that stores the number of executions of the identification information stop game after the winning probability is changed. When the information automatic stop game is executed, a process of calculating the ratio of the value of the operation number counter indicating the cumulative value of the number of times of operation of the stop operation means is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S340.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 that executes the process of step S330 calculates the ratio of the number of operations stored in the operation number storage unit to the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit after the winning probability is changed. It serves as an example.

  In step S340, a process is performed to determine whether or not the rate of continuous decrease is a predetermined number of times. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines that the ratio of the cumulative number of operations in which the operation of the stop operation means is performed during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game to the number of executions of the identification information stop game stored in the work RAM 210 is the previous identification. It is determined whether or not the value of the ratio continuous decrease counter that stores the number of consecutive times lower than when the information stop game is executed is a predetermined value (for example, “3” or the like). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the value is a predetermined value, it moves the process to step S350. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not the predetermined value, it moves the process to step S364.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 determines that the winning probability change command has been received by the process of step S300, and calculates the ratio by the process of step S330 and stores the ratio by the process of step S340 based on the value of the ratio continuous decrease counter stored. Is determined to be the predetermined number of times, and when other conditions described later are satisfied, special stop control is performed to stop and display the identification information in a predetermined combination by processing in step S362 described later.

  In other words, the sub CPU 206 performs special stop control on the condition that the winning probability has been changed when the ratio calculated by the calculating means has continuously decreased for a predetermined number of times every time the identification information operation stop game is executed. It functions as an example of the identification information stop game control means to be performed.

  As described above, when the identification information automatic stop game is executed, the operation number storage means that cumulatively stores the number of times the stop operation means has been operated, and the execution number that stores the number of times the identification information stop game has been executed are stored. A number storage means, and a calculation means for calculating the ratio of the operation count stored in the operation count storage means to the execution count stored in the execution count storage means after the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed, Special stop control is performed on the condition that the winning probability has been changed when the ratio calculated by the calculating means is continuously reduced a predetermined number of times every time the identification information operation stop game is executed. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information is stopped in response to the stop operation continuously for a predetermined number of times after the jackpot probability is changed. If the stop operation is not performed only when the displayed identification information operation stop game is executed, the ratio of the number of stop operations performed when the identification information automatic stop game is executed to the number of executions of the identification information operation stop game is predetermined a predetermined number of times continuously. Since it is not less than the value, it is extremely rare that the identification information is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. Therefore, it is extremely rare to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, and accordingly, the motivation for the identification information stop game can be increased and the player's motivation for the game can be maintained. Possible new game forms can be provided.

  In step S350, it is determined whether or not the number of stop operations is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the value of the operation number counter indicating a cumulative value of the number of times of operation of the stop operation means during execution of the identification information automatic stop game stored in the work RAM 210 to a predetermined value. It is determined whether or not (for example, “3” or the like). If the sub CPU 206 determines that the value is equal to or greater than the predetermined value, it moves the process to step S352. If the sub CPU 206 determines that it is not equal to or greater than the predetermined value, it moves the process to step S354.

  In step S352, a specific probability set process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a special stop control determination random value that has a specific probability of “10”% for performing the special stop display control based on the special stop control lottery table of FIG. 6. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S360.

  In step S354, a predetermined probability setting process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets a special stop control determination random number value having a predetermined probability of “90”% for performing the special stop display control based on the special stop control lottery table of FIG. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S360.

  In step S360, processing for determining whether or not to perform special stop control is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 extracts the special stop control determination random value by lottery whether or not to perform the special stop control, and the extracted special stop control determination random value and the specific probability in step S352, or Whether or not to perform special stop control is determined based on the predetermined probability in step S354. If the sub CPU 206 determines to perform the special stop control, it moves the process to step S362. If the sub CPU 206 determines not to perform the special stop control, it moves the process to step S364.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 controls the stop game lottery by the process of step S220. Then, when the identification information automatic stop game is executed, whether or not the number of stop operations is greater than or equal to a predetermined number by the process of step S350 based on the value of the operation number counter indicating the cumulative value of the number of operations performed by the stop operation means. Determine whether. When it is determined that the number of stop operations is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, based on the special stop control lottery table (see FIG. 6), a lottery with a specific probability that the special stop control is lower than the predetermined probability is performed. By the process, special stop display control for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination is performed.

