JP2008067814A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having a forenotice performance notifying the winning of a big win game intelligibly for a player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with an image data storage means storing a plurality of performance image data constituting a plurality of types of forenotice performance patterns previously notifying a shift to the big win game, and a performance display control means displaying the performance in a prescribed performance mode including the forenotice pattern according to the progress by a game progress control means; and is characterized in setting a prescribed lottery selection probability to each of a plurality of performance image data, determining the forenotice pattern with a prescribed big win reliability based on the lottery result of the big win game; and defining the sum of the plurality of lottery selection probabilities of performance image data as the big win reliability in the forenotice performance pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

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

  Conventionally, there are pachinko gaming machines and pachislot gaming machines as representative gaming machines, and in these gaming machines, as a gaming mode advantageous to the player, in pachinko gaming machines, it is called “big hit”, while on the other hand, pachislot gaming machines Has a special game called “bonus game”. When a special game occurs, the player can acquire a certain amount of game media (for example, about 2000 game balls in a pachinko game machine, or about 400 game coins in a pachislot game machine), which is advantageous to the player. A gaming state. Therefore, the player plays a game for the purpose of playing to acquire a special game.

  In recent years, in order to notify the player of the occurrence of the special game, a liquid crystal display device installed in the gaming machine is used to continuously display a plurality of types of characters, etc. Gaming machines that perform are well known. Further, in gaming machines, gaming machines that notify the occurrence of special games as “reliability” in accordance with the appearance of multiple types of characters and the like have come to be provided. Here, the “reliability” in the case of announcing the occurrence of a special game is “the occurrence of a special game due to an internal lottery” when notification information for notifying “the occurrence of a special game” is generated. This means the level of the probability of shifting to a special game.

Then, when notifying the occurrence of the special game, there is proposed a gaming machine that performs an effect display using a plurality of types of characters and notifies the player as the “reliability” according to the type and appearance order of the characters. (For example, see Patent Document 1).
JP 2003-210723 A

  However, as described above, in a conventional gaming machine that notifies the occurrence of a special game as “reliability” in a liquid crystal display device or the like in accordance with the type and appearance order of the character, the “reliability” is given to the effect character. However, it is only possible to inform the player of the “reliability” roughly based on the entire notice content in association with the appearance order of the character, the background image on which the character appears, and the like.

  Now, even if the notification of “reliability” is displayed with great effort, for example, “not much expectation”, “somewhat expectation”, “very expectation”, etc. A player who has visually recognized must be vaguely guessed, and if the player himself / herself does not memorize in advance the “reliability” corresponding to the display specific to the gaming machine, the player such as a beginner or the player A player who has little gaming experience in the machine cannot fully understand the notice effect that informs the “reliability”.

  Therefore, there is a need for a pachinko gaming machine that can make a notification of “reliability” executed in the effect display easy to understand for beginners and the like.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems.

  In the present invention described in claim 1, a big hit lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to a player is performed, and when the big hit lottery is won, the game progress control means for shifting to the special game, and the special game Image data storage means storing a plurality of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns for notifying the transition to a game, and a predetermined including the notice effect pattern according to the progress of the game by the game progress control means Effect display control means for displaying in the image display area in the effect display mode, and depending on the notice effect pattern displayed in the image display area, the jackpot reliability that is the degree of high probability of transition to the special game is different A predetermined lottery selection probability is set for each of the plurality of effect image data, and the game progress control means is configured to select the lottery lottery lottery. In the case where a notice effect pattern with a predetermined jackpot reliability is determined based on the result, and the effect display control means comprises the notice effect pattern determined by the game progress control means with a plurality of effect image data. Selecting from among the plurality of effect image data stored in the image storage means so that the sum of the lottery selection probabilities of the plurality of effect image data is the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern. A gaming machine.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, there is a notice effect pattern in which the sum of the lottery selection probabilities set for each effect image data is 100% or more. .

  In the third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, character images respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect image data are set, and the transition probability to the special game is set for each character image. When the reliability indicating the degree of height is set by a numerical value and a notice effect pattern including a plurality of character images is displayed in the image display area, the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern is set for each character image. It is characterized in that it is indicated by the total sum of reliability.

  According to the present invention, since the reliability indicating the high degree of probability of shifting to the special game is added and displayed for each effect image data constituting the notice effect pattern, the player can respond to the effect image data. Depending on the type and number of images, it is much easier than ever to estimate the possibility of shifting to a special game.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment performs a jackpot lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player, and when the jackpot lottery is won, the game progress control means for shifting to the special game, and the special game Image data storage means storing a plurality of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns for notifying the transition to a game, and a predetermined including the notice effect pattern according to the progress of the game by the game progress control means Effect display control means for displaying in the image display area in the effect display mode, and depending on the notice effect pattern displayed in the image display area, the jackpot reliability that is the degree of high probability of transition to the special game is different A predetermined lottery selection probability is set for each of the plurality of effect image data, and the game progress control means is configured to select the lottery lottery lottery. In the case where a notice effect pattern with a predetermined jackpot reliability is determined based on the result, and the effect display control means comprises the notice effect pattern determined by the game progress control means with a plurality of effect image data. And selecting from among the plurality of effect image data stored in the image storage means so that the sum of the lottery selection probabilities of the plurality of effect image data becomes the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern. .

  In general, in a pachinko gaming machine, a game ball has won a specific winning opening installed in a gaming area on the gaming board, and in a pachislot gaming machine, a player uses a gaming coin as a gaming machine. A lottery for generating a special game (hereinafter referred to as “big hit game”) is performed when the operation means such as the start lever is operated. Then, when the jackpot lottery is won, a jackpot game that is in a game state advantageous to the player is executed, and the player has a predetermined number (for example, 2000) of game balls or a predetermined number (for example, 400) of game coins. And other game media can be acquired. In other words, it can be said that the player's greatest interest in a gaming machine (such as a pachinko gaming machine or a pachislot gaming machine) is in acquiring the jackpot game.

