JP2005334079A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko machine having a new structure that makes a player play a game, concentrating his attention on a pattern display device and a jackpot opening during a jackpot game. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine has a jackpot game pattern variation control means S61 to varyingly display varying patterns corresponding to a start signal in an interval between rounds, when a start signal for the varying display of varying symbols 36, 38 and 40 is a start signal for a specific mode for corresponding determined patterns to cause a jackpot game condition of start signals reserved by start signal reservation means 118a to 118e. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  In the present invention, when the game symbol is variably displayed by the symbol display device when winning the starting prize opening, if the variation symbol stops in a specific manner, a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player is started, The present invention relates to a pachinko machine that opens and closes a prize opening.

  Conventionally, when a game ball wins a start winning opening, a plurality of variable symbols fluctuate on a symbol display device provided in the approximate center of the game area, and a fixed symbol in which the variable symbols are stopped becomes a specific mode. In such a case, a pachinko machine has been proposed in which a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player is generated, and the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening is performed. For example, the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1 is this.

  In such a pachinko machine, when a big hit gaming state occurs, the big prize opening is opened a predetermined number of times. Then, in each open period (round), for example, when a predetermined number of game balls, such as ten, are won, the big prize opening is closed. The upper limit of the number of rounds in one big hit gaming state is fixed to a predetermined number of times such as 15 rounds. Also, the opening time of the grand prize opening for one round is determined to be 29.5 seconds, for example, and even if the number of game balls won not reach the predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. . In addition, when a game ball wins in a specific area provided in the grand prize opening during the round, the next round starts after the end of the round, while no game ball wins in the specific area during the round. If this happens, the jackpot gaming state ends without starting the next round.

  By the way, a player of such a gaming machine first pays attention to a variable symbol of the symbol display device in order to confirm whether or not a jackpot gaming state that is a gaming state advantageous to him / her has occurred. And when the fluctuation | variation symbol of a symbol display apparatus stops in a specific aspect, a jackpot game state generate | occur | produces and the big prize opening is opened. Therefore, the player pays attention to the big prize opening after confirming the occurrence of the big hit gaming state on the symbol display device in order to win many game balls through the big prize opening.

  However, in such a gaming machine, when a game ball wins further at the start winning opening while the jackpot gaming state has already occurred, the symbol display device simultaneously changes the opening / closing operation of the winning winning opening. The change display of is started. Therefore, a player who has been paying attention to the big prize opening until then has to pay attention to the fluctuation pattern of the symbol display device in addition to the big prize opening. I was unable to concentrate and play games.

JP 2002-177504 A

  Here, the present invention has been made in the background as described above, and the problem to be solved is to concentrate on the symbol display device and the big prize opening during the jackpot game. It is to provide a pachinko machine with a new structure that can be used.

  Hereinafter, the aspect of this invention made | formed in order to solve such a subject is described. In addition, the component employ | adopted in each aspect as described below is employable by arbitrary combinations as much as possible. In addition, aspects or technical features of the present invention are not limited to those described below, but are described in the entire specification and drawings, or can be understood by those skilled in the art from those descriptions. It should be understood that it is recognized on the basis of.

(Aspect 1 of the present invention)
That is, according to the first aspect of the present invention, (a) a start winning detection device that detects a winning of a game ball at a start winning opening provided in the game area, and (b) a detection result of the start winning detection device. A starting signal output means for outputting a starting signal on the basis thereof, (c) a symbol display device for displaying a fixed symbol by stopping the changing symbols after displaying a plurality of varying symbols based on the starting signal; d) The entrance can be opened and closed, and the opening and closing of the entrance selectively opens an open state that is advantageous to the player and an unfavorable closed state; and (e) the grand prize port is opened from the closed state. A prize winning opening means for shifting to a state; (f) a prize winning opening maintaining means for keeping the prize winning opening opened by the prize winning opening means open; and (g) the prize winning opening. Big prize opening closing means to shift the mouth from the open state to the closed state (H) a big prize opening closing maintaining means for keeping the big prize opening closed by the special prize opening closing means, and (i) a game ball in a specific area provided in the special prize opening (J) a jackpot that is activated for a predetermined period when the symbol of the fixed symbol of the symbol display device is in a specific mode and is advantageous for the player. A condition device that allows the occurrence of a gaming state; and (k) in the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, when the passage of a game ball in the specific region is detected by the specific region passage detection means An actuating continuous action control device that is operated to allow the jackpot gaming state to continue, and (l) in the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, the entrance of the jackpot opening is the jackpot Open by mouth opening means At least a round in which the big prize opening is closed by the big prize opening closing means after maintaining the open state of the big prize opening until a predetermined time or the number of winning balls is reached by the big prize opening opening maintaining means. The jackpot gaming state is generated by continuously executing a plurality of times up to a predetermined upper limit number of times with an interval for maintaining the closed state of the big prize opening for a predetermined time by the winning opening closing maintenance means. A jackpot game control means for ending the jackpot gaming state by stopping operation of the accessory continuous action control device when the game ball is not detected by the specific area passage detection means in any round; m) During the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, the start signal output when a game ball wins the start winning opening is sequentially held up to a predetermined number. Starting signal holding means, and (n) in the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, while the large winning opening opening maintaining means is in operation, the operation of the symbol display device is not permitted, By permitting the operation of the symbol display device during the operation of the big prize opening closing maintaining means, the variation symbol of the variation symbol is next displayed within the starting signal held by the starting signal retention unit. Corresponding to the starting signal during the interval between the rounds, if the starting signal to be played is the starting signal whose corresponding symbol of the confirmed symbol is not a specific way of generating the jackpot gaming state It is provided with a jackpot game symbol variation control means for variably displaying the variation symbol.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this embodiment, the variable display of the variable symbols in the symbol display device during the big hit game is performed only while the big prize opening is closed. On the other hand, while the special winning opening is open, the change display of the change symbols is not performed. In other words, by changing the display of the variable symbols on the symbol display device and opening the big prize opening alternately, the player can change the symbol display on the symbol display device while the big prize opening is open during the big hit game. Since it is not performed, it is possible to concentrate only on the winning of game balls to the big prize opening, but when the big prize opening is closed, only concentrate on the fluctuation display of the symbol display device. I can do it. In this way, during the jackpot game, the player can concentrate on only one of the winning prize opening and the symbol display device that is substantially in the activated state, and during the jackpot gaming, It is not necessary to pay attention to both of the symbol display devices at the same time, so that the game can be concentrated.

  Furthermore, since the start signal displayed in a variable manner during the interval between rounds under the jackpot gaming state is a so-called losing start signal in which the corresponding confirmed symbol does not generate a jackpot gaming state, the jackpot game Time can be effectively utilized by displaying the variation of the loss in the middle.

  Furthermore, during the jackpot game, it is possible to hold a new start signal by displaying the change of the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the start signal of the lose and digesting the start signal of the lose held in the start signal holding means. It is possible. As a result, it is possible to hold more start signals received at the start winning opening during the jackpot game, and even though the start winning opening has been won, a predetermined number has already been put on hold. It is possible to reduce things that are lost and invalidated. In addition, when the start signal held by the start signal holding means is a start signal for generating a jackpot game, the jackpot game is not performed by not performing the variable display until the currently played jackpot game ends. The player can be advantageously configured without taking away the opportunity.

(Aspect 2 of the present invention)
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect, (o) when the symbol display device is performing the variable display of the variable symbol when the large winning opening is opened. During the operation of the prize winning opening closing maintaining means, by continuing the operation of the prize winning opening closing maintaining means until the display of the fluctuation symbol of the fluctuation symbol and the display of the confirmed symbol. It is characterized by having a special winning opening opening waiting means for permitting the operation of the symbol display device.

  In pachinko machines structured according to this mode, the time required for the variable symbol display is changed between rounds by waiting for the opening of the big prize opening and matching the interval between the rounds with the variable symbol variable display. Even a fluctuating symbol longer than the predetermined time of the interval can be displayed during the jackpot game.

