JP2005080779A - Pachinko machine, computer program and recording medium - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko machine having round continuation conditions more interesting than the conventional Pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: When, in a first round (1R) of a big win game, three balls enter in a specific area out of game balls entering in a big win hole, three rounds from a next second round (2R) to a forth round (4R) are set to unconditional rounds capable of, even if no game ball passes through the specific area, advancing to the next round. That is to say, the unconditional round is set by the number of the game balls entering in the specific area in a single round. A player can thus enjoy a fresh game which the conventional Pachinko machine prevented from executing a next round unless satisfying the continuation condition, has never provided. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko machine in which the operation of a winning device is controlled by a computer, and winning becomes easy when a big hit occurs. The present invention also relates to a computer program for causing the pachinko machine to function by a computer and a computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

Conventionally, a pachinko machine shown in FIG. 21 is known as this type of gaming machine. FIG. 21 is an explanatory front view showing a main configuration of a conventional pachinko machine.
When a game ball launched by operating the launch lever 501 provided in the pachinko machine 500 wins the first type starting port 503 provided in the game board 502, the computer built in the pachinko machine 500 is hit or lost. Is determined (hereinafter referred to as jackpot determination). Subsequently, the symbol display 505 displays the symbol rows in which a plurality of special symbols (for example, special symbols indicating the numbers 0 to 9) are arranged in the vertical direction in the three display areas in the horizontal direction. (Also called scroll display).
When a predetermined time elapses from the start of the variable display, the symbol display unit 505 stops the special symbol variable display in each display region, and displays the stop symbol corresponding to the result of the jackpot determination in each display region. That is, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a big hit symbol is displayed, and if it is a loss, a lost symbol is displayed.

  Here, when a big hit symbol (for example, “777” as shown in FIG. 21) is displayed, a big hit occurs, the door-type opening / closing member 506 is opened, and the big prize opening 507 is opened. When a game ball wins the big winning opening 507, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls are paid out to the upper tray 508 for each winning ball. In addition, either the number of winning balls won in the grand prize opening 507 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10) or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since the grand prize opening 507 is opened. When these conditions are satisfied, the opening / closing member 506 is closed and the special winning opening 507 is closed. Furthermore, when the game ball that has won the big prize opening 507 passes through a specific area 509 provided inside the big prize opening 507, the right to reopen the big prize opening 507 is generated. As described above, a game is played in a plurality of rounds (for example, a maximum of 15 rounds) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 509 from the opening of the grand prize winning opening 507 to the closing thereof. Can do. Hereinafter, the game is referred to as a jackpot game.

By the way, the continuation condition of the round in the above-mentioned pachinko machine 500 is that the game ball won in the big prize opening 507 passes through the specific area 509, but the continuation condition has not been changed for many years. There was a problem that sex was rutted.
Therefore, in order to solve such problems, it is a continuation condition that a game ball has won a prize within the time limit during the opening of the big prize opening without having a specific area in the big prize opening. A pachinko machine has been proposed (Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 64-49587). A pachinko machine that determines the number of rounds by lottery has also been proposed (Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-176097).

JP-A-64-49587 (Gazette, page 6, lower left column, lines 9 to 18; page 7, upper left column, last line to upper right column, line 6, FIG. 4). JP 2000-176097 (10th to 11th paragraphs).

However, in the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, the continuation condition is satisfied if the game ball wins the big prize opening within the time limit, but it is easy to win the big prize opening, and the continuation condition is easily established. Therefore, there is a problem that the game is not interesting because there is no tension about whether or not the round can be continued.
In addition, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 2 determines the number of rounds by lottery, but if the profit brought to the player due to the big hit is changed by lottery, there is a problem that the interest in the pachinko machine is scraped instead. .

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described conventional problems, and a pachinko machine having a more interesting round continuation condition than a conventional pachinko machine, and a computer program for causing the computer to function the pachinko machine And a computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program is recorded.

  In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, in the invention described in claim 1, a big hit judging means for judging whether the game ball has passed a predetermined area or not, and the game ball is not winning. A round from a possible state to a state in which a winning can be made and returning to the state in which a winning cannot be made again is regarded as one round, and a winning that can be executed multiple times when the jackpot judging means judges the jackpot. An apparatus, a specific area detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through a specific area provided in the winning device, and a continuation condition that the game ball passing through the specific area is detected by the specific area detecting means In the pachinko machine comprising the winning device control means for controlling the winning device so that the next round is executed following the current round, the detection is performed by the specific area detecting means. Counting means for counting the number of game balls played, and when the number of game balls counted by the counting means during execution of the current round is a predetermined number indicating a plurality, the continuation condition is satisfied. The technical means is used which includes an unconditional round setting means for setting the unconditional round that can be executed unconditionally regardless of whether the winning device is executed.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect, the unconditional round setting means uses technical means for setting the number of unconditional rounds corresponding to the predetermined number.

  In the invention according to claim 3, in the pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, the unconditional round setting means newly sets an unconditional round when the unconditional round is executed. Use technical means to prohibit this.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, technical means called a computer program executed by the computer is used in order to make the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to third aspects function by the computer.
The computer according to claim 4 includes a microprocessor, a microcomputer, a personal computer, and the like including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like in addition to the CPU. The computer program according to claim 5 includes a computer program recorded on a computer-readable recording medium and a computer program communicated over a network such as the Internet, an intranet, or a computer network.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, technical means of the computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program according to the fourth aspect is recorded is used.
In addition to the ROM, the recording medium according to the fifth aspect includes a RAM, an EEPROM, an IC chip, a flexible disk, an MO (magneto-optical disk), a DVD-ROM, a DVD-RAM, a CD (compact disk), a CD-R, It is meant to include recording media such as a CD-RW and a hard disk (a disk read by a hard disk drive).

In the first aspect of the present invention, an unconditional round that can be executed unconditionally is set when the number of game balls passing through a specific area provided in the winning device is a predetermined number indicating a plurality. Therefore, the player can enjoy a fresh game that cannot be enjoyed with a conventional pachinko machine that cannot execute the next round unless the continuation condition is satisfied.
In addition, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied, whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied in order to execute the next round. When executing a round, there is no need to establish a continuation condition, so that the game can be enjoyed with peace of mind.
You can also enjoy a thrilling game whether the next round will be an unconditional round.
That is, the player can enjoy an interesting game in which thrill and relief are mixed.
Therefore, if the invention according to claim 1 is carried out, a pachinko machine having a continuation condition of a more interesting round than the conventional pachinko machine can be realized.

  In the invention according to claim 2, since the unconditional round setting means can set the number of unconditional rounds corresponding to the number of game balls passing through the specific area, the player can play as many game balls as possible. It is possible to enjoy a new and interesting game that has never been seen before.

In the invention described in claim 3, the unconditional round setting means prohibits the setting of a new unconditional round when the unconditional round is being executed. By setting the conditional round, the unconditional round does not increase.
Therefore, there is no possibility that the unconditional round will easily increase and the sense of tightness of the game will be lost.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, technical means called a computer program executed by the computer is used in order to make the pachinko machine according to any one of the first to third aspects function by the computer.
That is, the pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 is, for example, a CPU (computer) built in the pachinko machine, as described in the best mode for carrying out the invention described later. Therefore, the pachinko machine can be caused to function by recording the computer program in a ROM or the like (recording medium) and executing the recorded computer program by the CPU.

According to a fifth aspect of the invention, technical means of the computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program according to the fourth aspect is recorded is used.
In other words, in a pachinko machine that controls a game by a computer, for example, as described in the best mode for carrying out the invention described later, it is recorded in a ROM (recording medium) provided in the pachinko machine. Since the CPU (computer) functions when the computer program is executed, the pachinko machine can be caused to function by using a recording medium such as a ROM in which the computer program is recorded.