  Therefore, in recent gaming machines, in order to give notice of the occurrence of the jackpot game, it is possible to continuously display effect images of a plurality of types of characters using a liquid crystal display device installed in the gaming machine. The player is informed of the occurrence of the jackpot game as “reliability” by performing a notice effect or by combining a plurality of types of background images in addition to the effect image of the character or the like.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine in which the occurrence of the jackpot game is notified to the player as a “reliability” by using an effect image or the like, the player determines the “reliability” in order to determine the “reliability”. It was necessary to grasp the level of “reliability” of the effect image displayed by the display means such as the installed liquid crystal display device. Therefore, in recent years, when introducing new models of gaming machines, information on new models such as the specifications of the new models and the level of “reliability” of the above-mentioned production image is described in a booklet, etc., free of charge to the player. Although the service to be provided is established, the amount of information in the description in the booklet, booklet, etc. is limited, and as a result, the player actually plays the new model or information from information magazines related to gaming machines There was no choice but to replenish.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, by using the above-described configuration, in the case of notifying the player of the “reliability” of the jackpot game in the image display area of the gaming machine, the plurality of types of notice effect patterns are configured. A predetermined lottery selection probability is set for each of the plurality of effect image data, and a plurality of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns are determined based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, and a plurality of effect images It is possible to provide a gaming machine with a new game characteristic in which the “reliability” is displayed as the sum of the data lottery selection probabilities.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when notifying the player of the “reliability”, the image display area of the gaming machine, that is, the data of the effect image displayed on the display means using a liquid crystal display device or the like. When a predetermined lottery selection probability is set in advance for each of the plurality of effect image data, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed on the gaming machine is won for the jackpot game, If there is a lottery selection probability, the combination of the lottery selection probabilities is combined so that the sum of the lottery selection probabilities is high. In the case of single image data, effect image data with a low lottery selection probability is combined. Constitute WARNING effect pattern to be displayed on the image display area of the game machine.

  In this way, while performing the effect display according to a predetermined notice effect pattern from among a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns set, the “reliability” of the occurrence of the jackpot game is an effect image that constitutes the notice effect pattern The player is notified as the sum of the lottery selection probabilities set for each data. Thereby, even a player who has few opportunities to play a game on the gaming machine can easily understand the “reliability” of the occurrence of the jackpot game.

  Further, when the “reliability” of the occurrence of the jackpot game is effect-displayed to the player as the sum of the lottery selection probabilities set for each effect image data constituting the notice effect pattern, the “reliability” As the display form, only the effect image based on each effect image data may be displayed. For example, a display form using a numerical value such as “100%” may be used, or a dedicated reliability meter, etc. An effect design such as the above may be created, and a display form such as a graph in which “reliability” becomes higher as the reliability meter is almost full, that is, for the player, the “reliability” is displayed. By displaying the effect symbol indicating “”, the level of “reliability” of the occurrence of the jackpot game can be made visually easy to understand.

  By the way, each of the above-described means will be described in a more specific configuration. A game for making a jackpot lottery as to whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player and shifting to the special game when the jackpot lottery is won. As the progress control means, a control circuit comprising a CPU (Central Processing Unit) and a semiconductor storage device such as a ROM (Read Only Memory) and a RAM (Read / Write Memory) connected thereto may be used.

  Then, in addition to the control circuit, an image processing circuit or the like is provided as the effect display control means for displaying in the image display area in a predetermined effect mode including the notice effect pattern according to the progress of the game by the game progress control means. It is good to comprise with the production control circuit provided.

  Further, as the image data storage means storing a plurality of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns for notifying the transition to the special game, a semiconductor storage device such as a ROM or a RAM in the effect control circuit is used. Good.

  And when displaying the said notice effect pattern in an image display area in a predetermined effect aspect, the liquid crystal display device etc. which were installed in the game machine can be used suitably.

  When a predetermined lottery selection probability is set for each of the plurality of effect image data, dedicated lottery selection probability data is stored in a semiconductor storage device such as a ROM or a RAM in the control circuit used as the game progress control means. It may be stored in advance as a table.

  Further, in the above configuration, there may be a notice effect pattern in which the sum of the lottery selection probabilities set for each effect image data is 100% or more.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the display form of the “reliability” effect display is a percentage display form such as “100%”, “100%” is the “reliability”. The upper limit is “100%” or higher, which is meaningless as a notice effect. Moreover, at the present time, in gaming machines introduced in game halls and the like, it is possible to give the player a probability of “100%” that the jackpot game lottery is won in the “reliability” notice effect by the liquid crystal display device or the like. Reporting is restricted. Therefore, the notice effect display based on the “reliability” is positioned as one of the effect displays. For example, a high “reliability” effect display is a number that cannot be realistically set to “200%” or “300%”. May be displayed.

  Also, in the “reliability” notice effect performed when the jackpot game lottery is won, it is not always necessary to display a high percentage number such as “200%” or “300%”. A display of a low number of “10%” may be displayed as a notice effect. In this way, in the “reliability” notice effect, the notice effect that fosters the player's intention, which is different from the lottery result of the jackpot game performed inside the actual gaming machine, can do.

  Further, in the gaming machine described above, character images respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect image data are set, and for each character image, a reliability indicating a high degree of probability of transition to the special game is set by a numerical value. When a notice effect pattern including a plurality of character images is displayed in the image display area, the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern can be indicated by the sum of the reliability set for each character image.