  In addition, since the interval period between rounds changes according to the time required to display the fluctuation symbol, the timing of opening and closing the big winning opening during the big hit game can be changed, and the game is monotonous. There will never be.

  In addition, as a method of maintaining the closing of the special winning opening until the confirmed symbol of the variation symbol is displayed, for example, by preparing a flag indicating that the variation symbol is being displayed and monitoring the flag A method for maintaining the closing of the big prize opening, or the variation time until the variation display of the variation symbol ends is memorized in advance, and the elapsed time from the beginning of the variation display is measured, and the variation time has elapsed This can be realized by maintaining the closed state of the grand prize opening until such time.

(Aspect 3 of the present invention)
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first or second aspect, in the jackpot game, the symbol variation control means during the jackpot game is (p) in the jackpot game state under the operating state of the condition device. Among the starting signals held by the signal holding means, the symbol of the determined symbol corresponding to the starting signal on which the variation display of the variation symbol is performed next becomes a specific mode in which the jackpot gaming state is generated. In the case of the start signal, it includes a jackpot variation symbol display standby means for disallowing the variation display of the variation symbol corresponding to the start signal until the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device is terminated. This is a feature.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, the start signal that is held by the start signal holding means, and the start signal that performs the change display of the change symbol next is the start signal that generates the jackpot gaming state. In some cases, until the current jackpot game ends, even if it is during the interval between rounds, the right of jackpot game is lost by not displaying the variation pattern corresponding to the start signal. This can be advantageous for the player. In this aspect, even if the start signal holding means holds the start signal that is lost after the start signal that generates the big hit gaming state, the variable display corresponding to the start signal that generates the big hit game is performed. Therefore, the display of fluctuation of the start signal of the losing state that has been held after the start signal for generating the jackpot game is also held.

(Aspect 4 of the present invention)
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first or second aspect, in the jackpot gaming symbol variation control means, the start signal is held during the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device. Among the starting signals held by the means, the starting that the symbol of the fixed symbol corresponding to the starting signal to be subjected to the variation display of the variation symbol is a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state If the signal is a signal, the variable symbol corresponding to the start signal is variably displayed during the interval between the rounds, the final symbol is stopped, and the condition device is activated. The display of the confirmed symbol is continued until the jackpot gaming state under the state is finished, and after the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device is completed, the display of the confirmed symbol is supported. That that it has to generate a large-per game state based on the operation of the condition device characterized.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, the start signal that is held by the start signal holding means, and the start signal that performs the change display of the change symbol next is the start signal that generates the jackpot gaming state. Even in such a case, the change display of the change symbol is performed in the interval period between rounds. As a result, the start signal on which the variable display is performed during the big hit game is not limited to the start signal that causes a loss, so the player needs to check whether the variable display is successful or lost. Therefore, it is possible to attract the player's interest in the symbol variation during the jackpot game. Even if the next start signal for the variable display is a start signal for generating a jackpot gaming state, since the variable display is performed in the interval between rounds during the jackpot game, the next start signal is a big hit The player is not bored as compared with the case where the variable display is not performed.

  Furthermore, also in this aspect, during the jackpot game, only the fluctuation symbol is displayed, and the actual jackpot game is started after the current jackpot game is finished. Without losing the rights, it can be constructed in an advantageous manner for the player. Even in this aspect, if the start signal holding means holds a start signal that is lost after the start signal that generates the big hit gaming state, the big hit game corresponding to the start signal that generates the big hit game is Since it is not started, the fluctuation display of the starting signal of the losing that has been held after the starting signal for generating the jackpot game is also held.

(Aspect 5 of the present invention)
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko machine according to the first aspect or the second aspect, (q) the jackpot game control means is the jackpot game state under the operating state of the condition device. When the symbol of the confirmed symbol becomes a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device is terminated and the condition device corresponding to the confirmed symbol is A jackpot gaming state switching means for generating the jackpot gaming state based on the operation is included.

  In the pachinko machine structured according to this aspect, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening during the jackpot game, if the start signal is lost, the change display of the change pattern is displayed in the interval period between rounds. Even if the starting signal is a signal that generates a jackpot gaming state, in addition to displaying the symbol variation during the interval between rounds, the current jackpot gaming state is terminated and a new jackpot Since the game state is generated, the jackpot game synchronized with the display timing of the confirmed symbol can be performed. As a result, there is no possibility of the player having to play a game with an out-of-timing state in which the held jackpot gaming state occurs again after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  As is clear from the above description, in the pachinko machine structured according to the present invention, in the jackpot game state, it is possible to perform the variable display of the variable symbols of the symbol display device only when the big prize opening is closed. Therefore, it is possible to play a game by concentrating on only one of the symbol display device and the big prize opening which is substantially in an activated state.

  In addition, during the jackpot gaming state, by displaying the fluctuation pattern corresponding to the starting signal of the miss held by the starting signal holding means, the start signal of the lose held during the jackpot gaming state is digested. It is possible to make effective use of time, and it is possible to increase the number of opportunities for jackpots and to be advantageous to the player.

  Hereinafter, in order to clarify the present invention more specifically, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 10 as a first embodiment of the present invention. In the pachinko machine 10, a vertical rectangular inner frame 14 for setting various game components is assembled on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 12 that forms the outer shell of the machine body so as to be opened and closed and detachable. On the front side of the middle frame 14, a glass frame 18 that holds a glass plate for perspective protection of the game board 16 that is detachably assembled to the middle frame 14, and a dish plate 22 that includes an upper dish 20. Are assembled in an openable and closable state. A lower plate 24 is provided below the upper plate 20, and a firing handle 26 is provided to the right of the lower plate 24. Then, when the player rotates the launch lever 28 that is attached to the launch handle 26 so as to be able to rotate, the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 passes through a ball feed mechanism (not shown). Are sent to a launching device (not shown) and then fired toward a game area 32 (described later) formed on the game board 16.

  Next, the structure of the game board 16 in the pachinko machine 10 will be described. The game board 16 includes a game board having a synthetic resin sheet attached to the surface thereof, and is substantially at the center of a substantially circular game area 32 surrounded by a guide rail 30 fixed to the surface side of the game board. Is attached with a liquid crystal display 34 as a symbol display device. On the display screen of the liquid crystal display 34, a left special symbol 36, a middle special symbol 38, and a right special symbol 40 as a variable symbol are displayed in a variable and stopped state, respectively. Therefore, in the present embodiment, these three special symbols 36, 38, and 40 are all configured by numerical symbols from “0” to “9”, and from the upper side of the display screen of the liquid crystal display 34. The screen is scrolled to the lower side, and “0” is displayed after “9” is displayed. In the present embodiment, the three special symbols 36, 38, and 40 start to be displayed simultaneously, while the left special symbol 36, the right special symbol 40, and the middle special symbol 38 are ordered. Is stopped and displayed. Note that the variable display in the present embodiment refers to a display state that is recognized as if the stop symbol of the special symbol is not fixed, for example, a state in which the special symbol is scroll-displayed. In addition, the stop display in the present embodiment refers to a display state that is recognized as if the stop symbol of the special symbol is confirmed, for example, a state in which the scroll display of the special symbol is finished and the stop symbol is stopped at the stop symbol. Say. Furthermore, the fixed symbol in the present embodiment refers to a state in which all of these three special symbols 36, 38, 40 are stopped at the stop symbol.