  In other words, in the identification information stop game, the sub CPU 206 controls stop game lottery that determines which stop game to execute among the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game, while the identification information stop game. In the operation stop game, the special stop control is performed based on a predetermined probability, and the winning probability is changed when the number of operations stored in the operation number storage means is equal to or greater than the predetermined number. It functions as an example of identification information stop game control means for performing special stop control based on a specific probability lower than a predetermined probability.

  As described above, the operation information storage means for accumulatively storing the number of operations performed by the stop operation means is provided, and in the identification information stop game, among the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game, While the stop game lottery for determining which stop game to execute is performed, in the identification information operation stop game, a special stop is performed based on a predetermined probability, and the operation count stored in the operation count storage means is a predetermined count. When it becomes above, special stop control is performed based on the specific probability lower than the predetermined probability on condition that the winning probability is changed. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information automatic stop game is not displayed in response to the stop operation even if the stop operation is performed. If the number of stop operations at the time of execution exceeds the predetermined number, the probability that the identification information will be stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination decreases, so know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation Is a rare case, and accordingly, in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game, it is possible to provide a new game form that keeps the player's motivation for the game.

  In step S362, a special stop display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 performs special stop control when an identification information stop effect pattern including an effect pattern for stopping and displaying the identification information in the effect table stored in the program ROM 208 in a predetermined combination, or when an identification information stop game is executed. Data for displaying the effect pattern as the identification information stop display effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in the liquid crystal display device 32 which is an example of a variable display unit, a character image 90 a (for example, a person wearing a headband) and a balloon of a person in the character image 90 a A message image 92a (e.g., a character image "Kita! Something has happened!") Is displayed, and fluctuating "3" column presentation identification information 94a to 94c is displayed in a predetermined combination (e.g., The display is stopped in 1, 2, 3) and displayed in a manner in which the surrounding area emits light.

  In step S364, a general stop display control process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 transmits data for displaying the effect pattern as the identification information stop effect pattern in the effect table stored in the program ROM 208 to the display control circuit 250.

  In the display control circuit 250, the VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 based on the data for displaying the effect pattern from the sub CPU 206, and superimposes them. The image is displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Percentage calculation processing]
The ratio calculation process executed in step S330 in FIG. 17 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, it is determined whether or not to execute the identification information automatic stop game. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the execution of the identification information automatic stop game is determined by the stop game lottery in the process of step S220 (see FIG. 16), and the execution of the identification information automatic stop game is determined. If YES in step S402, the process proceeds to step S402. If execution of the identification information automatic stop game has not been determined, the process proceeds to step S410.

  In step S402, a process of adding “1” to the operation number counter is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets “1” to the value of the operation number counter that indicates the cumulative value of the number of times that the operation of the stop operation unit has been performed during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210. Process to add. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S410.

  In step S410, the ratio calculation operation ratio calculation process is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206, when executing the identification information automatic stop game in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210, the value of the operation number counter indicating the cumulative value of the number of operations of the stop operation means, and the identification information The ratio of the number of operations to the number of executions is calculated by comparing the value of the execution number counter of the identification information stop game that stores the number of times of execution of the stop game, and the ratio is stored in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S420.

  That is, the sub CPU 206 functions as an example of a calculation unit that calculates a ratio of the number of operations stored in the operation number storage unit to the number of executions stored in the execution number storage unit after the winning probability is changed.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines that the winning probability change command has been received by the process of step S300, calculates by the process of step S410, and stores the number of execution times by the process of step S340 based on the value of the ratio continuous decrease counter stored. When the ratio of the number of operations stored in the operation count storage means with respect to the number of executions stored in step S350 is calculated, the ratio is determined to be equal to or less than a predetermined value by the processing in step S350, and if other conditions described later are satisfied, step By the process of S362, special stop display control for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination is performed.

