JP2004283370A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine with new interesting properties which can keep interests of a game player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 10 has a game board 14 and an intercepting plate 300 which forms a first game region and a second game region on which a game ball is movable on the board face of the game board 14, and intercepts the first game region and the second game region. Arrangements of needles, kinds of role objects, or arrangements of the role objects are made on the board face of the game board 14 in such a way that degrees of advantageous conditions of the game for the game player are different in the first game region and the second game region, and an intercepting condition by the intercepting member can be released by a specified turning point. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine (1 to 3 pachinko gaming machines, an arrangement ball machine, a ball game machine such as a sparrow ball gaming machine, a pachislot machine, a video game machine) that provides a player with an advantageous value according to a game result. Slot, slot machine, etc.).
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a conventional gaming machine, a game is started by a player's operation being performed, and as a result of the game, for example, a symbol such as a number or a symbol is displayed on a display unit of the gaming machine, and the symbol is a predetermined combination. For example, it is known that, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an advantageous value is given to a player.
[0003]
In such a gaming machine, the player is not merely given an advantageous value, but also produces an image, a sound, and the like, so that the player is not bored and the interest of the player in the game is maintained. Such ingenuity has been made.
[0004]
For example, a special symbol that stops last among the special symbols that fluctuates is left, and it is foreseen that the other symbols will be a big hit with a certain probability (reliability) from a state close to a predetermined symbol combination (reach state) (reach). Direction), there are those that perform a directing to increase the expectation that might be a big hit, and those that perform at the time of a special game or each round that constitutes a special game (big hit directing), for example, Patent Document 1).
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-10-201912
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-described gaming machine, the player plays a game in order to perform a special game. However, when looking through the entire game, the ratio of the special gaming state is smaller than the ratio of the normal gaming state. Normal.
[0007]
In addition, in the above-described gaming machines, by performing a reach effect and a jackpot effect, an attempt is made to increase the player's interest in the game without causing the player to get tired of the game. The effect such as the effect, when the gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state, or enhances the expectation after the transition, between the normal gaming state and the jackpot state, or in the big jackpot state It has a change.
[0008]
For this reason, in the gaming machine as described above, the effect in the normal gaming state, which accounts for a large proportion of the entire game, is small, and the change in the gaming properties in the normal gaming state is poor, and the player is bored. There is a possibility that the interest of the player may be reduced.
[0009]
In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine having a new interest and a ball-and-ball game machine that maintains the interest of a player.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
[0011]
(1) A game board and, on the game board surface, a first game area and a second game area in which game balls can move, and the first game area and the second game area are connected to each other. A blocking member for blocking, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the blocking state by the blocking member is released, and in the first game area and the second game area, A gaming machine characterized in that at least one of an arrangement of nails, a type of accessory, and an arrangement of an accessory is made on the gaming board so that the degree of advantage of the game is different.
[0012]
According to the invention of (1), the arrangement of the nails or the arrangement and characteristics of the accessory is made different between the first game area and the second game area, so that different gaming properties are achieved by one gaming machine. It is possible to play the game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a variety of gaming characteristics.
[0013]
(2) A game board and, on the game board surface, a first game area and a second game area in which game balls can move, and the first game area and the second game area are connected to each other. And a blocking member for blocking, wherein the first game area and the second game area have different arrangements of nails or accessories on the game board surface so that the degree of advantage of the game for the player is different. A gaming machine wherein the type or the accessory is arranged, and the blocking state by the blocking member is released at a predetermined timing.
[0014]
According to the invention of (2), the arrangement of the nails or the arrangement and characteristics of the accessory is made different between the first game area and the second game area. It is possible to play the game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a variety of gaming characteristics.
[0015]
(3) An out port is provided below the game board surface, and a counting means for counting the number of out balls discharged from the out port is provided. When the counting means has counted the predetermined number of out balls, The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein the blocking state by the blocking member is released.
[0016]
According to the invention of (3), when the player is disadvantaged, it is possible to change the game state, so that the player who is tired of the game state is encouraged to continue the game. At the same time, in some cases, it is possible to rescue the player.
[0017]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention (hereinafter, referred to as a gaming machine 10 in the embodiment) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the embodiment described below, a case where the present invention is applied to a pachinko game machine is shown as a preferred embodiment of the game machine according to the present invention.
[0018]
It should be noted that the present invention provides a gaming machine that can be played with a different gaming property even during a normal game than during a normal game.
[0019]
[Configuration of gaming machines]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a gaming machine 10 according to the present invention.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 1, the gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, a window frame 16 of the main body frame 12 provided on the front of the game board 14, and a window frame 16. An upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12 at the lower side, and a firing handle 26 provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 are arranged.
[0021]
The game board 14 is an example of what constitutes a “game board surface” in the claims.
[0022]
A plurality of obstacle nails are driven into the front of the game board 14. It is to be noted that the game board 14 is formed of a resin material, and a metal bar is planted on the game board 14 made of the resin material so as to protrude forward of the game board 14 without using a nail driving mechanism. It may be. The disposition of the obstacle nails driven into the game board 14 is different between the first game area on the left side of the center line of the game board 14 and the second game area on the right side. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0023]
Obstacle nails are an example of what constitutes a "nail" in the claims.
[0024]
Further, the firing handle 26 is provided rotatably with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player can proceed with the pachinko game by operating the firing handle 26. A firing device 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.
[0025]
Furthermore, when the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated clockwise, power is supplied to the firing device 28 in accordance with the rotation angle and stored in the upper plate 20. Game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 14.
[0026]
The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper portion of the game board 14, and thereafter, the game ball changes its traveling direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. It falls down below the board 14.
[0027]
[Composition of game board]
FIGS. 2 and 3 show schematic examples of an enlarged front view in which the game board 14 is enlarged. Note that the same reference numerals are given to components corresponding to the components shown in FIG. 1 described above.
[0028]
FIG. 2 shows a state in which the blocking plate 300 is driven to be closed and is in a blocking state, as will be described later. FIG. 3 shows a predetermined condition (when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, When the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number or the like, or when a predetermined trigger (special symbol fluctuation time, game time reaches a predetermined time, etc.), the blocking plate 300 is driven to open, and the blocking state is changed. This shows a state in which it has been released.
[0029]
As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 32 is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the game board 14.
[0030]
The display device 32 is composed of, for example, a liquid crystal display device, and displays a plurality of special symbols (for example, displayed in three horizontal rows) in a variable manner, and displays a character image or the like according to a game state. By doing so, for example, an image as shown in FIG. 15, which will be described later, is displayed, and an effect according to the gaming state can be performed. The special symbol displayed on the display device 32 includes, for example, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,..., “7”, “8”, and “9”. When a combination (for example, a combination of the same special symbols such as "7"-"7"-"7") is set as a "big hit", a special game that is more advantageous to the player than a general game is performed. Can be. The special game is a game that increases the possibility that the player can obtain more prize balls. For example, the special winning opening 38 is opened for a predetermined number of times or a predetermined time, This is a game in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained by winning a number (for example, 10 per one opening) of game balls. In addition, this special game may be called a jackpot game.
[0031]
Further, a display device 52 is provided at the center of the lower portion of the display device 32. The display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and a normal symbol displayed in an image is variably displayed so as to repeatedly change and stop. The ordinary symbols are information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”.
[0032]
Further, on the left and right sides of the display device 32, a normal symbol start sensor 55 (55a, 55b) is provided. When the normal symbol start sensor 55 (55a, 55b) detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the variable display of the ordinary symbol is started on the display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, Normally, the fluctuation display of the symbol stops.
[0033]
When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, "7", the movable pieces 58 (58a, 58b) provided on the left and right sides of the first starting port 44 described later are driven. The movable piece 58 (58a, 58b) is driven so that a game ball can be easily won at the first starting port 44, and the first starting port 44 is opened. To do. Incidentally, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the first starting port 44 is opened, the movable piece is driven to close the first starting port 44 so that the game balls are difficult to win. is there.
[0034]
Furthermore, rolling guide members 59 (59a to 59d) for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided on the left and right upper sides and the left and right lateral sides of the display device 32. Decorative lamps 36 (36a, 36b) are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side of the outside of the game board 14.
[0035]
Further, four holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are provided on both left and right sides of the display device 52 described above. These four holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are for displaying the number of winning balls stored in the first starting port 44 described above and the second starting port 302 described later, Depending on the number of lighting of these four holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d), the number of stored prizes in the first starting port 44 of the game ball and the number of stored prizes in the second starting port 302 described later are given to the player. Can be notified.