  Then, on the liquid crystal display 34, the three special symbols 36, 38, 40 are stopped and displayed, for example, in a predetermined stop display mode such as being aligned with the same symbol, etc. Thus, the result of determination described later is to give a bonus advantageous to the player, that is, a jackpot. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the symbols of the left special symbol 36, the middle special symbol 38, and the right special symbol 40 are all of the same type, it is a jackpot symbol combination indicating that the determination result is a jackpot. Of the left special symbol 36, the middle special symbol 38, and the right special symbol 40, if any one of the symbols is different from the other symbols, the symbol combination indicates that the result of the determination is a loss. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols of the left and right special symbols 40 and the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is the same as the symbol combination of the reach loses and the symbol of the left special symbol 36 and the symbol of the right special symbol 40. What is different is called a complete combination of symbols. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the left special symbol 36 and the right special symbol 40 are stopped and displayed after the fluctuation display of the three special symbols 36, 38, and 40 is started at the same time. A state in which the special symbol 40 is stopped and displayed with the same type of symbol is referred to as a reach state.

  Further, a start winning opening 42 is provided below the liquid crystal display 34. In the start winning opening 42, a proximity switch is provided on a ball path for discharging a winning game ball to the back side of the game board 16. A configured start winning detection device and a start winning port switch 44 (see FIG. 5) as a start signal output means are provided. When a game ball wins the start winning port 42, the start winning port switch 44 detects the passage of the game ball and outputs an electric signal (detection signal) as a start signal. After the determination is made based on the determination result, the variable display of the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 according to the contents determined based on the determination result is started.

  Further, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 42 while the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 are displayed in a variable manner, the change display of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 is held four times. The number of times of the variable display held is notified to the player by light emission of the hold LED 46 provided above the liquid crystal display 34.

  Furthermore, the game area 32 is provided with a big winning port 48 below the starting winning port 42. As shown in FIGS. 2 to 4, the special winning opening 48 is displayed when the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 34 (when the determination result is a big win). In addition, a door 52 that can be opened and closed based on energization of the open / close solenoid 50 (see FIG. 5) is provided at the entrance 54. The entrance 54 can be selectively opened and closed based on the opening and closing of the door 52, and a game ball can be won only when the door 52 is open. In addition, two ball passages for discharging the winning game balls to the back side of the game board 16 are formed in the special winning opening 48. One of these two ball passages is a V zone 56 as a specific area, and a V switch 58 is provided as a specific area passage detecting means. On the other hand, a count switch 60 (see FIG. 5) is provided. Note that both the V switch 58 and the count switch 60 output an electrical signal (detection signal) when the passage of a game ball that has won a prize winning port 48 is detected. To a known proximity switch.

  Next, the configuration of the main control circuit 62 that controls the liquid crystal display 34 and the like will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 5, the main control circuit 62 includes a main control CPU 64 that controls the entire main control circuit 62, a main control ROM 66 that stores control programs, data necessary for various control processes, and various processes. A main control RAM 68 for storing data and the like, an input circuit 70 and an output circuit 72 are provided, and these are connected to each other by a bus line 74. The main control CPU 64 is connected to a clock circuit 76 that outputs a clock signal.

  Further, a start winning a prize opening switch 44, a V switch 58, a count switch 60 and the like are connected to the input circuit 70. In addition, the output circuit 72 is driven with a display control circuit 78 and an opening / closing solenoid 50 for performing a change and stop display of the special symbols 36, 38, 40 on the liquid crystal display 34 based on a control signal from the main control CPU 64. An open / close solenoid drive circuit 80 for controlling, a hold LED control circuit 82 for controlling light emission of the hold LED 46, and the like are connected. The liquid crystal display 34 is connected to the display control circuit 78, and the open / close solenoid 50 is connected to the open / close solenoid drive circuit 80. The hold LED 46 is connected to the hold LED control circuit 82.

  Then, when a clock signal is input from the clock circuit 76 every predetermined cycle (for example, 4 ms), the main control CPU 64 executes a game process to be described later in accordance with parameters and control programs stored in the main control ROM 66. As a result, various control signals are generated based on an input signal or the like input via the input circuit 70, and the various control signals are driven via the output circuit 72 to the display control circuit 78 or the open / close solenoid. The output is made to the circuit 80, the hold LED control circuit 82, and the like. The input circuit 70 is a circuit that converts an analog signal or the like input from the outside into a digital signal and outputs the digital signal. On the other hand, the output circuit 72 is a circuit that converts various data generated by the main control CPU 64 into serial data and outputs the data.

  The main control RAM 68 also has a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding “0” to “299” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 76 (the value next to the maximum value “299” returns to the minimum value “0”). Is a value obtained by repeatedly adding from “0” to “9” based on the clock signal inputted from the big hit determination counter 84 and the clock circuit 76 (the value next to the maximum value “9” returns to the minimum value “0”). ) Is stored, a reach / losing judgment counter 86 is provided.

  Further, in the main control RAM 68, a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding “0” to “9” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 76 (next to the maximum value “9” returns to the minimum value “0”). Is provided with a jackpot symbol counter 88. The main control RAM 68 also has a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding “0” to “9” based on the clock signal input from the clock circuit 76 (the value next to the maximum value “9” returns to the minimum value “0”). Is stored, and the left symbol counter 90 stores a numerical value that is repeatedly added from “0” to “9” each time the left symbol counter 90 makes a round (after the maximum value “9” returns to the minimum value “0”). The intermediate symbol counter 92 is stored, and a numerical value that is repeatedly added from “0” to “9” each time the intermediate symbol counter 92 makes a round (after the maximum value “9” returns to the minimum value “0”) is stored. Based on the clock signal input from the right symbol counter 94 and the clock circuit 76, a numerical value obtained by repeatedly adding “0” to “9” (after the maximum value “9” returns to the minimum value “0”) is stored. A fluctuation pattern counter 96 is provided.

  The main control RAM 68 stores a counter corresponding to the number of counter value storage areas 118 in which a set of counter values (described later) is stored among counter value storage areas 118a to 118e described later. 98 is provided, and the counter value of the storage counter 98 is incremented by one each time a set of counter values is stored in the empty storage area 118 on the first counter value storage area 118a side. On the other hand, every time a set of counter values stored in the first counter value storage area 118a is erased, 1 is subtracted. Then, the hold LED 46 is turned on by the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the counter value of the storage counter 98.

  In addition, the main control RAM 68 is incremented by one each time the door 52 of the grand prize winning opening 48 is opened once in a state where the bonus is generated and the privilege is granted, while the grant of the privilege is finished. An opening number counter 100 that is returned to an initial value (“0” in the present embodiment) is provided. In addition, the main control RAM 68 counts the number of game balls that have won the big prize opening 48 while the door 52 of the big prize opening 48 is open once, and the initial control is completed when one opening operation of the door 52 is completed. A winning number counter 102 that is returned to a value (“0” in the present embodiment) is provided.

  The main control RAM 68 also includes a variation timer counter 104 used for measuring the variation display time of the special symbols 36, 38, 40, and a door timer counter used for measuring the time when the door 52 is open. 106 is provided.