<First Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, as a pachinko machine according to the present invention, a first type of pachinko machine, that is, a pachinko machine in which a big hit occurs when a big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed by a symbol display, and a big winning opening is opened. Will be described.
[Overall main configuration]
First, the main configuration of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine.
The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a front frame 2 that can be opened and closed via a hinge 8, and a glass frame 4 fitted with a glass plate is attached to the front frame 2 so as to be opened and closed. On the right side of the front frame 2, there is provided a key hole 3 into which a key used for opening and closing the glass frame 4 is inserted. A game board 5 is provided inside the glass frame 4, and a launching handle 15 a for operating a launching device for launching a game ball to the game board 5 is attached to the lower right side of the front frame 2. .
Below the glass frame 4 is formed a prize ball / rental supply port 6a through which prize balls and rental balls are discharged. A prize tray supplied from the lending supply port 6a and an upper tray 6 for collecting the lending balls are attached. Below the upper tray 6, there is formed a discharge port 7 a that discharges prize balls that have flowed beyond the capacity of the upper tray 6 and game balls discharged from the upper tray 6 by operating the upper tray ball removal lever 6 b. Has been. On the discharge side of the discharge port 7a, a lower tray 7 is provided for storing game balls discharged from the discharge port 7a.

[Main configuration of game board 5]
Next, the main configuration of the game board 5 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is an explanatory front view of the game board 5.
A center case 30 that is a three-dimensional structure is provided in the approximate center of the game board 5, and the center case 30 is provided with a symbol display 32 a that performs a fixed display from a variation display of a special symbol. Yes. The symbol display 32a has a total of three display areas, a left display area, a middle display area, and a right display area in order from the left of the screen. In each display area, a symbol row in which a plurality of special symbols (for example, a total of 10 types of special symbols expressing the numbers 0 to 9) are arranged in ascending order from bottom to top varies from top to bottom (also called scrolling). )
In addition, the symbol display 32a includes a background image to be displayed on the background of each symbol row, an effect image when reaching reach, a jackpot warning image for notifying the occurrence of a jackpot, a reach warning image for notifying the occurrence of a specific reach, An effect image or the like when a big hit occurs is displayed. Here, reach means a state where one symbol is insufficient until the completion of the jackpot symbol. For example, it means a state in which the special symbol constituting the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed in two display regions among the three display regions, and the special symbol is changed in the remaining one display region.

The final display of the special symbol means that the final special symbol has been displayed. The display of the final display includes the state in which the fluctuation is completely stopped, as well as up / down or left / right without complete stop. And the like are accompanied by a predetermined movement.
Further, in the following description, the symbol string that is moved and displayed in the left display area of the symbol display 32a is moved and displayed in the left symbol string, the symbol string that is moved and displayed in the middle display area is moved and displayed in the middle symbol line, and the right display area. The symbol row is referred to as the right symbol row. Further, a single symbol constituting the left symbol row is referred to as a left symbol, a single symbol constituting the middle symbol row is referred to as a middle symbol, and a single symbol constituting the right symbol row is referred to as a right symbol.
Further, the left symbol fixedly displayed in the left display area is referred to as a left fixed symbol, the middle symbol fixedly displayed in the middle display region is referred to as a middle fixed symbol, and the right symbol fixedly displayed in the right display region is referred to as a right fixed symbol.
Furthermore, the combination of the left definite symbol, the middle definite symbol and the right definite symbol indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit is referred to as a big hit symbol, and the left definite symbol indicating that the result of the big hit determination is a loss, A combination of the confirmed symbol and the right confirmed symbol is referred to as a lost symbol.

In the symbol display 32a, the number that the symbol display 32a holds the start of variation when the symbol variation start from the symbol variation start to the final display of the big hit symbol or the lost symbol is set to 4 (hereinafter referred to as the number of suspension) is 4. A hold number display LED 35 is provided for displaying by LED. The number of lighting of the hold number display LED 35 corresponds to the hold number. In addition, the symbol display device 32a holds a normal symbol display device 33 composed of three LEDs for variably displaying the normal symbol, and a change start when the normal symbol change display to the fixed display is performed once. A normal symbol start memory number display LED 34 for displaying the number of times (hereinafter referred to as a normal symbol start memory number) by four LEDs is provided. The number of lighting of the normal symbol start memory number display LED 34 corresponds to the normal symbol start memory number.
On the right side of the center case 30, a normal symbol operating right gate (also simply referred to as a normal symbol operating gate) 26 is provided, and on the left side of the center case 30, a normal symbol operating left gate (also simply referred to as a normal symbol operating gate). ) 27 is provided. When the game ball passes through one of the normal symbol operation gates, the normal symbol display device 33 starts to display the normal symbol variation display. If the game ball passes through one of the normal symbol activation gates during the variation display, Normally, the number of symbol starting memories increases by one.

Below the center case 30, an ordinary electric accessory 28 having both openable and closable blades is provided. Inside the ordinary electric accessory 28, a first type starting port 29 is provided. When the normal symbol display device 33 confirms and displays the normal symbol, both wings of the ordinary electric accessory 28 are released, and the area where the game ball wins the first type starting port 29 is expanded. Hereinafter, the winning of the game ball from the first type starting port 29 or both wings of the ordinary electric accessory 28 is referred to as winning the first type starting port 29.
When the game ball wins the first type starting port 29, the symbol display 32a starts changing the special symbol. When the game ball wins the first type start port 29 during the change of the special symbol, the start of the change of the special symbol is suspended and the number of lighting of the hold number display LED 35 is increased by one. In this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of holds is four.
Below the ordinary electric accessory 28, there is provided a variable winning device 40 that operates when a big hit occurs. A plate-like opening / closing member 41 that opens at the start of each round and opens a large winning opening is attached to the variable winning device 40 so as to be openable and closable. When the opening / closing member 41 is opened, a horizontally long and rectangular special winning opening 43 corresponding to the shape of the opening / closing member 41 is opened. A lower right prize opening 24 is provided on the right side of the variable prize winning device 40, and a right sleeve prize opening 22 is provided on the upper right side thereof. A lower left prize opening 25 is provided on the left side of the variable prize winning device 40, and a left sleeve prize opening 23 is provided obliquely above the left.

  The game board 5 is provided with a plurality of windmills 12 and a plurality of decorative windmills 21 decorated with LEDs. Corner decorations 11 are provided on the upper left and right corners of the game board 5, and side decorations 20 decorated with a plurality of LEDs are provided on both sides of the game board 5. The game board 5 is provided with a launch rail 13 for guiding a game ball launched by the launch device to the game area, and a circular game area is defined by the launch rail 13. Furthermore, an out port 14 is provided at the bottom of the game board 5 for collecting game balls that have not won a prize as out balls. A lot of nails (not shown) are driven into the game board 5, and the game balls fired on the game board 5 flow down while fluctuating between the nails. It passes, wins the first type starting port 29, or is recovered from the out port 14.

(Structure of the variable winning device 40)
Next, the structure of the variable winning device 40 will be described with reference to FIG.
FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the variable winning device 40. In the following description, the direction from the surface of the game board 5 toward the player sitting in front of the pachinko machine 1 is referred to as the front, and the opposite direction is referred to as the rear.
The variable winning device 40 includes a front mechanism 40 a provided on the front surface of the game board 5 and a back mechanism 40 c provided on the back surface of the game board 5. The front mechanism 40 a is provided with a horizontally long housing 47, and a horizontally long and plate-shaped opening / closing member 41 is attached to the upper portion of the housing 47 so as to be rotatable about the lower portions of the left and right side surfaces. Yes. On the upper surface of the opening / closing member 41 that has been opened, a planar receiving surface 41a for receiving a game ball flowing down from above is formed. The opening / closing member 41 is closed at a normal time when no big hit occurs, and the special winning opening 43 is in a closed state. Further, when a big hit occurs, the opening operation is performed as shown in FIG.

The back mechanism 40 c is provided with a housing 52, and the housing 52 is provided with a big prize opening solenoid 59 for opening and closing the opening and closing member 41. The opening / closing member 41 is opened / closed by driving the large winning opening solenoid 59 via a connecting member (not shown) connected to the plunger of the large winning opening solenoid 59.
A distribution member 54 is provided on the front surface of the housing 52, and a specific area 53 and a general area 64 are provided on both sides thereof. The distribution member 54 has a mountain-shaped cross section, and is provided so as to protrude forward from the front surface of the housing 52. On the upper surface of the sorting member 54, a left slope 54a having a downward slope from the top of the sorting member 54 toward the specific area 53 and a right slope 54b having a downward slope from the top to the general area 64 are formed. Yes.

