JP2007097892A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which makes a player tend to keep having a desire to play. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a control means for controlling big winning drawing of whether or not to win a shift to a game state advantageous to a player and controlling the execution of a game; a shooting means for shooting game balls; a game board provided with a game area; a storage means for the number of shot balls storing the number of the game balls shot to the game area; a variable display means for variably displaying and stop-displaying identification information; a stop operation means for stop-displaying the variably displayed identification information corresponding to a stop operation by a player; and an identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of an identification information stop game for stop-displaying the variably displayed identification information corresponding to the stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. The identification information stop game execution control means performs special display control of changing the identification information variably displayed at the variable display means to a specific display form and displaying it corresponding to the number of the game balls stored in the hit ball number storage means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly to a technique for preventing a player from getting bored by changing a monotonous game.

  A conventional pachinko machine has 3 in a variable display means such as a liquid crystal display device on the condition that a game ball launched by a player using a launching means enters a start opening provided at a predetermined position on the game board. A so-called variable display game is performed in which the variable display of one symbol (identification information) is started, each symbol varies in a predetermined pattern, and then stops sequentially.

  When the combination of symbols at the time of stopping becomes a predetermined combination, for example, when stopping at “7-7-7”, it becomes a big hit state (advantageous gaming state) and is provided on the game board. In addition, an operation of repeatedly opening the special winning opening for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times is executed, and a lot of prize balls are provided to the player.

  On the other hand, the advantageous gaming state in which a lot of prize balls are provided is a special gaming state, so for the player, the percentage of the total gaming time is small, and much of the total gaming time is The game is in a normal gaming state in which the symbols are not aligned, game balls are sometimes entered into the game, and a small amount of prize balls are paid out.

  As described above, in the conventional pachinko machine, the big prize opening is performed for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the advantageous game state is performed for a long time with respect to this advantageous game state, and the game balls gradually decrease. The current situation is that the game state is extremely monotonous in that two normal game states are alternately performed.

  Therefore, when the normal gaming state continues for a long time, the player feels bored with the game. In addition, in order to avoid monotonous games, a stop button for stopping the variable display of symbols in a variable display game is provided, and the player performs a stop operation of the symbols by pressing the stop button. However, even in such a case, each symbol eventually stops at a predetermined position, so it is not an effective solution, and the player gradually It becomes easy to lose motivation.

  Therefore, for example, in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-81556 (Patent Document 1), a game state that is advantageous when a player performs a stop operation on a variably displayed symbol and a specific symbol is arranged. Thus, there has been proposed a technique that gives a player technical intervention and eliminates monotony of the game.

However, even in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is a configuration in which a specific jackpot symbol is arranged only when the advantageous gaming state flag is established by winning the transition lottery to the advantageous gaming state, Even though technical intervention is improved, in reality, players gradually get bored and tend to lose their willingness to play. In addition, in all variable display games, the player needs to press the stop button, so there is a technical intervention in the game, but the stop button operation may be annoying. It becomes a repetition of simple operations for the user and eventually feels bored and easily loses the willingness to play. In addition, the player can easily operate the launching means by operating the stop button, and the game operating rate can easily be lowered by firing the game ball.
JP 2004-81556 A

  As described above, the technology disclosed in Patent Document 1 improves the player's technical intervention by providing a stop button. However, in reality, when such an operation is repeated for a long time, the player feels bored, There is a drawback in that a person easily loses the motivation for the game, and does not lead to a fundamental solution for solving the monotonous game. In addition, there is a problem that a game operating rate for operating a game is lowered by firing a game ball.

  The present invention has been made to solve such conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine in which a player can easily have a willingness to play a game. It is another object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to actively use game balls and has a good game operating rate.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is a control means for controlling a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to win a game state advantageous to a player and controlling the execution of the game. And a launching means for launching a game ball by the player's operation, a game board provided with a game area in which the game ball launched by the player's operation of the launch means rolls, and the game board being launched to the game area In response to the player's stop operation, the number-of-balls storage means for storing the number of game balls stored, the change display means for performing the change display and stop display of the identification information, and the identification information displayed in the change display means A stop operation means for stopping and displaying, and an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the change display means in response to a stop operation of the stop operation means by the player. Identification information stop game execution control means to be controlled, wherein the identification information stop game execution control means performs the variable display on the variable display means in accordance with the number of game balls stored in the number-of-fired ball storage means. This is a gaming machine that performs special display control for changing and displaying information in a specific display mode.

  In the first aspect of the invention, special display control is performed to change the identification information to be variably displayed to a specific display mode in accordance with the number of game balls stored in the number-of-balls storage means.

  Therefore, expectation that something may happen to the game by changing the identification information to a specific display mode according to the number of game balls stored in the number of shot balls storage means. Can be increased. By increasing the player's sense of expectation, it is easier for the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information game, and to keep the willingness to play the game as a whole. At the same time, for the purpose of performing this special display control, the player is made to actively use the game ball, and the game operating rate is improved.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the variation display means performs variation display and stop display of a plurality of identification information, and the identification information stop game execution control means stores the number of shot balls as the special display control. 2. The control according to claim 1, wherein in accordance with an increase in the number of game balls stored in the means, control is performed to increase the number of identification information to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode among the plurality of identification information in the variable display means. This is a gaming machine.

  In the invention of claim 2, the number of pieces of identification information to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode among the plurality of pieces of identification information in the variable display means according to the increase in the number of game balls stored in the number of shot balls storage means. Special display control that increases is performed.

  That is, since there may be an increase in the number of identification information to be changed to a specific display mode among a plurality of pieces of identification information, the player increases as the number of identification information changed to a specific display mode increases. The feeling of expectation that something will happen is further enhanced, making it easier for the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information game, and to keep having a willingness to play as a whole. Then, in order to increase the number of identification information changed and displayed in a specific display mode in which a sense of expectation for the game is increased, in order to continuously perform the game, the player is requested to perform this special display control. The game operation rate is improved by actively using game balls.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the identification information stop game execution control means performs the change according to the total number of game balls stored in the firing ball number storage means within a predetermined time as the special display control. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to change and display the identification information variably displayed on the display means in a specific display mode.

  According to the third aspect of the invention, the special display control for changing and displaying the identification information to be variably displayed in a specific display mode according to the total number of the game balls stored in the firing ball number storage means within a predetermined time is performed.

  Therefore, it is difficult for the player to understand the regularity of the game, thereby giving the game contingency, avoiding the player's habituation to the game, and making it easy for the player to continue to have a willingness to play as a whole. At the same time, for the purpose of performing this special display control, the player is made to actively use the game ball, and the game operating rate is improved.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the identification information that is variably displayed on the variability display means according to the number of game balls stored in the number-of-balls storage means is specially displayed so as to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode. Because it is controlled, it is possible to increase the player's sense of expectation, making it easier for the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information game, thereby continuing the willingness to play the game, The game utilization rate is improved by allowing players to actively use game balls.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the embodiments described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a first type pachinko gaming machine (also referred to as “digital pachi”) is shown as a preferred embodiment for a gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Composition of gaming machine]
Hereinafter, the configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing an electrical decoration unit provided on the upper part of the game board, and FIG. 4 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 10.

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

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, as will be described later, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. Note that description of various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is omitted.