  Furthermore, the main control RAM 68 is provided with a fluctuation processing flag 108 indicating whether or not the special symbols 36, 38, 40 are being displayed in a fluctuation manner. In the fluctuation processing flag 108, “0” or “ Any numerical value of “1” is stored. When the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 108 is “0”, it indicates that the special symbols 36, 38, 40 are not displayed in a variable manner, while being stored in the fluctuation processing flag 108. When the numerical value is “1”, it indicates that the variable symbols 36, 38, and 40 are being displayed in a variable manner. In the following description, “turning the fluctuation processing flag 108 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 108 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off” means changing the numerical value stored in the fluctuation processing flag 108 from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the main control RAM 68 is provided with a jackpot flag 110 indicating that a jackpot has occurred. The jackpot flag 110 is stored with a numerical value of “0” or “1”. It has become. If the value stored in the jackpot flag 110 is “0”, it indicates that no jackpot has occurred, while if the number stored in the jackpot flag 110 is “1”. , Has come to show the occurrence of jackpot. In the following description, “turn on the jackpot flag 110” means to change the value stored in the jackpot flag 110 from “0” to “1”. “Yes” means changing the numerical value stored in the jackpot flag 110 from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the main control RAM 68 is provided with a condition flag 112 as a condition device, and the condition flag 112 stores a numerical value of “0” or “1”. . When the numerical value stored in the condition flag 112 is “0”, it indicates that the condition device is not operating, while when the numerical value stored in the condition flag 112 is “1”. Indicates that the condition device is active. In the following description, “turning the condition flag 112 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the condition flag 112 from “0” to “1”. “Yes” means changing the numerical value stored in the condition flag 112 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the main control RAM 68 is provided with an accessory continuous operation flag 114 as an accessory continuous operation device, and the accessory continuous operation flag 114 has a numerical value of “0” or “1”. It is to be stored. When the numerical value stored in the accessory continuous operation flag 114 is “0”, it indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is not operating, while it is stored in the accessory continuous operation flag 114. When the numerical value is “1”, it indicates that the accessory continuous operation device is operating. In the following description, “turning the accessory continuous operation flag 114 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the accessory continuous operation flag 114 from “0” to “1”. “Turning the accessory continuous operation flag 114 OFF” means changing the numerical value stored in the accessory continuous operation flag 114 from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the main control RAM 68 is provided with an inter-round symbol variation flag 115 indicating that the symbol variation display is performed during the interval period between rounds during the jackpot game. Is stored with a numerical value of “0” or “1”. If the numerical value stored in the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is “0”, it indicates that the variation symbol of the variation symbol between rounds is not being displayed, while being stored in the inter-round symbol variation flag 115. When the displayed numerical value is “1”, it indicates that the variation display of the variation symbol between rounds is being performed. In the following description, “turning the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 from “0” to “1”. “Turning off the inter-round symbol variation flag 115” means changing the numerical value stored in the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 from “1” to “0”.

  In addition, the main control RAM 68 is provided with a V zone passage flag 116 indicating that the game ball has passed through the V zone 56 of the special winning opening 48. The V zone passage flag 116 includes “0” or “ Any numerical value of “1” is stored. When the numerical value stored in the V zone passage flag 116 is “0”, it indicates that the game ball has not passed through the V zone 56 of the special winning opening 48, while the V zone passage flag 116 When the stored numerical value is “1”, it indicates that the game ball has passed through the V zone 56 of the special winning opening 48. In the following description, “turning ON the V-zone passing flag 116” means changing the numerical value stored in the V-zone passing flag 116 from “0” to “1”. “Turn off the pass flag 116” means changing the numerical value stored in the V zone pass flag 116 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the main control RAM 68 is provided with an OPEN flag 119 indicating that the door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is in an open state, and this OPEN flag 119 has either “0” or “1”. Numeric values are stored. When the numerical value stored in the OPEN flag 119 is “0”, it indicates that the door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is not open, while the numerical value stored in the OPEN flag 119 is “1”. In this case, it is indicated that the door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is in an open state. In the following description, “turning the OPEN flag 119 ON” means changing the numerical value stored in the OPEN flag 119 from “0” to “1”, and turning the “OPEN flag 119 OFF. “Yes” means changing the numerical value stored in the OPEN flag 119 from “1” to “0”.

  Further, the main control RAM 68 stores first values as start signal holding means for storing respective values of the jackpot determination counter 84, reach lose determination counter 86, and jackpot symbol counter 88 when the game ball wins the start winning opening 42. To fifth counter value storage areas 118a to 118e are provided. Further, the main control RAM 68 is provided with a variation pattern storage area 120 for storing data of the selected variation pattern. Furthermore, the main control RAM 68 is provided with a stop symbol storage area 122 for storing data of stop symbol combinations of the selected special symbols 36, 38, and 40. Therefore, in this embodiment, what is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122 is the data of the symbols of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40. The main control RAM 68 is provided with a variable display time storage area 123 in which the selected variable display time is stored.

  The various counters and various flags provided in the main control RAM 68 are all set to “0” at the time of activation.

  The main control ROM 66 also includes a jackpot determination table storage area 124 that stores a jackpot determination table that is used for jackpot determination, a reach loss determination table storage area 126 that stores a reach loss determination table used for reach lose determination, A jackpot symbol selection table storage area 128 storing a jackpot symbol selection table used to select a jackpot symbol combination of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40, and a left symbol selection table used for selecting a stop symbol of the left special symbol 36 are stored. The left symbol selection table storage area 130, the middle symbol selection table storage area 132 in which the middle symbol selection table used for selecting the stop symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is stored, and the stop symbol of the right special symbol 40 are selected. The right symbol selection table is stored The right symbol selection table storage area 134, the first variation pattern selection table storage area 136 storing the first variation pattern selection table used when selecting the variation pattern in the case of jackpot, the variation pattern in the case of reach lose A second variation pattern selection table storage area 138 storing a second variation pattern selection table used when selecting, and a third variation pattern selection table used when selecting a variation pattern in the case of complete loss. The stored third variation pattern selection table storage area 140, the variation display time selection table storage area 142 used when selecting the variation display time of the special symbols 36, 38, 40 are provided.

  Next, tables stored in various table storage areas provided in the main control ROM 66 will be described.

  Table 1 shows a jackpot determination table. The jackpot determination table is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 and a “big hit determination” corresponding to the counter value. The counter value of the jackpot determination table and the acquired jackpot determination counter 84 is obtained. Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In the present embodiment, when the acquired value of the big hit determination counter 84 is “7”, it is determined as “big hit”, and when it is any other value, it is determined as “lost”.

  Table 2 shows a reach loss determination table. The reach loss determination table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 86 and a “reach loss determination” corresponding to the counter value. The reach loss determination table and the counter value of the acquired reach loss determination counter 86 are included in the reach loss determination table 86. Based on this, it is determined whether or not it is reach lose. In the present embodiment, when the acquired reach loss determination counter 86 is “3”, it is determined as “reach loss”, and in other cases, it is determined as “complete loss”. It has become.

  Table 3 shows a jackpot symbol selection table. The jackpot symbol selection table is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 88 and a “hit symbol combination” corresponding to the counter value. The jackpot symbol selection table and the acquired jackpot symbol counter 88 A jackpot symbol combination of special symbols 36, 38, 40 is selected based on the counter value. In this embodiment, when the count value of the jackpot symbol counter 88 is “0”, “000” is “1”, “111” is “2”, “222” is “3” When “333” is “4” When “444” is “5” When “555” is “6” When “666” is “7” When “777” is “8” When “888” is “9”, “999” is selected as a jackpot symbol combination of special symbols 36, 38, and 40, respectively. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the jackpot symbol combination of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 selected in this way is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122, the special symbol 36, constituting the jackpot symbol combination, The data of 38 and 40 stop symbols are stored.

  Table 4 shows a left symbol selection table. The left symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the left symbol counter 90 and a “left special symbol” corresponding to the counter value. The left symbol selection table and the acquired left symbol counter 90 The stop symbol of the left special symbol 36 is selected based on the counter value. In the present embodiment, when the counter value of the left symbol counter 90 is “0”, “0” is “1”, “1” is “2”, “2” is “3”, and “3”. When “3” is “4” When “4” is “5” When “5” is “6” When “6” When “7” When “7” is “8” When “8” is “9”, “9” is selected as the stop symbol of the left special symbol 36, respectively.

  Table 5 shows a medium symbol selection table. The middle symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating a counter value of the middle symbol counter 92 and a “medium special symbol” corresponding to the counter value. The middle symbol selection table and the acquired middle symbol counter 92 The stop symbol of the medium special symbol 38 is selected based on the counter value. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the middle symbol counter 92 is “0”, “0” is “1”, “1” is “2”, “2” is “3” When “3” is “4” When “4” is “5” When “5” is “6” When “6” When “7” When “7” is “8” When “8” is “9”, “9” is selected as the stop symbol of the medium special symbol 38, respectively.

