JP4809129B2 - Gaming machines and games - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine and a game program, and more particularly to a gaming machine and a gaming program such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game in a normal gaming state and a specific gaming state advantageous to the player.

  Some game machines such as pachinko machines and slot machines, which are ball game machines, have a big hit game state in which many prize balls can be obtained and a normal game state in which there are few opportunities to obtain prize balls. Yes. When it is in the big hit game state, it becomes easier to obtain more prize balls, so that the player plays a game aiming to shift from the normal game state to the big hit game state and increases interest. In addition to the normal gaming state, a specific gaming state having a higher probability of transition to the big hit gaming state than the normal gaming state, for example, a probability variation gaming state (hereinafter referred to as “probability variation gaming state”) is also known. Yes. The game state is shifted to the specific game state after the jackpot game state is ended, and the specific game state is ended when the game proceeds to the next jackpot game state.

The big hit gaming state includes a normal big hit gaming state that shifts to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends, and a probability changing big hit gaming state that shifts to the probability changing gaming state. In addition, when a big hit is made in the normal gaming state or the specific gaming state, the game shifts to a big hit gaming state, and this big hit includes a normal big hit that shifts to a normal big hit gaming state and a probable big hit that shifts to a probable big hit gaming state. There is a big hit for which the player is interested. On the other hand, there is known a gaming machine for notifying whether or not to shift to a probable gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended by the big hit effect in the big hit gaming state (for example, Patent Document 1). Thus, since the transition to the probability variation gaming state is notified by the jackpot effect during the jackpot game, the player can be urged to expect and delight in the probability variation gaming state.
JP 2002-143466 A

  However, in the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, although the transition to the probability changing gaming state (specific gaming state) is notified by a plurality of display patterns, the transition to the probability changing gaming state is finally made. The effect displayed before reaching the screen for informing the user was monotonous. For this reason, there is a problem in that the player cannot sufficiently increase the expectation for the transition to the probable gaming state during the big hit game, and cannot improve the interest of the game.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine and a game program that can increase the expectation of the transition to the specific gaming state during the big hit gaming state and thereby contribute to the improvement of the interest of the game. It is in.

A gaming machine according to the present invention that has solved the above-described problems performs a display device that displays a predetermined effect, a jackpot gaming state transition determination unit that performs a jackpot determination for shifting to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and an opening / closing operation. Therefore, the variable winning device that switches between the easy-to-win state in which the game ball is easy to win and the difficult-to-win state in which the game ball is difficult to win, and the jackpot game state transition determining means that the variable is determined to shift to the big hit game state. The variable winning device control means for controlling the opening / closing of the variable winning device up to a predetermined number of rounds, with one operation from the winning easy state to the difficult winning state of the winning device as one round, and from the normal gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state A specific game state transition determination means for performing a specific game state transition determination for shifting to a specific game state that is easy to shift to a big hit game state, and variable As a round effect to be displayed on the display device during the round controlled by the award device control means, a determination result effect for notifying that the game state is shifted to the specific game state after the jackpot game state is completed, and a round in which the determination result effect is displayed A round effect storage means for storing a jackpot game-notice effect that can be displayed in a previous round and a determination result effect may be displayed in association with a predetermined round, and a specific game state According to the determination result by the transition determining means, the round effect determining means for determining the round effect to be displayed in each round from the round effects stored in the round effect storage means, and the round effect determined by the round effect determining means. Display control means for displaying on the display device in each round controlled by the variable winning device control means; The provided, counting means for counting the number of gaming balls were finished in the variable winning device, round presentation storage means, for a plurality of rounds, in association announcement attraction in jackpot gaming, variable winning device control means When the winning of a predetermined number of game balls is measured by the counting means during one round in the big hit gaming state, the variable winning device is controlled from the easy winning state to the difficult winning state, and variable by the variable winning device control means. Based on the fact that the winning device is controlled to be in a difficult-to-win state, it further includes round effect ending means for ending the round effect, and the round effect storing means is a first determination result associated with the first predetermined round. The second determination result effect different from the first determination result effect associated with the second predetermined round after the first predetermined round is a part of the determination result effect. On the other hand, it is an effect common to the first determination result effect for a predetermined time after the start of the round that is associated with the first predetermined round, and does not shift to the specific game state after the big hit gaming state ends. When the first determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round, the round effect determining means stores the partially common non-judgment result effect. if the first determination result rendering the round presentation ending means is determined to have ended during common effect portion is displayed as round rendition of a second predetermined rounds, that determine the effect the second determination result Is.

In the gaming machine according to the present invention, whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended is notified by the determination result effect. Further, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, the jackpot gaming notice effect associated with a plurality of rounds before the round in which the determination result effect is displayed is displayed in a predetermined round. Since this jackpot game announcement effect is displayed before the judgment result effect is displayed, it is possible to change the expectation of the transition to the specific game state, and accordingly, to the specific game state in the jackpot game state. It is possible to increase the expectation of the transition of the game, thereby contributing to the improvement of the entertainment of the game. Moreover, since the jackpot game announcement effect is associated with a plurality of rounds before the judgment result effect is displayed, the jackpot game announcement effect is displayed in the first round in which the jackpot game announcement effect can be displayed. Even if it is not displayed, the notice effect during the big hit game may be displayed in the next and subsequent rounds. Therefore, since the player can be interested in the occurrence of the notice effect during the big hit game for a long period of time, the expectation of the transition to the specific game state during the big hit game state can be enhanced, and the game Can contribute to the improvement of interest. In addition, the “preliminary effect during jackpot game” in the present invention is specified after the jackpot gaming state has been finished with a higher probability that the preview effect during jackpot game is displayed than when the preliminary effect during jackpot game is not displayed. An effect indicating a transition to a gaming state. Specifically, the probability determined when it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended is higher than the probability determined when it is determined to shift to a gaming state other than the specific gaming state. It is an effect that is set high, and includes an effect that is not determined when it is determined to shift to a gaming state other than the specific gaming state (shift determination effect during big hit game). Further, when determining the round effects in a plurality of rounds, the round effects may be determined for each round, or the round effects may be determined collectively over a plurality of rounds. By the way, if the first determination result effect displayed in the first predetermined round is an effect that is partially shared with the common non-determination result effect for a predetermined time after the start of the round, Many game balls may win the variable winning device, and the first determination result effect may end before the effect of the common part ends. In this case, although the first determination result effect is displayed, the player cannot recognize that the first determination result effect is displayed. Therefore, it is unclear whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. In this regard, in the present invention, when the first determination result effect ends while the part common to the partially common non-determination result effect is displayed, the second after the first predetermined round. The second determination result effect is displayed in a predetermined round. In this way, by displaying the second determination result effect in the second predetermined round, it is possible to make the player surely recognize that the jackpot gaming state has ended and then shift to the specific gaming state. Can be improved. The “common effects” as used in the present invention is completely the same as the effects that are completely the same, but the contents of the effects are mostly the same, but slightly changed so that it can be understood that if the player watches carefully, The part includes a certain production. For example, when a part of the background is moving in one effect while the background is stopped in the other effect, or the color of some objects displayed in one effect This includes a case where only the color of the object corresponding to a part of the objects displayed in the other effect is different from that displayed in the other effect.

  Here, the round effect storage means stores a jackpot game transition finalizing effect corresponding to a plurality of rounds informing that the determination result effect is displayed as a part of the jackpot game notice effect. The determining means is capable of determining a transition determination effect during big hit game when the specific gaming state transition determining means determines to shift to the specific gaming state, and is determined when the transition finalizing effect during jackpot gaming is determined. As a round effect displayed in all rounds from the round in which the jackpot game transition finalizing effect is displayed to the round in which the determination result effect is displayed, the mode of determining the jackpot gaming transition finalizing effect is determined. it can.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the round effect determining means can determine the transition determination effect during the big hit game when the specific game state transition determining means determines that the special hit state is to be entered after the big hit game state has ended. Has been. Here, when the big hit game transition confirmation effect is determined, the round effect displayed in all rounds from the round in which the determined big hit game transition confirmation effect is displayed to the round in which the determination result effect is displayed As such, the transition finalizing effect during the big hit game is determined. For this reason, even if the player misses the transition determination effect during the jackpot game during the jackpot game, the transition determination effect during the jackpot game can be seen in the subsequent rounds. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved.

  Further, the game apparatus further comprises an operation means operable by the player, and an operation detection means for detecting that an operation by the operation means has been performed, wherein the round effect storage means is associated with the first predetermined round. While storing one determination result effect and a second determination result effect different from the first determination result effect associated with a second predetermined round after the first predetermined round, as a part of the determination result effect, A non-determination result effect is stored that is associated with one predetermined round and foretells that the game state is not shifted to the specific game state after the big hit game state is completed, and the round effect determination means is the specific game by the specific game state transition determination means. If it is determined not to shift to the state, a non-determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round, and the specific game state transition determination means shifts to the specific game state. Then, when it is determined that the operation detection means detects the operation of the operation means, the first determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round, and it is determined that the specific game state transition determination means shifts to the specific game state. When the operation detection means does not detect the operation of the operation means, the non-decision result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round, and the second determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the second predetermined round It can be.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, unless the operation button is operated, the first determination result effect is not displayed as the first predetermined round effect, and the first non-determination result effect is always displayed. For this reason, it is possible to prompt the player who wants to know the transition to the probability-changing gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, and to further enhance the interest of the game. Even if the operating means is not operated, the second determination result effect is displayed in the second predetermined round after the first predetermined round. Therefore, after the big hit gaming state ends, the specific gaming state Therefore, the player can be surely recognized that the game is to be transferred to, and the interest can be further improved.

On the other hand, the game program according to the present invention that solves the above-described problems is achieved by a game game state transition determination function that performs a jackpot determination for shifting to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player, and an opening / closing operation, whereby the game medium is awarded Easy to win with the variable winning display function that is determined by the variable winning display function that switches between the easy winning state and the difficult winning state where the game medium is difficult to win, and the big hit gaming state transition determination function . The variable winning display control function that controls the open / close display of the variable winning display function up to a predetermined number of rounds, with one operation from the state to the difficult winning state as one round, and the big win game than the normal game state after the big win game state A specific game state transition determination function for performing a specific game state transition determination to shift to a specific game state that is easy to transition to a state; As a round effect to be displayed on a display device that displays a predetermined effect during the round controlled by the bonus prize display control function, a determination result effect that informs the transition to the specific game state after the jackpot game state ends, and a determination A round effect that is stored in association with a predetermined round in a jackpot game that is displayed in a round prior to the round in which the result effect is displayed and that the determination result effect may be displayed. A round effect determination function for determining a round effect to be displayed in each round from the round effects stored in the round effect storage function, and a round effect determination function according to a determination result by the memory function and the specific game state transition determination function The round effect determined by the display on the display device in each round controlled by the variable winning display control function And a display control function that presents, a counting function for counting the number of prize game medium to the variable winning display function, comprising a round effect storage function, for a plurality of rounds, in association with announcement attraction in the jackpot gaming The variable winning device control function stores the variable winning display function from the easy to win state to the difficult to win state when a predetermined number of game media wins are measured by the counting function during one round in the big hit gaming state. And a round effect end function for ending the round effect based on the fact that the variable prize display function is controlled to the prize-winning state by the variable prize device control function. The first determination result effect associated with the round is different from the first determination result effect associated with the second predetermined round after the first predetermined round. While storing the second determination result effect as a part of the determination result effect, it is an effect common to the first determination result effect for a predetermined time after the start of the round in association with the first predetermined round. Stores a partial common non-determination result effect for notifying that the game state will not be changed to a specific game state after the game state has ended, and the round effect determination function displays the first determination result effect as a round effect for the first predetermined round. When it is determined that the first determination result effect is ended by the round effect end function while the effect part common to the partially common non-determination result effect is displayed, the round of the second predetermined round as director, a shall be determined the effect second determination result.