[0036]
On the display device 32, while the effect image such as the fluctuation display of the special symbol and the reach effect is displayed, the game ball wins in the first starting port 44 and a second starting port 302 described later. When the first starting opening winning ball sensor 42 and the second starting opening winning ball sensor 306, which will be described later, detect a winning of a game ball, it is positioned in a RAM (random access memory) 70 which will be described later. The winning memorized number is incremented. This winning storage number is stored with "4" as an upper limit. In other words, when the number of winning storages stored in the RAM 70 is “4”, even if a game ball wins in the first starting port 44 and a second starting port 302 described later, the winning storage is performed. Absent. Then, when the variable display is stopped and displayed, if the variable display is performed again based on the winning storage number, the winning storage number is decremented.
[0037]
Furthermore, a large winning opening 38 in which a game ball wins is provided at a lower portion of the game board 14. The large winning opening 38 is provided with a shutter 40 for opening and closing the large winning opening 38 so as to be freely opened and closed. When the shutter 40 is shifted to a special game state (also called a big hit state), the solenoid 48 is driven to open and close by a solenoid 48, and a predetermined number of game balls are won. In addition, when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 38, the first starting opening 44 described later, the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b), the second starting opening 302, and the special winning opening 304, depending on the type of the winning opening. The game balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 as prize balls. As will be described later, during the special game, when a game ball wins in the special winning opening 38, the number of awarded balls to be paid out changes.
[0038]
Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the game board 14 of the gaming machine 10 is divided into right and left game areas with a boundary A as a boundary, and the left side of the boundary A is a first game area and a boundary The right side of A is configured as a second game area.
[0039]
The first gaming area and the second gaming area are configured so that the positions and functions of obstacle nails and accessories (various winning ports, starting ports, etc.) are different.
[0040]
First, when comparing the obstacle nails in the first game area and the second game area, in the first game area, the obstacle nails are densely arranged as in the past, and in the second game area, the first game area The number of obstacle nails to be arranged is small as compared with that of the above, and the arrangement is such that the game balls are guided to the accessory in order to make it easier to enter the accessory (various winning openings, starting openings, etc. described later). It is configured. For example, an obstacle nail provided above the second starting port 302 and the special winning opening 304 in the second gaming area, described later, is provided above the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) in the first gaming area. It is arranged so that the interval is wider than that of the obstacle nail, and is configured so that the game ball can easily win.
[0041]
The first game area is an example of what constitutes a “first game area” in the claims.
[0042]
The second game area is an example of a “second game area” in the claims.
[0043]
In the first game area described above, a first starting port 44 is provided above the big winning port 38, and as described above, when a game ball wins in the first starting port 44, The special symbol change game is started, and the plurality of special symbols displayed on the display device 32 are shifted to the variable display state.
[0044]
Also, as described above, if a game ball wins in the first starting port 44 during this special symbol change game, the number of winnings of the game ball to the first starting port 44 is stored only four times. , And the above-mentioned hold lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are turned on in accordance with the winning storage number.
[0045]
Further, in the first game area described above, a general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) is provided on the left side of the first starting opening 44. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b), a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 10) are paid out to the upper plate 20 of the gaming machine 10.
[0046]
Furthermore, a second starting port 302 is provided on the right side of the first starting port 44 in the second game area described above. The second starting port 302 is different from the first starting port 44 located in the first game area described above, and is different from the movable piece 58 provided in the first starting port 44 located in the first game area described above. (58a, 58b) are not provided, and the entrance for accepting the game ball is wider than the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) located in the first game area. With such a configuration, the second starting port 302 located in the second gaming area is more likely to win a game ball than the first starting port 44 located in the first gaming area.
[0047]
Further, similarly to the above-described first starting port 44, when a game ball wins in the second starting port 302, a special symbol changing game is started, and a plurality of special symbols displayed on the display device 32 change. The display is shifted to the display state.
[0048]
Further, like the first starting port 44 described above, during the special symbol variation game, when a game ball wins the second starting port 302, the game ball is transferred to the first starting port 44 only four times. The winning number is stored, and the above-mentioned holding lamps 34 (34a to 34d) are turned on in accordance with the winning number.
[0049]
It should be noted that the configuration may be such that when a game ball is won in the second starting port 302, more prize balls are played than when a game ball is won in the first starting port 44.
[0050]
Furthermore, a special winning opening 304 is provided in the above-mentioned second game area, at the lower left of the second starting opening 302. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 304, a predetermined number of prize balls (for example, 15) are paid out to the upper plate 20 of the gaming machine 10.
[0051]
The special winning opening 304 has a function different from that of the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) located in the above-described first game area. For example, a game ball wins in the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b). When 10 prize balls are executed in this case, when the game ball wins in the special winning opening 304, 15 prize balls are executed so that the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b). It is configured to be more advantageous to the player than the player.
[0052]
It should be noted that the special winning opening 304 does not have such a structure that when the special winning opening 304 is won, more prize balls are made than when the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b) is won. The entrance for receiving the game ball may be wider than the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b).
[0053]
Above the display device 32, a blocking plate 300 and a blocking plate storage unit 301 that stores the blocking plate 300 are provided. As shown in FIG. 2, a state in which the blocking plate 300 extends from the blocking plate storage unit 301 in the direction of the guide rail 30 (blocking state) is a normal state, and as described later, a predetermined condition (the number of out balls becomes a predetermined number). As shown in FIG. 3, when the number of special symbols has reached or when the number of special symbol changes has reached a predetermined number, or when a predetermined trigger has occurred (such as when a special symbol change time or a game time has reached a predetermined time), as shown in FIG. The state changes to a state (open state) in which it is stored in the shielding plate storage section 301.
[0054]
The blocking plate 300 is an example of what constitutes a “blocking member” in the claims.
[0055]
As shown in FIG. 2, in a blocking state in which the blocking plate 300 extends from the blocking plate storage unit 301, a game ball fired from the firing device 28, guided by the guide rail 30 and fired in the game area, By colliding with the blocking plate 300 in the blocking state as described above, the second starting area 302 and the special winning port 304 are not moved to the second game area, and the first game area is not moved to the second game area. Fall downward.
[0056]
Also, a predetermined condition (such as when the number of out-balls reaches a predetermined number or a special symbol change number reaches a predetermined number) or a predetermined trigger (special symbol change time, game time reaches a predetermined time). As a result, as shown in FIG. 3, in the open state in which the blocking plate 300 is stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 by the solenoid 310 described later, it is fired from the firing device 28 and guided by the guide rail 30. The game ball fired in the game area is moved to the second game area where the second starting port 302 and the special winning port 304 are provided.
[0057]
Furthermore, in the open state shown in FIG. 3, for example, when a jackpot game (also referred to as a special game) described later is executed, the blocking plate 300 extends from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 by the solenoid 310. And the cutoff state as shown in FIG.
[0058]
The first starting opening 44, the general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b), the second starting opening 302, the special winning opening 304, and the special winning opening 38 constitute the "gear" in the claims. This is an example.
[0059]
An out port 53 is provided below the game board 14, and the large winning port 38, the first starting port 44, the general winning port 54 (54a, 54b), and the second Game balls that are not located in the second starting port 302 and the special winning port 304 located in the game area are discharged from the out port 53. The game ball discharge path 51 for discharging game balls from the out port 53 is provided with an out port sensor 56, which counts the number of game balls discharged from the out port 53.
[0060]
The out port 53 is an example of what constitutes an “out port” in the claims.
[0061]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the blocking plate 300 separates the first gaming area and the second gaming area, and in the second gaming area, the second starting port 302 and the special winning opening 304. A role is provided, and the obstacle nails are arranged so that the game balls can easily win these roles. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the above-described configuration is merely an example, and the first game is performed. Any configuration may be used as long as the configuration is such that the function or arrangement of the nail and the accessory is different between the area and the second game area, and the degree of advantage to the player is different.
[0062]
[Configuration of gaming machine control device]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a control device that controls the gaming machine 10 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
[0063]
As shown in FIG. 4, the control device for controlling each device constituting the gaming machine 10 includes a main control device 60, a display control device 200, a voice control device 202, a lamp control device 204, a prize ball control, and the like. The main unit is the device 206 and the like.
[0064]
The main control device 60 includes a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 66, a ROM (read only memory) 68, and a RAM (random access memory) 70, and a sequence program stored in the ROM 68 or the like. By operating the CPU 66 and the like according to the above, each device constituting the gaming machine 10 is controlled.
[0065]
An input / output bus 64 is connected to the CPU 66 so that a data signal or an address signal is input / output to / from the CPU 66. Further, an interface circuit group 62 and an interface circuit group 72 are connected to the input / output bus 64. Further, various random number counters 661 to 664, a timer (not shown) and the like are provided inside the CPU 66.
[0066]
Here, various random number counters 661 to 664 provided inside the CPU 66 include a jackpot determination random number counter 661 used to determine whether a jackpot or a loss, and a stop display symbol on the display device 32 when the loss is determined. Loss symbol determining random number counter 662 used for determination, jackpot symbol determining random number counter 663 used for determining a stop display symbol on display device 32 when it is determined to be a big hit, and determining whether to perform a reach effect. , And an effect determination random number counter 664 used to determine the type of the reach effect when performing the reach effect. Here, the stop display symbol in the present embodiment refers to a special symbol in a state where the stop display is performed.