  Table 6 shows the right symbol selection table. The right symbol selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the right symbol counter 94 and a “right special symbol” corresponding to the counter value. The right symbol selection table and the acquired right symbol counter 94 The stop symbol of the right special symbol 40 is selected based on the counter value. And in this embodiment, when the counter value of the right symbol counter 94 is “0”, “0” is “1”, “1” is “2”, “2” is “3”. When “3” is “4” When “4” is “5” When “5” is “6” When “6” When “7” When “7” is “8” When “8” is “9”, “9” is selected as the stop symbol of the right special symbol 40, respectively.

  Table 7 shows a first variation pattern selection table. The first fluctuation pattern selection table is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 96 and a “fluctuation pattern” corresponding to the counter value, and is acquired from the first fluctuation pattern selection table. Based on the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 96, the fluctuation pattern for the big hit is selected. In this embodiment, “variation pattern A” is selected as the big hit variation pattern when the counter value of the variation pattern counter 96 is “0” to “9”.

  Table 8 shows a second variation pattern selection table. The second variation pattern selection table is composed of a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 96 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the counter value, and is acquired from the second variation pattern selection table. Based on the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 96, the fluctuation pattern in the case of reach loss is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the variation pattern counter 96 is “0” to “4”, “variation pattern B” is selected as the variation pattern of reach loss, while the variation pattern counter 96 When the counter value is “5” to “9”, “variation pattern C” is selected as the variation pattern of reach loss.

  Table 9 shows a third variation pattern selection table. As shown in Table 9, the third variation pattern selection table includes a “counter value” indicating the counter value of the variation pattern counter 96 and a “variation pattern” corresponding to the counter value. Based on the third variation pattern selection table and the obtained counter value of the variation pattern counter 96, the variation pattern in the case of complete loss is selected. In this embodiment, when the counter value of the fluctuation pattern counter 96 is “0” to “9”, “fluctuation pattern D” is selected as the fluctuation pattern of complete loss.

  Accordingly, in the present embodiment, these variation pattern A, variation pattern B, variation pattern C, and variation pattern D define the variation display time of the special symbols 36, 38, 40, respectively. The variation display time is set to be shorter in the order of variation pattern B, variation pattern C, and variation pattern D.

  Table 10 shows a variable display time selection table. The variation display time selection table is composed of “variation pattern types” stored in the variation pattern storage area 120 and “variation display times” corresponding to the variation pattern types. Based on the type of variation pattern stored in the variation pattern storage area 120, the variation display time of the special symbols 36, 38, 40 is selected. In this embodiment, when the variation pattern type is variation pattern A and variation pattern B, the variation display time is 22 seconds, and when the variation pattern type is variation pattern C, the variation display time is 20 seconds. When the variation pattern type is variation pattern D, the variation display time is 11 seconds.

  In the jackpot game of the pachinko machine 10 having the structure as described above, the operation timing of the condition device, the big prize opening, the V switch, the accessory continuous operation control device, and the possible period of the symbol variation display of the variation symbol in the symbol display device FIG. 6 shows the relationship between and the outline of the operation.

  First, when the game ball is won at the start winning opening 42, the liquid crystal display 34 starts to display the left special symbol 36, the middle special symbol 38, and the right special symbol 40 in a variable manner. When the left special symbol 36, the middle special symbol 38, and the right special symbol 40 are stopped and displayed in a predetermined manner, the jackpot game is started.

  When the jackpot game is started, the condition device is first activated by setting the condition flag 112 as the condition device to ON. At substantially the same time, the entrance 52 is opened by opening the door 52 of the grand prize opening 48 as a big prize opening. The opening / closing operation of the door 52 is performed by turning on / off the energization of the opening / closing solenoid 50. By energizing the opening / closing solenoid 50, the door 52 is opened and the entrance 54 is opened. As a result, the first round of the jackpot game is started, and the player wins as many game balls as possible at the entrance 54 while the door 52 of the grand prize port 48 is opened as the grand prize port. The game is played as if it were.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 having the structure according to the present invention, for example, in such a big hit gaming state, a game ball is further won in the start winning opening 42, or another counter value is held in the storage counter 98. Even in such a case, during the round, that is, while the door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is open, the symbol variation display is not allowed.

  The door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is turned off when the predetermined time elapses or when the number of game balls won at the entrance 54 reaches a predetermined number, the energization to the open / close solenoid 50 is stopped. The door 52 is closed and the first round is completed.

  Here, during the first round, when the V switch 58 detects that the game ball has passed through the V zone 56 as the specific area of the special winning opening 48, the role as the accessory continuous operation control device is obtained. The object continuous operation flag 114 is set to ON. As a result, the accessory continuous operation control device that allows continuation of the jackpot game is activated. And when the accessory continuous action | operation control apparatus is operated, the 2nd round is started after progress of a predetermined | prescribed interval period.

  In the pachinko machine 10 according to the present invention, it is possible to display the symbols on the liquid crystal display 34 in the interval period between the rounds. In addition, the interval period between rounds shows the period after the door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is closed by the end of the previous round until the door 52 is opened by the start of the next round.

  In the second and subsequent rounds, it is determined whether to continue the jackpot game and execute the next round or to end the jackpot game under the same conditions as the operation of the accessory continuous action control device in the first round. . In other words, when the predetermined time elapses in the opened state of the door 52 or when the game ball passes through the specific area until the predetermined number of game balls enter the entrance 54 and the door 52 is closed, After the jackpot game is continued and the door 52 is closed and a predetermined interval period elapses, the next round is started. In the interval period between the rounds, it is possible to display the symbols on the liquid crystal display 34 in a variable manner. On the other hand, when the game ball does not pass through the specific area while the door 52 is opened, the accessory continuous operation control device is stopped by setting the accessory continuous operation flag 114 to OFF, By setting the condition flag 112 to OFF, the condition device is stopped and the jackpot game is ended. Even when the jackpot game is ended, the symbols on the liquid crystal display 32 can be displayed in a variable manner after the door 52 is closed.

  However, in this embodiment, the number of such rounds is defined as a maximum of 15 times. For example, even if a game ball passes through a specific area in the 15th round, the 16th round is started. There is no jackpot game.

  In addition, after the end of the jackpot game, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner continuously from the end of the final round.

  Next, game processing executed by the main control CPU 64 to realize the above-described game will be described with reference to FIG. First, the main control CPU 64 executes a counter value update process in step (hereinafter referred to as S) 1. This counter value update processing is performed by adding 1 to each of the counter values of the jackpot determination counter 84, reach loss determination counter 86, jackpot symbol counter 88, left symbol counter 90, and variation pattern counter 96. Therefore, by adding 1 to the counter value of the left symbol counter 90, when the counter value of the left symbol counter 90 has made one round, the counter value of the middle symbol counter 92 is incremented by 1. Further, when the counter value of the middle symbol counter 92 makes one round, the counter value of the right symbol counter 94 is incremented by one.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 64 executes a start winning a prize opening process in S2. The start winning a prize opening process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S11, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not a game ball has won the start winning opening 42, that is, whether or not a detection signal to be output when the start winning opening switch 44 detects the passing of the game ball has been input. If the game ball has not won the start winning opening 42 (S11: NO), the start winning opening process is terminated, while the game ball has won the start winning opening 42 (S11: YES). In S12, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “5”, that is, whether or not the storage is the upper limit.

  When the storage is at the upper limit (S12: YES), the main control CPU 64 ends the start winning a prize opening process. On the other hand, if the storage is not the upper limit (S12: NO), the main control CPU 64 acquires the respective counter values of the current jackpot determination counter 84, reach loss determination counter 86, and jackpot symbol counter 88 in S13 to obtain the first through first counter values. The fifth counter value storage areas 118a to 118e are stored in an empty storage area on the first counter value storage area 118a side.