  According to the gaming machine and the game program according to the present invention, it is possible to increase the expectation of the transition to the specific gaming state during the big hit gaming state, thereby contributing to the improvement of the interest of the game.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention from the front side, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. 2, and FIG. 5 is an enlarged front view of a special symbol.

(Composition of gaming machine)
A pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is housed and installed in a predetermined installation frame of a game hall (hall). A base door (inner frame) 3 is provided on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, and a game board 4 shown in FIG. 2 is incorporated in the base door 3. It is. A front door 5 is provided in front of the outer frame 2. The front door 5 covers the front of the game board 4 and is rotatably installed on the front side of the base door 3.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a card unit 84 that is adjacent to the card unit 84 so that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, a game ball is lent according to the balance of the prepaid card.

  The front door 5 is provided with a glass plate 5a in a substantially entire area at the center thereof so that the game board 4 inside thereof can be visually recognized. Below the front door 5, a ball lending operation panel 28 having a ball lending operation related button for performing a card return operation of the card unit 84, a lending (ball lending) operation of a game ball, and the like is provided. Further, the ball lending operation panel 28 is provided with a determination button 20a and selection buttons 20b and 20c for performing a predetermined operation. The selection buttons 20b and 20c are also used as an A button and a B button for determining an effect described later.

  A dish panel 6 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 is installed below the front door 5. On the front side of the dish panel 6 are a game ball lent out by the card unit 84 and an upper plate 6a for receiving a game ball to be paid out when entering a winning opening described later, and a ball exit when the upper plate 6a is full. A lower plate 6b for receiving a game ball overflowing inward of 6d and a launch handle 6c provided on the right side of the lower plate 6b are arranged.

  The launch handle 6c is for launching a game ball received by the upper plate 6a, and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the plate panel 6. The player operates the launch handle 6c to play a pachinko game. Can proceed. When the firing handle 6c is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to the firing motor provided on the back side of the firing handle 6c according to the turning angle. Then, the game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a guide rail 7 is provided on the left side of the game board 4, and a stopper 7 </ b> A for preventing the game ball from returning is attached to the tip of the guide rail 7. In addition, a large number of game nails (not shown) are driven into the front surface of the game board 4. The game ball launched by operating the launch handle 6c is guided by the guide rail 7, moves to the upper part of the game board 4, and then changes the traveling direction by collision with a game nail or the like below the game board 4 It flows down toward.

  The game board 4 is formed with a game area 4a (see FIG. 2) in which a game ball flows down in a game state, and a number of game nails that change the flow direction of the game ball in the game area 4a. Is provided. Also, as shown in FIG. 4, a start winning opening 9 is provided in the center of the game area 4a on the center line that partitions the game board surface to the left and right. Further, a normal symbol operation gate 10 is provided on the left side of the center line and in the central portion and the lower right portion in the height direction.

  Further, a large winning port 11 which is a variable winning device is provided at a position slightly below the starting winning port 9, and general winning ports 12 a to 12 d are provided beside the starting winning port 9. Further, an out port 13 is provided at the lower end of the central portion of the game area 4a.

  In the start winning opening 9, a game ball can be won. The start winning port 9 is provided with a start winning port switch 9S (FIG. 6). When a game ball wins the start winning port 9, the start winning port switch 9S detects the game ball. When the start winning port switch 9S detects a game ball, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 extracts a big hit random number for determining the big hit.

  The normal symbol actuating gate 10 is a passing gate that can pass a game ball and serves as a trigger for extracting a random number for determination per normal symbol on the condition that the game ball has passed. When the normal symbol hit determination is performed by extracting the normal symbol per-determining random number, and the winning determination is won, the normal symbol is displayed for the normal symbol N and a pair of the start winning opening 9 is provided. The blades 9a, 9a are opened for a predetermined number of seconds.

  The jackpot 11 is a so-called attacker-type opening / closing device, which makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot random number described above, and is closed when a special symbol becomes a jackpot display result and the gaming state becomes a jackpot state. The shutter opens and closes in a predetermined manner. The state in which the shutter is open is an open state in which a game ball is easily received, and the state in which the shutter is closed is a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball. The big winning opening 11 is a winning opening that serves as a trigger for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 15) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins). The special winning opening 11 performs an opening / closing operation in which one opening / closing operation between the open state and the closed state is one round. The open state during the first round here is not only the state where the big prize opening 11 during the first round is kept open for a certain period of time, but also the opening / closing is continued intermittently or intermittently during the first round, and as a result This includes conditions that make it easier to accept.

  The general winning ports 12a to 12d are winning ports that serve as triggers for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins). These general winning ports 12 a to 12 d are provided on the translucent substrate 15. The general winning ports 12a to 12d are winning ports that serve as triggers for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins).

  The out port 13 receives game balls that have not entered any of the start winning port 9, the big winning port 11, the general winning ports 12a to 12d, and the like.

  Furthermore, a stage 14 is provided at the center position of the game area 4a and slightly above the start winning opening 9. Further, a stage guide hole 14 a is provided in the upper left portion of the stage 14. The game ball that has entered the stage guide hole 14 a is guided onto the stage 14 via a stage guide route formed on the back surface of the game board 4.

  The game ball that has entered the stage guide hole 14a and jumped on the stage 14 via the stage guide route or on the game nail provided below the stage 14 is placed in an unstable state on the stage 14. Shake and finally fall from the stage 14 to the vicinity of the start winning opening 9. In this way, the game ball that has passed through the stage 14 is easier to win the start winning opening 9 than the game ball that does not pass through the stage 14.

  Further, the game board 4 includes a translucent substrate 15 having translucency. The translucent substrate 15 has a transparent portion formed of, for example, a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or other transparent member (translucent member). Here, the “transparent member” means a member having such a high light transmittance that the target can be visually recognized through the member. Most of the game area 4a of this embodiment is a transparent game area. A game nail is fixed to the translucent substrate 15 with at least a tip embedded therein, and an area formed by the translucent substrate 15 and the glass plate 5a of the front door 5 is a game area 4a. . As shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 16, which is a display means provided with a large screen display area 16 a for displaying various images, is disposed on the back side of the translucent substrate 15. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 is displayed on the translucent substrate 15 through a portion where the game nail in the approximate center is not provided and a portion where the game nail around it is provided. It can be seen from the front side. The liquid crystal display device 16 notifies the player of the transition to the big hit gaming state by displaying the big hit symbol on the effective line described later.

  As shown in FIG. 4, nine symbol display areas P1 to P9 are set in the display area 16a, and decorative symbols D1 to D9 are variably displayed and stopped in the symbol display areas, respectively. When the decorative symbols D1 to D9 are stopped and displayed, as symbols, the symbol imitating the number “7” (hereinafter also referred to as “7 symbols”) and the symbol imitating “Army” (hereinafter “military symbols”) ”), A symbol imitating“ barrel ”(hereinafter also referred to as“ barrel symbol ”), and a symbol imitating other cherry petals (hereinafter referred to as“ blank symbol ”). When the decorative symbols are variably displayed, they are displayed in the order of the symbol arrangement set for each of the symbol display areas P1 to P9. The display order of the decorative symbols displayed in the symbol display areas P1 to P9 will be described later. In addition to the decorative symbols D1 to D9, a background image, a character image, and the like are displayed in the display area 16a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has speakers 18L and 18R that output sound effects and voices for notifying the player that a predetermined gaming state has been reached, above the liquid crystal display device 16. As shown in FIG. 4, at the lower part of the game board 4, the lamps are lent out by the decorative lamps 19L and 19R which notify that a predetermined gaming state is turned on / off in a predetermined pattern, and the card unit 84 described above. A payout device 81 (see FIG. 6) for paying out the game balls, which have been won by the game ball and the start winning port 9, the big winning port 11, and the general winning ports 12a to 12d to the upper plate 6a, is provided.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a main control board is provided with a main control circuit 30 for determining whether or not to shift to a specific gaming state (big hit gaming state) advantageous to the player. 21. Sub-control board 22 provided with sub-control circuit 40 for controlling effects such as video and audio, pay-out / firing control board 23 provided with pay-out / firing control circuit 80 for controlling pay-out / firing of game balls, and power supply A power supply unit 24, a power switch 25, and a backup clear switch 26 are respectively disposed.

  Furthermore, in the display area 16a, four special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 for notifying the number of reserved balls (special symbol holding number) for variably displaying the special symbol are displayed, and in the lower left part of the gaming area 4a, A symbol display device 16b for displaying the special symbol J and the normal symbol N is provided. The special symbol J is a symbol indicating the result of the determination of whether or not it is a big hit. As shown in FIG. 5, numbers are displayed on two segment display devices composed of seven segments arranged so as to display two-digit numbers. Is displayed. As the special symbol J, four types of symbols “64”, “50”, “21”, and “-” are displayed. The normal symbol display device includes two LED lamps arranged at the lower right of the display position of the special symbol J. These LED lamps are turned on and blinking in different colors, and normal symbols are displayed by the finally turned on LEDs. Further, normal symbol holding lamps r1 to r4 for notifying the number of reserved balls (normal symbol holding number) for variably displaying the normal symbol are provided at the upper right of the display position of the normal symbol N in the symbol display device 16b.

  Of these special symbols J, “64”, “50”, and “21” are jackpot special symbols. In particular, “64” is a special symbol for 15R continuous probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as “probable variation big hit”), “50” is a special symbol for 2R continuous probability variable big hit (hereinafter referred to as “sudden probability variation big hit”), and “21” is for 15R continuous. A special jackpot (hereinafter referred to as “normal jackpot”) special symbol. In addition, “-” is a special symbol that falls off. Further, as the normal symbol N, the normal symbol is shifted when the left LED lamp is lit red, and the normal symbol N is normal when the right LED lamp is lit green.

  The decorative symbols D1 to D9 stopped and displayed in the display area 16a correspond to the special symbol J. When the special symbols J are “64” and “21”, the combination of the symbol display regions P1 to P9. 7 symbols, military symbols, or barrel symbols (hereinafter referred to as “hit symbols”) are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas of established lines L1 to L9 set by the above. It should be noted that the blank design's slotted eyes are not jackpot symbols but outliers. When the special symbol J is “50” or “-”, the decorative symbols are stopped and displayed in the symbol display areas P1 to P9 in other manners. Furthermore, when the special symbol J is “64” or “21”, an animation simulating the victory or defeat of the arm wrestling between the main character and the opponent is displayed as a big hit effect during the big hit gaming state. When the special symbol J is “64”, the main character is displayed to win and a promising big hit is announced. When the special symbol J is “21”, the opponent wins and the normal big hit is displayed. It is notified that it is.