[0067]
The CPU 66 extracts random numbers by various internal random number counters 661 to 664 when the game ball wins the first starting port 44 and the second starting port 302.
[0068]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the CPU 66 generates random numbers using various random number counters 661 to 664 provided inside the CPU 66 based on a program stored in the ROM 68. The present invention is not limited to this, and may have a configuration including a random number generator that has a function similar to the above-described various random number counters and generates a random number. Further, as described above, a configuration is provided that includes a random number generator that generates a random number in accordance with a command issued from the CPU 66, and the CPU 66 generates a random number based on the generated random number and a program stored in the ROM 68. May be performed.
[0069]
The ROM 68 and the RAM 70 are connected to the input / output bus 64. The ROM 68 stores a main control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine, and a plurality of other control programs. The CPU 66 executes the processing from the top of the above-described control program based on the input of the reset signal that is periodically generated, and operates to perform the out-ball counting control, the special symbol variation number counting control, the special symbol variation time counting. Control related to various games, such as control and open / close drive control of the blocking plate 300, is performed.
[0070]
The ROM 68 stores initial data for executing the control program, various data tables, various databases, and the like (see FIGS. 5 and 6 and described later).
[0071]
The control program stored in the ROM 68 of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment specifically includes the following.
[0072]
(A) A program for counting the number of out-balls discharged from the out-mouth.
[0073]
(B) A program for releasing the blocking state by the blocking member when the predetermined number of out-balls is counted.
[0074]
In the gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the control program for controlling the game flow of the gaming machine 10, including the above-described program, is stored in the ROM 68. However, the present invention is not limited to this. , A CD-ROM, a DVD, or the like, and may control the game flow of the gaming machine 10 by reading it out. It is not limited to this, and may be stored in a distributed manner on a plurality of storage media. In addition, even if the above-mentioned program is stored in a storage medium inside the gaming machine, it is connected to the gaming machine 10 via a communication line and stored in a storage medium inside the gaming server that manages the gaming machine 10. May be used.
[0075]
Further, the data table stored in the ROM 68 of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes, for example, those shown in FIGS.
[0076]
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view exemplifying an outline of a probability selection table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.
[0077]
As shown in FIG. 5, the probability selection table includes a high probability selection table T1 and a normal selection table T2.
[0078]
As shown in FIG. 5, the normal selection table T2 is updated in the range of random numbers “0” to “310”, and the random number indicating “7” is a hit value. That is, when the normal selection table T2 is selected, the probability of occurrence of the "big hit" is "1/311".
[0079]
The high probability selection table T1 is updated in the range of random numbers “0” to “64”, of which the random value indicating “7” is the winning value. That is, when the high probability table T1 is selected, the probability that a “big hit” occurs is “1/65”. When the high-probability selection table T1 is selected, the big-hit occurrence probability is set to be about five times larger than when the normal-time selection table T2 is selected.
[0080]
The probability selection table used in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 5 described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this. This is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to this numerical value, and may be any numerical value.
[0081]
Further, the probability selection table used in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured to include two of the high probability selection table T1 and the normal selection table T2 as shown in FIG. The present invention is not limited to this, and may be configured with a plurality of types of probability selection tables.
[0082]
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram exemplifying an outline of an effect determination table and a big hit symbol determination table used in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment.
[0083]
FIG. 6 (A) shows a table for determining a loss effect, and FIG. 6 (B) shows a table for determining a jackpot effect.
[0084]
In the outlier effect determination table shown in FIG. 6A, when the random number value falls within the random number range “0” to “110”, “reach no effect” is selected. When the random number value is included in the random number range “111” to “124”, “reach presence effect (normal reach)” is included in the random number range “125” to “127”. In such a case, “reachable production (super reach)” is selected.
[0085]
In the big hit effect determination table shown in FIG. 6B, when the random number value falls within the random number range “0” to “40”, “normal reach effect” is selected. When the random number value falls within the random number range “41” to “127”, “super reach effect” is selected.
[0086]
Note that the effect determination table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 6 described above, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the numerical values shown in the range of random numbers are an example. It is not limited to this value, but may be any value.
[0087]
Further, in the effect determination table used in the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment, the effect as shown in FIG. 6 described above is determined according to the range of the extracted random numbers, but the present invention is not limited to this. The present invention is not limited to this, and may include a plurality of types of effects. For example, a plurality of types of reach effects may be set.
[0088]
FIG. 6C shows a big hit symbol determination table.
[0089]
In the big hit symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6C, when the random number value is included in the random number range “0” to “40”, the “probability changing symbol” is selected. When the random number value falls within the random number range “41” to “127”, “ordinary symbol” is selected. The “probability variation symbol” is, for example, a symbol indicating “3”-“3”-“3”, “5”-“5”-“5”, “7”-“7”-“7”. The “ordinary symbols” include symbols other than the “probability variation symbols”, such as “2”-“2”-“2”, “4”-“4”-“4”.
[0090]
The big hit symbol determination table used in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. 6C described above. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and is shown in the range of random numbers. The numerical values are merely examples, and are not limited to these numerical values, and may be any numerical values.
[0091]
Returning to FIG. The RAM 70 is a temporary storage area and stores flags and variable values used in the above-described programs. For example, various variables and flags, such as various data such as internal lottery data, an out-ball counter, a jackpot game flag, a probability variation game flag, a special symbol variation counter, and a special symbol variation time counter, are also stored in the RAM 70. .
[0092]
Further, a communication interface circuit 74 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The communication interface circuit 74 is connected to a game machine, if necessary, via a network including communication lines such as a public telephone line network and a LAN. 10 to communicate with an external device such as a server that manages the server 10.
[0093]
Further, an interface circuit group 62 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 62 includes a special winning opening winning ball sensor 41 for detecting that a gaming ball has won the special winning opening 38, and a game ball to a first starting opening 44 provided in the first game area. A first starting opening winning ball sensor 42 for detecting a winning, and a general winning opening winning ball for detecting a winning ball to a general winning opening 54 (54a to 54i) provided in the first game area. A sensor 43, a normal symbol start sensor 55 provided on both sides of the display device 32, an out mouth sensor 56 for detecting that a game ball is discharged from the out mouth 53, and a second game area. A second starting port winning ball sensor 306 for detecting that a game ball has won the second starting port 302, and a detecting section for detecting a winning ball to a special winning port 304 provided in the second game area. Special winning opening winning ball sensor And 08, are connected.
[0094]
The above-mentioned CPU 66, a ROM 68 (including a count control program), a RAM 70 (including an out ball counter, a special symbol variation counter, and a special symbol variation time counter) operating in cooperation with the CPU 66, and an out port The sensor 56 is an example of what constitutes "counting means" in the claims.
[0095]
When a winning or passing of a game ball is detected by each of the sensors described above, a game ball detection signal is supplied to the CPU 66 via the interface circuit group 62 and the input / output bus 64.
[0096]
The CPU 66 executes a game control program that generates a control command for executing control, notification, and the like of the prize ball payout based on the detection state of each sensor described above. Based on random number extraction values and the like from the various random number counters 661 to 664 provided, a display control device 200, a sound control device 202, a solenoid 48, a solenoid 57, a solenoid 310, a lamp control device 204, and a prize A control command for controlling driving of the ball control device 206 is generated.
[0097]
The firing handle 26 for performing an operation of hitting a game ball on a game board is also connected to the interface circuit group 62. When the firing handle 26 is gripped and rotated clockwise by the player, a firing input signal is supplied to the CPU 66 via the interface circuit group 62 and the input / output bus 64. The CPU 66 generates a control command for controlling the driving of the firing device 28 based on the firing input signal.
[0098]
Furthermore, an interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64, and supplies a drive signal and drive power to control each of the devices described below in accordance with the result of the arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.
[0099]
The interface circuit group 72 includes a display control device 200 for performing control for displaying a special symbol image, a character image, and the like on the display device 32, a display control device 200 for performing control for displaying a normal symbol image on the display device 52, and a speaker 46. (46a to 46d), a sound control device 202 for controlling to output a sound effect and a production sound relating to the game, a firing device 28 for firing a game ball to a game board, and a large winning opening 38 A solenoid 48 for performing control for opening and closing the shutter 40 provided, a solenoid 57 for performing control for opening and closing the movable pieces 58 (58a, 58b) provided in the first starting port 44, and a first solenoid. A solenoid 310 for controlling opening / closing of a blocking plate 300 for blocking a game area and a second game area; a holding lamp 34 (34a to 34d); A lamp control device 204 for performing lighting control of 36 (36a to 36d) and a prize ball control device 206 for controlling to drive a hopper 47 for paying out a prize ball to a player are connected. .