  Then, the game ball P1 received on the left side from the center of the receiving surface 41a of the opening / closing member 41 flows backward from the big winning opening 43, rolls along the left inclined surface 54a of the distribution member 54, and the specific area 53 And is detected by the specific area switch 53a (FIG. 4). In addition, the game ball P3 received on the right side from the center of the receiving surface 41a of the opening / closing member 41 flows backward from the big winning opening 43, rolls along the right slope 54b of the distribution member 54, and the general region 64 Is detected by the general winning switch 64a (FIG. 4). Note that the number that the specific area switch 53a and the general winning switch 64a are turned on is the number of winnings to the big winning opening 43.

Further, the game ball P2 received at the center of the receiving surface 41a of the opening / closing member 41 or in the vicinity thereof flows down from the big winning opening 43, and from the top of the distributing member 54 or the vicinity thereof, the left slope 54a or the right It rolls on the slope 54 b and passes through the specific area 53 or the general area 64.
That is, the variable winning device 40 has an uncertain structure as to which of the specific area 53 and the general area 64 the game ball that has won the big winning opening 43 passes.
In this embodiment, sensors such as a current transformer are used as the specific area switch 53a and the general winning switch 64a.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machine 1]
Next, the main electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine is provided with a main control board 100, and a microprocessor 110 having a main CPU 112, a ROM 114, and a RAM 116 is mounted on the main control board 100. The main CPU 112 executes main control of the game such as jackpot determination, control of round progress in the jackpot game, calculation of the number of holds, detection of winning, transmission of control commands to each device and board.
The ROM 114 stores a computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute various processes and controls, which will be described later, and the RAM 116 is playing a game such as a result of processing by the main CPU 112, a determination result, and a game ball winning. Various data generated in the computer, computer programs read from the ROM 114, and the like are temporarily stored. Further, the main CPU 112 has a timer function for measuring the time limit of each round at the time of the big hit game.
The following is electrically connected to the main control board 100. A first type start port switch 29a for detecting that a game ball has won the first type start port 29, a symbol control board 32 for controlling the symbol display 32a, a speaker (not shown) when a special symbol changes or a big hit occurs A sound control board 79 for controlling sound effects output from the lamp control board 300 for controlling lighting of LEDs and lamps, a power supply board 80, a payout control board 200 for controlling the payout of prize balls, These are a game frame information terminal board 72, a board surface relay board 71, and a game frame relay board 73 for transmitting game board information related to the number of prize balls paid out to a hall computer provided in a pachinko hall management room or the like.

The payout control board 200 is equipped with a microprocessor 210 that operates by receiving a control command transmitted from the main control board 100. The microprocessor 210 controls payout of prize balls and rental balls. The sub CPU 212, the ROM 214 in which various control programs for the sub CPU 212 to execute control such as paying out a prize ball are recorded, and the control programs and games read from the ROM 214 when the sub CPU 212 executes the various control programs A RAM 216 that temporarily stores various data such as the number of winnings and the number of winning balls generated therein is mounted.
The payout control board 200 is electrically connected to a power supply board 80, a launch motor drive board 15c for driving the launch motor 15e, a game frame information terminal board 72, and a payout relay board 75. A launch switch 15d for outputting a drive signal from the launch motor drive substrate 15c to the launch motor 15e is connected to the launch motor drive substrate 15c.

The game frame relay board 73 is electrically provided with a lower dish full detection switch 77 for detecting that the lower tray 7 is filled with game balls, a prize ball dead detection switch 51 for detecting a prize ball dead, and a sensor relay board 74. It is connected to the. The sensor relay board 74 is electrically connected to the prize ball payout sensors 62 a and 62 b and the payout relay board 75 provided in the prize ball unit 62. The payout relay board 75 is electrically connected to a payout-out detection switch 76 for detecting out-of-use of a ball, a prize ball payout motor 62c, and a payout unit 63.
On the board relay board 71, a normal electric accessory solenoid 28e for opening and closing both wings of the normal electric accessory 28, a normal symbol display device 33, and a right gate switch for detecting a game ball passing through the normal symbol actuating right gate 26 ( 26a, a left gate switch 27a for detecting a game ball that has passed the normal symbol operating left gate 27 (also simply referred to as a gate switch), and a right sleeve prize for detecting a game ball that has won the right sleeve winning opening 22. Mouth switch 22a, left sleeve winning port switch 23a for detecting a gaming ball won in the left sleeve winning port 23, right lower winning port switch 24a for detecting a gaming ball winning in the lower right winning port 24, and winning in the lower left winning port 25 These are the lower left winning opening switch 25a and the big winning opening relay board 50 for detecting the played game balls.

  A special area switch 53a, a general prize switch 64a, and a special prize opening solenoid 59 are electrically connected to the special prize opening relay board 50. The power supply board 80 is electrically connected to the CR connection board 10a, and the CR connection board 10a includes a frequency display board for displaying the remaining frequency of the prepaid card on a frequency display section, a prepaid card unit, and the like. It is electrically connected to the device part 10 outside the gaming machine. The power supply board 80 is supplied with power from a main power supply 78 of AC 24 V (50 Hz / 60 Hz) and supplies necessary power to each board and apparatus.

[Main game flow]
Next, the main flow of the game will be described.
(1) When the game ball launched by the launching device wins the first type starting port 29 (FIG. 2), the first type starting port switch 29a (FIG. 4) is turned on, and the main CPU 112 that has detected it determines the big hit I do. The big hit determination is performed using a counter (big hit lottery counter) that counts a plurality of values (for example, a total of 953 values from 0 to 952), acquires one value counted by the counter, and the acquired value is If it is a big hit value (e.g., 7, 277, 293) to determine that it is a big hit, it is determined that it is a big hit, otherwise it is determined as a loss.
(2) Here, when the main CPU 112 determines that it is a big hit, it determines a big hit symbol, and determines a special symbol variation pattern (display content and variation time) from the start of special symbol variation until the big hit symbol fixed display. . The determination of the jackpot symbol is performed by selecting one jackpot symbol from a plurality of types of jackpot symbols (for example, a total of ten types of jackpot symbols from 000 to 999). The change pattern is determined by selecting one change pattern from a plurality of change patterns. In this embodiment, the variation pattern in the case of jackpot is a variation pattern in which the jackpot symbol is determined and displayed through reach from the start of variation of the special symbol.

(3) If it is determined to be lost, a lost symbol is determined, whether or not to reach is determined, and a variation pattern is determined. The process of selecting one special symbol from a plurality of types of special symbols (for example, a total of 10 special symbols from 0 to 9) is performed for each of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and the three symbols arranged by the processing Is determined to be a lost pattern. If the determined lose symbol is the same as the jackpot symbol, the lose symbol is determined again until it is not the same as the jackpot symbol. Whether or not to reach is determined using a counter (reach lottery counter) that counts a plurality of values (for example, a total of 20 values from 0 to 19), and one value counted by the counter is acquired. When the acquired value is a value (for example, 3 or 17) for determining that the reach is to be performed, it is determined that the reach is to be performed, and otherwise, it is determined that the reach is not to be performed. If it is determined that the reach is to be performed, one variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variation patterns that display the lost symbol through reach after the start of the variation of the special symbol. One variation pattern is selected from a plurality of variation patterns in which the lost symbol is confirmed and displayed without reaching from the variation start of the symbol.

(4) Then, the main CPU 112 transmits a control command for instructing the start of variation of the special symbol to the symbol control board 32. The control command includes contents for instructing a variation pattern and a fixed symbol. On the other hand, a sub CPU (not shown) mounted on the symbol control board 32 analyzes the received control command, controls the symbol display 32a based on the analysis result, and specially displays a variation pattern corresponding to the analysis result. The symbols are variably displayed, and the fixed symbols are displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed.
And when the symbol confirmed and displayed by the symbol display 32a is a big hit symbol, the big hit game is started. Hereinafter, the round control 1 executed by the main CPU 112 in the jackpot game will be described.

(Round control 1)
FIG. 5 is a time chart showing the progress of the round. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of the round control 1 executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG.
The feature of this round control 1 is that the same number of rounds as the number of game balls that have passed through the specific area 53 during the round are set as unconditional rounds. In each of the following embodiments, a round that is not an unconditional round, that is, a round that determines whether or not a continuation condition for continuing to the next round is satisfied is referred to as a determination round. In addition, the unconditional round and the determination round end condition is that the elapsed time T from the opening of the grand prize opening 43 has passed 30 seconds or the number P of winning prizes to the big prize opening 43 has reached 10 or more. Either of these conditions is satisfied. The number of rounds that can be executed is a maximum of 15 rounds. Further, it is assumed that the main CPU 112 executes various processes at a cycle of 2 ms (milliseconds).