  That is, a predetermined character image is set as an effect image based on a plurality of effect image data in the image display area provided in the liquid crystal display device or the like installed in the gaming machine, and the character image When displayed along the effect pattern, for example, if only one character image is initially displayed, the lottery selection probability set for the displayed character image is displayed as “reliability”. Then, when another character image is added and displayed next, the lottery selection probability set in the first character image and the lottery selection probability set in the next character image are added to obtain “reliability”. Can be displayed. Of course, a plurality of character images may be displayed simultaneously.

  Also, the other character image may replace the first character image. In this case, the lottery selection probability set for the other character image becomes the final “reliability”.

  With the above-described configuration, the character image is set in the notice effect using the character image as the effect image data displayed stepwise as the game progresses along the plurality of kinds of the notice effect patterns prepared. If, for example, lottery selection probabilities are added and displayed step by step in correspondence with the selected lottery selection probabilities, the player can enjoy a new way of enjoying that expects the appearance of a character image having a high lottery selection probability.

  In addition, when the character image is displayed step by step and the lottery selection probability is added and the display is updated as the “reliability”, the player can calculate a new lottery selection probability of the character image. A notice effect can be provided. In this case, for example, a table showing a character image and a percentage number of the lottery selection probability corresponding to the character image may be attached to the gaming machine at an appropriate position of the gaming machine. Further, if there is a space in the image display area, the image display area may be always displayed.

  In addition, in the notice effect pattern prepared in plural types, as described above, a pattern in which the character image as the effect image data is displayed step by step, or a plurality of the character images are displayed at the same time as the notice effect. Since the notice effect pattern can be performed, it is possible to prevent the notice effect pattern from becoming monotonous and to increase the player's interest in the notice effect.

Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described more specifically based on the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.
[Composition of gaming machine]
An overview of the gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, 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, a liquid crystal display device 32 as display means for displaying an image, a spacer 31, a game board 14 and the like are disposed. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted in order to make an understanding easy about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32. FIG.

  The game board 14 is 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 in which the launched game ball can roll. The game area 15 is an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll. In addition, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15 of the game board 14.

  A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the transparent member of the game board 14. The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a which is an image display area in the present embodiment. The display area 32a is disposed so as to overlap the whole or a part of the game board 14 from the back side with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. Specifically, the liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the game board 14 so that the display area 32 a overlaps all or part of the game area 15 and all or part of the game area outer area 16. . In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, various images including a presentation image for a notice effect, a decoration image for decoration, and the like 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 game nail planting regions, accessories, and decorative members are provided. And the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  The spacer 31 is disposed on the rear side (back side) of the game board 14 and on the front side (front side) of the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the spacer 31 is sandwiched between the game board 14 and the liquid crystal display device 32. The spacer 31 is made of a permeable material, and has a large through hole 31a at the center. An electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the through hole 31a.

  FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of the illumination unit 53, and 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 with reference to FIG. .

  As shown in the drawing, a special symbol display 33 is accommodated in a display case 37 disposed in the center of the illumination unit 53, and the special symbol display 33 is configured by a 7-segment LED 41. The 7-segment LED 41 is repeatedly turned on and off when a predetermined special symbol variable display start condition as identification information is satisfied. By turning on / off the 7-segment LED 41, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are variably displayed as special symbols.

  In the present embodiment, the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 is roughly divided into a general gaming state (consuming game balls while performing a jackpot lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot gaming state (short for the player). It is divided into a so-called advantageous state for a player who can expect a large amount of game balls in time. Further, according to a specific numerical symbol that is randomly selected and displayed in the special symbol display 33 in a special symbol control process to be described later, a 15R probability variable jackpot gaming state, 2R probability variable jackpot gaming state, or 15R normal jackpot gaming state, Three types of jackpot gaming states are determined. And after each jackpot game state is complete | finished, the said general game state also transfers to the general game state of a state different from probability change mode or time-shortening mode.

  That is, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “7”) is stopped and displayed as the special symbol, a round game advantageous to the player from the general gaming state is continuously performed up to 15 times. Transition to a promising jackpot gaming state. In addition, when a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol of “3”) is stopped and displayed, the game state is changed from a general gaming state to a 2R probability variable big hit gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continuously performed twice. Transition. Then, after the jackpot gaming state ends, the mode shifts to a probability change mode, which is a general gaming state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is higher than usual. When a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numeric symbol “5”) is stopped and displayed, a transition from a general gaming state to a 15R normal jackpot gaming state in which a round game advantageous to the player is continued up to 15 times is performed. . Then, after the jackpot gaming state is ended, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state under the time saving mode.

  Here, the round game is a game in which a shutter 40 of a special winning opening 39, which will be described later, is opened for a predetermined time so that a game ball can easily win a special winning opening 39, and the unit game is defined as one round (1R). Call.

  Also, the time-saving mode means that the variation time until the special symbol starts to be displayed after the special symbol is displayed and the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game to be described later is shortened compared to the normal game mode. This is a mode in which the opening time of a blade member (ordinary electric accessory) 23 attached to the starting port 25 to be described later is longer than the normal mode, and the number of lottery lottery per unit time is remarkably increased, which is extremely advantageous for the player. Mode. In this embodiment, when the number of times of change of the special symbol (for example, 100 times) is digested, the time-saving mode is the normal game state under the normal game mode (normal mode) (the most basic general game in the pachinko gaming machine 10). State). In addition, the probability variation mode is a mode in which the winning probability is higher than the normal game mode in the jackpot lottery. Specifically, the winning probability is determined by the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. And the jackpot game which transfers to the general game state by this probability change mode after the jackpot game state ends is called “probability jackpot”.