[0100]
The display control device 200 executes a display control program for determining an effect image to be displayed on the display device 32 according to a control command from the main control device 60, and displays an image on the display device 32 according to the determined effect. It comprises a CPU for generating a control signal to be controlled, a ROM for storing a display control program, a RAM as a temporary storage means when the CPU executes the symbol control program (none of them is shown).
[0101]
In addition to the above, an image data processor (hereinafter, referred to as VDP) including various circuits such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a pallet circuit for performing various processes for displaying an image on the display device 32. And a video RAM connected to the VDP for storing image data corresponding to a control command issued from the CPU 66 of the main control device 60, and image data and symbols of pseudo reels connected to the VDP. Image data, effect image data, background image data, etc., and an image data ROM for storing various image data, and a drive circuit for generating a drive signal for driving the display device 32. Not shown).
[0102]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the solenoid 310 controls the opening and closing of the shut-off plate 300 for shutting off the first game area and the second game area on the game board 14. The control device is not limited to this, and may be any control device as long as it performs control for opening and closing the solenoid 310.
[0103]
[Example of image display]
FIG. 15 shows a display example of an image displayed on the display device 32 of the gaming machine 10.
[0104]
FIG. 15 shows that the number of game balls (the number of out balls) discharged from the out port 53 reaches a predetermined number, the blocking plate 300 is driven to open, and the second starting port 302 and the special winning port 304 receive a winning of the game ball. It is a display example of the effect image displayed when it becomes possible state. In FIG. 7, a special symbol is displayed on the lower right side of the display device 32, a character image is displayed on the left side, and a comment such as “The door is open! The displayed character image is displayed.
[0105]
By displaying such an effect image, the player can be notified that the blocking plate 300 has been opened, and it can be expected that the player is prompted to launch a game ball in the second game area, In some cases, it is suitable for enhancing the interest of the player who has been in the disadvantageous game state for the game.
[0106]
In addition, the effect image shown in FIG. 15 displayed on the display device 32 of the gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment is displayed when the number of game balls (the number of out balls) discharged from the out port 53 reaches a predetermined number. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be displayed when the number of special symbol changes reaches a predetermined number or when the special symbol change time reaches a predetermined time, as described later.
[0107]
Note that the effect image shown in FIG. 15 displayed on the display device 32 of the gaming machine 10 in this embodiment is merely one display example, and the present invention is not limited to this. May be displayed.
[0108]
[Operation of gaming machine]
FIGS. 7 to 14 show a subroutine for controlling the gaming machine 10, which is executed in the main controller 60 described above. The subroutine shown in FIGS. 13 and 14 shows a modified form of the subroutine shown in FIG.
[0109]
Hereinafter, it is assumed that the gaming machine 10 has been activated in advance, the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values, and the gaming machine 10 is operating normally.
[0110]
In addition, when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number, when the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, and when the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number, the special symbol fluctuation time is predetermined. When the time has been reached, the following three aspects will be described.
[0111]
When the number of out-balls reaches a predetermined number, as an out-mouth sensor check / blocking plate driving process shown in FIG. 10, when the number of special symbol variations reaches a predetermined number, a special symbol variation number reference process shown in FIG. The case where the special symbol variation time reaches a predetermined time will be described as a special symbol variation time reference process shown in FIG.
[0112]
The main control device 60 repeatedly performs the main game control process (steps S101 to S108) as shown in FIG. 7 and periodically (for example, every 3 ms) on condition that the interrupt permission flag is set. An interrupt process as shown in FIG. 8 (steps S201 to S213) is performed.
[0113]
[Main game control processing]
In the main game control process, as shown in FIG. 7, when the power is turned on, the CPU 66 is reset, the start-up process of the main control device 60 is performed (step S101), and the process of setting an interrupt permission flag is performed (step S101). (Step S102), a watchdog check process for performing a normal operation of the game program is performed (Step S103).
[0114]
Next, a transmission check process of a control command (command) in the error check process is performed (step S104), and a process is performed to determine whether or not the command is being transmitted (step S105), and it is determined that the command is being transmitted. If so, the process returns to the interrupt permission process (step S102). On the other hand, if it is determined that the command is not being transmitted, an error check process is performed (step S106).
[0115]
Next, a process for determining whether or not a predetermined error has occurred is performed (step S107). If it is determined that an error has occurred, the process returns to the interrupt permission process (step S102). On the other hand, if no error has occurred, a special symbol game process for displaying a special symbol on the display device 32 is performed (step S108). When this process is completed, the process proceeds to step S102 and the above-described steps are performed. A series of processes from S102 to S108 is performed again. The processing in step S108 will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0116]
This is the end of the description of the main game control process shown in FIG.
[0117]
[Interrupt processing]
When the interrupt permission flag is set in the process of step S102 of the main game control process shown in FIG. 7 described above, the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is executed every predetermined time.
[0118]
In the interrupt process shown in FIG. 8, first, a process of saving each register is executed (step S201), and a random number counter 661 for determining a jackpot, a random number counter 662 for determining a lost symbol, a random number counter 663 for determining a large symbol, and Update processing of each count value of the effect determination random number counter 664 is executed (step S202), processing of updating various timer counters used in the control processing is executed (step S203), and a signal is read from the input port. Is executed (step S204).
[0119]
Next, each input signal processing is executed (step S205). In this processing, the CPU 66 detects input signals from various sensors such as the special winning opening winning ball sensor 41, the first starting opening winning ball sensor 42, the general winning opening winning ball sensor 43, and the normal symbol starting sensor 55. If it is determined that it has been performed, processing corresponding to input signals from various sensors is executed. For example, when a winning ball detection signal from the first starting opening winning ball sensor 42 is supplied to the CPU 66 via the interface circuit group 62 and the input / output bus 64, the CPU 66 determines the random number for the jackpot determination inherent in the CPU 66. The updated count value of each of the counter 661, the loss symbol determination random number counter 662, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter 663, and the effect determination random number counter 664 is extracted as a random number and stored in the RAM 70. This processing will be described later with reference to FIG. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S206.
[0120]
Next, a normal symbol process is executed (step S206). In this process, for example, when a ball detection signal from the ordinary symbol start sensor 55 is supplied to the CPU 66, the CPU 66 causes the display device 52 to display the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol on the basis of the ball detection signal from the ordinary symbol start sensor 55. Is started, and the normal symbol fluctuated and displayed on the display device 52 is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time. If the stopped and displayed normal symbol is a symbol indicating, for example, "7", it is determined that a hit has occurred, and the CPU 66 determines the movable pieces 58 (58a, 58b) provided on both sides of the first starting port 44. Is performed, the first starting port 44 is opened for a predetermined period of time, and a state in which a game ball is easily won is established. After this process ends, the process moves to step S207.
[0121]
Next, according to the gaming state, a decoration control process of turning on, blinking, and turning off various decoration lamps such as the holding lamp 34 (34a to 34d) and the decoration lamp 36 (36a, 36b) is executed (step S207). A special winning opening winning ball sensor 41, a first winning opening winning ball sensor 42, a general winning opening winning ball sensor 43, and a normal symbol starting sensor 55, etc. A payout process of the winning prize ball is executed (step S208).
[0122]
Next, error processing for checking whether or not various errors have occurred in the gaming machine 10 is executed (step S209), and transmission data output processing for transmitting a control command to the display control device 200 or the like is executed (step S210). ), An output process for performing other output (step S211).
[0123]
Next, a process of restoring the saved registers is performed (step S212), and a process of setting an interrupt permission flag is performed (step S213). After this process is completed, the present subroutine is completed, and the process returns from the interrupt process.
[0124]
[Input signal processing]
In the process of step S205 in the interrupt processing routine shown in FIG. 8, the subroutine shown in FIG. 9 is read.
[0125]
In each input signal processing routine shown in FIG. 9, first, a special winning opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S301). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 38, and whether or not the winning ball has been detected by the special winning opening winning ball sensor 41. (Not shown) to execute a prize ball process.
[0126]
Further, the CPU 66 increments a winning ball number counting variable positioned in the RAM 70 in order to count the number of winning balls in the special winning opening 38.
[0127]
If the CPU 66 determines that the winning ball count variable is the upper limit, the CPU 66 does not perform the winning ball processing. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S302.
[0128]
Next, a general winning opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S302). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the general winning opening 54a, 54b, and whether or not a winning ball has been detected by the general winning opening winning ball sensor 43. A payout request command is supplied to a device (not shown) to execute award ball processing. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S303.
[0129]
Next, a normal starting opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S303). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the first starting port 44 and the first starting port winning ball sensor 42 has detected a winning ball. A payout request command is supplied to a ball control device (not shown) to execute a prize ball process.
[0130]
In addition, the CPU 66 calculates the updated count values of the random number counter 661 for jackpot determination, the random number counter 662 for determining a lost symbol, the random number counter 663 for determining a large jackpot, and the random number counter 664 for effect determination inherent in the CPU 66. It is extracted as a random number and stored in the RAM 70. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S304.