  Specifically, when the counter value is not stored in the first counter value storage area 118a, that is, when the first counter value storage area 118a is vacant, the first counter value storage area 118a stores the first counter value storage area 118a. Each counter value is already stored in one counter value storage area 118a, that is, if the first counter value storage area 118a is not empty, the first and second counter value storage areas 118b If the counter value storage areas 118a and 118b are not vacant, the third counter value storage area 118c is used. If the first to third counter value storage areas 118a to 118c are not vacant, the fourth counter value is stored. If the first to fourth counter value storage areas 118a to 118d are not vacant in the storage area 118d, the fifth counter value storage area 118e Each counter value obtained is adapted to be stored.

  Thereafter, in S14, the main control CPU 64 adds 1 to the counter value of the storage counter 98 and ends the start winning a prize opening process.

  The main control CPU 64 that has finished the start winning a prize opening process next executes a special symbol display process (S3). This special symbol display process will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S21, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the jackpot flag 110 is ON. If the jackpot flag 110 is ON (S21: YES), the special symbol display process is terminated. .

  When the big hit flag 110 is OFF (S21: NO), the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “1” or more in S22. When the counter value is “0” (S22: NO), the special symbol display process is terminated. On the other hand, when the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “1” or more (S22: YES), in S23. Then, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation processing flag 108 is ON.

  If the fluctuation processing flag 108 is OFF (S23: NO), the main control CPU 64 turns on the fluctuation processing flag 108 in S24, and then stores it in the first counter value storage area 118a in S25. Based on the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 and the jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 is a jackpot value.

  If the value is a jackpot value (S25: YES), the main control CPU 64 performs special processing based on the counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 88 stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and the jackpot symbol selection table in S26. The jackpot symbol combination of symbols 36, 38, and 40 is selected, and the data of the jackpot symbol combination of the selected special symbols 36, 38, and 40 is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. Next, in S27, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 96 and the first variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 120. After storing, the processing after S33 is executed.

  If it is not a big win (S25: NO), is the main control CPU 64 determined in step S28 whether the reach is lost based on the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 86 stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and the reach loss determination table. Determine whether or not.

  If it is reach lose (S28: YES), the main control CPU 64 selects the symbol of the left special symbol 36 based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 90 and the left symbol selection table in S29, After selecting the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 based on the counter value of the symbol counter 92 and the middle symbol selection table, and further selecting the same symbol as the symbol of the left special symbol 36 as the symbol of the right special symbol 40, The selected combination of left, middle and right special symbols 36, 38, 40 is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. If the symbol of the left special symbol 36 and the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 are the same, the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is changed to a symbol different from the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Specifically, for example, the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is made one larger than the symbol of the left special symbol 36, or the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is made one smaller than the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Next, in S30, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 96 and the second variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 120. After storing, the processing after S33 is executed.

  If it is not reach lose (S28: NO), the main control CPU 64 selects the symbol of the left special symbol 36 based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 90 and the left symbol selection table in S31, and the current middle symbol. The symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is selected based on the counter value of the counter 92 and the middle symbol selection table, and the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is selected based on the counter value of the current right symbol counter 94 and the right symbol selection table. After that, the combination of the left, middle and right special symbols 36, 38 and 40 selected in this way is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. When the symbol of the left special symbol 36 and the symbol of the right special symbol 40 are the same, the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is changed to a symbol different from the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Specifically, for example, the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is made one larger than the symbol of the left special symbol 36, or the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is made one smaller than the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Next, in S32, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 96 and the third variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 120. After storing, the processing after S33 is executed.

  In step S33, the main control CPU 64 selects the variation display time based on the variation pattern type and variation display time selection table stored in the variation pattern storage area 120, and stores the selected variation display time in the variation display time storage. The initial value of the fluctuation timer counter 104 is set so as to correspond to the fluctuation display time stored in the area 123 and in the fluctuation display time storage area 123.

  Next, the main control CPU 64 transmits the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 120 to the display control circuit 78 in S34. In this way, the display control circuit 78 that has received the variation pattern data transmitted from the main control CPU 64 defines the contents of effects when the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, and 40 are varied based on the received variation pattern data. The notification pattern to be selected is selected, and variable display of a plurality of special symbols 36, 38, and 40 according to the notification pattern is started.

  Further, the main control CPU 64 transmits the symbol combination data of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 stored in the stop symbol storage area 122 to the display control circuit 78 in S35. In this way, the display control circuit 78 that has received the symbol combination data of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 transmitted by the main control CPU 64 has a symbol combination corresponding to the received symbol combination data of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40. A plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 are prepared so that they can be stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 64 ends the special symbol display process after the process of S35.

  When the fluctuation processing flag 112 is ON (S23: YES), the main control CPU 64 determines in S36 whether or not the counter value of the fluctuation timer counter 104 is “0”, that is, the fluctuation display time. If the variable display time has not ended (S36: NO), the counter value of the variable timer counter 104 is decremented by 1 in S37 and the special symbol display process is ended. On the other hand, when the variable display time is over (S36: YES), the variable display of the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 is terminated and the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 are stopped in S38. A stop display process for transmitting a control signal for display to the display control circuit 78 is executed. In this way, the display control circuit 78 that has received the control signal for stop display transmitted from the main control CPU 64 stops and displays a plurality of special diagrams 36, 38, and 40 with the prepared symbol combination.

  Next, in step S39, the main control CPU 64 turns off the variation processing flag 108, and then in step S40, is the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 120 in the case of a big hit? Determine whether or not.

  When it is not the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S40: NO), the main control CPU 64 executes the processes after S42 described later, while it is the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S40: YES). In step S41, the main control CPU 64 turns on the jackpot flag 110.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 64 executes a variable display end process in S42. This variation display end processing is performed by various counter values stored in the first counter value storage area 118a, variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 120, and special information stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. The data of the symbol combinations of symbols 36, 38, and 40 are deleted.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 64 determines in S43 whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “2” or more, and if the counter value of the storage counter 98 is not “2” or more (S43: NO). , S45 and subsequent processes are executed.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “2” or more (S43: YES), the main control CPU 64 stores it in the second to fifth counter value storage areas 118b to 118e in S44. Various counter values are shifted one by one and stored in the counter value storage area 118 on the first counter value storage area 118a side.

  Specifically, when various counter values are stored in the second counter value storage area 118b, they are stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and in the third counter value storage area 118c. Are stored in the second counter value storage area 118b, in the case of being stored in the fourth counter value storage area 118d, in the third counter value storage area 118c, and in the fifth counter value storage area 118e. If they are, they are stored again in the fourth counter value storage area 118d.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 64 decrements the counter value of the storage counter 98 by 1 in S45 and ends the special symbol display process.

  The main control CPU 64 that has finished the special symbol display process performs a privilege grant process (S4). This privilege provision process is demonstrated based on FIG. First, in S60, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the big hit flag 110 is ON. When the jackpot flag 110 is not ON (S60: NO), the privilege granting process is terminated.

  When the big hit flag 110 is ON (S60: YES), the main control CPU 64 determines in S61 whether or not the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is ON. If the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is not ON (S61: NO), the round game process S62 (details will be described later) corresponding to one round of the open game of the big prize opening 48 is performed, while If the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is ON (S61: YES), an inter-round symbol variation process S68 (details will be described later) corresponding to the interval period between rounds is performed, and the privilege granting process is terminated. As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, the winning prize opening closing maintaining means is configured including S61.

  The round game processing 62 corresponding to one round of the open game at the big prize opening 48 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S81, the main control CPU 64 determines whether the count value of the number-of-releases counter 100 counted for each round is 0, that is, whether this round is the first round. If the counter value of the number-of-releases counter 100 is 0 (S81: YES), the condition flag 112 as the condition device is turned ON in S82. When the value of the number-of-releases counter 100 is not 0 (S81: NO), the main control CPU 64 executes a control process after S83.