  In other words, in the identification information stop game, the sub CPU 206 performs identification stop game control means for performing special stop control on the condition that the winning probability is changed when the ratio calculated by the calculation means is equal to or less than a predetermined value. Functions as an example.

  As described above, when the identification information automatic stop game is executed, the operation number storage means that cumulatively stores the number of times the stop operation means has been operated, and the execution number that stores the number of times the identification information stop game has been executed are stored. A number storage means, and a calculation means for calculating the ratio of the operation count stored in the operation count storage means to the execution count stored in the execution count storage means after the winning probability for winning the big hit lottery is changed, In the identification information stop game, a special stop is performed on the condition that the winning probability is changed when the ratio calculated and controlled by the calculation means is equal to or less than a predetermined value. Thus, in a situation where the player does not know whether or not the identification information is stopped and displayed in response to the stop operation, the identification information operation in which the identification information is stopped and displayed according to the stop operation after the jackpot probability is changed If the stop operation is not performed only at the time of execution of the stop game, the ratio of the number of stop operations at the time of execution of the identification information automatic stop game to the number of times of execution of the identification information operation stop game is equal to or greater than a predetermined value, and the identification information is a predetermined combination. Since the stop is not displayed, it is very rare to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, so that the player's willingness to play is increased in order to increase the motivation for the identification information stop game. It is possible to provide a new game form that sustains the game.

  In step S420, it is determined whether the ratio is equal to or less than a predetermined value. In this process, the sub CPU 206 calculates an operation number counter value that indicates a cumulative value of the number of times that the operation of the stop operation unit has been performed during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game calculated in the process of step S410. A process of determining whether or not the ratio of the execution count counter of the identification information stop game that stores the execution count of the execution of the identification information stop game is equal to or less than a predetermined value (for example, “30%”) is performed. If it is determined that the ratio is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S430. If it is not determined that the ratio is equal to or less than the predetermined value, the process proceeds to step S434.

  In step S430, it is determined whether it is lower than the previous ratio. In this process, the sub CPU 206 calculates an operation number counter value that indicates a cumulative value of the number of times that the operation of the stop operation unit has been performed during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game calculated in the process of step S410. Whether the ratio of the execution count counter of the identification information stop game that stores the number of executions of the identification information stop game is lower than the ratio in the previous identification information stop game stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 The process which judges is performed. If it is determined that the ratio is lower than the previous ratio, the process proceeds to step S432. If it is not determined that the ratio is lower than the previous ratio, the process proceeds to step S434.

  In step S432, a process of adding “1” to the counter for the ratio continuous predetermined value or less is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines that the ratio of the cumulative number of operations in which the stop operation means is operated during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game to the number of executions of the identification information stop game stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is the previous time. The process of adding “1” to the value of the ratio continuation decrease counter that stores the number of consecutive times lower than when the identification information stop game is executed is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S434, a process of clearing the counter for the ratio continuous predetermined value or less is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines that the ratio of the cumulative number of operations in which the stop operation means is operated during the execution of the identification information automatic stop game to the number of executions of the identification information stop game stored in the predetermined area of the work RAM 210 is the previous time. The process of clearing the value of the ratio continuous decrease counter that stores the number of consecutive times lower than that at the time of executing the identification information stop game is performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the present embodiment, the operation number storage means, the execution number storage means, and the calculation means are provided, but the present invention is not limited to those provided with these means, and the winning for winning the big hit lottery is performed. On the condition that the probability is changed, in the identification information stop game, special stop control is performed to stop and display the identification information in a predetermined combination in response to the operation of the stop operation means within a predetermined time. Anything is acceptable.

<Second Embodiment>
[Composition of gaming machine]
A pachinko gaming machine 2010 that is different from the pachinko gaming machine 10 that is an embodiment of the gaming machine in the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment.