  In the display area 16a, a color bar CB is displayed at the lower right position where the decorative symbols D1 to D9 are displayed. The color bar CB is displayed differently depending on whether it is a promiscuous big hit or a normal big hit when the big hit is achieved by the combination with the number of the big hit symbol display effective lines on which the big hit symbol is displayed. The color bar CB is arranged at the back side position of the normal symbol operating gate 10 arranged at the lower right position, and the normal symbol operating gate 10 becomes an obstacle from the position where the normal player visually recognizes the display area 16a. It is placed in a position that is difficult to see.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of components centering on the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40, the payout / launch control circuit 80, and the power supply unit 24 described above. 30, sub-control circuit 40 and payout / launch control circuit 80 are connected to each other, and power can be supplied to each. The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33 which are configured by a one-chip microcomputer, and an initial reset circuit 34. And a command output port 35.

  The main CPU 31 inputs a detection signal of a game ball from a count switch 11CS, which will be described later, and operates according to a control program stored in the main ROM 32, so that a pachinko game such as a big hit lottery or a prize ball discharge in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. It controls the operation of the entire gaming machine 1 and transmits various commands to the sub control circuit 40 via the command output port 35. The main CPU 31 performs transition control between the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state which is a specific gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state based on the result of the big hit lottery or the digestion of the gaming state. Here, the main CPU 31 constitutes a jackpot gaming state transition determination means, and winning the jackpot lottery is a transition condition for transitioning from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state.

  Further, as the gaming state, in addition to the normal gaming state and the big hit gaming state, a probability variation gaming state and a short-time gaming state that are more easily shifted to the big hit gaming state than the normal gaming state are set. In the probability variation gaming state, the winning probability of the big hit lottery in the main CPU 31 is set higher than that in the normal gaming state to make it easier to shift to the big hit gaming state. Also, in the short-time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened compared to the normal gaming state. In this way, it is easy to open the blade 9a of the start winning opening 9, and in some cases, the probability of winning the normal symbol is set high, and the blade 9a of the starting winning opening 9 is made easy to open to increase the winning ratio to the start winning opening 9. It is increasing. Thus, by making it possible to perform many jackpot lotteries in a short time, as a result, it is easy to shift to the jackpot gaming state. Note that the normal gaming state means a gaming state that is not a big hit gaming state, a probability variation gaming state, or a short-time gaming state. In game states other than the normal game state and the big hit game state, the probability variation game state and the short-time game state may proceed simultaneously, or only the probability variation game state or the short-time game state may proceed.

  The main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the probability-changing gaming state and the time-saving gaming state after the probability-changing big hit gaming state is ended, and shifts the gaming state to the time-saving gaming state after the normal jackpot gaming state is ended. The probable gaming state continues until the next big hit lottery is won. In the short-time gaming state, the short-time gaming state continues until the next big win lottery is won or until a predetermined number of, for example, 100 special symbol variation display ends. The main CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state when winning the jackpot lottery in the short-time gaming state, and shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state when a predetermined number of special symbol changes have been completed. . In this way, the main CPU 31 controls which of the big hit gaming state, the normal gaming state, the probability variation gaming state, and the short-time gaming state is to be transferred. Also, when the probability variation big hit gaming state shifts to the probability variation gaming state, control is performed to shorten the decorative symbol variation display time.

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31 and permanent data. Specifically, the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. 7 and the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 8 are stored. Further, the main RAM 33 temporarily stores data and programs used when the main CPU 31 operates. The main RAM 33 is provided with a transmission buffer for transmitting various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern command to the sub-control circuit 40.

  The main CPU 31 causes the symbol display device 16b to display the special symbol selected from the special symbol determination table shown in FIG. The main CPU 31 determines the special symbol by referring to the special symbol determination table with the result of the big hit lottery performed using the random number counter for determining big hits. Specifically, one big hit random number value is extracted from “0” to “299”. Here, in the low-probability gaming state (normal gaming state or short-time gaming state) that is not the probability variation gaming state, the jackpot random number value is “7”, and the jackpot random number value is “3” in the probability variation gaming state. , “5”, “7”, “11”, “13” are “big hits”, otherwise “lost”. In the big hit lottery performed when the start winning port switch 9S detects the winning of the game ball and transmits a detection signal, and the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal, the special big lottery lottery is also performed at the same time. . In the big hit special symbol lottery, one is obtained from the random numbers (0 to 9) for determining the big hit special symbol. When the random numbers acquired here are 0 to 4, the symbol “64”, which is a probable big hit and the number of continuation rounds is 15, is selected and displayed on the symbol display device 16b. When the acquired random number is 5, the symbol “50” which is a probable big hit and the number of continuous rounds is 2 is selected and displayed on the symbol display device 16b. Furthermore, when the acquired random numbers are 6 to 9, the symbol “21”, which is usually a big hit and the number of continuous rounds is 15 rounds, is selected and displayed on the symbol display device 16b. The big hit special symbol lottery may be performed when the big hit lottery is determined to be a big hit. Further, the relationship of the number of big hit rounds is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  Further, when the winning is selected in the jackpot lottery, "-" is selected from the special symbol determination table and displayed as a special symbol on the symbol display device 16b shown in FIGS. In this case, the acquired jackpot symbol determining random number is not necessary and is discarded.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines a symbol designation command based on the selected symbol. Specifically, when the selected symbol is “-”, the symbol designation command is determined to be z3. If the selected symbol is “64”, the symbol designation command is determined as z0. Further, when the selected symbol is “50”, the symbol designation command is determined as z1. When the selected symbol is “21”, the symbol designation command is determined as z2. The main control circuit 30 sets the symbol designation command determined by the main CPU 31 in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  Further, the main CPU 31 determines a variation pattern command with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. In order to determine the fluctuation pattern command, the fluctuation pattern determination lottery is performed separately from the above jackpot lottery and special jackpot special symbol lottery. In the variation pattern determination lottery, one variation pattern determination random value is acquired from a plurality of variation pattern determination random numbers. In addition to the fluctuation pattern determination random number value acquired here, the winning pattern of the big hit lottery, the big hit symbol is referred to the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 8 to determine the fluctuation pattern command, and the fluctuation time and the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command An effect display mode is determined. The main control circuit 30 sets the variation pattern command determined by the main CPU 31 in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  The main RAM 33 transmits various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern command set in the transmission buffer from the command output port 35 to the sub control circuit 40. The initial reset circuit 34 periodically outputs a reset signal to the main CPU 31. With this reset signal, the main CPU 31 executes processing from the beginning of the control program.

  The main control circuit 30 is connected to each switch including the count switch 11CS. The count switch 11CS measures the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 11, and outputs a detection signal indicating the measurement result to the main control circuit 30. The count switch 11CS constitutes a part of counting means for measuring the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 11. The general winning opening switch 12S outputs to the main control circuit 30 a detection signal of a game ball won in each of the general winning openings 12a to 12d. The operation gate switch 10 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 10 to the main control circuit 30. The start winning port switch 9 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of a game ball won in the start winning port 9 to the main control circuit 30.

  The start opening solenoid 9L opens and closes a pair of blades 9a and 9a provided in the start winning opening 9, and the large winning opening solenoid 11L opens and closes a shutter provided in the large winning opening 11. The backup clear switch 26 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the operator.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the start winning port switch 9S detects the winning of the game ball and transmits a detection signal, and the main control circuit 30 receives the detection signal, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 Then, the above jackpot lottery is performed. As a result of the big hit lottery, when the normal big hit or the probable variation big hit is determined, the gaming state shifts to a big hit gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. As described above, the big hit gaming state includes the normal big hit gaming state and the probability variation big hit gaming state. In addition, while the decorative symbol change display for notifying the result of the big hit lottery based on the detection signal is being performed, a maximum of four detection signals are held, and the same number of special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 as the number of the holding signals. Lights up.

  Furthermore, when the big hit as a result of the big hit lottery is a normal big hit, after the big hit gaming state ends, the game shifts to the time-saving gaming state. When the big hit is a probable big hit, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the game shifts to the probable gaming state. On the other hand, when the result of the big hit lottery is out of control, the open / close control of the big winning opening 11 is not performed, but when the big hit is won, the open / close control of the big winning opening 11 is performed. In the open / close control of the big prize opening 11, one opening / closing operation of the big prize opening 11 in the open state and the closed state is set as one round, and the number of rounds of the big prize opening 11 is determined based on the special bonus random number value. Performs drive control of opening and closing operations.

  The sub control circuit 40 inputs a command from the main control circuit 30 and performs control necessary for effects such as variable display of decorative symbols, reach effects, and notice effects using the liquid crystal display device 16 according to the input commands. The predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16. The sub-control circuit 40 also performs control necessary for producing an effect by sound output using the speakers 18L and 18R and an effect by blinking display using the decorative lamps 19L and 19R.

  The sub-control circuit 40 is mainly composed of a sub-CPU 41, has a sub-ROM 42, a sub-RAM 43, and a command input port 48, and has an image control circuit 50, an audio control circuit 60, and a lamp control circuit 70. Yes.

  The sub CPU 41 executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the sub ROM 42 in accordance with a command input from the main control circuit 30, and operates the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 70 while selecting The power supply unit 24 is controlled in accordance with signals from the buttons 20b and 20c and the determination button 20a.

  The sub ROM 42 stores a program executed by the sub CPU 41 and permanent data. Specifically, a symbol effect selection table shown in FIG. 9 and a round effect determination table shown in FIG. 10 are stored. Further, the sub RAM 43 is provided with a reception buffer for storing data and programs used when the sub CPU 41 operates and various commands such as a symbol designation command and a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. Further, the sub RAM 43 is provided with a round counter for counting rounds at the time of big hit.

  The sub CPU 41 refers to the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 in the symbol effect determination table shown in FIG. 9, and determines the symbol effect No and the reach stop symbol. In addition to the variation pattern command, the line group number is determined by referring to the symbol effect determination table for the presence / absence of the probability variation gaming state command transmitted from the main CPU 31. Based on the line group No., the symbol designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, etc., the colors of the decorative symbols D1 to D9 and the color bar CB are determined. Further, the sub CPU 41 displays a predetermined effect on the display area 16a of the liquid crystal display device 16 along the symbol effect No., the reach stop symbol, and the line group No. determined with reference to the symbol effect determination table.

  In addition, when the symbol designation commands z0 and z2 determined at the time of the big win are transmitted from the main control circuit 30, the sub CPU 41 extracts the round effect extracted using the transmitted symbol designation command and the round effect determination counter. With reference to the random effect value in the round effect determination table shown in FIG. 10, the round effect number in each round at the time of the big hit is determined.