  Next, in S83, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the OPEN flag 119 indicating that the door 52 is opened is ON. When the OPEN flag 119 is not ON (S83: NO), the door 52 is opened by supplying power to the open / close solenoid 50 through the open / close solenoid drive circuit 80 in S84 as the special winning opening opening means. Subsequently, after turning on the OPEN flag 119 in S85, the main control CPU 64 sets the counter value of the door timer counter 106 to a predetermined value in S86, and then performs the processes in and after S87. If the OPEN flag 119 is ON in S83, that is, if the door 52 is in the open state (S83: YES), the main control CPU performs the processes after S87.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the game ball has won the entrance 54 of the big winning opening 48 in S87. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the count switch 60 provided in the entrance 54 detects the passage of the game ball, and if the count switch 60 detects the passage of the game ball (S87: YES) In S88, after the counter value of the winning number counter 102 is incremented by 1, the control processing after S89 is executed. On the other hand, when the count switch 60 does not detect the passing of the game ball (S87: NO), S89 and after. The control process is executed.

  In S89, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the game ball has passed the V zone 56 as the specific area. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the V switch 58 provided in the V zone 56 has detected the passing of the game ball, and when the V switch 58 has not detected the passing of the game ball (S89: NO). Performs the control processing after S93.

  On the other hand, when the V switch 58 detects the passage of the game ball (S89: YES), the main control CPU 64 turns on the V zone passage flag 116 in S90. In S91, it is determined whether or not the count value of the number-of-releases counter 100 counted for each round is 0, that is, whether this round is the first round. When the counter value of the number-of-opening counter 100 is not 0 (S91: NO), the processing after S93 is performed, while when the counter value of the number-of-opening counter 100 is 0 (S91: YES), the main control CPU 64 In S92, after the accessory continuous operation flag 114 as the accessory continuous operation control device is turned ON, the processing after S93 is performed.

  In S93, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the counter value of the winning number counter 102 is 10 or more. When the counter value of the winning number counter 102 is not 10 or more (S93: NO), it is determined whether or not the opening time of the door 52 has elapsed in S94 as the large winning opening opening maintaining means. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the door timer counter 106 is “0”. If the opening time of the door 52 has not elapsed (S94: NO), the counter value of the door timer counter 106 is decremented by 1 in S95, and the round game process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the winning number counter 102 is 10 or more in S93 (S93: YES) or when the opening time of the door 52 has elapsed in S94 (S94: YES), the main control CPU 64 In S96, it is determined whether or not the V zone passage flag 116 is ON. If the V zone passage flag 116 is ON (S96: YES), the V zone passage flag 116 is returned to OFF. When the V zone passage flag 116 is OFF (S96: NO), the accessory continuous operation flag 114 is turned OFF in S97. Then, the main control CPU 64 sets the counter value of the winning number counter 102 to “0” in S99, closes the door 52 in S100 as the big winning opening closing means, and then sets the OPEN flag 119 to OFF in S101. In S102, 1 is added to the counter value of the number-of-releases counter 100 indicating the number of rounds, and the round game process is terminated.

  After finishing the round game processing as described above, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the OPEN flag 119 is ON in S63, as shown in FIG. If the OPEN flag 119 is ON (S63: YES), since the round is still ongoing, the privilege granting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the OPEN flag 119 is OFF (S63: NO), it is determined whether or not the counter value of the open count counter 100 is 16. When the count value of the number-of-releases counter 100 is 16 (S64: YES), since the predetermined number of rounds is completed, the bonus granting process is terminated after performing the jackpot game ending process S65 (details will be described later). .

  In S64, when the count value of the number-of-releases counter 100 is not 16 (S64: NO), the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not to start the next round in S66. Specifically, in S66, the determination is made based on whether or not the accessory continuous operation flag 114 is ON.

  When the accessory continuous operation flag 114 is not ON (S66: NO), since the game ball has not passed the V zone 56 as the specific area in the previous round, the big hit game end process S65 (for details) After performing (to be described later), the privilege granting process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the accessory continuous operation flag 114 is ON (S66: YES), an inter-round symbol variation process S68 (details will be described later) is performed.

  Next, the processing content of the inter-round symbol variation processing S68 will be described with reference to FIG. First, in S110, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is ON. When the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is ON (S110: YES), the processing after S113 is executed, while when the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is not ON (S110: NO). After setting the counter value of the round period timer counter 107 to a predetermined value in S111, the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 is set to ON in S112, and then the processing after S113 is executed.

  In S113, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 98 is 1 or more, that is, whether or not the start signal is held in the start signal holding means. If the counter value of the storage counter 98 is not 1 or more (S113: NO), the counter value of the round period timer counter 107 is decremented by 1 in S115, while the counter value of the storage counter 98 is 1 or more (S113: YES), after performing the inter-round symbol display process S114 (details will be described later), the counter value of the round period timer counter 107 is decremented by 1 in S115.

  In step S116, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the round period has ended, that is, whether or not the counter value of the round period timer counter 107 is “0”. If the counter value of the round period timer counter 107 is not “0” (S116: NO), the inter-round symbol variation process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the round period timer counter 107 is “0” (S116: YES), in S117, it is determined whether or not the variation processing flag 108 is ON, so that the symbol variation is still present. It is determined whether it is being performed. When the variation processing flag 108 is ON (S117: YES), it indicates that the symbol variation is still being performed, and the inter-round symbol variation processing is performed in order to wait until the symbol variation is completed. finish.

  If the variation processing flag 108 is not ON (S117: NO), no symbol variation is performed. Therefore, after setting the inter-round symbol variation flag 115 to OFF in S118, the inter-round symbol is set in S119. It is determined whether the start signal lottery result performed in the display process S114 is a big hit. Specifically, in the inter-round symbol display process S114, it is determined whether or not the big hit middle big hit flag 124 is set to ON.

  In S119, when the lottery result of the start signal performed in the inter-round symbol display process S114 is a big hit, that is, when the big hit middle big hit flag 124 is ON (S119: YES), the main control CPU 64 In S120, the jackpot / medium / big hit flag 124 is returned to OFF, and the counter value of the release counter 100 is set to “0” in S121, and then the processing from S61 shown in FIG. 10 is performed. As a result, when a jackpot occurs between rounds during a jackpot game, the value of the number-of-opens counter 100 indicating the number of rounds is initialized, so that the current jackpot game is ended and a new jackpot game is started. It will be done.

  Next, the processing content of the inter-round symbol display processing S114 will be described based on FIG. As is clear from FIG. 13, the processing content of the inter-round symbol display processing S114 is substantially the same as the processing after S22 in the special symbol display processing S3 shown in FIG.

  First, the main control CPU 64 determines whether or not the variation processing flag 108 is ON in S140.

  When the fluctuation processing flag 108 is OFF (S140: NO), the main control CPU 64 turns on the fluctuation processing flag 108 in S141 and then stores it in the first counter value storage area 118a in S142. Based on the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 and the jackpot determination table, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 is a jackpot value.

  If the value is a jackpot value (S142: YES), the main control CPU 64 performs special processing based on the counter value of the jackpot symbol counter 88 stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and the jackpot symbol selection table in S143. The jackpot symbol combination of symbols 36, 38, and 40 is selected, and the data of the jackpot symbol combination of the selected special symbols 36, 38, and 40 is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. Next, in S144, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 96 and the first variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 120. After storing, the processing after S150 is executed.

  If it is not a big hit (S142: NO), is the main control CPU 64 determined to be a reach loss based on the counter value of the reach loss determination counter 86 stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and the reach loss determination table in S145? Determine whether or not.