The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the jackpot flag indicating that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot is ON (step (hereinafter abbreviated as S) 10 in FIG. 6). Here, when it is determined that it is ON (S10: Yes), it is determined whether or not an opening flag indicating that the special winning opening 43 is open (S12). If it is determined that is not ON (S12: No), the timer T for measuring the winning number P to the big winning opening 43 and the opening time of the big winning opening 43 is reset to 0 (S14), and the round number R 1 is added to (S16).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning number Y indicating the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 43 in the specific area 53 is 0 (S18). Since it has just opened, it is determined that the winning number Y is 0 (S18: Yes). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the special winning opening solenoid 59 (FIGS. 3 and 4) (S22). As a result, the opening / closing member 41 (FIG. 3) is opened, the special winning opening 43 is opened, and the game ball can be awarded to the special winning opening 43.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the opening flag (S24), sets 15,000 to the timer T, starts counting of the timer T (S26), and proceeds to the next processing. In this embodiment, since the timer T counts down with a period of 2 ms, the timer T counts 2 ms × 15,000 = 30 seconds.
Then, the main CPU 112 determines that the big hit flag is turned on when the next round control 1 is executed (S10: Yes), but since the opening flag is turned on in the previous S24, the main CPU 112 is opening. It is determined that the flag is ON (S12: Yes), and the timer T is decremented by 1 (S28 in FIG. 7). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the specific area switch 53a (FIG. 4) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball that has won the big prize opening 43 has won the specific area 53 (FIG. 3) (S30). ).

If it is determined that the game ball has won the specific area 53 (S30: Yes), it is determined whether or not the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S32) and is not an unconditional round. That is, when it is determined that the currently executed round is a determination round (S32: No), 1 is added to the winning number Y (S34), and 1 is added to the winning number P to the big winning opening 43. (S36).
That is, when the game ball wins the specific area 53 and the currently executed round is the determination round, 1 is added to the winning number Y in order to set the next unconditional round.
If it is determined that the round is unconditional (S32: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number P without adding 1 to the winning number Y (S36).
That is, when the currently executed round is an unconditional round, no new unconditional round is added to the already set unconditional round.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the general winning switch 64a (FIG. 4) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball that has won the big winning opening 43 has won the general area 64 (S38). Is determined (S38: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number P (S40). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of winning prizes P is 10 or more (S42), and when it is determined that the number is not 10 or more (S42: No), the timer T is set to 0. It is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 43 (S44).
Here, when it is determined that the winning number P is not 10 or more (S42: No) and it is determined that the timer T is not 0 (S44: No), the process proceeds to the next process. .

  Then, the main CPU 112 determines that the big hit flag is turned on when the next round control 1 is executed (S10: Yes), and since the opening flag is turned on in the previous S24, the opening flag Is determined to be ON (S12: Yes), and S28 to S44 are executed. In other words, if the currently executed round is a determination round until either the winning number P is 10 or more or the timer T is 0, the game ball is in the specific area 53. When winning a prize, 1 is added to the winning number Y, 1 is added to the winning number P, and when winning in the general area 64, the process of adding 1 to the winning number P is repeated. When the currently executed round is an unconditional round, when the game ball wins the specific area 53 or the general area 64, the process of adding 1 to the winning number P is repeated.

  When the main CPU 112 determines that the winning number P is 10 or more (S42: Yes) or the timer T is 0 (S44: Yes), the main winning port solenoid 59 is turned off. (S46). As a result, the opening / closing member 41 is closed to close the special winning opening 43, and it becomes impossible to win the special winning opening 43. Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns off the opening flag (S48), and determines whether or not the round number R is 15 (S50). If it is determined that the round number R is not 15 (S50: No), it is determined whether the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S52) and is not an unconditional round. That is, when it is determined that the determination round is made (S52: No), it is determined whether or not the winning number Y is 0 (S54). Here, if it is determined that it is not 0 (S54: No), the next Y rounds are set as unconditional rounds (S56).

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the game balls that won the second, third and seventh prize winning holes 43 in the first round (indicated as 1R in the figure) win the specific area 53, Game balls other than are awarded in the general area 64. That is, since the number of winning Y is 3, three rounds of the second round, the third round, and the fourth round subsequent to the first round are set as unconditional rounds. As a result, the second to fourth rounds continue to the next round even if no game balls are won in the specific area 53 during the round.
In addition, since the winning number Y is 6 in the 5th round after the 4th round which is an unconditional round, the 6th round from the 6th round, that is, the 6th round to the 12th round is unconditional. Set to round. In the twelfth round, since the number of winning Y is three, three rounds from the thirteenth round, that is, thirteenth to fifteenth rounds are set as unconditional rounds. If the 14th round is an unconditional round, the process proceeds to the 15th round unconditionally, so the 15th round does not have to be an unconditional round.

When the main CPU 112 determines that the currently executed round number is 15 (S50: Yes), the main CPU 112 turns off the big hit flag, resets the round number R and the winning number Y to 0 (S58), End the jackpot game. In addition, it is determined that the currently executed round is not an unconditional round, that is, a determination round (S52: No), and when it is determined that the winning number Y is 0, that is, one game ball in the determination round. However, if no winning is made in the specific area 53 (S54: Yes), the big hit flag is turned OFF, the round number R and the winning number Y are reset to 0 (S58), and this big hit game is ended.
A computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute the round control 1 is recorded in the ROM 114 (FIG. 4).

[Effect of the first embodiment]
(1) As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment is used, the same number of rounds as the number of game balls won in the specific area 53 during the round can be made unconditional rounds. The player can enjoy a fresh game that cannot be enjoyed with a conventional pachinko machine that cannot execute the next round unless the continuation condition is satisfied.
Moreover, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied when executing the determination round, and it is not necessary to satisfy the continuation condition when executing the unconditional round. , You can enjoy the game with confidence.
You can also enjoy a thrilling game whether the next round will be an unconditional round.
That is, the player can enjoy an interesting game in which thrill and relief are mixed.
Therefore, if the pachinko machine 1 is implemented, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that has more interesting round continuation conditions than the conventional pachinko machine.

(2) Furthermore, since the number of unconditional rounds is set as many as the number of game balls won in the specific area 53, the player expects that as many game balls as possible will win the specific area 53. You can enjoy a new and interesting game that you can't enjoy with traditional pachinko machines.
(3) Furthermore, since an unconditional round can be prohibited when a new unconditional round is being executed, the number of unconditional rounds can easily be increased and the sense of urgency in games can be impaired. There is no fear.
(4) Furthermore, when all of the set unconditional rounds have ended, the same number of rounds as the number of game balls won in the specific area 53 during the next round can be made unconditional rounds. One can continue to enjoy a fresh game that cannot be enjoyed with conventional pachinko machines.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when the Y-th game ball passes the specific area 53 among the game balls won in the grand prize opening 43 during the round, the Y-th round is counted from that round. It is set to an unconditional round. FIG. 8 is a time chart showing the progress of the round. FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a state in which the flags W and Z and the winning number P are stored in the storage area of the RAM 116. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the flow of the round control 2 executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG.
In addition, since it is the same as the pachinko machine 1 of 1st Embodiment except the determination method of an unconditional round, description of the same part is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same part.

The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S100 in FIG. 10). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (S100: Yes), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the opening flag is ON. (S102). If it is determined that the opening flag is not ON (S102: No), the timer T for measuring the number of winnings P to the big winning opening 43 and the opening time of the big winning opening 43 is reset to 0 ( S104), 1 is added to the round number R (S106).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the prize winning solenoid 59 (S108), turns on the opening flag (S110), sets 15,000 to the timer T, starts counting of the timer T (S112), and next Move on to processing.