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

  A liquid crystal display device (variable display means, image display means) 32 is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image relating to a game. The display area 32a is arranged so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 in between. In other words, the display area 32 a is disposed behind the game board 14 so as to overlap all or at least a part of the game area 15 in the game board 14. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. .

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, an effect identification information image, various effect images, and a notification symbol image (designated stop display mode) to be described later are displayed.

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

  The spacer 31 is made of a material having permeability, and a large circular through hole 31a is provided at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 as shown in FIG. 3 is provided in the upper portion of the through hole 31a. The detailed configuration of the illumination unit 53 will be described later.

  A protective plate 19 having transparency is disposed on the door 11. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed.

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

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

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. In FIG. 4, portions overlapping with the description of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are omitted. Further, in FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of obstacle nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted to avoid complexity.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, and an obstacle 58. A start opening (starting area) 25, a special game-specific winning attacker 44 provided with a blade member 48, a large winning opening 39 provided with a shutter 40, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration unit 53 mentioned later is visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. Below the obstacle 57, a starting port 25 for starting a special symbol variation display is provided. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 14.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 3, the lighting unit 53 provided on the upper part of the game board 14 includes a display case 37 for storing the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35, and special symbol holding lamps 34a, 34b, 34c. , 34d and normal symbol holding lamps 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d. The front side of the display case 37 is covered with a transparent lens (not shown) for the purpose of improving visual recognition.

  Here, the special symbol display 33, the normal symbol display 35, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d and the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the special symbol display unit 33 accommodated in the display unit case 37 is composed of a 7-segment LED 41, and the 7-segment LED 41 is formed by the establishment of a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition (FIG. 4). When the display of the game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 5 or when the change display is stopped when there is a holding ball), the lighting and turning-off are repeated.

  By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols. As a special symbol, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “7”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The game state shifts to a 15R big hit game state (a special game state which is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Further, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the state shifts to a probability changing state (high probability gaming state; hereinafter referred to as “probability changing mode”) in which the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual.

  In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “5”) is stopped and displayed, a 15R big hit gaming state (special game) in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to (gaming state). However, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the game does not enter the probability variation mode, and becomes a gaming state in which the winning probability is lower than the high probability gaming state (low probability gaming state; hereinafter referred to as “normal mode”).

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol (for example, a numerical symbol of “3”; a specific stop mode) is stopped and displayed, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at maximum, and 2R big hit The game state shifts to a game state (a specific game state that is one of the game states advantageous to the player). Then, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the mode shifts to the probability variation mode.

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

  On the other hand, when a number symbol other than a specific number symbol (for example, a number symbol other than “3”, “5”, “7”) is stopped and displayed as a special symbol, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and displayed, and the game state is shifted or maintained according to the result is referred to as a “special symbol game”.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol display 35 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. The normal symbol display 35 is composed of two display lamps. When these display lamps are alternately turned on and off, symbols such as “O” and “X” are variably displayed as normal symbols. Is done.

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

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

  As shown in FIG. 4, a starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57 on the game board 14, and when a game ball enters the starting port 25, the special symbol display 33 performs a special operation. The symbol variation display is started.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 during the variation display of the special symbol, the special symbol based on the entry of the game ball into the start aperture 25 until the special symbol during the variation display is stopped and displayed. The start of the variable display is suspended. Thereafter, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variably displayed suspended special symbol is started. It should be noted that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended, that is, the number of retained balls, and in this embodiment, the upper limit is four.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and the variable symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started, at the same time, an area between the obstacles 55 and 57 in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Also, the variation display of the identification information for presentation is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the variation display regarding the special symbol, the effect based on the winning of the game ball at the start opening 25 until the identification information for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Since the start of the variable display of the identification information for the display is suspended, if the identification information for the effect that has been displayed variably in the same way as the special symbol is stopped and displayed, the change of the identification information for the display that has been suspended Display starts.

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

  In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, the special symbol display 33 displays the above-described variation display of the identification information. The effect image related to the special symbol to be displayed is displayed.

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, as shown in FIG. 5, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in the present embodiment). Every time, a symbol (also an identification information for performance. For example, a number from “0” to “9”) 32b is displayed in a variable manner. After that, the special symbols that have been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 shown in FIG. 3 are stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  At the same time, according to the number of game balls stored in the number-of-balls storage means in the identification information stop game to be described later, a predetermined symbol among the numerical symbols 32b from “0” to “9” is a QR code. The specific display mode 32c is changed and displayed (see FIG. 22).

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

  If the combination of identification information for performance is displayed in a stopped state with all of the specific number symbols (for example, “odd” number symbols), the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is maximized. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) which is continuously performed 15 times. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  In addition, when a specific number design (for example, “even” number design) is stopped and displayed in a state in which all of the numbers are arranged, a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. The gaming state shifts to the big hit gaming state (special gaming state). However, after the end of the big hit gaming state, the probability change mode having a higher probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is not shifted to the normal mode, and the normal mode is set.

  Furthermore, when a specific numerical symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, “1” “2” “3” numeric symbol), a round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued at most twice. The gaming state shifts to the 2R big hit gaming state (specific gaming state) performed in the above. In addition, after the big hit gaming state ends, the mode changes to the probability change mode.

  When the combination of presentation identification information displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, that is, when 15R big hit or 2R big hit is won, “ A character image such as “!” And a character image to delight are displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Here, in the above, after the special gaming state is ended, according to the numerical design at that time, it shifts to the probability variation mode or the normal mode, and after the specific gaming state is terminated, it shifts only to the probability variation mode. Mentioned that mode transition is set. In the present embodiment, a mode change lottery is further performed when a game ball enters the start opening 25.

  That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 25 shown in FIG. 4, a lottery for transition to the special game state of 15R and a lottery for transition to the specific game state of 2R are performed, and the mode lottery for normal game is performed. Is done. Specifically, every time a game ball enters the start opening 25, a promotion lottery from the normal mode to the probability change mode or a demote lottery from the probability change mode to the normal mode is performed.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the area A (see FIG. 6), which is an area different from the area where the identification symbol of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is variably displayed, is at an arbitrary timing. It is set as a notification information display area for displaying generated notification information (notification display).

  The notification symbol image is an image that displays in advance a stop symbol that is a designated stop mode in which a stop display mode in which the variably displayed identification information is to be stopped is displayed. As described later, the player performs a stop operation. When the identification information is stopped using the button 84, the mode change of the normal gaming state occurs when the stop symbol and the notification symbol image at this time all match or the number of matching symbols is large. This is information to notify that there is a high possibility.

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation button 84 is described as an example of the stop operation means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the stop operation means may be a stop lever, a trackball, a touch panel, or the like. The identification information that is variably displayed by the player's operation can be used to stop the operation.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 4, passage gates 54 a and 54 b are provided on both the left and right sides of the approximate center of the game board 14. The passing gates 54a and 54b are provided with passing ball sensors 114 and 115 (see FIG. 8) described later. The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect that the game ball has passed through the passing gates 54a and 54b. When the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 detect the passage of the game ball, the normal symbol display is started on the normal symbol display 35, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. . As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

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

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). The shutter 40 is driven so as to be in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball when a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33 and the gaming state is shifted to the 15R big hit gaming state. The

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 8). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) passing through these areas, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. .

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

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is opened again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8). Driven to state. That is, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102 (see FIG. 8). A game from the first round game until the end of the (round) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is called a special game. This game state is called a special game state (15R big hit (Game state).