[0131]
Next, a normal symbol start sensor check process is executed (step S304). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has passed the ordinary symbol start sensor 55 and whether or not a winning ball has been detected by the ordinary symbol start sensor 55. (Not shown) to execute a prize ball process. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S305.
[0132]
Next, a special starting opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S305). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the second starting port 302, and whether or not a winning ball has been detected by the second starting port winning ball sensor 306. A payout request command is supplied to a ball control device (not shown) to execute a prize ball process.
[0133]
In addition, the CPU 66 calculates the updated count values of the random number counter 661 for jackpot determination, the random number counter 662 for determining a lost symbol, the random number counter 663 for determining a large jackpot, and the random number counter 664 for effect determination inherent in the CPU 66. It is extracted as a random number and stored in the RAM 70. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S306.
[0134]
Next, a special winning opening winning ball sensor check process is executed (step S306). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has won the special winning opening 304 and whether or not a winning ball has been detected by the special winning opening winning ball sensor 308. (Not shown) to execute a prize ball process. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S307.
[0135]
Next, an out mouth sensor check process is executed (step S307). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball has been discharged to the out port 53 and the out port sensor 56 has detected the out ball. If it is determined that the out ball has been detected, the CPU 66 performs a process of counting the number of out balls. Do. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. After this processing is completed, this subroutine is completed, and the process returns from each input signal processing.
[0136]
<< First aspect >>
[Out mouth sensor check processing]
In the processing of step S307 of each input signal processing routine shown in FIG. 9, the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 is read.
[0137]
In the out-ball number reference processing routine shown in FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through the out port 53 (step S401). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether a game ball detection signal has been output from the out port sensor 56 provided in the game ball discharge path 51 for guiding the game ball from the out port 53 due to the passing of the game ball through the out port 53. Determine whether or not. When the CPU 66 determines that the game ball detection signal is not issued from the out mouth sensor 56, that is, when it is determined that the game ball does not pass through the out mouth 53, the CPU 66 immediately terminates this subroutine, and If a game ball detection signal is issued, that is, if it is determined that the game ball has passed through the out port 53, the process proceeds to step S402.
[0138]
Next, when it is determined in the processing of step S401 that the game ball has passed through the out port 53, a processing of incrementing “1” to the “out ball number counter” is performed (step S402). The "out ball number counter" is an integer variable equal to or greater than "0" that manages how many game balls have passed through the out port 53. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “out ball number counter” stored in the RAM 70, adds “1” to the value indicated by the read “out ball number counter”, and updates the added value to the updated “out ball number”. It is stored in the RAM 70 as a “number counter”. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S403.
[0139]
Next, the "out ball number counter" determines whether or not the number has reached a predetermined value (step S403). In this process, as described above, the CPU 66 reads the “out ball number counter” stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether the value indicated by the read “out ball number counter” has reached a predetermined value. . For example, when the predetermined value is “800”, the CPU 66 determines whether the read “out-ball counter” has reached “800”. When determining that the value indicated by the “out ball number counter” has reached the predetermined value, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S404 and determines that the value indicated by the “out ball number counter” has not reached the predetermined value. If so, this subroutine is terminated.
[0140]
The above-mentioned predetermined value may be freely set in advance by an input operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine, and a random number counter (not shown) for determining the number of out-balls included in the CPU 66. May be determined by performing a lottery process.
[0141]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S403 that the value indicated by the “out-ball counter” has reached a predetermined value, a process of opening the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S404). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control to open the cutoff plate 300. Thus, the blocking plate 300 extending from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3, and the second game area is blocked. Then, the state is shifted to the open state, and the throwing of the game ball into the second game area is permitted. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S405.
[0142]
In this step, as shown in FIG. 15, an effect image for notifying that the blocking plate has been opened may be displayed on the display device 32. In this case, the CPU 66 generates a control command for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device 32, and supplies this to the display control device 200. By performing such an effect, it may be very suitable for a player who continues to be disadvantaged for a long time and has a low interest in the game to maintain the interest in the game.
[0143]
Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit state is present (step S405). In this process, the CPU 66 determines in the process of step S504 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 described later that a big hit has been determined, and determines whether or not the big hit flag stored in the RAM 70 is ON. . When determining that the big hit flag is stored ON, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S406, and when determining that the big hit flag is not stored ON, terminates this subroutine.
[0144]
In this step, in the processing of step S504 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is stored as ON in the RAM 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the special game state end processing of step S508 in the special game round processing routine shown in FIG. Thus, after the end of the special game state (big hit state), the closing plate is driven to be closed in the process of the next step S406.
[0145]
Next, in the above-described processing of step S405, when it is determined that the jackpot is a big hit, a processing of closing and driving the blocking plate is performed (step S406). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control for closing and driving the blocking plate 300. Thereby, the blocking plate 300 stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3 extends from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2, and the second game area is opened. The state is shifted from the closed state to the closed state, and it is not permitted to throw a game ball into the second game area. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S407.
[0146]
Next, a process of initializing the out-ball counter is performed (step S407). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “out ball number counter” stored in the RAM 70 and initializes the “out ball number counter” in order to store the read out ball number counter value to “0”. Become After this processing ends, the present subroutine ends.
[0147]
By performing the above processing, the gaming machine 10 forms the first game area and the second game area on which the game balls can move on the game board 14 and the board of the game board 14, And a cut-off plate 300 for cutting off the game area and the second game area. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the cut-off state of the cut-off plate 300 is released, and the first game area and the second In the game area, at least one of the arrangement of nails, the type of accessory, and the arrangement of the accessory on the board of the game board 14 is performed so that the degree of advantage of the game for the player is different, It is possible to play games of different gaming properties with one gaming machine. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a variety of gaming characteristics.
[0148]
Here, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, it means that the event occurs when the game exceeds a hurdle related to the game content such as a predetermined target number or a continuation number in the game.
[0149]
In addition, when the player is disadvantaged, it is possible to change the game state, so that the player who is tired of the game state is encouraged to continue the game and, in some cases, It is also possible to provide relief for the elderly.
[0150]
In the subroutine shown in FIG. 10 in the present embodiment, the condition for opening the blocking plate 300 is based on the number of out-balls as a reference and the number of out-balls reaches a predetermined number. The present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of conditions for opening and closing the blocking plate 300 can be considered. For example, based on the number of special symbol changes, and when the number of special symbol changes reaches a predetermined number, based on the special symbol change time, For example, when the special symbol change time reaches a predetermined time. The case where the number of special symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number based on the number of special symbol fluctuations will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, and the case where the special symbol fluctuation time reaches a predetermined time based on the special symbol fluctuation time. This will be described later with reference to FIG.
[0151]
[Special design game processing]
In the processing of step S108 of the main game control processing routine shown in FIG. 7, the subroutine shown in FIG. 11 is read.
[0152]
In the following processing, the case where the jackpot occurrence probability state is set to the normal state and the normal selection table T2 is selected as the probability selection table shown in FIG. 5 will be described as an example.
[0153]
In the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. 11, first, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning memory (step S501). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the starting winning memory stored in the RAM 70 is “0”. When the CPU 66 determines that the start winning memory is “0”, that is, there is no start winning memory, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S502, and the start winning memory is not “0”, that is, the start winning memory is not. If it is determined that there is, the process moves to step S503.
[0154]
Next, when it is determined in the processing of the above-described step S501 that there is no start winning memory, a demonstration display processing is performed (step S502). In this process, the CPU 66 causes the display device 32 to display a predetermined demonstration image such as a game description in the gaming machine. When this process ends, this subroutine ends immediately.
[0155]
Next, if it is determined in the above-described processing of step S501 that there is a start winning prize memory, a jackpot lottery process is performed (step S503). In this process, the CPU 66 extracts a random number value from the big hit determination random number counter 661 inherent in the CPU 66. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S504.
[0156]
Next, it is determined whether it is a jackpot (step S504). In this process, the CPU 66 makes a determination based on the random number value extracted by the jackpot determination random number counter 661 and the normal selection table T2 of the probability selection table shown in FIG. 5A in the process of step S503 described above. . If it is determined that the hit is a big hit, the CPU 66 turns on the big hit flag stored in the RAM 70, and shifts the process to step S510. If it is determined that the hit is not a big hit, the process shifts to step S505.
[0157]
Next, when it is determined in the processing of step S504 that the hit is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not there is a reach (step S505). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not a reach effect is present based on the random number value extracted from the effect determination random number counter 664 inherent in the CPU 66 and the outlier effect determination table shown in FIG. Make a judgment. When determining that there is a reach, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S508. When judged that there is no reach, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S506. In addition, the reach has a normal reach or super reach reach production, and the super reach production is a reach production that has a longer production time and a more elaborate production content than the normal reach production, and further enhances the player's expectation. Production.