Then, the main CPU 112 determines that the big hit flag is ON at the next cycle of executing the round control 2 (S100: Yes), determines that the opening flag is ON (S102: Yes), The count of the timer T is decremented by 1 (S114 in FIG. 11). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the specific area switch 53a is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball that has won the big prize opening 43 has won the specific area 53 (S116) and won the specific area 53. (S116: Yes), it is determined whether the currently executed round is the first round (indicated as 1R in the figure) (S118). If it is determined that the current round is the first round (S118: Yes), the Z flag is turned ON (S124), and 1 is added to the winning number P (S128).
For example, when the second game ball wins the specific area 53 after the big winning opening 43 is opened, the Z flag 1 is set in the second storage area of the storage area 116b of the RAM 116 as shown in FIG. Set (turn on). In the example shown in FIG. 8, since the second, third, and seventh game balls have won the specific area 53, as shown in FIG. 9, the second, third, and seventh of the storage area 116b. Z flag 1 is set in the second storage area.

When determining that the currently executed round is not the first round (S118: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S120). If it is determined that the round is unconditional (S120: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number P without turning on the Z flag (S128). That is, no new unconditional round is set in the unconditional round.
When determining that the currently executed round is not an unconditional round (S120: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether all currently set unconditional rounds have been completed (S122). If it is determined that all have been completed (S122: Yes), the Z flag is turned ON in the corresponding storage area (S124).
That is, when all the currently set unconditional rounds are completed, the unconditional round is set based on how many game balls have passed through the specific area 53 as in the first round. .

When the main CPU 112 determines that all currently set unconditional rounds have not been completed, that is, the currently executed round is a determination round during which all unconditional rounds are executed (S122). : No), the V flag indicating that the continuation condition for executing the next round following the current round is satisfied is turned on (S126), and 1 is added to the winning number P (S128).
For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, since the second round, the third round, and the seventh round are set as unconditional rounds in the first round, the fourth to sixth rounds are set as determination rounds. Therefore, when the fourth to sixth rounds are being executed, the determination in S122 is negative and the V flag is turned on (S126).

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the general winning switch 64a is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball has won the general area 64 (S130), and determines that it has won the general area 64 (S130). : Yes), the W flag is turned on (S132), and 1 is added to the winning number P (S134).
For example, when the first game ball has won the general area 64 after the big winning opening 43 is opened, the W flag 1 is set in the first storage area of the storage area 116a of the RAM 116 as shown in FIG. Set (turn on). In the example shown in FIG. 8, the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth, and tenth game balls have won the general area 64. As shown, the W flag 1 is set in the first, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth, ninth and tenth storage areas of the storage area 116a. The storage area 116c for storing the number of winnings P stores data 1 indicating the number of winnings when the W flag or the Z flag is set. That is, the total number of the W flag and the Z flag is equal to the winning number P.

Subsequently, when the main CPU 112 determines that the number P of winnings is 10 or more (S136: Yes) or the timer T is 0 (S138: Yes), the main CPU 112 stores the number in the storage area 116b. A round corresponding to the order in which the Z flag is ON is set as an unconditional round (S140).
For example, in the example shown in FIG. 8, the game balls that won the second, third and seventh in the first prize round 43 in the first round have won the specific area 53, and as shown in FIG. 9, the storage area 116b The Z flag is ON in the second, third and seventh storage areas. Therefore, the second round, the third round, and the seventh round are set as unconditional rounds.
In the example shown in FIG. 8, the first, fourth, and sixth winning game balls are won in the specific area 53 in the grand prize winning opening 43 in the eighth round, and the storage area 116b is shown in FIG. Z flag is ON in the first, fourth and sixth storage areas. Therefore, the ninth, twelfth, and fourteenth rounds, which are the first, fourth, and sixth rounds counted from the eighth round, are set as unconditional rounds.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns off the special prize opening solenoid 59 (S142), turns off the opening flag, the W flag, and the Z flag (S144), and determines whether or not the round number R is 15 (S146). ). Here, when it is determined that the round number R is not 15 (S146: No), it is determined whether the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S148), and is an unconditional round. (S148: Yes), the process proceeds to the next round. When it is determined that the round is not unconditional, that is, the determination round (S148: No), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S150), and it is determined that the V flag is ON. In this case (S150: Yes), the V flag is turned off (S154), and the process proceeds to the next round.
Further, if any of the conditions that the round number R is 15 rounds (S146: Yes) or the V flag is not ON (S150: No) is satisfied, the big hit flag is turned off and the round number is set. R is reset to 0 (S152), and this jackpot game is terminated.
A computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute the round control 2 is recorded in the ROM 114.

[Effects of Second Embodiment]
(1) As described above, when the pachinko machine 1 according to the second embodiment is used, among the game balls won in the big winning opening 43 during the round, the Y-th game ball wins the specific area 53 In addition, since the Y-th round counted from that round can be made an unconditional round, the player can enjoy a conventional pachinko machine that cannot execute the next round unless the continuation condition is satisfied. You can enjoy a game of freshness that can not be.
Moreover, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied when executing the determination round, and it is not necessary to satisfy the continuation condition when executing the unconditional round. , You can enjoy the game with confidence.
You can also enjoy a thrilling game whether the next round will be an unconditional round.
That is, the player can enjoy an interesting game in which thrill and relief are mixed.
Therefore, if the pachinko machine 1 is implemented, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that has more interesting round continuation conditions than the conventional pachinko machine.

(2) Furthermore, since the number of unconditional rounds is set by the number of game balls won in the specific area 53, the player expects that as many game balls as possible to pass through the specific area 53 while playing the game. You can enjoy a new and interesting game that has never been done before.
(3) Furthermore, since an unconditional round can be prohibited when a new unconditional round is being executed, the number of unconditional rounds can easily be increased and the sense of urgency in games can be impaired. There is no fear.
(4) Furthermore, when all of the set unconditional rounds are completed, among the game balls that have won the big winning opening 43 during the next round, the Y-th game ball has won the specific area 53 Since the Y-th round counted from that round can be made an unconditional round, the player can continue to enjoy a fresh game that cannot be enjoyed with a conventional pachinko machine.

<Third Embodiment>
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
The pachinko machine according to this embodiment is characterized in that when 14 or more game balls pass through the specific area 53 by the end of the third round, the fourth and subsequent rounds are set as unconditional rounds. FIG. 12 is a time chart showing the progress of the round. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the flow of the round control 3 executed by the main CPU 112, and FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG.
In addition, since it is the same as the pachinko machine 1 of 1st Embodiment except the determination method of an unconditional round, description of the same part is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same part.

The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S200 in FIG. 13). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (S200: Yes), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the opening flag is ON. (S202). When it is determined that the opening flag is not ON (S202: No), the timer T for measuring the number of winnings P to the big winning opening 43 and the opening time of the big winning opening 43 is reset to 0 ( S204), 1 is added to the round number R (S206).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning number Y indicating the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 43 in the specific area 53 is 0 (S208). Since it has just opened, it is determined that the winning number Y is 0 (S208: Yes). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the special prize opening solenoid 59 (FIGS. 3 and 4) (S212). As a result, the opening / closing member 41 (FIG. 3) is opened, the special winning opening 43 is opened, and the game ball can be awarded to the special winning opening 43.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the opening flag (S214), sets 15,000 to the timer T, starts counting of the timer T (S216), and proceeds to the next processing.
Then, the main CPU 112 determines that the big hit flag is ON at the next cycle of executing the round control 3 (S200: Yes), determines that the opening flag is ON (S202: Yes), The count of the timer T is decremented by 1 (S218 in FIG. 14). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the specific area switch 53a (FIG. 4) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball that has won the big prize opening 43 has won the specific area 53 (FIG. 3) (S220). ).

Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won the specific area 53 (S220: Yes), 1 is added to the number of winnings P to the big winning opening 43 (S222), and the number of rounds R completed so far is calculated. It is determined whether it is 3 rounds or less (S224). If it is determined that it is 3 rounds or less (S224: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number Y (S226). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning number Y has become 14 or more (S228). When it is determined that the number has reached 14 or more (S228: Yes), the fourth round and the final round (15th) Round) is set as an unconditional round (S230).
That is, when 14 or more game balls have won the specific area 53 by the third round, all of the fourth and subsequent rounds are set as unconditional rounds.
In the example shown in FIG. 12, the winning number Y is 14 for the first round, 3 for the second round, 6 for the second round and 5 for the third round, so the fourth round and the final 15th round. Are all unconditional rounds.