  Specifically, it is determined whether the transmitted symbol designation command is z2 or z0, and when the transmitted symbol designation command is z2, any one of the round effect numbers of normal 1 to normal 4 is selected. decide. Here, the round effect random numbers “0” to “99” are set in the round effect determination counter, and one round effect random value is extracted from these round effect random values. If the random number extracted at this time is any one of “0” to “49”, the round effect number is normally determined as 1, and if it is any of “50” to “69”, the round effect number is determined. Usually, 2 is determined. If it is any of “70” to “89”, the round effect number is normally determined as 3, and if it is any of “90” to “99”, the round effect number is normally determined as 4. To do.

  When the transmitted symbol designation command is z0, the round effect number of any one of probability variation 1 to probability variation 9 is determined. Here, one round effect random value is extracted from the round effect random value set in the round effect determination counter. If the random value extracted at this time is any of “0” to “9”, the probability variation 1 is determined as the round effect number, and if it is any of “10” to “19”, the round effect number is determined. The probability variation 2 is determined as follows, and if it is any of “20” to “29”, the probability variation 3 is determined as the round effect number. Further, when the extracted random number value is any of “30” to “39”, the probability variation 4 is determined as the round effect number, and when it is any of “40” to “44”, the round effect number is determined. The probability variation 5 is determined, and if it is any of “45” to “54”, the probability variation 6 is determined as the round effect number. Further, when the extracted random number value is any of “55” to “64”, the probability variation 7 is determined as the round effect number, and when it is any of “65” to “79”, the round effect number is determined. The probability variation 8 is determined as follows, and when it is any of “80” to “99”, the probability variation 9 is determined as the round effect number.

  After determining the round effect number of any one of normal 1 to normal 4 or probability variation 1 to probability variation 9, each round effect from the 8th round to the 15th round is determined based on the round effect determination table shown in FIG. The

  For example, when 1 is normally determined as the round production number, the production in which the main character appears in a normal form wearing a yukata is decided in the eighth round, and the appearance of the main character continues in the ninth round. Displayed. Also, the effect of starting arm wrestling with the opponent character from the 10th round is determined, and the face of the opponent character at that time turns red. Further, in the eleventh round, an effect indicating an unfavorable state that is likely to lose the arm wrestling game is determined, and in the 12th round, an effect in which one audience is supported is determined. In the subsequent 13th round, the effect of continued support is determined, and in the 14th round, the effect that the main character loses to the opponent character (defeat effect) is determined. In the fifteenth round, an effect (disappointment effect) in which the main character falls is determined, and after the big hit gaming state is ended by the effect in which the main character falls, it is informed that the transition to the normal gaming state is made.

  In addition, when the probability variation 1 is determined as the round production number, the production in which the main character appears in the normal appearance in the eighth round is decided, and the appearance of the main character is continuously displayed in the ninth round. Is done. Also, an effect for starting arm wrestling with the opponent character is determined from the 10th round, and the face of the opponent character at that time turns blue. Further, in the eleventh round, an effect indicating an advantageous state that is likely to win the arm wrestling game is determined, and in the 12th round, an effect in which the support of three spectators is performed is determined. In the following 13th round, the effect that the cheering continues is determined, and in the 14th round, the effect that the main character wins the opponent character (a victory effect) is determined. In the fifteenth round, an image that the main character is pleased with is determined, and an image that the main character is pleased with (delight effect) is notified that the big hit gaming state is ended and then the normal gaming state is entered.

  Further, when the probability variation 9 is determined as the round performance number, the same performance as that in the case where 1 is normally determined as the round performance number is determined from the eighth round to the fourth round. An effect (resurrection effect) in which the main character revives and stands up is determined.

  In the sub ROM 42, these effects are stored in association with predetermined rounds, the winning effect in the fourteenth round is the first determination result effect, and the losing effect is the non-determination result effect (some non-common results). Determination result production). In addition, the winning effect and the losing effect in the 14th round are common effects for a predetermined time t1 (for example, 15 seconds) after the round starts.

  In addition, the revival effect in the fifteenth round is the second determination result effect. Furthermore, the production of nakedness in the 8th round, the production of face blue in the 10th round, the advantageous production in the 11th round, the production of 3 supporters in the 12th round, and the production of strong cut-in in the 13th round are all It becomes the transition finalization effect during the big hit game. Further, the effects of the two supporters in the twelfth round and the weak cut-in effects in the thirteenth round are both transitional hit announcement effects during the big hit game in which the determination result effect may be displayed.

  Further, the sub ROM 42 stores a special winning opening opening effect, a special winning opening closing effect, and a big hit game ending effect. The big prize opening opening effect is an effect that is displayed for a few seconds after the big winning hole 11 is opened (after the round is started) in the big hit gaming state. In addition, the special prize opening closing effect is an effect displayed after the special prize opening 11 is closed (after the round is finished) and then until the next big prize opening 11 is opened (until the round starts). is there. Furthermore, the big hit gaming state end effect is an effect that is displayed for a few seconds after the last round (the 15th round) ends.

  Further, the sub CPU 41 variably displays the symbols and color bars in each symbol display area based on the determined display pattern, decoration symbol, and color bar, and performs display control from variable display to stop display. Further, display control is performed to display a round effect in the big hit gaming state on the display area 16a. The sub CPU 41 constitutes display control means.

  The image control circuit 50 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 51, a D / A converter 52, an initial reset circuit 53, and image data ROMs (image storage means) 54a and 54b. The VDP 51 forms an image corresponding to the content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 determined by the sub CPU 41, and outputs the formed image to the D / A converter 52. The D / A converter 52 performs D / A conversion on the image data output from the VDP 51, outputs an analog signal obtained by the conversion to the liquid crystal display device 16, and displays an image. The initial reset circuit 53 receives the reset command from the sub CPU 41 and executes processing for returning the VDP 51 to the initial state. The image data ROM 54a stores image data (image data) indicating decorative symbols, special symbols, characters, backgrounds, etc., and the image data ROM 54b stores image data for displaying various image data on the liquid crystal display device 16. Is remembered. The VDP 51 reads image data corresponding to the decorative symbols and special symbols output from the sub CPU 41 from the image data ROMs 54a and 54b, and causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display images such as symbols based on the image data.

  The audio control circuit 60 includes a sound source IC 61, an amplifier (hereinafter referred to as “AMP”) 62, and an audio data ROM 63. The sound source IC 61 generates an audio signal using audio data stored in the audio data ROM 63 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 41. The AMP 62 amplifies the audio signal generated by the sound source IC 61 to an appropriate level, supplies the amplified audio signal to the speakers 18L and 18R, and outputs the audio. The sound data ROM 63 stores data (sound data) such as music, sound, and sound effects used for the notice effect, reach effect, jackpot effect, and the like.

  The lamp control circuit 70 uses the decoration data ROM 71 that stores decoration data indicating the blinking pattern of the decoration lamps 19L and 19R and the decoration data stored in the decoration data ROM 71 according to the instruction from the sub CPU 41. , 19R, and a drive circuit 72 for blinking.

  The payout / firing control circuit 80 operates the payout device 81 and the launching device 82 having the firing handle 6c and the firing motor under the control of the main control circuit 30 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls. The game ball is fired toward the game area 4 a on the game board 4.

  The power supply unit 24 supplies power to the sub control circuit 40, the main control circuit 30, and the payout / launch control circuit 80 under the control of the sub control circuit 40.

(Operation details of pachinko machines)
Next, among the operation contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the procedure of control processing by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 11 is a flowchart (main flowchart) showing an operation procedure of a main control process repeatedly executed by the main control circuit 30 after the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

(Operation procedure of main control processing)
As shown in FIG. 11, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 30 starts a main control process, performs an initial setting process (S1), and then performs a special symbol control process (S2). )I do. This special symbol control process will be described later. Thereafter, a normal symbol control process is performed (S3), a symbol display device control process (S4) is performed, and then a random number update process is performed (S5). Thereafter, the process proceeds to an iterative routine for sequentially executing the processes of steps S2 to S5. In this main control process, a random number used in the main control process is mainly updated. Therefore, a system timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed periodically (for example, every 2 ms) on condition of setting of an interrupt permission flag. The Various commands such as a symbol designation command are output from the main control circuit 30 to the sub control circuit 40 by the command output process of the system timer interrupt process.

  The special symbol control process is performed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the special symbol control process is started, first, a control state flag is loaded (S11). This control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the special symbol game using the variable display image of the symbol on the liquid crystal display device 16, and data for determining which of the subsequent steps the main CPU 31 executes is included. Is set.

  Next, a special symbol memory check process (S12) is performed according to the procedure of the flowchart shown in FIG. When the special symbol memory check process is started, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is data “00” indicating the special symbol memory check (S21). As a result, if it is not “00”, the process is terminated. If it is “00”, it is determined whether or not the reserved number is “0” (S22). As a result, if the reserved number is “0”, a demo display process is performed (S23), and then the process ends. On the other hand, if the reserved number is not “0”, data “01” indicating special symbol variation time management is set in the control state flag (S24).

  When data “01” indicating special symbol variation time management is set in the control state flag, pre-processing for jackpot determination is performed (S25). At this time, the main CPU 31 reads the high probability flag, selects the jackpot determination table, and searches the selected jackpot determination table using the jackpot random number.

  Then, based on the result of searching the big hit determination table in the big hit determination pre-processing, it is determined whether or not the big hit is determined as the big hit determination (S26). As a result, if it is a big hit, a big hit symbol determining process is performed (S27), and if it is not a big hit, a missing symbol determining process is performed (S28).

  In the jackpot symbol determination process, the jackpot type is determined based on the jackpot special symbol random number extracted in the jackpot special symbol lottery performed when the game ball wins the start winning slot 9. When the big hit random number value is “0” to “4”, “64” is selected as the special symbol and z0 is selected as the symbol designating command. When the big hit random number value is “5”, “50” is selected as the special symbol and z1 is selected as the symbol designating command. When the jackpot random number value is “6” to “9”, “21” is selected as the special symbol and z2 is selected as the symbol designation command. Further, the selected symbol designation command is set in a transmission buffer provided in the main RAM 33.

  Further, in the determination process of the off symbol, “-” is selected as the special symbol and z3 is selected as the symbol designation command. The symbol designation command z3 selected in this way is set in a transmission buffer provided in the RAM 33.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31 determines a variation pattern (S29). In determining the variation pattern, a variation pattern table (not shown) is used to obtain one random number from among a plurality of random numbers, for example, 0 to 99, and the result of the jackpot determination in step S26 is referred to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. Select the variation pattern command. The main CPU 31 sets the determined variation pattern command in the transmission buffer provided in the RAM 33.

  Thereafter, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set in the waiting time timer (t) (S30). Then, the storage area used for the current variation is cleared (S31), and the special symbol storage check process ends.