  On the other hand, as a special symbol, when a numerical symbol other than a specific numeric symbol (for example, a numerical symbol other than “3”, “5”, or “7”) is stopped and displayed, the general gaming state basically shifts. do not do. However, the details will be described in the special symbol control process described later. When the general gaming state is the short-time mode, the general gaming state is determined when the number of variations of the special symbol has reached a predetermined variation number (for example, 100 times). Is switched from the short-time mode to the normal mode. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state is shifted or maintained depending on the result is called a “special symbol game”.

  On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided. The special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d display the number of executions of the special symbol variation display held by turning on or off (so-called “number of special symbols on hold ball”).

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

  Under the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d are provided. As will be described later, the normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d display the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the normal symbol held by turning on or off (so-called “the number of holding balls of the normal symbol”).

  The description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be continued. As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light-emitting display means are arranged outside the transmissive area of the game board 14, and display a predetermined light-emission mode according to the game state. I do.

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

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid in accordance with the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is With the firing intensity corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 26, the game board 14 is sequentially fired to advance the game.

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

  For example, during the variable display of the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 33, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a decorative symbol (even identification information for production) is formed of a single symbol row in a single symbol row. For example, “0” to “9” are displayed in a variable manner. In addition, the special symbol that has been variably displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed, and the decorative symbol for effect is also stopped and displayed on the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In addition, when a special number symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the special symbol display 33, an effect image that allows the player to grasp that it is a big hit is displayed 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 33, a combination of effect decorative symbols 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 a state where all of them are aligned).

  As a combination of decorative symbols for performance, when a specific “odd” number symbols are all stopped and displayed (for example, “111” to “999” number symbols), the game is played from the general gaming state. The game proceeds to a 15R probable big hit game state in which a round game advantageous to the user is continuously performed up to 15 times. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “7”. In addition, when a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed with a serial number (for example, a numeric symbol of “1”, “2”, “3”), the round game advantageous to the player is continued at most twice from the general gaming state. The 2R probability variation jackpot gaming state is performed. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “3”. Furthermore, when a specific “even” number symbols are all displayed in a stopped state (for example, “222” to “888” number symbols), the round game that is advantageous to the player from the general gaming state is maximized. Transition to the 15R normal jackpot gaming state, which is continuously performed 15 times. In this case, the specific symbol displayed on the special symbol display 33 is “5”. As described above, the combination of the decorative symbols corresponding to the specific symbols stopped and displayed on the special symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  As described above, when the combination of the decorative patterns for presentation displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is in a specific display mode, the character image such as “big hit! The character image is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in the general gaming state, the jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the jackpot gaming state and the special symbol game are performed, and the special game based on the lottery result is performed. A combination of decorative symbols corresponding to a specific symbol that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display 33 is stopped and displayed on the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and an effect image associated with the lottery result is also displayed on the display region 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Will be displayed. And if it wins a lottery result, it will transfer to the jackpot game state mentioned above.

  In the game according to the present invention, when a game ball enters the start opening 25, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to a game advantageous to the player, and the special symbol display 33 displays the special symbol. This is a game in which a variable display is performed, and a decorative display variable display as an effect on the liquid crystal display device 32 and an accompanying effect display are performed.

  Next, an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment. In addition, in the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 4, a portion overlapping with the description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIGS. 1 and 2 may be omitted. Further, in FIG. 4, the description of the plurality of game nails 13 driven into the game board 14 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 (30 a and 30 b), obstacles 55 and 57, a passage gate 54, a start opening 25, and a special winning opening 39. In addition, in the upper part of the game board 14, the electrical decoration units 53 (see FIG. 3) such as the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are visible.

  An obstacle 55 is provided in the upper part of the game board 14, and an obstacle 57 is provided in the approximate center of the game board 14. A starting port 25 is provided below the obstacle 57. The winning of a game ball at the start opening 25 triggers a special symbol game and a jackpot lottery.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game balls are guided by the guide rails 30 provided on the game board 14, move to the upper part of the game board 14, pass over the electric decoration unit 53, and the plurality of game nails 13 ( 2), due to the collision with the obstacles 55, 57, etc. provided on the game board 14, it flows down toward the lower side of the game board 14 while changing its traveling direction.

  When a game ball is won at the start opening 25, the special symbol display by the special symbol display 33 is started. Further, when the game ball wins the start opening 25 during the special symbol variation display, the special symbol variation based on the game ball winning at the start opening 25 is stopped until the special symbol being displayed is stopped. Display execution (start) is put on hold. Thereafter, after the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable symbol of the reserved special symbol is displayed. That is, the special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d (see FIG. 3) provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the reserved special symbols. When the change display of the symbol is temporarily stopped and the next change display of the special symbol that has been put on hold is started, the special symbol hold lamp corresponding thereto is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, the special symbol variable display is suspended up to four times (number).

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball wins the start opening 25 described above, the variation display of the decorative design for production starts in accordance with the start of the variation display of the special symbol. Is done. 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 decorative design for the effect during the variation display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variable display of decorative symbols for use is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started.

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

  A passing gate 54 is provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game board 14. When the game ball passes through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol display 35 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is stopped. As described above, this normal symbol is a symbol such as “◯” or “x”.