If the main CPU 112 determines that the number of rounds R completed so far exceeds 3 rounds (S224: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the currently executed round is a determination round ( S232). If it is determined that the current round is a determination round (S232: Yes), the V flag indicating that the continuation condition for executing the next round following the current round is satisfied is turned on (S236). If the main CPU 112 determines that the currently executed round is not the determination round (S232: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S234). If it is determined that the round is unconditional (S234: Yes), the V flag is turned ON (S236).
Moreover, even if it is determined that the game ball has not won the specific area 53 (S220: No), the main CPU 112 determines that the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S234: Yes). The V flag is turned on (S236).
That is, in the unconditional round, the V flag is turned on because the game ball continues to the next round regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 53.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the general winning switch 64a (FIG. 4) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball that has won the big winning opening 43 has won the general area 64 (S238). Is determined (S238: Yes), 1 is added to the winning number P (S240). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of winning prizes P is 10 or more (S242), and when it is determined that the number is not 10 or more (S242: No), the timer T is set to 0. It is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 43 (S244).
Here, when it is determined that the winning number P is not 10 or more (S242: No) and it is determined that the timer T is not 0 (S244: No), the process proceeds to the next process. .

The main CPU 112 performs the first round to the third round until the condition that either the winning number P becomes 10 or more or the timer T reaches 0 is satisfied. In this case, every time the game ball wins the specific area 53, 1 is added to the winning number Y, 1 is added to the winning number P, and when the general area 64 is won, 1 is added to the winning number P. . If the currently executed round is a determination round, the process of adding 1 to the winning number P is repeated when the game ball wins the specific area 53 or the general area 64.
When the main CPU 112 determines that the winning number P is 10 or more (S242: Yes) or the timer T is 0 (S244: Yes), the main winning port solenoid 59 is turned off. (S246). As a result, the opening / closing member 41 is closed to close the special winning opening 43, and it becomes impossible to win the special winning opening 43.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns off the opening flag (S248), and determines whether or not the round number R is 15 (S250). Here, when it is determined that the number of rounds R is not 15 (S250: No), it is determined whether the V flag is ON (S252), and when it is determined that it is ON (S252). : Yes), the V flag is turned OFF (S254), and the process proceeds to the next round. If the main CPU 112 determines that the number of rounds R that have already ended is 15 (S250: Yes), or determines that the V flag is not ON (S252: No), the main CPU 112 turns off the big hit flag. Then, the round number R and the winning number Y are reset to 0 (S256), and this jackpot game is ended.
A computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute the round control 3 is recorded in the ROM 114 (FIG. 4).

[Effect of the third embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the third embodiment is used, if 14 or more game balls win the specific area 53 by the end of the third round, the fourth round to the final round will be performed. Since all the unconditional rounds can be set, the player can enjoy a fresh game that cannot be played on a conventional pachinko machine that cannot execute the next round unless the continuation condition is satisfied. .
That is, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether or not 14 or more game balls win the specific area 53 by the end of the third round. If 14 or more game balls do not win the specific area 53 by the end of the third round, the game balls win the specific area 53 during the rounds as usual in the fourth and subsequent rounds. Since this is a continuation condition for continuously executing the next round, it is possible to enjoy a thrilling game whether or not the game ball wins the specific area 53.
Therefore, if the pachinko machine 1 is implemented, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that has more interesting round continuation conditions than the conventional pachinko machine.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
In the pachinko machine of this embodiment, when 14 or more game balls pass through the specific area 53 by the end of the third round, the fourth and subsequent rounds are set as unconditional rounds. If the round does not end, the number of unconditional rounds is reduced. 15 is a flowchart showing the flow of the round control 4 executed by the main CPU 112, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG. 15, and FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the continuation of FIG.
In addition, since it is the same as the pachinko machine 1 of 1st Embodiment except the determination method of an unconditional round, description of the same part is abbreviate | omitted. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same part.

The main CPU 112 determines whether or not the big hit flag is ON (S300 in FIG. 15). If it is determined that the big hit flag is ON (S300: Yes), the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the opening flag is ON. (S302). If it is determined that the opening flag is not ON (S302: No), the timer T for measuring the number of winnings P to the big winning opening 43 and the opening time of the big winning opening 43 is reset to 0 ( S304), 1 is added to the round number R (S306).
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning number Y indicating the number of game balls won in the special winning opening 43 in the specific area 53 is 0 (S308). Since it has just opened, it is determined that the winning number Y is 0 (S308: Yes). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the special winning opening solenoid 59 (FIGS. 3 and 4) (S312). As a result, the opening / closing member 41 (FIG. 3) is opened, the special winning opening 43 is opened, and the game ball can be awarded to the special winning opening 43.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns on the opening flag (S314), sets 15,000 to the timer T1, starts counting of the timer T1 (S316), and proceeds to the next processing.
Then, when the next round control 4 is executed, the main CPU 112 determines that the big hit flag is ON (S300: Yes), determines that the opening flag is ON (S302: Yes), The count of the timer T1 is decremented by 1 (S318 in FIG. 16). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the specific area switch 53a (FIG. 4) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball that has won the big prize opening 43 has won the specific area 53 (FIG. 3) (S320). ).

Here, when it is determined that the game ball has won the specific area 53 (S320: Yes), 1 is added to the number P of winning prizes to the big prize opening 43 (S322), and the winning to the specific area 53 is a big hit It is determined whether or not the first specific area 53 is won in the game (S324). Here, when it is determined that it is the first winning (S324: Yes), 75,000 is set in the timer T2, and the timer T2 is started (S326).
That is, in the big hit game, measurement is started with 150 seconds (= 2 ms × 75,000) as the time limit from when the game ball first wins the specific area 53. This time limit is set to a length that allows the player to enjoy the game with a certain degree of urgency as to whether or not the game can be completed within the time limit.
In other words, if you set the average time from the start of the first round to the end of the final 15th round, you can easily clear up to the final round, and the fun will be lost. This is because there is a situation where the player cannot clear the game, and the player can enjoy the jackpot profit.

Therefore, it can be easily cleared up to the 12th round, but it is set to a time that is somewhat difficult to clear up to the 15th round. In this embodiment, since the average time for clearing one round is about 12 seconds to 13 seconds, the average time for clearing from the first round to the twelfth round is set to about 150 seconds.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the number of rounds R completed so far is 3 or less (S328), and if it is determined that it is 3 or less (S328: Yes), 1 is added (S330). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning number Y has become 14 or more (S332). If it is determined that the number has reached 14 or more (S332: Yes), the fourth and subsequent rounds (the 15th round) Round) is set as an unconditional round, and a predetermined message is displayed on the screen of the symbol display 32a (S334). For example, a message such as “The round can be continued unconditionally after the fourth round” is displayed.

That is, when 14 or more game balls have won the specific area 53 by the third round, all of the fourth and subsequent rounds are set as unconditional rounds.
If the main CPU 112 determines that it is not the first prize (S324: No), it counts down the timer T2 by -1 (S336). If the main CPU 112 determines that the number of rounds R completed so far exceeds 3 rounds (S328: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the currently executed round is a determination round ( S338). Here, when it is determined that the current round is a determination round (S338: Yes), the V flag indicating that the continuation condition for executing the next round following the current round is satisfied is turned on (S342). If the main CPU 112 determines that the currently executed round is not a determination round (S338: No), the main CPU 112 determines whether the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S340), If it is determined that the round is unconditional (S340: Yes), the V flag is turned ON (S342).

Even when the main CPU 112 determines that the game ball has not won the specific area 53 (S320: No), if the main CPU 112 determines that the currently executed round is an unconditional round (S340: Yes), The V flag is turned on (S342).
That is, in the unconditional round, the V flag is turned on because the game ball continues to the next round regardless of whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area 53.
Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the general winning switch 64a (FIG. 4) is turned on, that is, whether or not the game ball won in the big winning opening 43 has won the general area 64 (S344 in FIG. 17). When it is determined that a prize has been won (S344: Yes), 1 is added to the prize number P (S346). Subsequently, the main CPU 112 determines whether or not the winning number P has reached the prescribed 10 or more (S348), and when it is determined that the number has not exceeded 10 (S348: No), the timer T1 is set to 0. It is determined whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 43 (S350).