  Furthermore, a special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is provided downstream of the obstacle 58. This special game-dedicated prize-winning attacker 44 is provided with blade members (so-called ordinary electric accessories) 48 on both the left and right sides. This blade member 48 is in an open state in which a special numerical symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol indicator 33, and when the gaming state is shifted to the 2R big hit gaming state (specific gaming state), it is easy to accept a game ball. It is driven to become. As a result, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball.

  In addition, the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is provided with a count sensor 105 (see FIG. 8), and a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls pass through these areas, or a predetermined time (for example, one second). The blade member 48 is driven to the open state until the time elapses. Then, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the specific game dedicated prize attacker 44 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the blade member 48 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. Driven. As a result, the special game-dedicated prize winner 44 is in a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game ball due to the obstacle 58. The game from the open state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is in a state where it is easy to accept the game ball to the closed state in which the specific game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is difficult to receive the game ball is referred to as a round game. Therefore, the blade member 48 is opened during the round game and is closed between the round games. A round game is counted as the number of rounds, such as “1” round and “2” round. For example, the first round game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round.

  The game from the first round game to the end of the second (final) round game is called a specific game, and this game state is called a specific game state (2R big hit game state).

  During execution of the special game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continuous rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the most round game is continued is 15 rounds. Further, during the execution of the specific game, the number of rounds (the maximum number of continued rounds) from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued most is two rounds. Note that the maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of the special game is not limited to 15 rounds. For example, the maximum continuation round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 8)). Any number of rounds may be used. The maximum number of continuous rounds during execution of a specific game is not limited to two rounds. For example, the maximum continuation round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (a main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 8)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes in the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d as other accessories, the large winning opening 39, and the special game dedicated winning attacker 44, each A predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 according to the type of the winning opening.

  On the other hand, a round number display 51 is provided in the game area outer region 16 (see FIG. 2) on the game board 14. The round number display 51 is composed of at least one 7-segment LED, and can display at least one digit number design (in this embodiment, two digit number). In the present embodiment, the round number display 51 displays a “round number” indicating how many rounds the currently executed round game is.

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

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

  In addition, the launch power increase button 80 and the launch power decrease button 82 provided on the main body frame 12 (see FIG. 2) are operated by the player to send control signals to the main control circuit 60 (see FIG. 8). Send. The main control circuit 60 controls the payout / launch control circuit 126 to launch the game ball at a moment according to the received control signal. Therefore, the player does not need to operate the firing handle 26 only by operating the firing power increase button 80 and the firing power decrease button 82 in order to adjust the momentum of launching the game ball during the game. You can concentrate more on the game.

[Description of display screen]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing a state in which a game ball enters the start port 25 and identification information is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in the probability variation mode or the normal mode in the normal game state. . As shown in the figure, identification information that is a three-digit number (symbol) is rotated and displayed in a roulette shape at a substantially central portion of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, the three-digit number is stopped and displayed when a predetermined time elapses after the display of the three-digit number is started. Then, according to the stop symbol at this time, the player is notified of the winning of the special game state or the specific game state.

  FIG. 6 shows a display example when the notification symbol image A is displayed in the upper left portion, which is a predetermined area of the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. This notification symbol image A is displayed when the identification symbol is variably displayed, and is a designated stop display mode that designates a stop display mode in which the variably displayed identification information is to be stopped and displayed. This is to notify the player of the stop mode. That is, the designated stop display mode is a display mode in which a stop mode in which the variably displayed identification information is to be stopped and displayed is specified.

  In addition, by displaying the notification symbol image A, it is notified that the identification symbol that is being variably displayed can be stopped by pressing the stop operation button 84. In the example of FIG. 6, the player is prompted to press the stop operation button 84 by the character display “Look with this number to stop”.

  FIG. 7 shows a case where the notification symbol image as shown in FIG. 6 is displayed in the display area 32a, and when the player presses the stop operation button 84, the changing identification information stops at the same symbol as the notification symbol. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of an effect display.

  As shown in the figure (a), when the numbers on the left side match, a firework launch image is displayed as a matching effect image, and as shown in the figure (b), when the numbers in the center match, A second firework launch image is displayed. As shown in FIG. 5C, when the numbers on the right side match, the third firework launch image is displayed. The player can stop the identification information sequentially from the left side by pressing one stop operation button 84 a plurality of times.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, various sensors, switches, a lamp 74, and a payout / launch control circuit 126. It is configured.

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

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. The main CPU 66 performs, for example, a lottery to enter a special game state or a specific game state when a game ball enters the start port 25, and further changes the mode when a game ball enters the start port 25. It functions as a control means for performing lottery, that is, change control from the probability change mode to the normal mode and change control from the normal mode to the probability change mode.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect, and other tables are also stored.

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

  The main RAM 70 has a control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a state flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a missed symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, and a special game dedicated prize opener. Number counter, Grand prize opening number counter, Special game-specific prize attacker prize counter, Grand prize opening prize counter, Round number display counter, Round number display effect start counter, Waiting time timer, Special game-specific prize attacker opening time Timer, special winning opening time timer, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to a special symbol, data indicating the number of reserved balls related to a normal symbol, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 to be described later, starting memory number counter, variable Etc. are positioned.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 8, a V / count sensor 102, count sensors 104 and 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, and 110 are connected. , 112, passing ball sensors 114, 115, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, big prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, backup clear switch 124, and firing power increase button 80. And a firing power reduction button 82 are connected.

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

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

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

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

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 25. The start winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won (passed) through the start port 25 and outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound output from the speaker 46, control of the lamp 74 and lamp 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Note that the lamp 132 includes an incandescent lamp, an LED, and the like, specifically, a decorative lamp (not shown) that displays light and dark on the game board 14. A stop operation button (stop operation means) 84 is connected to the sub control circuit 200.

  The sub-control circuit 200 controls the sound output from the sub-CPU 206, program ROM (storage means) 208, work RAM 210, display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and speaker 46. The voice control circuit 230 is composed of a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the lamp 132 such as a normal symbol holding lamp 50 and a decorative lamp. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later.

  The sub CPU 206 controls the image display on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as the fluctuation display means and the image display means. That is, display control to the variable display means for displaying the identification information in the center of the display area 32a and display control to the image display means for displaying the effect image over the entire display area 32a are performed. Further, control is performed to stop the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner. Moreover, it functions as a notification display means for performing control to display a notification symbol image in a desired region of the display region 32a, and further stops the identification information that is displayed in a variable manner in the notification symbol image (designated stop display mode). Special display control for performing control and changing and displaying the identification information to be variably displayed in a specific display form such as a QR code in accordance with the number of game balls stored in the number-of-balls storage means in the identification information stop game. It functions as an identification information stop game execution control means to be performed. Further, the sub CPU 206 functions as an image display control unit that performs control to display a matching effect image (special stop effect image), which will be described later, in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Here, as will be described later, the special stop effect image is the same as the notification design (designated stop display mode) when the stop operation button 84 is operated to stop the identification information in the variable display. In this case, it is an image for producing a match (a matching effect image described later).

  Further, the stop control is a control for matching the stop pattern of the identification information with the notification pattern when the stop operation button 84 is operated at a predetermined timing by pressing the target information or the like on the variably displayed identification information. When the player causes the stop operation means to stop at a predetermined timing, the identification information that is variably displayed is stopped and displayed in a predetermined designated stop display mode.