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

  As with the special symbol variation display, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the normal symbol variation display, until the normal symbol in the variation display is stopped and displayed, Execution (start) of normal symbol variation display based on the passing of the game ball is suspended. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 50a to 50d (see FIG. 3) provided in the lighting unit 53 are lit in order from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the variable display of the held normal symbols. Is stopped, the next normal symbol variation display that has been put on hold is started, and the corresponding normal symbol hold lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

  The big prize opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front side). In the shutter 40, 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 jackpot gaming state (that is, the 15R probability variation big hit, 2R probability variation big hit and 15R normal big hit state). If it is, it is driven so as to be in an open state where it is easy to accept the game ball. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  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. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, 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. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  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. Since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round, “2” round, etc., 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 driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that the game from the first round game to the end of the (final) round game that cannot continue to the next round game is referred to as a jackpot gaming state. That is, the jackpot gaming state is a gaming state advantageous for the player.

  In addition, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start opening 25, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, and the large winning opening 39, the number set in advance according to the type of each winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of two or more combinations on the game board is possible. Things may be provided.

  In the present embodiment, during the execution of the jackpot gaming state, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (the maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. It is. Note that the maximum number of consecutive rounds during execution of the jackpot gaming state is not limited. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) is used. It may be composed of a cathode ray tube, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like. In the present embodiment, the special symbol display 33 and the normal symbol display 35 are provided separately from the liquid crystal display device 32. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with the special symbol and the normal symbol. You may comprise so that a fluctuation display may be carried out.
[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is mainly composed of a main control circuit 60 as game control means and a sub-control circuit 200 as effect control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls the production according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). It is.

  As shown in FIG. 5, 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 as control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 performs a jackpot lottery in response to the winning of a game ball to the start opening 25, and when the jackpot lottery is won, the game state in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is determined. It functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a game progress control means for shifting to the jackpot gaming state.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are 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.

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

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in FIG. 5, the V / count sensor 102, the count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, and the passage A ball sensor 114, a start winning ball sensor 116, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

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

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

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

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

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

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a 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 make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

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

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

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

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

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  Further, a lamp control circuit 76 is connected to the main control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 76, in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66, special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d, normal symbol holding lamps 50a to 50d, special symbols. The symbol display 33 (7 segment LED 41), the normal symbol display 35 (display lamp), and the like are controlled.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speaker 46, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like according to various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60.

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

  The sub control circuit 200 is generated from a variable display control means, a sub CPU 206 as sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a speaker 46. The sound control circuit 230 controls the sound to be generated, and the lamp control circuit 240 controls the lamps 133a and 133b such as decorative lamps. 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 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 includes a plurality of types of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed in association with the special symbol variation display of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206. A plurality of types of effect image data executed in association with the round game during the jackpot game are stored. In addition, various tables such as a reach time table that defines a display period of reach effects are also stored.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 functions as an image data storage unit that stores a plurality of types of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns.

  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 are positioned 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.

  The display control circuit 250 supplies a plurality of types of effect image data that constitutes a plurality of types of notice effect patterns accompanying the progress of the effect display that is executed in association with the variable display of the special symbol supplied from the sub CPU 206, and the jackpot game Control is performed to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 32, such as effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns executed in association with the inside round game.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the display control circuit 250 functions as an effect display control means for displaying a plurality of types of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. It will be.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speaker 46 in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. 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. . 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.
[Game machine operation]
In the present embodiment, the game state is roughly divided into a general game state (a game ball is consumed while performing a lottery lottery, a so-called disadvantageous state for the player) and a jackpot game state (a large number of game balls for a player in a short time). It is divided into so-called advantageous states for players. Further, even in the general game state, three game states are provided: a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a time reduction mode. The processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown below in FIGS.
[Main processing]
First, as shown in FIG. 7, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S11). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process related to the progress of the special symbol game, the special symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 and the special symbol display 33, and the decorative symbol is executed (step S12). . Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in steps S12 to S13 are repeatedly executed.
[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value or a notice effect pattern lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the start opening 25 or the like (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports. A waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a big prize opening timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 39 that is opened when a big hit occurs, and the like. The timer update process is executed (step S23). 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 S24). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, 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 demo display command, a decorative symbol designation command indicating the type of special symbol to be derived and displayed, and a notice effect pattern instruction command in the present embodiment. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

In step S26, 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. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.
[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. As will be described in detail later, in this special symbol memory check process, the number of reserved special symbols is checked, and if there is a reserved number, a “big hit” lottery, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. When the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process in step S36 and updates the special symbol holding number stored in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general gaming state is the time reduction mode, and if it is the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so as to decrease the time reduction stored in the main RAM 70 by “1”. When it becomes 0 "(that is, the end of the time-saving mode), the general gaming state is set to the normal mode, and the time-saving mode is ended.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37. If not, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag in step S39 (that is, the value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process). Set) to finish the process. If the special symbol is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. End the process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big hit Depending on the type, the opening time of the big prize opening 39 is set in the big prize opening timer (for example, 30 seconds if the big hit is 15R probability variation big hit or 15R normal big hit, and 1 second if the 2R probability big hit is 2). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S50. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the big prize opening monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the big prize opening timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44, or whether a prescribed number of game balls have won the big prize opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls in the large winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), and whether or not the specified number of times (15 times for the 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot) has been reached. In step S49, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that won the big prize opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area in step S47. When the game ball that has won the big prize opening 39 does not pass through the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the passage of the game ball), the special symbol control flag is terminated in step S49. A value (04) for requesting processing is set, and the processing ends. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S48 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 has detected the passage of the game ball).