  FIG. 19 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. In the description of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 using FIG. 19, portions that overlap with the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 19, two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passing gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a starting port 25, and a blade member 48 are provided. A special game-dedicated prize winner 44, a shutter 40, a special prize opening 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

  In addition, a passage gate 54b is provided above the obstacle 58. A rotating reel 2033 is provided behind the transmissive region of the game board 14 between the passing gate 54b and the obstacle 58. The rotary reel 2033 is provided with identification information as a plurality of effects. The rotating reel 2033 performs a change display and a stop display in association with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, on the rotating reel 2033, a symbol composed of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment) (For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and a plurality of identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed on the rotary reel 2033. The rotating reel 2033 is an example of a variation display unit that individually displays a plurality of pieces of identification information in a variable manner and stops. In the present embodiment, in the present embodiment, a plurality of identification information is individually displayed in a variable manner and stopped on the rotating reel 2033 as a variable display means. There may be one piece of identification information.

  In addition, when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed on the rotary reel 2033. Specifically, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, the combination of the identification information for presentation displayed on the rotary reel 2033 is a specific display mode (for example, a plurality of symbols). The display is stopped in a state where any one of “1” to “9” is aligned in each of the symbol rows.

  As a combination of the identification information for presentation, when a specific number design (for example, “odd number” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state where all are arranged, the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is maximized. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) which is continuously performed 15 times. The special winning opening 39 performs an opening operation when the special game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state, the probability changing state (special mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. When a specific number of symbols (for example, “even numbers”) are all displayed and stopped, 15R big hit game is played in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). However, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state (special mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred. The special winning opening 39 is opened when the special game is executed. When a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numeric symbol of “1”, “2”, and “3”), a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at a maximum. The gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (specific gaming state). The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability changing state (specific mode) having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state than usual is entered. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start port 25, an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed is executed by the player's operation on the variation display means such as the rotating reel 2033. The At this time, the player operates the plurality of stop operation buttons 84a to 84c respectively corresponding to the plurality of identification information 94a to 94c (see FIG. 5) that are variably displayed, thereby stopping the plurality of identification information variably displayed. Can be displayed. As described above, the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c are an example of the stop operation means for stopping and displaying the variably displayed identification information by the player's operation in the change display means.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 20 illustrates a control circuit of the gaming machine 2010 in another embodiment with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the gaming machine 2010 in the present embodiment. Description of the same part as the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is omitted.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes an identification information stop game control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 controls the sound generated from the lamp, the normal symbol holding lamp 50, the lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 such as the decoration lamp, and the rotary reel drive circuit 2100.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to a rotating reel 2033 which is an example of a rotating body having a plurality of identification information. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 transmits a drive signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM to the rotary reel 2033 in response to a control signal from the sub CPU 206 which is an example of the identification information stop game control means. . The rotating reel 2033 performs variable display according to the received drive signal. Further, the rotary reel drive circuit 2100 transmits to the rotary reel 2033 a drive signal corresponding to the control signal from the sub CPU 206 based on the player operating the stop operation buttons 84a to 84c which are examples of the stop operation means. .

  Further, the sub CPU 206 that transmits a control signal to the rotating reel drive circuit 2100 operates the stop operation means within a predetermined time in the identification information stop game on the condition that the winning probability for winning the big win lottery is changed. It functions as an example of identification information stop game control means for performing special stop control for stopping and displaying identification information in a predetermined combination according to what has been done.

  As described above, in the identification information stop game, the identification information automatic stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information at the predetermined identification information within the predetermined period from the start of the variable display, and the identification information that is variably displayed is stopped. The identification information operation that is stopped by the operation of the operation of the stop game lottery to determine whether to execute any of the games, and the winning probability to win the big hit lottery has been changed In the identification information stop game, special stop control for stopping and displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination is performed in response to the operation of the stop operation means being performed within a predetermined time. Thus, the player does not know whether the identification information stop game being executed is the identification information automatic stop game or the identification information operation stop game, and the identification information is stopped and displayed even if the stop operation is performed. In such a situation, if the identification information stop game is an identification information operation stop game, the identification information is stopped and displayed, and if the jackpot probability is changed, the identification information is a predetermined combination. Since it is displayed in a stopped state, it is a rare case to know that the jackpot probability has been changed by the player's stop operation, so that the player's willingness to play is increased in order to increase the willingness to stop the identification information game. A new game form that can be sustained can be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine is given as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It may be a three-type pachinko gaming machine or another mode.