  Returning to the flow shown in FIG. 12, when the special symbol storage check process is completed, the special symbol variation time management process is performed (S13). In the special symbol variation time management process, when the control state flag is “01” indicating the special symbol variation time management, the control state flag is set when the variation time waiting time timer (t) determined in step S30 becomes zero. The data “02” indicating the management of the special symbol display time is set to, and a post-confirmation waiting time (for example, 1 second) corresponding to the time after the special symbol variation time is confirmed is set in the waiting time timer (t). Thus, the special symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  When the special symbol variation time management process is completed, the special symbol display time management process is performed (S14). In the special symbol display time management process, when the control state flag is a value “02” indicating the special symbol display time management, the post-decision waiting time timer (t) determined in the special symbol variation time management process becomes zero. Then, the control flag based on the result of the big hit determination in step S26 is set. Specifically, when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, data “03” indicating the big hit start interval management is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set in the waiting time timer (t). set. On the other hand, if the result of the big hit determination is out of place, data “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag, and the process is ended.

  After the special symbol display time management process is completed, a jackpot start interval management process is performed (S15). In the big hit start interval management process, when the control state flag is data “03” indicating the big hit start interval management, the big hit start corresponding time set in step S13 is waited. In order to open the winning opening, the variables positioned in the main RAM 33 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 32. Further, the main CPU 31 sets the data “04” indicating that the special winning opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets the opening upper limit time in the special winning opening time timer. The opening upper limit time is 29 seconds when the special symbol determined at step S27 is “64” “21”, and 0.5 seconds when the special symbol determined at step S27 is “50”. And Thereafter, the jackpot gaming state start command for starting the jackpot gaming state and the jackpot opening command for releasing the jackpot 11 are set in the transmission buffer, and the jackpot start interval management process is ended.

  Furthermore, a special winning opening opening process is performed (S16). In the special prize opening opening process, the following process is performed when the control status flag is data “04” indicating that the special prize opening is open, and if it is not “04”, it is not performed. That is, when the main CPU 31 satisfies either the count number of the grand prize winning prize counter is 10 or more or the upper open limit time has passed (the big prize winning time timer is “0”), In order to close, the variable located in the main RAM 33 is updated. Here, a special winning opening closing command for closing the special winning opening 11 is set in the transmission buffer. Further, the main CPU 31 sets data “05” indicating that the control state flag indicates the residual ball monitoring in the winning prize mouth, sets the monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the winning winning mouth residual ball in the waiting time timer, and remains in the winning winning mouth. After the sphere monitoring time has elapsed, it is set to proceed to the next step. If it is not determined that both are satisfied, the process proceeds to the next step without executing the above-described processing.

  Subsequently, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is performed (S17). In the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is data “05” indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring. The main CPU 31 determines whether or not the special winning opening release counter is a numerical value indicating the final round when the special winning opening residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. If the result of this determination is the final round, data “07” indicating the big hit end interval is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the big hit end interval (hereinafter referred to as “hit end corresponding time”) is used as the waiting time timer. set. Thus, after the jackpot end corresponding time has elapsed, the jackpot end interval processing is set to be executed, and the jackpot gaming state end command is set in the transmission buffer. If the numerical value indicating the final round is not obtained, data “06” indicating the management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag. Further, the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer, and after the waiting time has elapsed, the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening in step S16 is set.

  Subsequently, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is performed (S18). In the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening, when the control state flag is data “06” indicating the waiting time management process before the big winning opening reopening, the process waits for the time corresponding to the interval between rounds. When the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the main CPU 31 updates the special winning opening opening number counter by adding “1”, and sets the data “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open to the control state flag. , Set the opening upper limit time in the big prize opening time timer. The opening upper limit time is 29 seconds when the special symbol determined at step S27 is “64” “21”, and 0.5 seconds when the special symbol determined at step S27 is “50”. And Thereafter, the big prize opening command that the big prize opening 11 opens is set in the transmission buffer, and the waiting time management process before the big prize opening reopening is ended.

  Then, a jackpot end interval process is performed (S19). In the jackpot end interval process, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is “07” indicating the jackpot end interval (S32). If it is not “07”, the jackpot end interval process is terminated. . If the control flag is “07”, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0” (S33). finish. If the waiting time timer (t) is “0”, “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag (S34).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won (whether the jackpot symbol selected in step 27 is a probability variation jackpot symbol or a normal jackpot symbol) (S35). As a result, if the probability change is won, the probability change game state command for shifting to the probability change game state after the big hit ends is set in the transmission buffer, and the high probability flag is set (S36). Thereafter, a time-short gaming state flag for shifting to a time-saving gaming state after the end of the big hit is set in the transmission buffer, and a time-saving flag is set (S37). On the other hand, if the winning change is not won, the short-time gaming state command for shifting to the short-time gaming state after the big hit ends is set in the transmission buffer, and the short-time flag is set (S38). After that, the hour / times counter is set to a predetermined number, for example 100 (S39). In this way, the jackpot end interval process is completed.

  Returning to FIG. 12, when the big hit end interval process is completed, a special symbol game end process is performed (S20). The following processing is performed when the control state flag is data “08” indicating the special symbol game end processing, and if it is not “08”, the processing is not performed. In the special symbol game ending process, the main CPU 31 updates the data indicating the number of holds to be decreased by “1”, and sequentially shifts the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter and the jackpot stop mode selection random number counter. Further, when the high probability flag is set, 1 is subtracted from the probability variation counter, and when the probability variation counter becomes 0, the high probability flag is cleared. Further, when the high probability flag is not set and only the time reduction flag is set, 1 is subtracted from the time reduction counter, and when the time reduction counter becomes 0, the time reduction flag is cleared. When step S20 ends, the special symbol control process of step S2 ends.

  When the special symbol control process is completed in this way, the process returns to FIG. 12, and the normal symbol control process is performed (S3). In the normal symbol control process, control related to the normal symbol displayed on the symbol display device 16b is performed. When the normal symbol control process is started, the normal symbol control state flag is read, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol and the mode of the stopped normal symbol are monitored according to the flag. And when the mode of the normal symbol is a predetermined mode, the variable indicating the opening and closing of the blade 9a is stored in the main RAM 33, and the normal symbol control process is terminated.

  Then, a symbol display device control process is performed (S4). In the symbol display device control processing, display control of variable display such as the special symbol J and the normal symbol N shown in FIG. 4 is performed based on the result of the special symbol control processing in step S2 and the normal symbol control processing in step S3.

  Thereafter, random number update processing is performed (S5). Here, random number update processing is performed to update the random symbol for loss symbol, the random number for reach determination, the random number for effect condition selection, etc. by a predetermined calculation method, and the processing is terminated. Then, the process returns to step S2 and the repeat routine is repeated.

(System timer interrupt processing procedure)
In the main control circuit 30, the random number used in the main control process is updated mainly on the condition that the interrupt permission flag is set together with the main control process described above. A system timer interrupt process for interrupting the control process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the procedure of the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the system timer interrupt process, the program address data and the like being executed in the main control process stored in the storage area (register) in the memory are temporarily saved. (S41), random number update processing is performed (S42). In the random number update process, the main CPU 31 performs a process of updating the big hit determination random number or the big hit symbol determination random number. When the random number update processing is completed, switch input detection processing is performed (S43).

  In the switch input detection process, a prize ball related switch input check, a special symbol game related switch input check, and a normal symbol related switch input check are performed. In the special symbol game related switch input check, the output of the detection signal of each of the count switch 11CS and the start winning opening switch 9S is checked, and if there is an output from the starting winning opening switch 9S, the start memory number counter is less than 4 The following processing is performed. In addition, when the starting memory number counter is 4 or more, a random number is stored as a starting memory up to 4 when a game ball is won in the starting winning opening 9 during variable display or big hit, so the following processing is performed. Not performed.

  Then, the jackpot determination random number is extracted from the jackpot determination random number counter, and the jackpot symbol random number is extracted from the jackpot symbol determination random number counter. Further, the extracted jackpot determination random number and the jackpot symbol random number are stored in the main RAM 33, and these random numbers are used for the jackpot determination and the jackpot symbol determination process in steps S26 to S27. This completes the switch input detection process.

  When the switch input detection process is completed, a timer update process is performed (S44). In the timer update process, the waiting time timer is updated. After the timer update process, a game information data generation process is performed (S45). In the game information data generation process, an output signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a hall computer (not shown) is generated. Then, output processing is performed by controlling ON / OFF of each solenoid and motor based on the data stored in the main RAM 33 (S46), and then command output for outputting various commands is performed (S47). In command output, various commands such as symbol designation commands and variation pattern commands set in the transmission buffer are transmitted from the command output port 35 to the sub-control circuit 40.

  Subsequently, a lamp control process (S48) and a payout process (S49) are performed. In the lamp control process, a lamp blinking command is output to the sub-control circuit 40. In the payout process, a prize ball command including data indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout device 81. The payout device 81 pays out a prize ball corresponding to the prize ball command. After the payout process is completed, the saved program address data register of the main control process is restored (S50), and the main control process is resumed from the point where it was interrupted (saved). Thereafter, the variables, flags, etc. of the main RAM 33 are updated to permit interrupts (S51), and the system timer interrupt process ends.

(Sub-control circuit operation procedure)
Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 40 will be described. The sub control circuit 40 performs a symbol control, a sound control, a lamp control, and the like by receiving a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure of sub control processing repeatedly executed by the sub control circuit 40.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 41 first performs a predetermined initialization process (S61), and then performs a random number update process (S62). Subsequently, command analysis control processing of various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 30 and stored in the reception buffer is performed (S63). Then, display control processing is performed based on the result of this command analysis control processing (S64). The command analysis control process and the display control process will be described in detail later.

  Thereafter, a sound control process is performed (S65). In the sound control process, a sound control process related to the sound generated from the speakers 18L and 18R is performed based on a command from the main control circuit 30. In this sound control process, the sound source IC 61 reads the sound data from the sound data ROM 63, converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal, and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 62. The AMP 62 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 18L and 18R.

  Subsequently, a lamp control process is performed (S66). In the lamp control process, a lamp control process related to blinking of the decorative lamps 19L and 19R is executed based on a command from the main control circuit 30. In this lamp control process, the sub CPU 41 reads the lamp decoration pattern from the decoration data ROM 71 and blinks the decoration lamps 19L and 19R via the drive circuit 72. Thereafter, step S62 to step S66 are repeatedly executed.

  Next, processing when a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 is received will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of sub control command reception interrupt processing. As shown in FIG. 17, when the sub control circuit 40 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30, first, the protection register is saved (S71). Next, the command input by the transmission from the main control circuit 30 is stored in the reception buffer in the sub RAM 43 (S72). Subsequently, the register is restored (S73). Thus, the process upon receiving the command ends.

  Next, the sub control timer interrupt process will be described. The sub control circuit 40 performs a sub control timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 18 during the sub control process. In the sub control timer interrupt process, first, the sub control circuit 40 saves the register (S75), and then executes the timer update process (S76).