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot end processing, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the general gaming state is set to the probability variation mode, and when the jackpot symbol is 15R regular jackpot, the general gaming state is set to the time reduction mode, and further in the time reduction mode. The upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the variation number of the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.
[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol reservations is “0”. If the number of special symbol reservations is “0”, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S62. If the number of symbols held is not “0” (that is, if there is a special symbol variation), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data for supplying a demo display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 selects one jackpot lottery table from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot lottery values based on the current general gaming state. Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random value extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot is lottery (15R probability variable jackpot, 2R probability variable jackpot, 15R normal jackpot or “ Decide one of “out of”. Here, as shown in the jackpot lottery table of FIG. 6, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode or the short time mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, the jackpot lottery value is 7/400 (15R normal in the normal mode and the short mode). It is set to jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot all jackpot lottery value), but in probability variation mode 70/400 (15R regular jackpot, 15R probability variation jackpot and 2R probability variation jackpot all jackpot lottery value) Total). That is, by selecting the jackpot lottery table based on the general gaming state, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state will be different. As described above, when the general gaming state is the probability variation mode, the probability of shifting to the jackpot gaming state is improved as compared to the normal mode and the short-time mode, which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a specific symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a specific symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, for a 15R probability variable jackpot, the specific symbol is determined as “7”, for a 2R probability variable jackpot, the specific symbol is “3”, or for a 15R normal jackpot, the specific symbol is “5”. As such, a specific symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot. Then, the determined specific symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a specific symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, a special symbol corresponding to the deviation is derived and displayed on the special symbol display 33. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the current general gaming state is the probability variation mode or the time saving mode, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S70 and assumes that the current general gaming state is the normal mode. If it is determined, in step S69, the special symbol variation time in the normal mode (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the special symbol variation timer and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 stores a request for starting the variable display to the special symbol display 33 (see FIG. 3) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and moves the process to step S72. By this processing, the special symbol display 33 displays the variation of the special symbol in accordance with the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in the steps S69 and S70, and after the predetermined time has elapsed (the special symbol variation). After the timer expires, the special symbol “big hit” or “lost” determined in the above steps S66 and S67 is stopped and displayed.

  In step S72, the decoration pattern displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the effect time determination process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the liquid crystal display device is based on the “big hit” or “out of” data stored in step S66 or step S67 and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70. The decorative symbols and effect times that are effect-displayed in the 32 display areas 32 a are determined and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The decorative symbol and effect time stored here are supplied as a decorative symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process in step S25 of FIG. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the variation time of the decorative symbol is also determined. That is, the variation time of the special symbol derived and displayed on the special symbol display device 33 and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.

  In step S <b> 73, a notice effect pattern determination process for effect display in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines from the notice effect pattern lottery table (see FIG. 15) having a plurality of notice effect patterns having different lottery values based on the lottery result of “big hit” or “out of place” drawn in step S64. One notice effect pattern is selected. At this time, as the notice effect pattern, the big hit lottery value table is selected when the big hit lottery is won, and the lost lottery value table is selected when the big hit lottery is lost. That is, when a game ball is won at the start opening 25, the notice effect pattern is determined with reference to the extracted random number for the notice effect pattern lottery and the selected jackpot lottery value table or the selected lottery value table. And stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Here, as shown in the notice effect pattern lottery table of FIG. 15, the lottery value of the notice effect pattern is different between the notice effect pattern lottery table in “big hit” and the notice effect pattern lottery table in “out”. This is because the combination of effect image data corresponding to a plurality of notice effect patterns is added to the “reliability” that is finally added and notified to the player. This is because an effect pattern with a high “reliability” is selected, and an effect pattern with a low “reliability” is selected at the time of “out of”.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14, the lottery selection probability is set for each effect image data. That is, the “reliability” in the aforementioned notice effect pattern lottery table (see FIG. 15) is the sum of the lottery selection probabilities set in each effect image data shown in FIG. As an example, here, 10% lottery selection probability is assigned to the first effect image data 92a relating to the boy character image, and 20% lottery selection is similarly applied to the second effect image data 92b relating to the puppy character image. The probability is assigned 40% lottery selection probability to the third effect image data 92c related to the girl character image, and 30% lottery selection probability is assigned to the fourth effect image data 92d related to the fireworks image. In addition, about the effect image data and the effect image displayed based on the said effect image data, it shall illustrate using a common code | symbol (refer FIGS. 14-19).

  Then, the notice effect pattern determined in the notice effect pattern determination process in step S73 and stored in the main RAM 70 is transferred from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process in step S25 of FIG. It is supplied to the CPU 206 as a notice effect pattern designation command. Thereby, in the sub-control circuit 200, effect image data using a plurality of character images and the like along the notice effect pattern is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Here, the display of the effect image displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 in accordance with the notice effect pattern determined in step S73 of the special symbol memory check process described above will be described with reference to FIGS. This will be described in detail. FIG. 16 and FIG. 17 are step-ups based on the effect image displayed when the notice effect pattern No. 4 (see FIG. 15) is determined when the big hit game lottery is won in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display and an additional display of “reliability” associated therewith, and FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen related to “reliability” other than stepping up the effect image.

  When the fourth notice effect pattern (see FIG. 15) is determined as the notice effect pattern, first, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, as shown in FIG. A boy character image) and a lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) set corresponding to the effect image data 92a are displayed as reliability display data 94. At the same time, the decorative symbol 93 that displays the lottery result of the jackpot game also starts to be displayed in a variable manner.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 16B, in addition to the first effect image 92a, a second effect image 92b (puppy character image) is displayed. At this time, the lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) set corresponding to the second effect image data 92b is added to the reliability display data 94 and displayed. That is, 10% lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) is set in the first effect image data 92a, and 20% lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) is set in the second effect image data 92b. Therefore, the total value “30” is displayed in the reliability display data 94.