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

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable symbol display. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of special games. The effect pattern during execution of the special game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the special game. The program ROM 208 stores effect patterns during execution of a plurality of types of specific games. The effect pattern during execution of the specific game relates to the progress of the effect display executed in relation to the round game in the specific game. In addition, the program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of specific game notice effect patterns. The program ROM 208 stores a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects.

  Further, the program ROM 208 stores an effect pattern for an identification information stop game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as means for storing programs, tables, and the like. As long as it is a computer-readable storage medium provided with means, a different form may be used. It may be. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as an alternative to the program ROM 208. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like are positioned.

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

  Under the control of the sub CPU 206, a display control circuit 250 that performs variable display of identification information includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, and image data as image signals. And a D / A converter 218 for conversion as well as an initial reset circuit 220 for generating a reset signal when the power is turned on.

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

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

  In the image data ROM 216, various types of image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, and effect image data indicating the effect identification information are stored separately. Further, as described later, coincidence effect image data to be displayed when the stop symbol of the identification information coincides with the notification symbol image is stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as effect identification information image data, background image data, effect image data, or matching image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, Image data to be displayed on the display device 32 is generated. Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby displaying an image on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 206 reads one type of lamp decoration pattern from a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns stored in the decoration data ROM 244, and supplies a predetermined light emission signal to the drive circuit 242 based on the lamp decoration pattern. The drive circuit 242 turns on, blinks, and turns off the lamp 132 such as a decorative lamp based on the received predetermined light emission signal.

  The stop operation button 84 is provided on the door 11. The stop operation button 84 outputs a control signal corresponding to the player's operation to the sub-control circuit 200. In response to the signal received from the stop operation button 84, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control to stop and display the identification information variably displayed in the identification information stop game. In this way, the stop operation button 84 is a stop that can display the identification information variably displayed on the variability display means of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 by the operation of the player under the control of the sub CPU 206. It is an example of an operation means.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 9 shows an example of the big hit determination table stored in the main ROM 68. As shown in the figure, in the normal mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “0”)), when the big hit determination random number value is 1 to 393, it is determined to be out of place. . When the jackpot determining random number is 394 to 397, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determining random number is 398 to 399, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the big hit determination random number is 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R big hit probability change).

  Further, in the case of the probability variation mode (for example, determined by the value of the status flag (for example, “1”)), when the jackpot determination random number value is 1 to 330, it is determined to be out of place. When the jackpot determination random number is 331 to 370, it is determined that the game is a specific game (2R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 371 to 390, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot). When the jackpot determination random number is 391 to 400, it is determined that the game is a special game (15R jackpot “probability change”).

  That is, in the probability change mode, the probability of winning a special game and a specific game is set to be extremely higher than in the normal mode, and the probability of entering the probability change mode after the special game is also set to be high.

[Game machine operation]
Hereinafter, the processing procedure of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Moreover, the state transition of the special symbol control process (FIG. 12) performed with the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 12, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol on the special symbol display 33, and the identification information for presentation displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed ( Step S15). As described above, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the process in step S15 is repeatedly executed.

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

  First, as shown in FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 updates the random numbers so that the count values of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, the round number display effect start counter, etc. are incremented by “1”. Processing is executed (step S42). And the input detection process which detects the winning or passage of game balls, such as the start opening 25, is performed (step S43). Then, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and the opening time of the special winning opening 39 that is opened when a special game (for example, 15R big hit) is executed is measured. A special prize opening time timer for a specific game, a special game dedicated prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 that is opened when a specific game (for example, 2R big hit) is performed, Various timer update processes are executed (step S44). Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S46). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

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

  In the process of step S49, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Further, the main CPU 66 outputs to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S15 in FIG. 10 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values drawn from step S72 to step S81 indicate control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value is determined according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S71). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In steps S72 to S80, as will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S72 to step S81 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

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

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

  In step S74, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the setting of step S75 is performed. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main winning prize port 39 read from the main ROM 68 is obtained. Alternatively, data for opening the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is stored in the main RAM 70.

  Then, in the process of step S46 of FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 reads out the data for opening the special winning opening 39 stored in the main RAM 70 or the special game-specific winning attacker 44, and is used only for the special winning opening 39 or the specific game. A signal to open the winning attacker 44 is output to the big winning opening solenoid 120 or the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118.

  In this way, the main CPU 66 or the like performs opening / closing control of the special winning opening 39 or the special game dedicated winning attacker 44. That is, a gaming state in which game balls are easy to win (a game state from an open state in which the big prize opening 39 is easy to accept game balls to a closed state in which the big prize opening 39 is difficult to accept game balls, or a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 is This is advantageous for a player who may repeatedly perform one round game in which an open state in which a game ball is easily received to a closed state in which a special game-specific prize-winning attacker 44 cannot easily receive a game ball is provided). A special game or a specific game that is a game is executed.

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

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

  In this way, in special games and specific games, which are examples of advantageous games, an object (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4), a special game dedicated prize attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), etc.) Release action in the game. The special game has a longer opening time in each round game than the specific game. Therefore, in addition to the execution of a special game, a gaming machine that makes it easy to continue the willingness to play a game by providing a new game form in which a specific game is executed with a shorter release time of an accessory than when a special game is executed Can be provided.

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

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

  In step S77, a waiting time management process before reopening an accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game, the main CPU 66 determines that the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening of an accessory and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Then, the special winning opening opening number counter is stored and updated so as to increase by “1”. The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S78. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S78.

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

  In step S78, an accessory release process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the accessory is being released, if the special game, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the big winning opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit of opening. It is determined whether or not one of the conditions that the time has passed (the big winning opening opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 39 when any of the above conditions is satisfied. In the case of a specific game, the main CPU 66 satisfies the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “3” or more and the opening upper limit time has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”). It is determined whether or not either of them is satisfied. The main CPU 66 updates a variable located in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special game dedicated winning attacker 44 when any of the conditions is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory in the control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the remaining sphere monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the accessory in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of step S79 is executed after the in-object residual sphere monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S79.

  In step S79, the remaining sphere monitoring process in the accessory is executed. In this process, when the advantageous game is a special game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “2”), the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory, When the remaining ball in the bonus game has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the big prize opening 39, the special prize opening number counter is “15” (stop display on the special symbol display 33) It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied: (when the specified numeric symbol is “7”).

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  When the advantageous game is a specific game (for example, when the value of the state flag is “1”), the main CPU 66 indicates that the control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the accessory. When the remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed, the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4), and the special game-dedicated winning attacker release count counter is “2” (special It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the specific number symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display 33 is “3”) or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S80 is executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating management of the accessory reopening waiting time in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that “1” is subtracted from the round number display counter stored in the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S77 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S80.

  In step S80, jackpot end interval processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set to flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S81. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S81.