Here, when it is determined that the winning number P is not 10 or more (S348: No) and it is determined that the timer T1 is not 0 (S350: No), the timer T2 is 0. It is determined whether or not (S352).
Move on to the next process. Here, if it is determined that the timer T2 is not 0 (S352: No), the process proceeds to the next process, and the timer T2 is 0, that is, the game ball is first in the specific area 53 in the big hit game. If it is determined that 150 seconds have elapsed since winning the prize (S352: Yes), it is determined whether or not the number of rounds R that have been completed so far is 15 (S354). That is, it is determined whether one or more unexecuted rounds remain. If it is determined that one or more unexecuted rounds remain (S354: No), the unconditional round after the next round is changed to a determination round (S356), and a predetermined message is displayed (S358). The timer T2 is reset to 0 (S360).
For example, if the round being executed when the timer T2 reaches 0 is the 12th round, the 13th round to the final 15th round is changed to the determination round. Then, on the screen of the symbol display 32a, for example, a message such as “The time limit has been reached. From the next round to the fifteenth round will be changed to the judgment round” is displayed.

The main CPU 112 executes the first round to the third round until the condition that either the winning number P becomes 10 or more or the timer T1 becomes 0 is satisfied. In this case, every time the game ball wins the specific area 53, 1 is added to the winning number Y, 1 is added to the winning number P, and when the general area 64 is won, 1 is added to the winning number P. . If the currently executed round is a determination round, the process of adding 1 to the winning number P is repeated when the game ball wins the specific area 53 or the general area 64.
When the main CPU 112 determines that the winning number P is 10 or more (S348: Yes) or the timer T1 is 0 (S350: Yes), the main winning port solenoid 59 is turned off. (S362). As a result, the opening / closing member 41 is closed to close the special winning opening 43, and it becomes impossible to win the special winning opening 43.

Subsequently, the main CPU 112 turns off the opening flag (S364), and determines whether or not the round number R is 15 (S366). Here, when it is determined that the round number R is not 15 (S366: No), it is determined whether or not the V flag is ON (S368), and when it is determined that the V flag is ON (S368). : Yes), the V flag is turned OFF (S372), and the process proceeds to the next round. When the main CPU 112 determines that the number of rounds R that have already been completed is 15 rounds (S366: Yes), or determines that the V flag is not ON (S368: No), the main CPU 112 turns off the big hit flag. Then, the round number R and the winning number Y are reset to 0 (S370), and this jackpot game is ended.
A computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute the round control 4 is recorded in the ROM 114 (FIG. 4).

[Effect of Fourth Embodiment]
As described above, if the pachinko machine 1 according to the fourth embodiment is used, if 14 or more game balls have won the specific area 53 by the end of the third round, the fourth round to the final round will be performed. Since all the unconditional rounds can be set, the player can enjoy a fresh game that cannot be played on a conventional pachinko machine that cannot execute the next round unless the continuation condition is satisfied. .
That is, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether or not 14 or more game balls win the specific area 53 by the end of the third round.
Moreover, in the big hit game, when the time limit has elapsed since the game ball first won the specific area 53, the remaining round can be changed from the unconditional round to the judgment round, so the player You can also enjoy a thrilling game whether you can finish the final round within the time limit.
Also, if more than 14 game balls have not won the specified area 53 by the end of the third round, the fourth round or later becomes the determination round, or the remaining rounds may be due to the passage of the time limit. When it is changed to the determination round, since it is a continuation condition for the game ball to continuously win the specific area 53 during the round and to execute the next round as usual, the game ball is moved to the specific area 53. Whether you win or not, you can enjoy a thrilling game.
Therefore, if the pachinko machine 1 is implemented, it is possible to realize a pachinko machine that has more interesting round continuation conditions than the conventional pachinko machine.

<Fifth Embodiment>
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG.
The pachinko machine of this embodiment is characterized in that the variable winning device 40 is provided with a member that distributes the game balls won in the special winning opening 43 to the specific area 53 or the general area 64. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the variable winning device 40. FIG. 18A shows a state in which the sorting seesaw is tilted toward the specific area, and FIG. 18B shows a state in which the sorting seesaw is tilted toward the general area.
In addition, since it is the same as that of the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment except for the structure of the variable winning device 40 and its control, the description of the same parts will be omitted. Moreover, the same code | symbol is used about the same part.

The variable winning device 40 includes a table mechanism 40a having the same structure as the variable winning device 40 shown in FIG. The back mechanism 40 b is provided with a housing 52, and a specific area 53 and a general area 64 are provided on both sides inside the housing 52. A game ball that has passed the specific area 53 is detected by the specific area switch 53a, and a game ball that has passed the general area 64 is detected by the general winning switch 64a. In this embodiment, sensors such as a current transformer are used as the specific area switch 53a and the general winning switch 64a.
A sorting seesaw 42 is provided in front of the specific area 53 and the general area 64. The sorting seesaw 42 is formed in a horizontally long plate shape, and a cylindrical support member 42b is attached to the center of the back surface of the sorting seesaw 42 with the center axis thereof in the front-rear direction. A shaft member 42d is inserted through the central axis of the support member 42b, and the sorting seesaw 42 moves up and down like the seesaw with the shaft member 42d as a fulcrum. A connecting member 42c connected to the plunger of the sorting seesaw solenoid 42a is inserted through the right end of the sorting seesaw 42.

  That is, when the connecting member 42c is raised by turning on the sorting seesaw solenoid 42a, the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered as shown in FIG. Further, when the connecting member 42c is lowered by turning off the sorting seesaw solenoid 42a, the right end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered as shown in FIG. Further, when the right end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered, the flow path to the specific region 53 is blocked by the raised left end, and conversely, when the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered, it is specified. The flow path to the region 53 is opened.

Accordingly, in the state where the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered as shown in FIG. 18A, the game ball P1 received on the left side from the center of the receiving surface 41a and the game ball P2 received on the center are Each flows down from the winning prize opening 43, and further, the upper surface of the sorting seesaw 42 rolls toward the left end, passes through the specific area 53 (the direction indicated by the arrow R1 in FIG. 18A), and is moved by the specific area switch 53a. Detected. The game ball P3 received on the right side of the receiving surface 41a passes through the general area 64 (in the direction indicated by the arrow R2 in FIG. 18A) and is detected by the general winning switch 64a.
Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, in a state where the right end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered, the game balls P1 to P3 received in the entire area of the receiving surface 41a flow backward from the big winning opening 43, respectively. Further, the top surface of the sorting seesaw 42 rolls toward the right end, passes through the general area 64 (in the direction indicated by the arrow R2 in FIG. 18B), and is detected by the general winning switch 64a.

That is, when the left end of the distribution seesaw 42 is lowered, the game ball that has won the big winning opening 43 easily passes the specific area 53 and does not easily pass the general area 64. Further, when the right end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered, all the game balls that have won the big winning opening 43 pass through the general area 64.
The variable winning device 40 having the above-described structure can be provided in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first to fourth embodiments. In this case, the sorting seesaw 42 can control so that the time when the left end of the seesaw 42 is lowered is equal to the time when the right end is lowered. By controlling in this way, it is possible to make the probability that the game ball won in the big winning opening 43 wins in the specific area 53 and the probability of winning in the general area 64 become equal.
Therefore, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether the game ball wins in the specific area 53 or the general area 64.

The sorting seesaw 42 can also be controlled so that the time during which the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered is shorter than the time during which the right end is falling. By controlling in this way, the probability that the game ball won in the big prize opening 43 wins in the specific area 53 can be made lower than the probability of winning in the general area 64.
Further, in the round for determining the number of unconditional rounds or how many rounds are set as unconditional rounds, the time when the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is descending is more than the time when the right end is descending. By making the control so that the game ball does not easily pass through the specific area 53, it is possible to make it difficult to set an unconditional round or to reduce the number of settings.
By controlling in this way, when setting the unconditional round according to the number of winning in the specific area 53, it is possible to prevent the unconditional round from being easily set.
Therefore, the player can enjoy a thrilling game whether or not the game ball wins the specific area 53, and when the unconditional round is set as a result of winning the specific area 53 which is not easily won, You can get great joy.

On the other hand, in the determination round, control is performed so that the time when the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered is longer than the time when the right end is descending, and the game ball passes through the specific area 53. By making it easier, the continuation condition can be easily satisfied.
Therefore, the player does not have a risk of losing the profit that can be enjoyed by the jackpot that has been earned with difficulty because of the luck that the continuation condition is not satisfied.
Further, depending on the round, the time during which the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered can be made shorter or longer than the time during which the right end is lowered.
By controlling in this way, the probability that the game ball wins the specific area 53 changes for each round, so that it is possible to enjoy a variety of games.