  In this timer update process, various timers for managing various image data display time, audio output time, lamp lighting time, button valid timer, effect timer, and the like are updated. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a measurement time by the during-demo timer has passed a predetermined standby time (for example, 3 minutes). When it is determined that 3 minutes have elapsed, processing as a game transition number counting means is performed, the big hit number counter is cleared, and the transition number is returned to the initial value (0 times). Thereafter, each effect data is updated corresponding to the other timer update, and the timer update process is terminated. If it is determined that 3 minutes have not elapsed, the production data is updated without returning the number of transitions to the initial value. Thereafter, an operation button input process is performed (S77). Then, the process returns to the sub control timer interrupt process, the register is restored (S78), and the sub control timer interrupt process is terminated.

  The operation button input process in step S77 is performed according to the procedure shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the operation button input process. In the operation button input process, first, it is determined whether or not the button effective timer set in step S105 is 0 (S81). As a result, if it is determined that the button effective timer is 0, the operation is performed. The button input process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the button valid timer is not 0, it is determined whether or not the selection button (hereinafter referred to as “A button”) 20b has been operated (S82). As a result, when it is determined that the selection button (hereinafter referred to as “B button”) 20c has been operated, the effect button flag A is set (S83).

  If it is determined in step S82 that the A button 20b has not been operated, it is determined whether or not the B button 20c has been operated (S84). As a result, if it is determined that there is no operation of the B button 20c, the operation button input process is terminated as it is. If it is determined that the B button 20c has been operated, the effect button flag B is set (S85). Thus, the operation button input process is completed.

  Next, the command analysis control process shown in step S63 of FIG. 16 will be described. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of command analysis control processing. As shown in FIG. 20, in the command analysis control process, first, it is determined whether or not the sub-control circuit 40 has received a variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 (S91). Specifically, it is confirmed whether a variation pattern command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result, if a variation pattern command is received, it is determined whether or not a symbol designation command is received (S92). Specifically, it is confirmed whether a symbol designation command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result, if a symbol designation command is received, a line number determination process is performed (S93). In the line number determination process, the number of jackpot symbol display effective lines, which are valid lines on which the jackpot symbol is displayed, is determined with reference to a line number determination table (not shown) based on the variation pattern command and the symbol designation command.

  When the line number determining process is completed, the arrangement symbol determining process is performed (S94). In the arrangement symbol determination process, a decorative symbol (symbol element) in each symbol display area other than the symbol display area included in the jackpot symbol display effective line candidate is determined. When the arrangement symbol determination process is completed, a color bar determination process is performed (S95). In the color bar determination process, the color of the color bar is determined with reference to a color bar determination table (not shown) based on the number of jackpot lines determined in step S93 and the symbol designation command transmitted from the main control circuit 30.

  When the color of the color bar is determined in this way, character effect pattern determination processing is performed (S96). In the character effect pattern determination process, one character effect is determined from a plurality of character effects set in advance by the variation pattern command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 or the line pattern No determined in step S95. . Thus, the command analysis control process ends.

  If it is determined in step S91 that a variation pattern command has not been received, or if it is determined in step S92 that a symbol designation command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a probability variable gaming state command has been received. (S97). Specifically, it is confirmed whether or not the probability variation gaming state command is stored in the reception buffer.

  As a result, when it is determined that the probability variation gaming state command is received, the probability variation gaming state is set as the gaming state (S98), and the command analysis control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the probability variation gaming state command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a jackpot gaming state start command has been received (S99). As a result, if it is determined that the jackpot game state start command is received, the jackpot game start effect data is set (S100), and round effect determination processing is performed (S101).

  In the round effect determination process (S101), the symbol designation command received when shifting to the big hit gaming state is confirmed. As a result, if the symbol designating command is z2 which is a probability change jackpot, a round effect number is selected from the round effect numbers (probability change 1 to probability change 9) to notify the transition to the probability change game state, In the case of z0, the round effect number is selected from the round effect numbers (normal 1 to normal 4) for notifying the transition to the normal gaming state. Then, round effect data corresponding to each round determined by the selected round effect number is set, and the round effect determining process is terminated.

  Here, when the round effect number for notifying the transition to the probable gaming state is selected, the effect data corresponding to the defeat effect (hereinafter referred to as “defeat effect data”) is determined as the round effect data of the 14th round. In this case, effect data corresponding to the revival effect (hereinafter referred to as “revival effect data”) is determined as the round effect data of the fifteenth round. Further, when data corresponding to a victory effect (hereinafter referred to as “winning effect data”) is determined as round effect data for the fourteenth round, data corresponding to a delight effect (hereinafter referred to as “15th round effect data”). , “Delighting effect data”).

  On the other hand, when the round effect number for notifying the transition to the normal gaming state is selected, the defeat effect is determined as the 14th round effect, and the disappointing effect is determined as the 15th round effect. When the round effect determination process is thus completed, the command analysis control process is ended.

  If it is determined in step S99 that the big hit gaming state start command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a big winning opening release command has been received (S102). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening release command is received, the round counter is incremented by 1 (S103). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds is a predetermined number of rounds, specifically, the 14th round (S104). As a result, when it is determined that the number of specific rounds (the 14th round) is reached, the time t1 is set in the button valid timer (S105). After the time t1 is set in the button valid timer or when it is determined that the number of rounds has not been reached, the special winning opening release effect data is set (S106), and the command analysis control process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S102 that the special winning opening release command has not been received, the process proceeds to the flow shown in FIG. 21, and it is determined whether or not the special winning opening closing command has been received (S107). As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening closing command has been received, the special winning opening closing effect data is set (S108). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the effect timer is equal to or less than the time t1 of the button effective timer set in step S105 (S109).

  As a result, when it is determined that the effect timer is equal to or less than the time t1, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 14 (S110). If it is determined that the round counter is 14, the 10 count flag is set (S111), and the command analysis control process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109 that the effect timer is not equal to or less than time t1, or if it is determined in step S110 that the round counter is not 14, command analysis control processing is terminated.

  Further, if it is determined that the big prize opening closing command has not been received, it is determined whether or not a big hit gaming state end command has been received (S112). As a result, when it is determined that the jackpot game state end command is received, the jackpot game end effect data is set (S113), and the command analysis control process is ended. If it is determined that the jackpot gaming state end command has not been received, other processing corresponding to the received command is executed (S114), and the command analysis control processing is ended.

  Next, the display control process will be described. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the procedure of the display control process. As shown in FIG. 22, in the display control process, a symbol variation process is performed (S141). In the symbol variation process, display control is performed according to the number of lines, the arrangement symbol, the color of the color bar, and the character effect pattern determined in each determination process in steps S93 to S96 during the normal gaming state or the probability variation gaming state. Following the symbol variation process, the jackpot display process in the jackpot gaming state is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. 23 (S142). After the jackpot display process ends, the display control process ends.

  Next, the procedure of the jackpot display process will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 23, in the jackpot display process, first, a jackpot game start effect display process based on the jackpot game start effect data set in step S100 is performed (S145). This jackpot game start effect is an effect that is always displayed when the jackpot game state starts.

  After the big hit game start effect display control process is completed, a special winning opening release effect display process is subsequently performed (S146). The special winning opening opening effect display process is performed according to the flow shown in FIG. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 24, the procedure of the special winning opening opening effect display process will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 24, in the special prize opening release effect display process, it is determined whether or not the round counter counted up in step S103 is 14 (S151). When the round counter is 14 and the 14th round, the effect varies depending on whether or not the A button 20b and the B button 20c are operated.

  If it is determined in step S151 that the round counter is 14, it is determined whether or not the effect timer is equal to or less than the time t1 of the button effective timer set in step S105 (S152). The effect timer is a timer that measures the time elapsed from the start of the 14th round, and is a timer that is subtracted in the timer reprocessing in step S76. This time t1 is a time when it is not notified whether it is a winning effect or a losing effect, and it is notified whether or not the time when the time t1 has elapsed since the start of the round shifts to a probable gaming state. It's time.

  As a result, when the effect timer is t1 or less, in other words, when the notification timing is reached, it is determined whether or not the 10 count flag is set (S153). As a result, when it is determined that the 10 count flag is set, the 10 count flag is cleared, and it is determined whether or not the effect button flag A or B is set (S154). If it is determined that the effect button flag A or B is set, the set effect button flag is cleared (S155). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a specific symbol (probability variation jackpot symbol) representing the probability variation jackpot is set as the identification symbol (S156). Whether the probability variation jackpot symbol or the normal jackpot symbol is determined by the received symbol designation command.

  As a result of the determination in step S156, if it is determined that the specific symbol is set, it is determined whether or not the revival effect data for displaying the revival effect is set as the round effect of the fifteenth round (S157). . As a result, when it is determined that the effect data for revival is not set, the round effect data for the 14th round is rewritten to the winning use effect data, and the victory effect display process for buttons for displaying the victory effect is performed (S158). ), The special prize opening opening effect display process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the specific symbol is not set as a result of the determination in step S156, or if it is determined that the effect data for restoration is set as a result of the determination in step S157, the round of the 14th round The effect data is rewritten to the defeat effect data, and the button defeat effect display processing for displaying the defeat effect is performed (S159). Then, the special winning opening opening effect display process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S154 that the effect button flag A or the effect button flag B is not set, the round effect data of the 14th round is rewritten to the effect data for defeat, and the normal defeat effect is displayed. Processing is performed (S160). This normal defeat effect process is always performed in step S160 regardless of whether or not a specific symbol (probability big hit symbol) is set. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not a specific symbol is set (S161). As a result, when the specific symbol is set, the effect data for revival that displays the revival effect is set as the round effect of the fifteenth round (S162), and the special winning opening release effect display process is ended. If the specific symbol is not set, the special prize opening opening effect display process is terminated as it is.

  If it is determined in step S153 that the 10 count flag is not set, it is determined whether or not a specific symbol is set (S161). After that, when the specific symbol is set, the effect data for revival displaying the revival effect is set as the round effect of the fifteenth round (S162), and the special winning opening release effect display process is ended. If the specific symbol is not set, the special prize opening opening effect display process is terminated as it is.

  Furthermore, when it is determined in step S152 that the effect timer is not equal to or less than t1, an effect display process before notification is performed (S164). In the pre-notification effect display processing, a common effect is displayed regardless of whether it is a victory effect or a defeat effect. When the pre-notification effect display process is completed, the big prize opening release effect display process is terminated.

  Furthermore, when it is determined in step S151 that the round counter is not 14, it is determined whether or not the round counter is 15 (S165). As a result, if it is determined that the round counter is not 15, display processing of effect data corresponding to each set round is performed (S166), and the big prize opening release effect display processing is ended. When it is determined that the round counter is 15, the process proceeds to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  If it is determined in step S165 that the round counter is 15, as shown in FIG. 25, it is determined whether or not the effect data for restoration is set (S171). As a result, when it is determined that the revival effect data is set, a revival effect display process for displaying the revival effect according to the set revival effect data is performed (S172). On the other hand, if it is determined that the revival effect data is not set, it is determined whether or not the joy effect data for displaying the joy effect is set (S173).

  As a result, when the effect data for joy is set, the victory effect is displayed in the 14th round, and the transition to the probability change gaming state is already notified. The joy production is displayed according to the joy production data (S174). In addition, when the delighting effect data is not set, the defeat effect is displayed in the 14th round, and the transition to the normal gaming state is notified unless the resurgence effect is displayed. As the notified display processing, the discouragement effect is displayed in accordance with the discouragement effect data set (S175). Thus, the special winning opening release effect display process is terminated.