[0158]
Next, when it is determined that there is no reach in the above-described processing of step S505, a stop symbol is selected so as to be “no reach” (step S506). In this process, based on the random number value extracted by the non-reachable symbol determination random number counter 662 and the non-reachable non-removable symbol determination table (not shown), the CPU 66 displays “reachless non-reachable” to be displayed on the display device 32. A stop symbol is determined. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S507.
[0159]
Next, a process of determining an effect for reach-less is performed (step S507). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the effect to be displayed on the display device 32 without the reach based on the random number value extracted by the effect determination random number counter 664 and the loss effect determination table shown in FIG. I do. At this time, a random number value in the range of random number value 0 to 100 is extracted by the effect determination random number counter 664. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S512.
[0160]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S505 that there is a reach, a process of selecting a stop symbol is performed so as to indicate “reach with or without reach” (step S508). In this process, based on the random number value extracted by the loss symbol determination random number counter 662 and the reach loss symbol determination table (not shown), the CPU 66 displays “reach loss” to be displayed on the display device 32. A stop symbol is determined. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S509.
[0161]
Next, a process for determining an effect for reach or non-reach is performed (step S509). In this process, the CPU 66 determines an effect to be displayed on the display device 32 at the out-of-reach position based on the random number value extracted by the effect determination random number counter 664 and the off-state effect determination table shown in FIG. I do. At this time, random number values in the range of random number values 111 to 127 are extracted from the effect determination random number counter 664. In this step, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), a reach effect of a normal reach or a super reach out of reach is determined. Here, the super-reach production is a production in which the production time is longer and the production content is more elaborate than the normal reach production, and is a production that further enhances the expectation of the player. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S512.
[0162]
On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S504 that there is a big hit, a big hit symbol determination process is performed (step S510). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the big hit symbol to be displayed on the display device 32 based on the random number value extracted by the big hit symbol determining random number counter 663 and a big hit symbol determining table (not shown). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S511.
[0163]
Next, a process of determining a jackpot effect is performed (step S511). In this process, the CPU 66 determines the effect to be displayed on the display device 32 at the big hit based on the random number value extracted by the random number counter 664 for effect determination and the big hit effect determining table shown in FIG. In this step, as shown in FIG. 6B, a reach effect of either normal reach or super reach is determined. Here, the super-reach production is a production in which the production time is longer and the production content is more elaborate than the normal reach production, and is a production that further enhances the expectation of the player. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S512.
[0164]
Next, an effect control command generation process is performed (step S512). In this process, the CPU 66 performs display on the display device 32 based on the stop symbols, effect images, notification images, and the like determined in the processes of steps S506 and S507, steps S508 and S509, and steps S510 and S511. For this purpose, a control command for controlling the display control device 200 is generated and stored in the RAM 70. For example, when the stop symbols, effects, and the like for the big hit are determined in the processing of the above-described steps S510 and S511, an effect control command for the big hit is generated based on this. In addition, when the stop symbol and the effect for “reach with or without reach” are determined in the processing of steps S508 and 509 described above, the effect control command for “with or without reach” is generated. Further, when the stop symbols, effects, and the like for “no reach” are determined in the processing of steps S506 and 507, an effect control command for “no reach” is generated. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S513.
[0165]
Next, effect control command transmission processing is performed (step S513). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies the effect control command generated in the process of step S512 to the display control device 200 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S514.
[0166]
Next, it is determined whether or not a jackpot has occurred (step S514). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the big hit flag stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether this big hit flag is ON. When determining that a big hit has occurred, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S515, and when determining that no big hit has occurred, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S516.
[0167]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S514 that a big hit has occurred, a special game round switching process is performed (step S515). The CPU 66 supplies a control command to the solenoid 48 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72 to open and control the large winning opening 38, for example, and drives the shutter 40 to open. As a result, the player can make a predetermined number of game balls win in the special winning opening 38 and obtain a prize ball corresponding to this. In addition, a jackpot notification and a performance are executed. Details will be described later with reference to FIG. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S516.
[0168]
Next, a special symbol game control end process is performed (step S516). In this process, the CPU 66 executes a series of special symbol game end processes described above. After this processing ends, the present subroutine is ended, and the process returns from the special symbol game processing.
[0169]
[Special game round switching process]
In the special game round switching process of step S515 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11, the subroutine shown in FIG. 12 is read.
[0170]
In the special game round switching process routine shown in FIG. 12, first, a jackpot fanfare process is performed (step S601). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the voice control device 202 and generates a special game state start screen on the display device 32 in order to generate a jackpot notification sound (fan fare sound) from the speakers 46 (46a to 46d). The control command is supplied to the display control device 200 in order to cause the display control device 200 to perform the control. The special game state start screen is a screen for notifying the occurrence of the special game state. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S602.
[0171]
Next, a round display switching time check process is performed (step S602). In this processing, the CPU 66 checks the switching time based on the value indicated by the “round switching timer” for managing the switching timing from the special game state start screen to the special game interval screen. Then, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the display control device 200 to cause the display device 32 to display the special game interval screen. The special game interval screen is for notifying that a special game of the first round will be entered. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S603.
[0172]
Next, a special game state time check process is performed (step S603). In this process, after starting the first round special game, the CPU 66 executes a time management process for the special game state. The time relating to the special game state is, for example, a one-round executable time (for example, 30 seconds) of the big hit game, a display execution time of the big hit game interval screen, a continuous winning time period for the next round, and the like. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S604.
[0173]
Next, a special winning opening opening / closing process is performed (step S604). In this process, when the CPU 66 determines that the one-round executable time of the jackpot game has elapsed by the above-described special game state time check process of step S603, or that the predetermined number of balls have been won in the special winning opening 38. When it is determined that the special game period of one round has ended, the control command is supplied to the solenoid 48 to close and drive the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38. If the CPU 66 determines that the one-round executable time of the jackpot game has not elapsed, or determines that there is no winning of a predetermined number of balls in the special winning opening 38, the special game period of one round Is determined not to be completed, and a control command is supplied to the solenoid 48 in order to open and drive the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S605.
[0174]
Next, a special game state display process is performed (step S605). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the display control device 200 in order to display a predetermined image on the display device 32 in response to the opening and closing of the special winning opening 38 in the process of step S604 described above. When the special winning opening 38 is opened in the processing of step S604, the CPU 66 does not make a prize in the so-called V zone (hereinafter, referred to as a V prize) for ensuring the continuation of the next round. A control command is supplied to the display control device 200 so that the display device 32 displays a pre-winning round screen notifying that the special winning opening 38 is being opened. Further, in the process of step S604, when the special winning opening 38 is closed, the CPU 66 displays a control command on the display device 32 to display a big hit game interval screen for notifying that the next round is to be entered. 200.
[0175]
Further, when a V prize is won, the CPU 66 stores the V prize flag stored in the RAM 70 to ON, and sends a control command to the display control device 200 to display the round screen after the V prize on the display device 32. Supply. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S606.
[0176]
Next, it is determined whether or not the special winning opening is being opened (step S606). In this process, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the special winning opening 38 is being driven to open, and if it is determined that the special winning opening is being opened, the process proceeds to step S602, and again, steps S602 to S602 are performed. When the processing of S605 is performed and it is determined that the special winning opening is not being opened, the processing proceeds to step S607.
[0177]
Next, when it is determined in the processing of the above-described step S606 that the special winning opening is not being opened, it is determined whether or not the V winning is established (step S607). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the V winning flag stored in the RAM 70 and determines whether or not the V winning flag is stored ON. When determining that the V winning is established, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S602, starts the next round of the special game, performs the processing of steps S602 to S606 again, and sets the special game state. continue. If it is determined that the V winning has not been established, the process proceeds to step S608.
[0178]
Next, when it is determined in the processing of step S607 that the V winning is not established, a special game state end processing is performed (step S608). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a control command to the display control device 200 to display the special game state end screen on the display device 32. After this processing ends, this subroutine is ended, and the process returns from the special game round switching processing.
[0179]
≪Second aspect≫
[Special symbol variation number reference processing]
In the special symbol variation number processing routine shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation is started (step S701). In this process, in order to determine whether or not the special symbol change is started on the display device 32, the CPU 66 performs the effect in the effect control command generation process of step S512 in the above-described special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. It is determined whether a control command has been generated and stored in the RAM 70. When determining that the effect control command is generated and stored in the RAM 70, the CPU 66 determines that the special symbol change is started, shifts the processing to step S702, generates the effect control command, and stores the effect control command in the RAM 70. When it is determined that the special symbol is not stored, it is determined that the special symbol change is not started, and this subroutine is terminated.
[0180]
In this step, it may be determined whether or not the effect control command is an effect control command for a disconnection.
[0181]
In this step, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been generated and stored in the RAM 70 in the effect control command generation process of step S512 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the effect control command transmission process of step S513 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 described above, it is determined whether or not an effect control command has been transmitted to the display control device 200. Is also good.