  In the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to a gaming machine itself such as a pachinko gaming machine. However, the present invention may be applied to a pachislot gaming machine or a game machine.

  In the present embodiment, the 7-segment LED is used as a part for displaying the round number display 51. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a liquid crystal display panel, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) ) Including a cathode ray tube, a dot LED, an EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it has only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the present invention mainly controls a big win lottery for determining whether or not to play a game advantageous to the player, and controls execution of a plurality of gaming states having different winning probabilities for winning the big win lottery. Means, variable display means for variable display and stop display of identification information, in the variable display means, stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed by a player's operation, and in the variable display means And controlling the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed. In the identification information stop game, the identification information is determined in advance within a predetermined period from the start of the variability display. The identification information automatic stop game that is stopped and displayed at the same time, and the identification information that is variably displayed are stopped and displayed by the operation of the stop operation means. An identification information stop game control means for controlling the execution of any one of the information operation stop games, the identification information stop game control means that the winning probability for winning the jackpot lottery has been changed. As a condition, in the identification information stop game, a special stop control is performed to stop and display the identification information in a predetermined combination in response to an operation of the stop operation means within a predetermined time. Specific configurations of the control unit, the change display unit, the stop operation unit, the identification information stop game control unit, the operation number storage unit, the execution number storage unit, the calculation unit, and the like can be appropriately changed in design. .

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

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a special stop control lottery table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Main body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protection board 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 24 Prize opening 25 Start-up port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal display device 32a Display area 33 Special symbol display 35 Normal symbol display 37 Display case 39 Large winning opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game-specific winning attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp path 48 Blade member 49 Second warp path 51 Round number display 53 Electricity Decoration unit 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Fire power increase button 82 Fire power decrease button 84a-84c Stop operation button 90a Character image 92a Message Picture 94a-94c Identification information for production 102 V / count sensor 104 Count sensor 118 Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 Large prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launch control circuit 128 Dispensing device 130 Launching device 132 Lamp 150 Card Unit 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 250 Display control circuit 300 Two-dimensional code 2010 Pachinko gaming machine 2014 Game board 2032 Liquid crystal display device 2033 Rotating reel 2100 Rotating reel drive circuit

Claims (1)

Control means for controlling the execution of a plurality of gaming states with different winning probabilities for winning the jackpot lottery, as well as controlling the jackpot lottery whether or not to execute a game advantageous to the player;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying and stopping the identification information;
In the fluctuation display means, stop operation means for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed by a player's operation;
The variation display means controls the execution of the identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information that is variably displayed. In the identification information stop game, the identification information is previously displayed within a predetermined period from the start of the variation display. Execution of any one of an identification information automatic stop game that stops and displays with the determined identification information and an identification information operation stop game that stops and displays the identification information that is variably displayed by operating the stop operation means Identification information stop game control means for controlling,
An operation number storage means for accumulatively storing the number of operations performed by the stop operation means when the identification information automatic stop game is executed ;
Execution number storage means for storing the number of executions of the identification information stop game;
Calculating means for calculating the ratio of the operation count stored in the operation count storage means to the execution count stored in the execution count storage means after the winning probability is changed ,
The identification information stop game control means includes :
Prior Symbol identity stop game, within a predetermined time, the in response to the operation of the stop operation means has been performed, through special stop control to stop displaying the identification information in a predetermined combination,
In the identification information stop game, while controlling the stop game lottery to determine which one of the identification information automatic stop game and the identification information operation stop game is to be executed,
When the ratio calculated by the calculation means is less than or equal to a predetermined value and the ratio continuously decreases a predetermined number of times each time the identification information operation stop game is executed on condition that the winning probability is changed , in the identification information operation stop game, based on a predetermined probability, it performs the special stop control, when the number of operations stored in the operation count storage unit is equal to or greater than a predetermined number of times, before Symbol predetermined The special stop control is performed based on a specific probability lower than the probability of the game machine.

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