  Next, the flow of the big hit gaming state and the effects in each round will be described. When the big hit game state starts, the big hit game start effect based on the big hit game start effect data set in step S100 is displayed in the display area 16a. Subsequently, when a predetermined time elapses, the first round starts, and the round effect corresponding to the first round of the round effect number determined in step S101 is displayed in the display area 16a, and the special winning opening 11 is opened. To do. When the big winning opening 11 is opened, many gaming balls win the big winning opening 11, and a lot of gaming balls are paid out.

  Then, when 10 or more game balls are won in the big prize opening 11 or when a certain time (29 seconds) has elapsed since the big prize opening 11 is opened, the first round is ended and the big prize opening 11 is closed. At the same time, the special winning opening closing effect (inter-round production) based on the special winning opening closing effect data set in step S108 is displayed in the display area 16a. Thereafter, when a predetermined time elapses after the special prize opening 11 is closed, a round effect corresponding to the second round of the round effect number determined in step S101 is displayed in the display area 16a, and the special prize opening 11 is displayed. Reopen. Thereafter, the same procedure is repeated until the 15th round. Then, when the big winning opening 11 is closed in the fifteenth round, the big hit game end effect based on the big hit game end effect data set in step S110 is displayed in the display area 16a, and the big hit game state is ended and the probability change game state or Transition to the normal gaming state.

  The round effect displayed in each round is determined according to the round effect number determined with reference to the round effect determination table shown in FIG. Since the effects from the first round to the seventh round are constant regardless of the round effect number, the description is omitted in the round effect determination table shown in FIG. This round performance number depends on whether the big hit at the time of transition to the big hit gaming state is a probable big hit or a normal big hit, in other words, after the big hit gaming state is finished, whether it shifts to the probable gaming state or the normal gaming state Change.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 10, “naked” in the eighth round, “face blue” in the tenth round, “advantage” in the eleventh round, “three supporters” in the twelfth round, "Strong cut-in" in the 13th round and "Win" in the 14th round are effects that are displayed only when the round performance number is either Probability 1 to Probability 9. This is called “probability confirmation round production”. This probability change confirmed round effect is not displayed when the round effect numbers are usually 1 to 4, so when these probability change confirmed round effects are displayed, at that time, the big hit gaming state It is notified that the game will shift to the probable game state after the game is completed.

  Here, in the round effect of the eighth round, as shown in FIG. 26 (a), the effect corresponding to “ordinary” where the main character MC appears wearing a yukata, or as shown in FIG. 26 (b), An effect corresponding to “naked” appearing naked is displayed. Further, in the effect of the twelfth round, as shown in FIG. 27A, the effect corresponding to “three supporters” supported by the three support characters FC1 to FC3, or as shown in FIG. An effect corresponding to “one cheer” supported by one cheer character FC1 is displayed. Furthermore, in the effect of the 13th round, as shown in FIG. 28, the effect corresponding to “weak cut-in” in which the main character MC with normal eyes is displayed, or the sharp eyes as shown in FIG. An effect corresponding to “strong cut-in” in which the main character MC is displayed is displayed. Among these, the production corresponding to “naked” shown in FIG. 26B, the production corresponding to “three supporters” shown in FIG. 27A, and the “strong cut-in” shown in FIG. By displaying the effect, it is informed that the transition to the probable change game state is made after the big hit game state is ended, regardless of the subsequent effects.

  By the way, as can be seen from the round effect determination table shown in FIG. 10, the rounds for which the probability variation final effect may be determined are the 8th round, the 10th round, the 11th round, the 12th round, and the 13th round. Either. Here, when the probability variation final round effect is determined when the number of the round is young, the probability variation final round effect is determined as all the round effects for which the subsequent probability variation final round effect can be determined. It has become. For this reason, even if the player misses the probability variation finalized round effect during the big hit game, the probability variation confirmed round effect can be seen in the subsequent rounds. Therefore, the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, since the probability change confirmation round effect is displayed in a plurality of rounds of the eighth round, the tenth round, the eleventh round, the twelfth round, and the thirteenth round, the probability change confirmation round as the previous round effect such as the eighth round. Even when the effect is not displayed, the probability variation round effect may be displayed as a subsequent round effect. Therefore, since the player can be interested in the occurrence of the probability change final round effect for a long period of time, the expectation of the transition to the probability change game state during the big hit game state can be increased, and thus the game It can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 10, in the 12th round, in addition to “1 cheering” and “3 cheering”, a round production of “2 cheering” is set, and in the 13th round, “-(no cut-in)” "In addition to" strong cut-in ", a round production of" weak cut-in "is set. These round effects are round effects (judgment result effect, hereinafter referred to as “probability notification round effect”) that may be displayed in the 14th round (a winning effect during jackpot game, hereinafter “probability change effect”). It is called “Advance notice round effect”. When the probability change notice round effect is displayed, the probability change notification round effect is more easily displayed than when a round effect other than the probability change confirmed round effect is displayed.

  Specifically, as the round effect number, the normal probability is usually 2 lower than the normal 1, the normal 3 is lower than the normal 1, the normal selection is lower than the normal 1, and the normal 4 is usually higher than the normal 2 and normal 3. The selection probability is set low. The probability variation 6 has a higher selection probability than the probability variation 5, the probability variation 7 has a higher selection probability than the probability variation 5, and the probability variation 8 has a higher selectivity than the probability variation 6 and the probability variation 7. . In this way, since the probability variation notice round effect is displayed, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation of the transition to the probability variation gaming state, so that the expectation of the transition to the probability variation gaming state during the big hit gaming state is increased accordingly. Therefore, it can contribute to the improvement of the interest of the game. Further, since the probability change notice round effect is displayed in a plurality of rounds of the twelfth round and the thirteenth round, even if the probability change notice round effect is not displayed in the twelfth round, the probability change notice round effect is displayed in the thirteenth round. It may be displayed. Therefore, the player can be interested in the occurrence of the probable change notice round effect for a long period of time, so that the expectation of the transition to the probable change game state during the big hit game state can be increased, so that the game It can contribute to the improvement of interest.

  Further, as the round effect of the fourteenth round, the main character and the opponent character perform an arm wrestling game, and it is notified whether or not the main character and the opponent character shift to the probable gaming state by winning or losing. In the case of a victory effect where the main character is “win”, it becomes a probability change notification round effect that notifies the transition to the probability change game state after the jackpot game state ends, and in the case of a defeat effect that becomes “losing” Then, after the big hit gaming state is ended, a round effect (non-determination result effect, hereinafter referred to as “normal notification round effect”) for notifying the transition to the normal gaming state is obtained.

  The probability change notification round effect and the normal notification round effect are common effects for a certain period of time t1 after the start of the round effect. Depending on the operation state of the A button 20b or the B button 20c during the time t1, data may be rewritten in the fourteenth round. For example, when the probability change notification round effect is selected as the round effect of the fourteenth round, if there is no operation of the A button b20b or the B button 20c during the time t1, the round effect of the fourteenth round is notified of the probability change. The round effect is rewritten to the normal notification round effect.

  In other words, if the A button 20b or the B button 20c is not operated during the time t1, the normal notification round effect is displayed as the round effect of the fourteenth round regardless of the round effect number. become. For this reason, a player who wants to see the probability change notification round effect in the fourteenth round can be prompted to operate the A button 20b or the B button 20c, and further the interest of the game can be improved. Conversely, for the player who does not want to be notified of the transition to the probability variation gaming state until the end and wants to extend the pleasure of transition to the probability variation gaming state, the A button 20b or the B button 20c is not operated. The option can be given. For this reason, the notification effect according to a player's liking can be provided.

  Here, if the operation of the A button 20b or the B button 20c is not performed during the time t1, the normal notification round effect is always displayed, so that the notification of the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is ended is a game. There is a concern that it will not be done to the elderly. In this regard, even when the A button 20b or the B button 20c is not operated, if any one of the round effect number probability variation 1 to probability variation 9 is selected, the revival effect (second determination) Result effect). For this reason, after the big hit gaming state is completed, the player can be surely recognized to shift to the probability-changing gaming state, and the entertainment can be further improved.

  Thereafter, as a round effect of the fifteenth round, in principle, an effect corresponding to the effect displayed in the fourteenth round is displayed. First, when normal 1 to normal 4 are determined as the round effect numbers, the main character MC is depressed as shown in FIG. 29A following the normal notification round effect including the defeat effect of the 14th round. A disappointing effect is displayed to show the situation. In addition, when the probability variation 1 to probability variation 8 is determined as the round performance number and the operation of the A button 20b or the B button 20c is performed during the time t1, the probability variation notification round including the victory effect of the 14th round. Subsequent to the production, a joy production that the main character MC is pleased with is displayed.

  Further, when probability variation 9 is determined as the round production number, or when probability variation 1 to probability variation 8 is determined as the round performance number and the operation of the A button 20b or the B button 20c is not performed during the time t1. After the normal notification round effect including the defeat effect of the 14th round is displayed, the revival effect shown in FIG. 29B is displayed. By displaying this revival effect, although the transition to the normal gaming state is notified once in the fourteenth round, the transition to the probability changing gaming state is notified as a so-called reverse notification. Thus, by displaying the revival effect as a reverse rotation, even when the normal notification round effect is displayed in the fourteenth round, it is possible to give the player hope for the transition to the probable gaming state until the end.

  Also, in the 14th round, while a lot of game balls have won in the big prize opening 11 and the production of the part in which the probability variation notification round production and the normal announcement round production are common is displayed, the big prize opening 11 is closed. May end up. In this case, the player cannot recognize whether the game state shifts to the probabilistic gaming state or the normal gaming state after the jackpot gaming state is ended only by looking at the round effect of the fourteenth round. In this case, in the round effect in the fifteenth round, the revival effect is always displayed when shifting to the probable gaming state, so that the player can be sure to shift to the probable gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends. Can be recognized, and can be more interesting.

  Moreover, it can also be set as the aspect which replaces with the round effect determination table shown in FIG. 10 in the said embodiment, and uses the round effect determination table shown in FIG. In this aspect, “two supporters” in the twelfth round and “weak cut-in” in the thirteenth round, in other words, the transition notice effect during the big hit game is not included. As described above, the round effect may be determined from the round effects not including the big hit game transition notice effect.

(Embodiment of a game program)
With reference to FIG. 31, an embodiment of a game program for performing a pachinko game realized by the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the above-described embodiment using an information processing apparatus such as a personal computer (hereinafter referred to as “personal computer”) will be described. I will explain. FIG. 31 is a front view showing the personal computer 100 that executes the game program.

  As shown in FIG. 31, a personal computer 100 includes a computer main body 101, a display device 103 that displays an image in a display area 102, a keyboard, a mouse, and the like on which a player or an operator performs operation input. 1 has an operation input device 104 capable of realizing the same functions as the firing handle 6c and the numeric keypad. In addition, in the personal computer 100, the game nail and the game ball provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1 are displayed on the display device 103 as an image, and the game ball passes through the game area provided with the game nail, A pachinko game realized by the pachinko gaming machine 1 can be simulated.