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

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “02”, when the big hit determination result is lost in the case where it is not the big hit gaming state. By setting “08” in order, the processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit when it is not the big hit gaming state, The processing of step S72, step S73, step S74, and step S75 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the big hit gaming state is executed. Further, when the control to the big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, thereby performing step S78 shown in FIG. The processes of step S79 and step S77 are executed at a predetermined timing, and a special game is executed. If the special game (big hit game state) end condition (special game end condition, big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” should be set in order. Thus, the processing from step S78 to step S81 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the special game is ended. In the present embodiment, the game ball has not passed through the specific area until the predetermined time has passed (puncture), and the maximum number of continuous rounds (in this embodiment, “2” rounds or “15 The end of the “round” round game may also be a special game end condition.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S72 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14, in step S101, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol memory check, the process proceeds to step S102. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is terminated. To do.

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

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

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

  In step S105, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects a jackpot determination value stored in the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 9) based on the value of the state flag. Then, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination value.

  That is, with reference to the jackpot determination random number extracted by the advantageous game internal lottery and the jackpot determination value in the jackpot determination table, the winning probability of the lottery is determined after a specific gaming state (2R jackpot) which is an example of a jackpot. Transition to a gaming state that becomes a different probability change mode, transition to a gaming state that becomes a probability variation mode after a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot, or a special gaming state (15R jackpot) that is an example of a jackpot It is determined whether to shift to the normal mode later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106. As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of an advantageous game state transition determination unit that controls a lottery to determine whether or not to execute an advantageous game in which a round game advantageous to the player is performed a plurality of times.

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

  In step S109, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining the variation pattern of the effect display based on the special symbol determined in step S106, that is, based on the result of the lottery in step S105.

  Here, the variation pattern of the effect display means the variation display pattern of the identification information for the effect, the variation display pattern of the effect image, etc. Based on the variation pattern of the effect display, the variation display and stop of the identification information for the effect A game in which display is repeatedly performed is controlled, and display of the effect image is controlled. Then, the main CPU 66 determines an effect display variation pattern based on the effect condition selection random number extracted from the effect condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. . If this process ends, the process moves to a step S110.

  In step S109, the data indicating the variation pattern of the effect display stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S47 in FIG. Output as a change pattern specification command. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 selects an effect pattern based on the received variation pattern designation command, stores the selected effect pattern in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210, and based on the stored effect pattern, Data for displaying the effect pattern is transmitted to the display control circuit 250. The display control circuit 250 controls the effect display on the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the data for displaying the reach effect pattern.

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

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

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

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

[Design determination processing]
The process of step S106 in FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1500, a process for determining whether or not a big hit is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S105 of FIG. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step S1502, and if the main CPU 66 determines that it is not a big hit, the process moves to step S1518.

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

  In step S1504, a process of determining whether or not 2R big hit is performed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and determines whether or not the 2R jackpot is based on the jackpot symbol determination random number value. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1506. If the main CPU 66 does not determine 2R big hit (specific game), it moves the process to step S1510.

  In step S1506, specific effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a specific effect image relating to a specific game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1508.

  In step S1508, processing for setting the probability variation mode in the status flag is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (for example, “1”, etc.) indicating the probability variation mode in the state flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished. In the present embodiment, “1” is described as a value representing the probability variation mode. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any value capable of determining the probability variation mode can be used. .

  As described above, the main CPU 66 is an example of a control unit that controls the execution of the game in the probability variation mode in which the winning probability of the lottery is high after the specific game is executed. Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command (identification information stop game command) indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game to be described later is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

  In step S1510, special effect image processing is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects an effect pattern designation command including an effect pattern designation command for a special effect image related to a special game, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S1512.

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

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

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game, which will be described later, is transmitted to the sub-control circuit.

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

  Further, the main CPU 66 assigns a value corresponding to the value set in the control flag to the effect pattern designation command and stores it in the main RAM 70. Furthermore, the effect pattern designation command including the effect pattern designation command for the specific effect image stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with the effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game, which will be described later, is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

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

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game, which will be described later, is transmitted to the sub-control circuit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 16 shows an example of the gaming state transition of the pachinko gaming machine 10 controlled by the above processing. As shown in FIG. 16, the normal game in the normal mode (state C1600) is first executed. When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 15 (state C1602). Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the big hit determination state (state C1604), it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1500 in FIG. In the case of big hit, the state changes to the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), and in the case of no big hit, the state changes to normal game (state C1600).

  In the 2R big hit determination state (state C1606), it is determined whether or not it is a 2R big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1504 in FIG. In the case of 2R big hit, the state changes to a specific gaming state (state C1608), and in the case of not 2R big hit, the state changes to a probability change determination state (state C1612).

  In the specific game state (state C1608), the specific game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, two rounds) is executed, the state changes to a specific mode (state C1610).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1610) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after execution of the specific game described above (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 14 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 9) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the probability variation determination state (state C1612), it is determined whether or not the probability variation big hit. Specifically, it is controlled by the process of step S1512 of FIG. In the case of a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit probable change) (state C1614), and in the case of not being a probable big hit, the state changes to a special gaming state (15R big hit) (state C1620).

  In the special game state (state C1614), a special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game that is advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to a probability change mode (state C1616).

  The normal game probability change mode (state C1616) is a state in which a game is executed in a probability change mode in which the winning probability of the internal lottery (state C1602) is different after execution of the special game described above (so-called probability change). When a game ball enters the start port 25 (see FIG. 4), an internal lottery is performed by the process of step S105 in FIG. 14 (state C1602). In the probability variation mode, as described above, the judgment values in the referenced jackpot judgment table (see FIG. 9) are different, making it easy to win an advantageous game. Next, the state changes to the big hit determination state (state C1604).

  In the special game state (state C1620), a special game, which is a game advantageous to the player, is executed by the processing from steps S75 to S79 in FIG. When a round game advantageous for a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) is executed, the state changes to the normal gaming state (state C1600).

  In this way, as an advantageous game, a lottery is performed as to whether to execute a special game with a long opening time of an accessory or a specific game with a shorter opening time of the accessory than the special game. As a result of the lottery, when a specific game is won, the execution of the specific game is controlled by the control means. Therefore, in addition to the execution of the special game, a new game form is provided in which a specific game is executed in which the release time of the accessory is shorter than when the special game is executed.

  Furthermore, a first accessory (for example, a special prize opening 39 (see FIG. 4)) that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed, and a second accessory (for example, a specific game) that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed. And a game-specific winning attacker 44 (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the effect pattern designation command stored in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in this process is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 in the process of step S47 in FIG. Simultaneously with this effect pattern designation command, a command indicating whether or not to perform an identification information stop game, which will be described later, is transmitted to the sub-control circuit. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

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

[Notification information display control processing]
The notification information display control will be described below with reference to FIG. First, in step S1801, effect command reception processing from the main CPU 66 is performed. In this process, the sub CPU 206 receives the effect pattern designation command transmitted from the main CPU 66. In step S1802, an identification information stop game command is received.

  The effect pattern command includes data indicating various effect patterns such as a stop pattern of identification information and a reach effect. Further, the identification information stop game command includes data indicating whether or not to execute the identification information stop game, and a plurality of types according to the operation timing of the stop operation button 84 by the player when the identification information stop game is performed ( For example, 10 stop pattern data are included. That is, when the identification information stop game is played, the stop pattern of the identification information is not determined in a single way, and the stop pattern varies depending on the timing at which the player presses the stop operation button 84.

  Next, in step S1803, based on the received command, processing for determining whether or not to play the identification information stop game is performed.

  When the identification information stop game is not performed, in step S1811, a process for stopping and displaying the identification information variation display in a manner corresponding to the effect pattern command is performed. On the other hand, when the identification information stop game is performed, the process proceeds to step S1804.