  In a state in which the display of the decorative pattern 93 continues, as shown in FIG. 17A, in addition to the first effect image 92a and the second effect image 92b, the third effect image 92c (girl's Character image) is displayed. At this time, the lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) set corresponding to the third effect image data 92c is added to the reliability display data 94 and displayed. That is, in addition to the total lottery selection probability of 30% for the first effect image data 92a and the second effect image data 92b, the third effect image data 92c has a lottery selection probability of 40% (see FIG. 14). Therefore, the total value “70” is displayed in the reliability display data 94. At this time, as shown in the figure, in the present embodiment, in the decorative symbol 93 that displays the lottery result of the jackpot game, the display in which two numeric symbols are stopped at the same numeric symbol among the three-digit numeric symbols to be variably displayed. A mode (a display mode generally suggesting a jackpot game called “reach”) is displayed.

  Finally, as shown in FIG. 17B, in addition to the first effect image 92a, the second effect image 92b, and the third effect image 92c, a fourth effect image 92d (launch fireworks image) is displayed. Is done. At this time, the lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) set corresponding to the fourth effect image data 92d is added to the reliability display data 94 and displayed. That is, since the lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) of 30% is set in the fourth effect image data 92d in addition to the total lottery selection probability 70% of the first to third effect image data, the reliability In the display data 94, “100” as the total value or “99” as the approximate value is displayed. Here, “99” is displayed on the assumption that a rule that the jackpot should not be reported with 100% reliability is set. In this way, in the case where the reliability is “100” or a value close to “100”, in the decorative symbol 93 that displays the lottery game lottery result, in most cases, all the three-digit numerical symbols that are variably displayed are prepared. The state (display mode informing the player of the jackpot game) is stopped and displayed.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 18 (a) and 18 (b), the announcement effect pattern in the present embodiment includes a jackpot game called “reach” in the decorative symbol 93 that displays the lottery result of the jackpot game. In accordance with the suggested display mode, for example, the first effect image 92a and the fourth effect image 92d are displayed simultaneously (see FIG. 18A), for example, the notice effect pattern (the notice effect pattern 12 in FIG. 15). No. effect is displayed) and the second effect image data 92b and the third effect image data 92c are displayed simultaneously (see FIG. 18B) (notice effect pattern No. 6 in FIG. 15 is determined). Etc.), and also has a notice effect pattern that gives the player's intention.

  In the example shown in FIG. 18A, the lottery selection probability assigned to the first effect image data 92a is 10%, and the lottery selection probability assigned to the fourth effect image data 92d is 30%. Therefore, 40% that is the sum is displayed as the reliability display data 94. On the other hand, in the example shown in FIG. 18B, the lottery selection probability assigned to the second effect image data 92b is 20%, and the lottery selection probability assigned to the third effect image data 92c is 40%. Therefore, 60% which is the sum is displayed as the reliability display data 94.

  FIG. 19 shows a premium effect display that is rarely displayed. This premium effect display has a notice effect pattern in which the sum of the lottery selection probabilities set for each effect image data is 100% or more.

  For example, as shown in the figure, since the first to fourth effect images 92a to 92d are all displayed together, the second effect image 92b and the fourth effect image 92d are displayed in double. is there. In this case, the lottery selection probability assigned to each effect image is 150%.

  In this way, the notice effect pattern in which the total of the lottery selection probabilities becomes 100% or more is out of order so that the probability of being selected when the jackpot lottery is lost in the process of step S73 of the special symbol check process is significantly reduced. The lottery value is set very small. Therefore, when this premium effect display is displayed, the case where the jackpot lottery is won is almost all, and when the premium effect display appears, the player has the highest expectation for the jackpot game.

  As described above, in the notice effect pattern in the present embodiment, the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 installed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is used in accordance with the variation of the decorative design as shown in FIGS. A plurality of effect image data are displayed step by step, and a lottery selection probability (see FIG. 14) installed for each effect image data is added, and the sum total is “reliability” for winning the jackpot game lottery. It is set as the structure which alert | reports to a player. Thereby, the player can enjoy the so-called step-up notice effect in which the notice effect pattern develops step by step as the notice effect supported by the numerical value. In this way, for the player, the “reliability” for winning the jackpot game lottery is specifically displayed as a number, so even for beginners and players with little experience in gaming with the game machine, The expected value for the jackpot game is easy to understand.

In addition to the stepwise notice effect pattern, as shown in FIG. 18 and FIG. 19, since an unexpected notice effect pattern is also provided, there is no possibility that the player gets bored with the display of the notice effect pattern.
[Normal symbol control processing]
Next, the subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol storage check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined by the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the normal electric character releasing process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23 of the ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, the opening time of the blade member 23 of the normal electric accessory (for example, 3 seconds when the game state is the probability change mode or the short time mode, 0.2 seconds when the normal mode is normal) according to the game state of the game table is normal. The electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process ends.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed up (that is, “0”). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value “00” for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.
[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol holding number increases by "1" with the predetermined number (for example, "4") as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of retained normal symbols is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value “01” of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and then proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this manner are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “◯” and “x” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the general gaming state is the probability changing mode or the time saving mode. If the general gaming state is the probability changing mode or the time saving mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 The normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) shorter than that in the normal mode is set in the normal symbol variation timer, and the processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the gaming state is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode to the normal symbol variation timer. Set to ending.