  The computer main body 101 has at least a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM. The CPU uses data stored in the RAM and operates according to a control program including a game program stored in the ROM.

The game program includes a program for executing the above-described main control process, sub-control process, and system timer interrupt process, and the following (1) to (8) are performed on the personal computer 100. Each function can be realized. That is,
(1) a jackpot gaming state transition determination function for performing a jackpot determination for shifting to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player;
(2) a variable winning display function for switching between an easy-to-win game state in which game media are easy to win and a difficult-to-win game state in which game media are difficult to win by performing an opening and closing operation;
(3) When it is determined by the jackpot gaming state transition judging means to shift to the jackpot gaming state, one round from the open state to the closed state of the variable prize display function is regarded as one round, and variable prizes are obtained up to a predetermined number of rounds. Variable prize display control means for performing open / close display control of the display function;
(4) a specific game state transition determination function for performing a specific game state transition determination for shifting to a specific game state that is easier to shift to the big hit game state than the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends;
(5) As a round effect to be displayed on a display device that displays a predetermined effect during the round controlled by the variable winning display control function, a determination result effect that notifies the transition to the specific game state after the big hit game state is ended And a jackpot game notice effect that predicts that the decision result effect may be displayed in a round before the round in which the decision result effect is displayed is stored in association with a predetermined round. With a round production memory function,
(6) A round performance determination function for determining a round performance to be displayed in each round from the round performances stored in the round performance storage function according to a determination result by the specific gaming state transition determination function;
(7) a display control function for displaying the round effect determined by the round effect determination function on the display device in each round controlled by the variable prize display control function;
(8) The round effect storage function stores a jackpot game notice effect in association with a plurality of rounds.

  When the game program is read from the ROM and executed by the CPU, the pachinko game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above can be simulated on the personal computer 100.

  In the personal computer 100, the game program is stored in the ROM, but may be stored in a storage medium such as a CD-ROM. Further, as shown in FIG. 32, the personal computer 100 may be connected to the server 201 storing the game program via the network 200, and the game program may be downloaded from the server 201. Instead of the personal computer 100, the game program may be executed by a mobile terminal such as a mobile phone.

  The preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described above, but the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, in the above embodiment, a plurality of effective lines are set in 3 rows and 3 columns, but a single effective line may be used. In determining the round effect, the round effect is determined for all the rounds from the first round to the fifteenth round by determining the round effect number. It can also be set as the aspect to determine. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the big hit round is set to 15 rounds, but it is also possible to adopt other aspects such as 4 rounds, 7 rounds, 10 rounds, 16 rounds, and the like. Further, in the above embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine is targeted as the gaming machine, but for example, a slot machine, in particular, a slot machine having a liquid crystal display screen can also be targeted.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front side. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is an enlarged front view of a special symbol. It is a block block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows a special symbol determination table. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a figure which shows a design effect selection table. It is a figure which shows a round production | presentation determination table. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main control process repeatedly performed by the main control circuit after turning on a power supply. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol memory | storage check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the system timer interruption process interrupted in a main control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub control process repeatedly performed by the sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the command reception interruption process in a sub control circuit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process interrupted in a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an operation button input process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of command analysis control processing. It is a figure which shows the flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a display control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit display process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big prize opening | release effect display process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the big prize opening release effect display process following FIG. It is a figure which shows a part of round effect in the 8th round in a big hit game state, (a) is an effect corresponding to "normal", (b) is an effect corresponding to "naked". It is a figure which shows a part of round effect in the 12th round in a big hit game state, (a) is the effect corresponding to "3 supporters", (b) is the effect corresponding to "1 supporter". It is a figure which shows a part of round effect in the 13th round in a big hit game state, (a) is an effect corresponding to "weak cut-in", (b) is an effect corresponding to "strong cut-in". It is a figure which shows a part of round effect in the 15th round in a big hit game state, (a) is an effect corresponding to "disappointment", (b) is an effect corresponding to "revival". It is a figure which shows the round production | presentation determination table of another example. It is a front view which shows the personal computer which runs the game program. It is the schematic which shows the personal computer of FIG. 31, and the server connected via a network.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 4 ... Game board, 11 ... Grand prize opening, 16 ... Liquid crystal display device, 16a ... Display area, 21 ... Main control board, 22 ... Sub control board, 30 ... Main control circuit, 31 ... Main CPU 40 ... Sub control circuit, 41 ... Sub CPU, 50 ... Image control circuit, 60 ... Audio control circuit, 70 ... Lamp control circuit, 80 ... Discharge / release control circuit, 100 ... PC, 101 ... Computer main body, 102 ... Display Area, 103 ... display device, 104 ... operation input device.

Claims (4)

A display device for displaying a predetermined effect;
Jackpot gaming state transition judging means for making a jackpot judgment to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player;
A variable winning device that switches between an easy-to-win state in which game balls are easy to win and a difficult-to-win state in which game balls are difficult to win by performing an opening and closing operation;
When it is determined by the jackpot gaming state transition judging means that the game state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the variable winning device is variable up to a predetermined number of rounds, with one operation from the winning easy state to the difficult winning state as one round. Variable winning device control means for controlling opening and closing of the winning device;
Specific game state transition determination means for performing a specific game state transition determination to shift to a specific game state that is easier to transition to the big hit game state than the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends;
As a round effect to be displayed on the display device during a round controlled by the variable winning device control means, a determination result effect for notifying that the game state is shifted to a specific game state after the big hit gaming state is ended, and the determination result effect is Round effect storage means for storing a jackpot game-notice effect that can be displayed in a round prior to the displayed round and predicting that the determination result effect may be displayed in association with a predetermined round. When,
Round effect determining means for determining a round effect to be displayed in each round from the round effects stored in the round effect storage means, in accordance with a determination result by the specific gaming state transition determining means;
Display control means for displaying the round effect determined by the round effect determining means on the display device in each round controlled by the variable winning device control means;
Counting means for measuring the number of game balls won in the variable winning device ,
The round effect storage means stores the jackpot game notice effect in association with a plurality of rounds ,
The variable winning device control means moves the variable winning device from the winning easy state to the difficult to win state when winning of a predetermined number of game balls is measured by the counting means during one round in the jackpot gaming state. Control to
Based on the fact that the variable winning device is controlled in a difficult-to-win state by the variable winning device control means, further comprising round effect ending means for ending the round effect,
The round effect storage means includes a first determination result effect associated with a first predetermined round, and a first determination result effect associated with a second predetermined round after the first predetermined round. While storing a different second determination result effect as a part of the determination result effect, it is associated with the first predetermined round and is common to the first determination result effect for a predetermined time after the start of the round. Stores a partial common non-judgment result effect that is a presentation and foretells that it will not shift to a specific gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends,
When the round effect determining means determines the first determination result effect as the round effect of the first predetermined round, the round effect is displayed while the effect part common to the partial common non-determination result effect is displayed. when the first judgment result presentation is determined to have ended by termination means, as round effect of the second predetermined rounds, the gaming machine characterized that you determine the effect the second determination result. The round effect storage means stores a jackpot game transition confirmation effect corresponding to a plurality of rounds for notifying that the determination result effect is displayed as a part of the jackpot game notice effect.
The round effect determining means is capable of determining the jackpot game transition finalizing effect when the specific game state transition determining means determines to shift to the specific game state, and the jackpot gaming transition finalizing effect is determined. If the game is performed, the transition determination effect during the jackpot game is used as a round effect displayed in all rounds from the round in which the determined bonus game transition confirmation effect is displayed to the round in which the determination result effect is displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 1 to be determined. Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Operation detecting means for detecting that the operation by the operating means has been performed, and
The round effect storage means includes a first determination result effect associated with a first predetermined round, and a first determination result effect associated with a second predetermined round after the first predetermined round. A different second determination result effect is stored as a part of the determination result effect, while a non-determination result for notifying that a transition to the specific game state will not be made after the jackpot game state is associated with the first predetermined round. I remember the production,
The round effect determining means determines the non-determination result effect as a round effect of the first predetermined round when it is determined by the specific game state transition determining means that the specific game state is not shifted.
When it is determined by the specific game state transition determining means that the operation state shifts to the specific game state, and the operation detecting means detects an operation of the operation means, the first determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round. And
When it is determined by the specific gaming state transition determining means that the operation state is determined to shift to the specific gaming state, the non-determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round when the operation detecting means does not detect the operation of the operating means. together, the gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2 to determine the effect the second determination result as round effect of the second predetermined rounds. A jackpot gaming state transition determination function for performing a jackpot determination to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player;
A variable prize display function for switching between an easy-to-win game state in which game media are easy to win and a difficult-to-win game state in which game media are difficult to win by performing an opening and closing operation;
By determining that the jackpot gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state by the jackpot gaming state transition determination function , one operation from the winning easy state to the difficult winning state of the variable winning display function is regarded as one round, and the predetermined number of rounds is obtained. A variable prize display control function for performing open / close display control of the variable prize display function ;
A specific game state transition determination function for performing a specific game state transition determination for transitioning to a specific game state that is easier to transition to the jackpot game state than the normal game state after the jackpot game state ends;
As a round effect to be displayed on a display device that displays a predetermined effect during the round controlled by the variable winning display control function, a determination result effect that informs the transition to the specific game state after the jackpot game state has ended, A jackpot game-predicting effect that can be displayed in a round prior to the round in which the determination result effect is displayed and that the determination result effect may be displayed is stored in association with a predetermined round. With a round production memory function,
In accordance with the determination result by the specific game state transition determination function, a round effect determination function for determining a round effect to be displayed in each round from the round effects stored in the round effect storage function;
A display control function for displaying the round effect determined by the round effect determination function on the display device in each round controlled by the variable prize display control function;
A counting function for measuring the number of game media won in the variable winning display function ,
The round effect storage function stores the jackpot game announcement effect in association with a plurality of rounds ,
The variable prize display control function is configured to change the variable prize display function from the easy to win state to the difficult to win when a predetermined number of game media wins are measured by the counting function during one round in the jackpot gaming state. Control to the state,
Based on the fact that the variable prize display function is controlled to be in a difficult-to-win state by the variable prize display control function, further comprising a round effect end function for ending the round effect,
The round effect storage function includes a first determination result effect associated with a first predetermined round, and a first determination result effect associated with a second predetermined round after the first predetermined round. While storing a different second determination result effect as a part of the determination result effect, it is associated with the first predetermined round and is common to the first determination result effect for a predetermined time after the start of the round. Stores a partial common non-judgment result effect that is a presentation and foretells that it will not shift to a specific gaming state after the jackpot gaming state ends,
When the first determination result effect is determined as the round effect of the first predetermined round, the round effect determination function is performed while the effect part common to the partial common non-determination result effect is displayed. when the first determination result rendering the end function is determined to have ended, the second as a round rendition of a predetermined round, the second determination result program for a game you and determining the effect.

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