  In step S1804, the sub CPU 206 activates the operation of the stop operation button 84. That is, when the player presses the stop operation button 84, the variably displayed identification information is stopped and displayed.

  In step S1805, a notification symbol image is displayed at a desired position on the liquid crystal display device 32 (a position indicated by a symbol A shown in FIG. 6).

  At this time, when displaying the first notification symbol image after the mode in the normal gaming state is changed, the sub CPU 206 can stop the identification information being displayed in a variable manner with the symbol that matches the notification symbol image. The notification symbol display is set as follows. Here, “set to be able to stop” means that in the stop control, the notification symbol image and the stop symbol of the identification information do not always match, but are notified while watching the identification information in the variable display. This indicates that the notification symbol image and the stop symbol of the identification information can be matched by pressing the stop operation button 84 aiming at the symbol (so-called “eye press”).

  Therefore, after the change from the normal mode to the probability change mode or after the change from the probability change mode to the normal mode occurs, the player must display the first (first time) notification symbol image. By pressing the button and pressing the stop operation button, it is possible to stop the identification information in the variable display with the same symbol as the notification symbol. That is, by the first stop control by the identification information stop game execution control means, the notification symbol and the stop symbol of the identification information are controlled to coincide with each other. Then, the notification symbol image set in this way is displayed at the position of the symbol A in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  On the other hand, in the display of the notification symbol image for the second and subsequent times after the mode change has occurred, the liquid crystal display device 32 uses an image that matches or does not match the stop mode of the identification information obtained from the effect command as the notification symbol image. Is displayed at the desired position. At this time, the probability of displaying a matching image is set lower than the probability of displaying a non-matching image. That is, after the mode change occurs, in the display of the notification symbol image for the second time or later, the probability that the identification information being changed and displayed can be stopped with the same symbol as the notification symbol is reduced. In addition, when the design of the identification information matches the notification design, a so-called gas display with no mode change is displayed. For example, in the case of identification information in such a manner that a three-digit number is variably displayed, the non-matching image indicates that the number of at least one of the three digits does not match.

  Thereafter, in step S1806, it is determined whether or not there is a stop operation by the player. That is, it is determined whether or not the stop operation button 84 has been pressed by the player. Then, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed, and when a predetermined time has elapsed even when the stop operation button 84 is not pressed (step S1807), the number of game balls fired is a predetermined number in step 1808. It is determined whether or not a larger number has been fired, that is, the number read from the firing ball number storage means (main RAM 70) in which the number of game balls fired by the launching operation of the player's launching means (launching device 130) is stored. It is determined whether or not the number is greater than 1000 (for example, 1000 balls). In other words, it is determined whether or not the number of game balls that the player has fired between the start of the launch operation by the launch means and the execution of the identification information stop game is greater than a predetermined number.

  Here, if the number stored in the number-of-balls storage means is larger than the predetermined number, as special display control, the identification information for variable display is automatically changed to a specific display mode such as a QR code in step 1812 indicate. That is, when the number stored in the number-of-fired-ball storage means is larger than the predetermined number, as shown in FIG. Change to display. Here, the design of the identification information automatically changed and displayed may be a design other than the QR code (excluding the numeric design).

  Therefore, expectation that something may happen to the game by changing the identification information to a specific display mode according to the number of game balls stored in the number of shot balls storage means. Can be increased. By increasing the player's sense of expectation, it is easier for the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information game, and to keep the willingness to play the game as a whole. At the same time, for the purpose of performing this special display control, the player is made to actively use the game ball, and the game operating rate is improved.

  As another modification, in the case of a plurality of pieces of identification information composed of three-digit numbers as shown in 32b of FIG. Accordingly, special display control for increasing identification information to be changed and displayed on a specific display mode 32c such as a QR code is performed.

  That is, for example, when the number of game balls stored in the shot ball number storage means increases by 200, the identification information to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode such as a QR code is increased to one. When the number of game balls stored in the shot ball number storage means is further increased by 200 (400 balls in total), the identification information to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode such as a QR code is increased to two. When the number of game balls stored in the shot ball number storage means is further increased by 200 (600 balls in total), the identification information to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode such as a QR code is increased to three.

  That is, since there may be an increase in the number of identification information to be changed to a specific display mode among a plurality of pieces of identification information, the player increases as the number of identification information changed to a specific display mode increases. The feeling of expectation that something will happen is further enhanced, making it easier for the player to have a willingness to stop the identification information game, and to keep having a willingness to play as a whole. And since the game is continuously performed in order to increase the number of identification information changed and displayed in a specific display mode in which a sense of expectation for the game is increased, for the purpose of performing this special display control, The game operation rate is improved by actively using game balls.

  Furthermore, here, as another modified mode, a specific display mode such as a QR code displays identification information that is variably displayed even in accordance with the total number of game balls stored in the number of shot balls stored within a predetermined time. Special display control for changing the display to 32c is performed. That is, as the predetermined time, for example, the player is set to 40 minutes (or 30 minutes, 50 minutes, etc.) from the start of the shooting operation by the shooting means, and stored in the shot ball number storage means at this predetermined time. Depending on the total number of game balls, the identification information variably displayed is changed and displayed in a specific display form such as a QR code. For example, when 1500 game balls are fired in 40 minutes, one identification information is changed to a specific display mode. When 2000 game balls are fired in 40 minutes, two identification information is specified. The display mode may be changed and displayed.

  Therefore, it is difficult for the player to understand the regularity of the game, thereby giving the game contingency, avoiding the player's habituation to the game, and making it easy for the player to continue to have a willingness to play as a whole. At the same time, for the purpose of performing this special display control, the player is made to actively use the game ball, and the game operating rate is improved.

  Here, when a display mode (for example, QR code or password) including predetermined information is used as the specific display mode, the player can obtain the predetermined information only by displaying the specific display mode. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a satisfaction of obtaining the predetermined information and a sense of expectation that the predetermined information may be obtained. When the predetermined information is obtained, for example, it is preferable that the predetermined information is read by a form terminal or the like and transmitted to a predetermined Web server via the Internet to obtain a prize.

  When the process of step 1812 is completed, the process proceeds to step 1809 of stop control described below. However, the identification information may be automatically stopped and displayed without moving to step 1809 after the processing of step 1812 is completed.

  Next, in step 1808, when the condition is not satisfied (for example, when the number of game balls fired does not satisfy the predetermined condition), as the stop control, the identification information is stopped by the identification information stop game in step 1809. Is stopped. In addition, by continuously pressing the stop operation button 84, it is possible to sequentially stop the identification information in the variable display from the left side without sliding. That is, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed for the first time, the left digit of the three digits displayed as the identification information can be stopped, and the stop operation button 84 is pressed for the second time. In this case, the center number can be stopped, and when the stop operation button 84 is pressed for the third time, the right number can be stopped.

  In step S1810, it is determined whether the design of the identification information that has been stopped and the notification information image match. As a result of the determination, if the design of the identification information that is stopped and the notification information image match, in step S1811, the matching effect image as shown in FIG. 7, that is, three fireworks are sequentially launched. The coincidence effect image (special stop effect image) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. By confirming this match, the player can recognize that the mode of the normal gaming state has been changed.