  Here, the general gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be described. As described above, any one of the normal mode, the probability variation mode, and the time reduction mode is set as the general gaming state in the pachinko gaming machine 10. Here, as shown in the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6, when the general gaming state is the probability variation mode, the lottery value is 70/400 (15R normal jackpot, 2R probability variation jackpot, all 15R probability variation jackpot values). If the general gaming state is the normal mode or the short-time mode, the lottery lottery value is 7/400 (15R normal big hit, 2R probability variable big hit, 15R probability variable big hit all numbers) Total)). That is, when the general gaming state is in the probability variation mode, it is possible to expect winning of the jackpot gaming state with a 10 times higher probability than in the normal mode or the short time mode. In other words, the probability variation mode can be said to be an advantageous game mode with a large expected value for the next jackpot for the player.

Furthermore, in the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol, as described above, when the general gaming state is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, and in the normal mode, the general gaming state is in the probability variation mode or the short time mode, The variation time of special symbols and normal symbols is set short. Furthermore, since the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the starting port 25 when the normal symbol is hit is set longer than the normal mode when the normal gaming state is the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode, the blade member 23 As a result, the opportunity for a game ball to win the start opening 25 increases. That is, when the general gaming state is the probability variation mode and the short time mode, the number of special symbol lotteries per unit time increases as compared to the normal mode, which is also an advantageous state for the player.
[Sub control circuit main processing]
The sub control circuit 200 executes a sub control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes a command sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a decorative design designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control of a decorative design or the like according to the decorative design designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in step S204, when the sub CPU 206 receives a notice effect pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 follows the notice effect pattern command. The image display control of a plurality of effect image data is performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as shown in FIGS.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes a sound control process for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46 (step S205) and a lamp control process for controlling the light emission of the various lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was demonstrated through embodiment, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above.

  In the present embodiment, the “reliability” is added when the effect image data develops step by step in the notice effect pattern. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the effect image data is first added. Are displayed at the same time, and a large number (for example, 1000) is displayed as “reliability” at the same time, a plurality of effect image data is reduced as the game progresses, and a number set in advance by subtracting “reliability” If it approaches (for example, 100), you may make it lead to generation | occurrence | production of a jackpot game. That is, it is sufficient if the lottery selection probability set for each effect image data is always displayed as a total sum in an easy-to-understand manner for the player.

  In the present embodiment, the display area 32a of the wide range liquid crystal display device 32 obtained in the configuration using the transparent game board is used to display the image data for the notice effect. For example, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine in which a relatively small liquid crystal display device is embedded at a substantially central position of a game board as in the prior art.

  Furthermore, the type of effect image data, the type of notice effect pattern, the lottery value, and the like in the present embodiment can be appropriately changed according to the gaming machine to which the present invention is applied.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the present invention is applied to pachinko games, but the present invention is applied to all gaming machines that perform a notice effect using an effect image for a big hit game such as a pachislot game machine or a game machine. be able to.

  As described above, in the embodiments of the present invention, specific examples of the present invention are merely illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. In other words, a jackpot lottery for determining whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to the player is performed, and when the jackpot lottery is won, a game progress control means for shifting to the special game, and a transition to the special game is notified in advance. Image data storage means storing a plurality of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns, and an image display area in a predetermined effect mode including the notice effect patterns according to the progress of the game by the game progress control means In the gaming machine, the display device has an effect display control means to be displayed, and the jackpot reliability, which is a high degree of probability of transition to the special game, is varied according to the notice effect pattern displayed in the image display area, A predetermined lottery selection probability is set for each of the plurality of effect image data, and the game progress control means is based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, When determining the notice effect pattern with a fixed jackpot reliability, the effect display control means comprises a plurality of effect images when the notice effect pattern determined by the game progress control means is composed of a plurality of effect image data. The present invention is a gaming machine provided with selection from a plurality of effect image data stored in the image storage means so that the sum of the data lottery selection probabilities becomes the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern. include. In addition, the specific configuration of each means and the like can be appropriately changed in design.

  In addition, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the embodiments.

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 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 various determination tables 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 a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a lottery selection probability setting table of effect image data referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a lottery table of the notice effect pattern referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display screen of the notice effect pattern displayed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display screen of the notice effect pattern displayed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display screen of the notice effect pattern displayed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a display screen of the notice effect pattern displayed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of the present invention.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Pachinko machine 14 Game board 15 Game area 32 Liquid crystal display device 60 Main control circuit 92a 1st production image (data)
92b Second effect image (data)
92c Third effect image (data)
92d Fourth effect image (data)
94 Reliability display data 200 Sub control circuit 250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game progress control means for performing a jackpot lottery on whether or not to shift to a special game advantageous to a player, and shifting to the special game when winning the jackpot lottery,
Image data storage means for storing a plurality of effect image data constituting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns for notifying the transition to the special game;
Effect display control means for displaying on the image display area in a predetermined effect mode including the notice effect pattern according to the progress of the game by the game progress control means;
In a gaming machine having different jackpot reliability that is a high degree of probability of transition to the special game according to the notice effect pattern displayed in the image display area,
A predetermined lottery selection probability is set for each of the plurality of effect image data,
The game progress control means includes
Based on the lottery result of the jackpot lottery, determine a notice effect pattern with a predetermined jackpot reliability,
The effect display control means includes:
When the notice effect pattern determined by the game progress control means is composed of a plurality of effect image data, the sum of the lottery selection probabilities of the plurality of effect image data becomes the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern. A gaming machine, wherein a selection is made from among a plurality of effect image data stored in the image storage means.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein there is a notice effect pattern in which a sum of the lottery selection probabilities set for each effect image data is 100% or more.   Character images respectively corresponding to the plurality of effect image data are set, and for each character image, a reliability indicating the degree of high probability of transition to the special game is set by a numerical value, and a plurality of values are set in the image display area. When the notice effect pattern including the character image is displayed, the jackpot reliability in the notice effect pattern is indicated by the sum of the reliability set in each character image. Gaming machine.

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