[0182]
Further, it may be determined whether or not the special symbol game control end processing of step S516 in the above-described special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. 11 has been executed. At this time, it may be preferable to determine whether or not the special symbol stopped and displayed is a lost symbol.
[0183]
Next, when it is determined in the above-described processing of step S701 that the special symbol change is started, a process of incrementing “1” in the “special symbol change number counter” is performed (step S702). The “special symbol variation counter” is an integer variable equal to or greater than “0” that manages how many times the special symbol variation is performed. In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70, adds “1” to the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation counter”, and updates the added value by “1”. The special symbol variation counter is stored in the RAM 70. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S703.
[0184]
Next, the "special symbol variation number counter" determines whether or not it has reached a predetermined value (step S703). In this process, as described above, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70, and determines whether the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation counter” has reached a predetermined value. to decide. For example, when the predetermined value is “200”, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the read “special symbol variation counter” has reached “200”. The above-mentioned predetermined value may be freely set in advance by an input operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine, or a random number counter (not shown) for determining the number of special symbol fluctuations inherent in the CPU 66. ), A random number may be generated, and the determination may be made by performing a lottery process. When determining that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation counter” has reached the predetermined value, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S704, and the value indicated by the “special symbol variation counter” has not reached the predetermined value. If it is determined that this is the case, this subroutine is terminated.
[0185]
Next, when it is determined that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation counter” has reached the predetermined value in the process of step S703 described above, a process of opening the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S704). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control to open the cutoff plate 300. Thus, the blocking plate 300 extending from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3, and the second game area is blocked. Then, the state is shifted to the open state, and the throwing of the game ball into the second game area is permitted. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S705.
[0186]
In this step, as shown in FIG. 15, an effect image for notifying that the blocking plate 300 has been opened may be displayed on the display device 32. In this case, the CPU 66 generates a control command for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device 32, and supplies this to the display control device 200. By performing such an effect, it may be very suitable for a player who continues to be disadvantaged for a long time and has a low interest in the game to maintain the interest in the game.
[0187]
Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit state is present (step S705). In this process, the CPU 66 determines in the process of step S504 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 described later that a big hit has been determined, and determines whether or not the big hit flag stored in the RAM 70 is ON. . When determining that the big hit flag is stored ON, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S706, and when determining that the big hit flag is not stored ON, terminates this subroutine.
[0188]
In this step, in the processing of step S504 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is stored as ON in the RAM 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the special game state end processing of step S608 in the special game round processing routine shown in FIG. As a result, after the end of the special game state (big hit state), the blocking plate is driven to close in the process of step S406.
[0189]
Next, in the above-described processing of step S705, when it is determined that the hit is a big hit, a processing of closing and driving the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S706). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control for closing and driving the blocking plate 300. Thereby, the blocking plate 300 stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3 extends from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2, and the second game area is opened. The state is shifted from the closed state to the closed state, and it is not permitted to throw a game ball into the second game area. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S707.
[0190]
Next, a process of initializing the “special symbol variation counter” is performed (step S707). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the "special symbol variation counter" stored in the RAM 70, and stores the "special symbol variation counter" in the "special symbol variation counter" in order to store the read value of the "special symbol variation counter" at "0". Is initialized. After this processing ends, the present subroutine ends.
[0191]
By performing the above-described processing, the arrangement of the nails or the arrangement and characteristics of the accessory is made different between the first game area and the second game area. It becomes possible to play games. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a variety of gaming characteristics.
[0192]
When performing the processing shown in FIG. 13 described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present invention counts the number of special symbol changes performed by the special symbol changing means for changing the special symbols and the number of special symbols changed by the special symbol changing means. Counting means for counting, and when the counting means counts the predetermined number of special symbol changes, the cutoff state by the cutoff member is released. For players who are disadvantaged such that they cannot execute the jackpot game (special game) even if they go, it can be expected to provide an opportunity to change the game state and play the game in an advantageous state. In addition, it is possible to encourage a player whose interest in the game has decreased in interest to maintain the interest in the game and, in some cases, to rescue the player.
[0193]
Next, a case where the opening drive control of the blocking plate 300 is executed when the special symbol variation time reaches a predetermined time based on the special symbol variation time will be described with reference to FIG.
[0194]
≪Third aspect≫
[Special symbol variation time reference processing]
In the special symbol variation time reference processing routine shown in FIG. 14, first, it is determined whether or not a special symbol variation has been performed (step S801). In this process, in order to determine whether or not the special symbol has been changed on the display device 32, the CPU 66 determines whether or not the effect control command has been transmitted in the effect control command transmission process of step S513 in the above-described special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not it has been transmitted to display control device 200. If the CPU 66 determines that the effect control command has not been transmitted to the display control device 200, the CPU 66 terminates this subroutine, and if it determines that the effect control command has been transmitted to the display control device 200, Start measurement. Then, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game control ending process of step S516 in the above-described special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 has been executed. End time measurement. Then, the CPU 66 stores the special symbol fluctuation measurement time data measured by the timer in the RAM 70, and shifts the processing to step S802.
[0195]
In this step, it is also preferable to determine whether or not the effect control command is an outgoing effect control command, which is preferable.
[0196]
Next, when it is determined in the process of step S801 that a special symbol has been changed, the special symbol change measurement time data stored in the RAM 70 is read as described above. Then, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation time counter” stored in the RAM 70, and adds the value indicated by the above-described special symbol variation measurement time data to the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation time counter”. Then, the added value is stored in the RAM 70 as an updated "special symbol variation time counter". In addition, the "special symbol fluctuation time counter" indicates the accumulated time of the special symbol fluctuation time, and if the game has not transitioned to the jackpot state at least once, the game has started, or at least once the game has started the jackpot state Is a variable for managing the time during which the special symbol fluctuating game has been performed since the previous transition to the jackpot state. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S803.
[0197]
Next, the "special symbol variation time counter" determines whether or not the value has reached a predetermined value (step S803). In this process, as described above, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation time counter” stored in the RAM 70, and determines whether the value indicated by the read “special symbol variation time counter” has reached a predetermined value. to decide. For example, when the predetermined value is “3600 (Sec)”, the CPU 66 determines whether the read “special symbol variation time counter” has reached “3600 (Sec)”. The above-mentioned predetermined value may be freely set in advance by an input operation of an administrator who manages the gaming machine, or a special symbol variation time determining random number counter (not shown) provided in the CPU 66. ), A random number may be generated, and the determination may be made by performing a lottery process. When determining that the value indicated by the “special symbol variation time counter” has reached the predetermined value, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S804, and the value indicated by the “special symbol variation time counter” has not reached the predetermined value. If it is determined that this is the case, this subroutine is terminated.
[0198]
Next, when it is determined in step S803 that the value indicated by the "special symbol variation time counter" has reached a predetermined value, a process of opening the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S804). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control to open the cutoff plate 300. Thus, the blocking plate 300 extending from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2 is stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3, and the second game area is blocked. Then, the state is shifted to the open state, and the throwing of the game ball into the second game area is permitted. After this processing is ended, the processings proceed to Step S805.
[0199]
In this step, as shown in FIG. 15, an effect image for notifying that the blocking plate 300 has been opened may be displayed on the display device 32. In this case, the CPU 66 generates a control command for displaying an image as shown in FIG. 15 on the display device 32, and supplies this to the display control device 200. By performing such an effect, it may be very suitable for a player who continues to be disadvantaged for a long time and has a low interest in the game to maintain the interest in the game.
[0200]
Next, it is determined whether or not a big hit state is present (step S805). In this process, the CPU 66 determines in the process of step S504 in the special symbol game process routine shown in FIG. 11 described later that a big hit has been determined, and determines whether or not the big hit flag stored in the RAM 70 is ON. . When determining that the big hit flag is stored ON, the CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S706, and when determining that the big hit flag is not stored ON, terminates this subroutine.
[0201]
In this step, in the processing of step S504 in the special symbol game processing routine shown in FIG. 11, which will be described later, it is determined whether or not the jackpot flag stored in the RAM 70 is stored as ON in the RAM 70. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether or not the special game state end processing of step S608 in the special game round processing routine shown in FIG. Thus, after the end of the special gaming state (big hit state), the closing plate 300 is driven to be closed in the process of the next step S806.
[0202]
Next, in the above-described processing of step S805, when it is determined that a big hit has occurred, processing of closing and driving the blocking plate 300 is performed (step S806). In this process, the CPU 66 supplies a drive signal and drive power to the solenoid 310 via the input / output bus 64 and the interface circuit group 72, and performs control for closing and driving the blocking plate 300. Thereby, the blocking plate 300 stored in the blocking plate storage portion 301 as shown in FIG. 3 extends from the blocking plate storage portion 301 toward the guide rail 30 as shown in FIG. 2, and the second game area is opened. The state is shifted from the closed state to the closed state, and it is not permitted to throw a game ball into the second game area. When this process ends, the process moves to a step S807.