  That is, as described above, when the notification symbol image is displayed for the first time after the mode change has occurred, the notification symbol image and the stop symbol of the identification information are set so as to coincide with each other. When the image is viewed and the stop operation button is pressed so that the identification information is stopped with this design, the stop design of the identification information matches the notification design image. Thereby, the coincidence effect image as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed, and the player can recognize that the mode change has occurred.

  Further, even if the first notification symbol image is displayed after the mode change occurs, if the player does not press the stop operation button 84 at a predetermined timing, that is, if the player does not press the stop operation button 84, the identification information There is a high possibility that the stop symbol and the notification symbol image do not match. If they do not match, the matching effect image is not displayed. In such a case, the player cannot recognize that the mode change has occurred.

  In addition, in the display of the notification symbol image for the second and subsequent times after the mode change has occurred, as described above, when the control for matching the stop symbol of the identification information and the notification symbol is performed, there is a control that does not match. When it happens. When matching control is performed, the matching effect image as shown in FIG. 7 is displayed. However, the display of the coincidence effect image is a display that does not accompany the mode change, and can be an effect that makes the player think that the mode change is likely to occur.

  On the other hand, when control is performed in which the notification symbol does not match the stop symbol of the identification information, the player looks at the notification symbol image and performs an operation to stop the identification information that is being displayed in a variable manner aiming at this symbol. However, the symbol to stop does not match the notification symbol image. Therefore, the coincidence effect image is not displayed, and the player can notice that the mode change has not occurred.

  From the above, a player who can “push” can match the stop pattern of the identification information with the notification symbol image, and a player who cannot “push” has a low probability of matching them. So, technical intervention is included.

  In this way, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the notification symbol image is displayed on the portion A of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at an arbitrary timing, and the identification information during the variable display is stopped. It is set so that it can be stopped by pressing the operation button 84. Then, when a mode change that occurs when a game ball enters the start port 25, that is, when a mode change from the normal mode to the probability change mode or a mode change from the probability change mode to the normal mode occurs, the mode change is performed. When displaying the notification symbol image for the first time after the occurrence, the notification symbol image is matched with the stop symbol of the identification information by the player looking at the identification information in the variable display while looking at it. Is set.

  Therefore, the player can recognize that there is a possibility that the mode change has occurred at the time when the notification symbol image is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32, and the expectation for the game is improved. Furthermore, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed and the identification information is stopped with the same symbol as the notification symbol image, it is known that the probability that the mode change has occurred is high, so the player has changed the mode. In order to know this, it becomes easy to continue the will for the identification information stop game.

  Of course, the mode change is not only the change from the normal mode to the probability change mode, in other words, the change of promotion, but also the change from the probability change mode to the normal mode, in other words, the change of demotion, If confirmed, it will be disappointing rather than improving expectations. However, since it is possible to quickly recognize that the mode has been changed from the probability change mode to the normal mode, for example, “Since the probability change mode has ended, let's end the game at this point” or “Replace the game platform” it can be used as advantageous information for determining the advance is stopped.

  In contrast to the conventional monotonous game in which the identification information is variably displayed when a game ball enters the start opening 25 and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed, in this embodiment, the stop operation button 84 is provided. Since it is necessary to perform an operation by the player to stop the identification information being displayed by pressing, the player can continue to be willing to play the game without feeling bored with the game.

  In the above-described embodiment, as the matching effect image, as shown in FIG. 7, fireworks are sequentially launched every time one of the three-digit numbers matches, and an image in which a total of three fireworks are launched is displayed. As an example, it is also possible to produce an effect in which one firework is launched when all three-digit numbers match.

  Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the fireworks effect is gradually displayed on the screen with the coincidence effect images for launching three fireworks, that is, a different type of special stop effect image is displayed. That is, for example, as shown in FIGS. 21A to 21C, when the first of the three-digit numbers matches, a small firework is launched (FIG. 21A), and the second When they match, the medium fireworks are launched ((b) in the figure), and when the third matches, a large firework is launched ((c) in the figure). It is also possible to obtain a matching effect image in which the characters are displayed.

  By adopting such a configuration, the production until the occurrence of the mode change is confirmed gradually increases, and for example, the player's expectation for the mode change from the normal mode to the probability change mode is further increased. Can be improved.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when displaying the first notification symbol image after the mode change has occurred, all the three-digit numbers displayed as identification information can be stopped in accordance with the notification symbol image. However, it is also possible to make the player recognize the occurrence of the mode change by increasing the number of numbers that stop in accordance with the notification symbol image among the three digits displayed as the identification information. Is possible.

  A specific example will be described. For example, a correspondence table (correspondence) as shown in FIG. 23 is stored in the program ROM (storage means) 208, and the probability described in the correspondence table is used as a special table. The number of stop control, that is, the number of three-digit numbers that coincides with the notification symbol and the stop symbol of the identification information is determined.

  Specifically, when displaying the notification symbol image for the first time after the mode change (with mode change), all three digits are matched with a probability of 60%, “left”, “ Only two numbers of “middle” are matched, only one number of “left” is matched with a probability of 10%, and all three digits are mismatched with a probability of 5%. On the other hand, at the time of display of the notification symbol image after the second time after the mode change (no mode change), all three digits are inconsistent with a probability of 91% and “left” with a probability of 5%. Only one number is matched, only two numbers “left” and “middle” are matched with a probability of 3%, and all three digits are matched with a probability of 1%. In other words, when the gaming state is changed between the high probability gaming state and the low probability gaming state, the identification information to be subjected to the special stop control with a higher probability is set to be larger than when the gaming state is not changed. is doing.

  By adopting such a configuration, the player can match the number of pieces of identification information that is subject to special stop control, that is, the symbols that are stopped and displayed when the identification information is stopped by pressing the same. The possibility that the mode change has occurred can be recognized from the number to be used. In the example shown in FIG. 23, when all three stop display symbols and notification symbols of the identification information match, the mode change has occurred with a probability (reliability) of 60/61 = about 98%. If the two match, 25/28 = approx. 89% probability that the mode change has occurred. If one match, 5/15 = approx. 33% It is possible to grasp that the mode change has occurred with probability, and when all do not match, it is possible to grasp that the mode change has occurred with a probability of 5/96 = about 5%.

  Since the player can determine whether or not the mode change has occurred with the above-described reliability, the player can then play the game with a sense of expectation. Thereby, there is less tiredness and the motivation for a game can be improved.

[Other configuration of gaming machine]
Another configuration of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. FIG. 19 is an exploded side view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to the present embodiment. In the description of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 using FIG. 18, portions that overlap with the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 to 4 are omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 18, the game board 2014 includes two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), obstacles 55 and 57, passage gates 54a and 54b, a second warp path 49, an obstacle 58, a start port 25, A special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 having a blade member 48, a shutter 40, a special winning opening 39, and a round number display 51 are provided. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 2014, the electrical decoration units 53 such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 2014, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 2014. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57. An obstacle 58 is also provided on the right side of the center of the game board 2014.

  In addition, a rotating reel 2033 is provided behind the permeable region of the game board 2014 between the obstacles 55 and 57. The rotary reel 2033 is provided with identification information as a plurality of effects. The rotating reel 2033 performs a change display and a stop display in association with the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33.