Furthermore, it is possible to independently control the time limit and the time during which the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 rises and the specific region 53 is closed. For example, it is assumed that the time limit and the time when the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is rising are the same 15 seconds, and immediately after the start of the first round, the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is lowered and the specific region 53 is opened. Then, it is assumed that immediately after the game ball passes through the specific area 53, the left end rises, the specific area 53 is closed, and measurement of the time limit of 15 seconds is started. Then, it is assumed that nine game balls have won the big winning opening within 7 seconds from the start of measurement and the first round has ended (because the game balls have passed through the specific area 53 immediately after the start of the first round. The continuation condition for continuing the second round is established).
Then, it is assumed that the next second round starts after 1 second and that 10 game balls have won a winning prize in 6 seconds. However, since the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 has risen and the specific area 53 is closed for the 6 seconds (7 seconds + 1 second + 6 seconds = 14 seconds <15 seconds), the above ten game balls All pass through the general area 64. That is, since the game ball cannot pass through the specific area 53 in the second round, it cannot proceed to the next third round (so-called puncture).
Therefore, if the above-described control is executed, in order to continue the round, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the big prize opening while the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is raised and the specific area 53 is closed. Since it is necessary to adjust the launch direction or interval of the game balls so as not to win a prize, and to leave a game ball for winning in the specific area 53, it is not always necessary to win the prize immediately. Strategies are needed to win, so you can enjoy an interesting game that has never existed before.
The time limit and the time during which the left end of the sorting seesaw 42 is rising may be set to different times.

<Other embodiments>
(1) In the first embodiment, the number of game balls won in the specific area 53 is counted, and a round for performing processing for setting an unconditional round by the counted number is performed once or twice, for example. It can also be limited to the number of times. In this case, the same effect as that of the first embodiment can be obtained.
(2) In the second embodiment, when the Y-th game ball wins the specific area 53 among the game balls won in the big winning opening 43 during the round, the Y-th round counted from that round It is also possible to limit the round for performing the process of setting the unconditional round to a predetermined number of times, such as once or twice. In this case, the same effect as that of the second embodiment can be obtained.

(3) In the third embodiment, the period for counting the game balls won in the specific area 53 can be set to a period other than the period from the first round to the third round. In addition, the number of winnings in the specific area 53 for which an unconditional round is to be set can be set to a number other than 14. In this case, the same effect as that of the third embodiment can be obtained.
(4) In 4th Embodiment, the period which counts the game ball which won the specific area | region 53 can also be set to periods other than the period from a 1st round to a 3rd round. In addition, the number of winnings in the specific area 53 for which an unconditional round is to be set can be set to a number other than 14. In addition, the time limit can be set to a time other than 150 seconds. In these cases, the same effects as in the fourth embodiment can be obtained.

(5) In the first, second, third, and fifth embodiments, it is possible to notify how many rounds are set to the unconditional round before the unconditional round is executed. For example, it can be displayed on the screen of the symbol display 32a. For example, a message such as “The round progresses unconditionally from the second round to the fourth round” is displayed on the screen.
By performing such notification, the player can know how many rounds are set as unconditional rounds before the unconditional rounds are executed.
(6) In each embodiment, it is also possible to change the round control so that the round is interrupted when the launch of the game ball is interrupted, and then the round is resumed when the launch of the game ball is resumed.
By executing this round control, the player can go to the toilet or take a rest without worrying about the time limit.

(7) The configuration, functions, numerical values, and contents of round control of the pachinko machine described in the above embodiments can be changed. For example, the structure of the variable winning device can be changed. For example, the number of specific areas can be changed to two or more. The number of general areas can be changed to one, or can be changed to three or more. In addition, it is possible to change the number of winning prizes, the opening time of the big winning opening, the number of opening of the big winning opening, the number of rounds that will be the condition for ending the big hit game, etc. . In addition, when the opening / closing member 92 is closed in the variable winning device 90, the big winning opening 92a is opened to such an extent that it is difficult for the game ball to win the big winning opening 92a instead of completely closing the big winning opening 92a. In this way, the opening / closing member 92 can be controlled, or the special winning opening 92a can be configured. For example, when 100% is set when the big prize opening 92a is fully opened, the opening / closing member 92 is closed so that the big prize opening 92a is opened with an opening width of about 30% to 50%.

[Correspondence between each claim and embodiment]
The first type starting port 29 corresponds to the predetermined area described in claim 1, and the variable winning device 40 corresponds to the winning device. Further, the state in which the big winning opening 43 is closed corresponds to a state in which no winning is possible, and the state in which the big winning opening 43 is open corresponds to a state in which a winning can be made. Furthermore, the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 53 in the first type pachinko machine corresponds to the continuation condition, and the main CPU 112 functions as a winning device control means.
Then, the big hit determination performed by the main CPU 112 based on the value acquired from the counter when the game ball passes the first type starting port 29 functions as the big hit determination means according to claim 1. Further, S34 (FIG. 7), S124 (FIG. 11), S226 (FIG. 14), and S330 (FIG. 16) executed by the main CPU 112 function as counting means. Further, S52 to S56 (FIG. 7), S140 (FIG. 11), S230 (FIG. 14) and S334 (FIG. 16) executed by the main CPU 112 function as an unconditional round setting means.
S52 to S56 (FIG. 7) function as unconditional round setting means according to claim 3.
The main CPU 112 corresponds to the computer according to claim 4, and the computer program for the main CPU 112 to execute the round controls 1 to 4 corresponds to the computer program according to claim 4.
The main CPU 112 corresponds to the computer according to claim 5, and the ROM 114 in which the computer program for executing the round control 1 to 4 by the main CPU 112 corresponds to the recording medium according to claim 5.

It is a perspective explanatory view showing the appearance of the pachinko machine of the embodiment according to the present invention. It is front explanatory drawing which shows the main structures of the game board 5 with which the pachinko machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 was equipped. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the structure of the variable winning apparatus 40. It is explanatory drawing which shows the main electric structures of the pachinko machine 1 with a block. It is a time chart which shows progress of a round. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the round control 1 which main CPU112 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a time chart which shows progress of a round in a 2nd embodiment. 4 is an explanatory diagram schematically showing a state in which flags W and Z and a winning number P are stored in a storage area of a RAM 116. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the round control 2 which main CPU112 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a time chart which shows progress of a round in a 3rd embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the round control 3 which main CPU112 performs. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the round control 4 which main CPU112 performs in 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the continuation of FIG. FIG. 18 is an exploded perspective view showing the structure of the variable prize device 40 provided in the pachinko machine according to the fifth embodiment. FIG. 18A shows a state in which the sorting seesaw is tilted toward the specific area, and FIG. 18B shows a state in which the sorting seesaw is tilted toward the general area. It is front explanatory drawing which shows the main structures of the conventional pachinko machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 29 Type 1 start opening (predetermined area)
32a Symbol display 30 Variable winning device (winning device)
43 grand prize opening 53 specific area 64 general area 112 main CPU 112 (winning apparatus control means)
114 ROM (recording medium)

Claims (5)

A jackpot determining means for determining whether the game ball has passed a predetermined area, whether it is a jackpot or lost;
The game ball changes from a non-winning state to a winable state and then returns to the non-winning state once, and when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is made, multiple rounds A winning device capable of
Specific area detecting means for detecting a game ball passing through a specific area provided in the winning device;
The winning device control means for controlling the winning device so as to continue the current round and execute the next round on the condition that the game ball passing through the specific region is detected by the specific region detecting means. In a pachinko machine equipped with
Counting means for counting the number of game balls detected by the specific area detecting means;
When the number of game balls counted by the counting means during execution of the current round is a predetermined number indicating a plurality, the unconditional round that can be executed unconditionally regardless of the establishment of the continuation condition A pachinko machine comprising unconditional round setting means for setting a winning device to execute. The unconditional round setting means includes:
The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of unconditional rounds is set corresponding to the predetermined number. The unconditional round setting means includes:
The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein a new unconditional round is prohibited when the unconditional round is being executed. A computer program executed by the computer to cause the pachinko machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 to function by the computer. The computer-readable recording medium on which the computer program according to claim 4 is recorded.

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