[0203]
Next, a process of initializing the "special symbol variation time counter" is performed (step S807). In this process, the CPU 66 reads the “special symbol variation counter” stored in the RAM 70 and sets the “special symbol variation time counter” in order to store the read “special symbol variation time counter” at “0”. initialize. After this processing ends, the present subroutine ends.
[0204]
By performing the above processing, the gaming machine 10 forms the first game area and the second game area on which the game balls can move on the game board 14 and the board of the game board 14, And a blocking plate 300 for blocking the game area from the second game area. The first game area and the second game area have different game advantages for the players. The arrangement of the nails or the type of the accessory on the board surface of the board 14 or the arrangement of the accessory is made, and the blocking state by the blocking member is released by a predetermined trigger, so that one gaming machine has different gaming properties. It becomes possible to play games. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a variety of gaming characteristics.
[0205]
Here, the predetermined opportunity includes, for example, a phenomenon that occurs spontaneously when a certain time arrives without exceeding a predetermined condition, such as a lapse of a predetermined time including the special symbol fluctuation game time, for example. It is a thing.
[0206]
Further, when performing the processing shown in FIG. 14 described above, the gaming machine 10 of the present invention counts the special symbol changing means for changing the special symbol and the number of special symbol changing time performed by the special symbol changing means. When the counting means counts the predetermined special symbol variation time, the blocking state by the blocking member is released, so that, for example, the special symbol variation game is performed for a long time. For players who are disadvantaged such that they cannot execute the jackpot game (special game) even if they go, it can be expected to provide an opportunity to change the game state and play the game in an advantageous state. In addition, it is possible to encourage a player whose interest in the game has decreased in interest to maintain the interest in the game and, in some cases, to rescue the player.
[0207]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, it only illustrated the specific example and does not specifically limit this invention. That is, the gaming machine of the present invention forms a game board, a first game area and a second game area on which a game ball can move, on the game board surface, and the first game area and the second game area. A blocking member for blocking the second game area, and a blocking state by the blocking member is released when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the first game area and the second game area It is characterized in that at least one of the arrangement of nails, the type of accessory, and the arrangement of the accessory is performed on the game board so that the degree of advantage of the game for the player is different. The specific configuration of each area, member, means, such as one game area, second game area, blocking member, game board surface, nail, character, out port, counting means, etc. is not limited to those described above, and is appropriate. The design can be changed.
[0208]
It should be noted that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the invention merely enumerate the most suitable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.
[0209]
[Example of Modification]
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, when the number of out balls reaches a predetermined number (see FIG. 10), when the number of special symbol changes reaches a predetermined number (see FIG. 13), a special symbol is used. When the fluctuation time reaches a predetermined time (see FIG. 14), the breaking plate 300 is driven to open. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of conditions for driving the breaking plate 300 to open can be considered. is there.
[0210]
For example, as shown in FIG. 14, based not only on the special symbol fluctuation time but also on the game time from the start of the game (when the firing of the game ball is performed and the first special symbol fluctuation game is started, Measuring time), and a counting means for counting the number of game hours from the start of the game, wherein when the counting means has counted the predetermined number of game hours, the blocking state by the blocking member is released. You may do it.
[0211]
Further, for example, based on the time after the first big hit game (special game) is executed and ended (time is measured when the processing of step S608 described above is executed), from the end of the special game A counting means for counting the number of game hours, and when the counting means has counted the predetermined number of game hours, the blocking state of the blocking member may be released.
[0212]
Further, for example, as shown in FIG. 13, not only the number of special symbols fluctuating games in the case of a lost symbol and a performance, but also the number of special symbols fluctuating games with a reach and a non-reachable symbol in the case of a performance. As a reference (similar to the process of FIG. 13 described above, when the effect control command for reach / loss is stored in the process of step S509 in FIG. 11 is counted), a special mode of a shift mode after the reach effect is obtained. It is also possible to provide a counting means for counting the number of symbol fluctuations, and to release the cut-off state by the blocking member when the counting means counts the predetermined special symbol fluctuation number.
[0213]
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 10, the number of game balls fired on the game board 14 (the number of fire balls) is not limited to the number of out-balls, but is used as a reference (in the vicinity of the fire device 28 or from the fire device 28 to the game board 14). A launching ball sensor is provided in the launching path leading to and counts the launching spheres), a launching device for launching game balls to the game board, and a counting means for counting the number of launching spheres fired by the launching device are provided. When the counting means counts the predetermined number of the shooting balls, the blocking state by the blocking member may be released.
[0214]
Furthermore, when the predetermined condition is not satisfied during the special game (when the V winning is not established), the game ends in a so-called puncture state without completing the special game (NO in step S607 of FIG. 12). With reference to (determined), the blocking state by the blocking member may be released when the puncturing state occurs in the special game state.
[0215]
With the above-described configuration, it is possible to play a game with different gaming properties with one gaming machine, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a wide variety of gaming properties.
[0216]
In addition, when the player is disadvantaged, the player can expect to change the game state, so that the player who is tired of the game state is encouraged to continue the game, and in some cases, Can be expected to be relieved.
[0219]
It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the configuration in which the blocking state by the blocking member is released when the disadvantageous state for the player continues as in each of the above-described embodiments, and may be another mode.
[0218]
For example, based on the case where the specially displayed special symbol is stopped and displayed with a predetermined out-of-spec symbol or a predetermined winning symbol, a special symbol variable game is performed and a predetermined predetermined special symbol is stopped. When displayed, it may be configured to release the blocking state by the blocking member.
[0219]
In addition, based on a case where a probability variation game is performed (internal winning, an actual execution, or the like), the blocking state by the blocking member is released when the establishment variation game is performed. It is good.
[0220]
Further, based on the number of game balls (number of winning balls) winning the winning opening except for the special winning opening and the starting opening (each winning opening, for example, a general winning opening 54 (54a, 54b), a general winning opening winning ball sensor 43). And counting means for counting the number of winning balls), and counting means for counting the number of winning balls won in the winning opening, and when the counting means has counted the predetermined number of winning balls, the blocking state by the blocking member is changed. It may be configured to cancel.
[0221]
Furthermore, a counting means for counting the number of special games executed based on the number of special games from the start of the game is provided, and when the counting means has counted the predetermined number of special games, the interruption by the interruption member is performed. The state may be canceled.
[0222]
By performing the above-described processing, it is possible to play a game with different gaming properties with one gaming machine, and a gaming machine with a variety of gaming properties can be provided.
[0223]
Further, the more advantageous states are provided, the more opportunities to play games are provided in more advantageous states, which may be very suitable for maintaining the interest of the player.
[0224]
【The invention's effect】
ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, it becomes possible to play the game of different game characteristics with one game machine. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine having a variety of gaming characteristics. In addition, it is possible to rescue the player and maintain the interest of the player.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of an overview of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view schematically illustrating an example of a game board surface of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view schematically illustrating an example of a game board surface of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a schematic circuit configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a data table of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a schematic view showing an example of a data table of the gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a view illustrating an example of a flowchart of a control process executed in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a schematic diagram showing an example of a screen display of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 gaming machines
14 Game board
30 Guide rail
32 display device
38 Grand Prize Winner
41 Big Winner Winning Ball Sensor
42 First starting port winning ball sensor
43 General Winning Port Winning Ball Sensor
44 First starting port
48, 57, 310 solenoid
51 Game ball discharge path
53 Out mouth
54a, 54b General winning opening
55 Normal design start sensor
56 Out port sensor
58a, 58b Movable piece
60 Main controller
62, 72 Interface circuit group
64 input / output bus
66 CPU
68 ROM
70 RAM
200 Display control device
300 Cutoff plate
301 cut-off plate storage
302 Second starting port
304 Special Winner
306 Second starting port winning ball sensor
308 Special winning opening winning ball sensor

Claims (3)

Game board,
On the game board surface, while forming a first game area and a second game area in which a game ball can move, a blocking member for blocking the first game area and the second game area, Have
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the blocking state by the blocking member is released, and
In the first game area and the second game area, at least one of the arrangement of nails, the type of accessory, and the arrangement of the accessory on the game board surface so that the degree of advantage of the game for the player is different. A gaming machine characterized by one or more. Game board,
On the game board surface, while forming a first game area and a second game area in which a game ball can move, a blocking member for blocking the first game area and the second game area, Have
In the first game area and the second game area, the arrangement of nails or the type of accessory or the accessory is made on the game board surface so that the degree of advantage of the game for the player is different, and A gaming machine wherein the shut-off state by the shut-off member is released at a predetermined timing. An out port is provided below the game board surface, and counting means for counting the number of out balls discharged from the out port is provided. When the counting means counts the predetermined number of out balls, the blocking member The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the interrupted state is released.

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