  For example, during the variation display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33, on the rotating reel 2033, a symbol composed of numbers, symbols, etc. for each of a plurality of symbol columns (three columns in this embodiment) (For example, numbers from “0” to “9”) are variably displayed. Further, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the identification information for presentation is also stopped and displayed on the rotary reel 2033. The rotating reel 2033 is an example of a fluctuation display unit that displays the identification information in a variable display and a stop display.

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

  If the combination of identification information for performance is displayed in a stopped state with all of the specific number symbols (for example, “odd” number symbols), the round game advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is maximized. The gaming state shifts to a 15R big hit gaming state (special gaming state) which is continuously performed 15 times. The special winning opening 39 performs an opening operation when the special game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is transferred.

  When a specific number of symbols (for example, “even numbers”) are all displayed and stopped, 15R big hit game is played in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued up to 15 times from the normal gaming state. The gaming state shifts to a state (special gaming state). However, after the big hit gaming state ends, the probability change state (probability change mode) where the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is not transferred. The special winning opening 39 is opened when the special game is executed.

  When a specific number symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, “1” “2” “3” number symbol), a round game that is advantageous to the player from the normal gaming state is continued twice at a maximum. The game state shifts to the 2R big hit game state (specific game state). The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 performs an opening operation when the specific game is executed. In addition, after the big hit gaming state is ended, the probability changing state (probability changing mode) in which the probability of changing to the big hit gaming state is higher than usual is transferred. As described above, the special winning opening 39 is an example of a first accessory that performs an opening operation when a special game is executed. The special game-dedicated winning attacker 44 is an example of a second accessory that performs an opening operation when a specific game is executed.

  Further, in the probability change mode, an identification information stop game is executed in which the variable display means such as the rotating reel 2033 is stopped and displayed by the player's operation. At this time, the player can stop display the identification information variably displayed by operating the stop operation button 84. As described above, the stop operation button 84 is an example of the stop operation means that can display the variably displayed identification information by the player's operation on the change display means.

  FIG. 19 is a side view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to another embodiment. A pachinko gaming machine 2010 includes a gaming board 2014 that is at least partially transparent, a spacer 2031 that is at least partially transparent, a rotating reel 2033 that is an example of a rotating body that includes a plurality of identification information, and a liquid crystal display. A display device 2032 and a main body frame 2012 are provided. The rotating reel 2033 passes through an area in the vicinity of the special game-specific prize winner 44 on the game board 2014 and is visually recognized by the player.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 20 is a block diagram illustrating a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 2010 according to another embodiment. In addition, description of the part which overlaps with the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 20, the sub control circuit 200 in another embodiment includes a sub CPU 206 as a change display means, an identification information stop game execution control means, and a notice display means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, and a work RAM 210. Control of the display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, the sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound output from the speaker 46, the normal symbol holding lamp 50, and the lamp 132 such as a decoration lamp. A lamp control circuit 240 and a rotary reel drive circuit 2100 are provided.

  The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to the sub CPU 206. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 is connected to a rotating reel 2033 which is an example of a rotating body having a plurality of identification information. The rotating reel drive circuit 2100 includes a reel CPU, a reel ROM, and a reel RAM. The rotary reel drive circuit 2100 transmits a drive signal corresponding to the variable display pattern stored in the reel ROM to the rotary reel 2033 in response to a control signal from the sub CPU 206 which is an example of the identification information stop game execution control means. To do.

  The rotating reel 2033 performs variable display according to the received drive signal. The rotating reel driving circuit 2100 transmits a driving signal corresponding to a control signal from the sub CPU 206 based on the player operating the stop operation button 84 to the rotating reel 2033.

  And the effect similar to embodiment mentioned above can be acquired also in the gaming machine 2010 which concerns on another embodiment mentioned above. That is, the embodiment described above and another embodiment differ only in the aspect of variable display of identification information. In the above embodiment, the identification information is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. Another embodiment is different in that a rotary reel 2033 used in a pachislot machine is used.

  Therefore, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the player may have changed the mode when the notification symbol image is displayed in the portion A of the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. It can be recognized and the expectation of the game is improved. Furthermore, when the stop operation button 84 is pressed and the rotating reel 2033 stops at the same symbol as the notification symbol image, it can be recognized that there is a high possibility that a mode change has occurred, so the willingness to play continues. Easier to hold.

  As mentioned above, although the gaming machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines such as a ball ball and an arrangement ball can also be used. Can be applied.

  This is extremely useful in eliminating the monotony of the game and providing a gaming machine that allows the player to continue to have a willingness to play the game.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko gaming machine of another embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled side view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and subcontrol circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of another embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the identification information containing the specific display aspect in the display screen displayed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the corresponding | compatible table memorize | stored in program ROM (memory | storage means) 208. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 11 Door 12 Body frame 13 Obstacle nail 14 Game board 15 Game area 16 Game area outer area 19 Protective plate 20 Upper plate 22 Lower plate 23 Blade member 24 Winning port 25 Start port 26 Launch handle 30 Guide rail 31 Spacer 32 Liquid crystal Display device 33 Display device 35 Display device 37 Display device case 39 Large winning opening 40 Shutter 44 Special game exclusive winning attacker 46 Speaker 47 First warp route 48 Blade member 49 Second warp route 50 Reservation lamp 51 Round number indicator 53 Illumination Unit 55 Obstacle 57 Obstacle 58 Obstacle 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 74 Lamp 76 Lamp control circuit 80 Fire power increase button 82 Fire power decrease button 84 Stop operation button 90 Character Image 92 Character image 98 Character image 99 Character image 102V / Count sensor 104 Count sensor 105 Count sensor 116 Start winning ball sensor 118 Ordinary electric accessory solenoid 120 Large winning opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Dispensing / launching control circuit 128 Discharge device 130 Launch device 132 Lamp 150 Card unit 200 Sub control circuit 218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 236 Amplifier 240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 250 Display control circuit 2010 Pachinko gaming machine 2012 Main body frame 2014 Game board 2014 game board 2031 spacer 2032 liquid crystal display device 2033 rotating reel 2100 rotating reel drive circuit

Claims (3)

Control means for controlling the jackpot lottery of whether or not to win the transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player, and controlling the execution of the game;
A launching means for launching a game ball by a player's operation;
A game board provided with a game area in which a game ball fired by the player's operation of the launching means rolls;
Firing ball number storage means for storing the number of game balls launched in the gaming area;
Fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display and stop display of identification information;
Stop operation means for displaying the identification information variably displayed in the change display means in response to the player's stop operation; and
An identification information stop game execution control means for controlling the execution of an identification information stop game for stopping and displaying the identification information variably displayed on the fluctuation display means in response to a stop operation of the stop operation means by a player;
With
The identification information stop game execution control means is a special display that changes and displays the identification information variably displayed in the variability display means according to the number of game balls stored in the number-of-balls storage means. A gaming machine characterized by performing control.   The variation display means performs variation display and stop display of a plurality of identification information, and the identification information stop game execution control means counts the number of game balls stored in the firing ball number storage means as the special display control. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein in accordance with an increase in the number of pieces of identification information, control is performed to increase the number of pieces of identification information to be changed and displayed in a specific display mode among the plurality of pieces of identification information. The identification information stop game execution control means, as the special display control, displays the identification information variably displayed on the fluctuation display means according to the total number of game balls stored in the firing ball number storage means within a predetermined time. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein control is performed to change and display in a specific display mode.

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