  If it is reach lose (S145: YES), the main control CPU 64 selects the symbol of the left special symbol 36 based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 90 and the left symbol selection table in S146. After selecting the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 based on the counter value of the symbol counter 92 and the middle symbol selection table, and further selecting the same symbol as the symbol of the left special symbol 36 as the symbol of the right special symbol 40, The selected combination of left, middle and right special symbols 36, 38, 40 is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. If the symbol of the left special symbol 36 and the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 are the same, the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is changed to a symbol different from the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Specifically, for example, the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is made one larger than the symbol of the left special symbol 36, or the symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is made one smaller than the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Next, in S147, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation pattern based on the current value of the variation pattern counter 96 and the second variation pattern selection table, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 120. After storing, the processing after S150 is executed.

  If it is not reach lose (S145: NO), the main control CPU 64 selects the symbol of the left special symbol 36 based on the current counter value of the left symbol counter 90 and the left symbol selection table in S148, and the current middle symbol. The symbol of the middle special symbol 38 is selected based on the counter value of the counter 92 and the middle symbol selection table, and the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is selected based on the counter value of the current right symbol counter 94 and the right symbol selection table. After that, the combination of the left, middle and right special symbols 36, 38 and 40 selected in this way is stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. When the symbol of the left special symbol 36 and the symbol of the right special symbol 40 are the same, the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is changed to a symbol different from the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Specifically, for example, the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is made one larger than the symbol of the left special symbol 36, or the symbol of the right special symbol 40 is made one smaller than the symbol of the left special symbol 36. Next, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation pattern based on the current variation pattern counter 96 counter value and the third variation pattern selection table in S149, and stores the selected variation pattern data in the variation pattern storage area 120. After storing, the processing after S150 is executed.

  In step S150, the main control CPU 64 selects a variation display time based on the variation pattern type and variation display time selection table stored in the variation pattern storage area 120, and stores the selected variation display time in the variation display time storage. The initial value of the fluctuation timer counter 104 is set so as to correspond to the fluctuation display time stored in the area 123 and in the fluctuation display time storage area 123.

  Next, the main control CPU 64 transmits the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 120 to the display control circuit 78 in S151. In this way, the display control circuit 78 that has received the variation pattern data transmitted from the main control CPU 64 defines the contents of effects when the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, and 40 are varied based on the received variation pattern data. The notification pattern to be selected is selected, and variable display of a plurality of special symbols 36, 38, and 40 according to the notification pattern is started.

  Further, the main control CPU 64 transmits the symbol combination data of the special symbols 36, 38, 40 stored in the stopped symbol storage area 122 to the display control circuit 78 in S152. In this way, the display control circuit 78 that has received the symbol combination data of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 transmitted by the main control CPU 64 has a symbol combination corresponding to the received symbol combination data of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40. A plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 are prepared so that they can be stopped and displayed. Then, the main control CPU 64 ends the special symbol display process after the process of S152.

  When the fluctuation processing flag 112 is ON (S140: YES), the main control CPU 64 determines in S151 whether or not the counter value of the fluctuation timer counter 104 is “0”, that is, the fluctuation display time. In step S152, the counter value of the variation timer counter 104 is decremented by 1, and the special symbol display process is terminated. On the other hand, if the variable display time is over (S151: YES), the variable display of the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 is terminated and the plurality of special symbols 36, 38, 40 are stopped in S153. A stop display process for transmitting a control signal for display to the display control circuit 78 is executed. In this way, the display control circuit 78 that has received the control signal for stop display transmitted from the main control CPU 64 stops and displays a plurality of special diagrams 36, 38, and 40 with the prepared symbol combination.

  Next, in step S154, the main control CPU 64 sets the variation processing flag 108 to OFF, and in step S155, whether the variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 120 is the data of the variation pattern. Determine whether or not.

  If it is not the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big hit (S155: NO), the main control CPU 64 executes the process after S157 described later, while it is the data of the fluctuation pattern in the case of the big win (S155: YES). In step S156, the main control CPU 64 turns on the jackpot, middle jackpot flag 124.

  Subsequently, the main control CPU 64 executes a variable display end process in S157. This variation display end processing is performed by various counter values stored in the first counter value storage area 118a, variation pattern data stored in the variation pattern storage area 120, and special information stored in the stop symbol storage area 122. The data of the symbol combinations of symbols 36, 38, and 40 are deleted.

  Thereafter, the main control CPU 64 determines in S158 whether or not the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “2” or more, and if the counter value of the storage counter 98 is not “2” or more (S158: NO). , S160 and subsequent steps are executed.

  On the other hand, when the counter value of the storage counter 98 is “2” or more (S158: YES), the main control CPU 64 stores the second to fifth counter value storage areas 118b to 118e in S159. Various counter values are shifted one by one and stored in the counter value storage area 118 on the first counter value storage area 118a side.

  Specifically, when various counter values are stored in the second counter value storage area 118b, they are stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and in the third counter value storage area 118c. Are stored in the second counter value storage area 118b, in the case of being stored in the fourth counter value storage area 118d, in the third counter value storage area 118c, and in the fifth counter value storage area 118e. If they are, they are stored again in the fourth counter value storage area 118d.

  Thereafter, in S160, the main control CPU 64 decrements the counter value of the storage counter 98 by 1 and ends the inter-round symbol display process.

  As described above, after the inter-round symbol display process S114 shown in FIG. 13 is performed, the inter-round symbol variation process S68 shown in FIG. 10 is performed, and then the main control CPU 64 ends the privilege granting process. .

  Further, the main control CPU 64, when the count value of the opening number counter 100 has reached 16 in S64 in FIG. 10, that is, when the predetermined number of rounds as a jackpot game is executed (S64: YES), or S66 In step S65, the big hit game ending process is executed in S65 when the consecutive action flag 114 is not ON, that is, the game ball has not passed through the V zone 56 as the specific area in the previous round (S66: NO). .

  In the jackpot game end process S65, as shown in FIG. 14, the counter value of the number-of-releases counter 100 is set to “0” in S181. Next, in S182, the accessory continuous operation flag 114 is set to OFF, and in S183, the condition flag 112 is set to OFF. Then, by setting the jackpot flag 110 to OFF in S184, the bonus grant process is terminated after the jackpot game end process is terminated. As is clear from this, in the present embodiment, the jackpot game control means is configured including S60 to S68 in the privilege granting process, and the jackpot game mid-game variation control means includes S61. It is configured.

  The main control CPU 64 that has finished the privilege granting process subsequently executes a hold display process (S5). The hold display process is performed by transmitting a control signal for lighting the hold LED 46 by the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the counter value of the storage counter 98 to the hold LED control circuit 82. Then, the hold LED control circuit 82 lights the hold LED 46 based on the received control signal. When such a hold display process ends, the main control CPU 64 ends the game process.

  In such a pachinko machine 10, when a player turns the launch lever 28 to fire a game ball toward the game area 32, the game ball collides with a number of game nails that have been driven into the game area 32. However, the game area 32 flows down. Thus, when the game ball flowing down the game area 32 wins the start winning opening 42, the liquid crystal display 34 starts to display the variable symbols 36, 38, 40 in a variable manner.

  When the special symbols 36, 38, 40 are stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display 34 in a predetermined manner, the jackpot game as described above is started.

  In the present embodiment, in the inter-round symbol variation process (S68), the variation processing flag 108 indicating that the symbol is being displayed is determined by determining whether the variation processing flag 108 is ON (S117). If it is ON (S117: YES), even if the interval between rounds has ended (S116: YES), the inter-round symbol variation flag 15 indicating that symbol variation between rounds is performed is turned OFF. By not performing (S117: YES), the round game process (S62) in the privilege grant process is made to stand by (S61: YES), and the operation of the special winning opening closing means (S100) is continued. In other words, in the present embodiment, a special winning opening opening waiting means is configured including S117.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the inter-round symbol display process (S114), when the determined symbols of the special symbols 36, 38, 40 are in a specific mode in which the big hit gaming state is generated, the big hit game is played in S156. In the inter-round symbol variation process (S68), when the symbol variation display is completed in the inter-round symbol variation process (S68), the jackpot medium / big hit flag 124 is turned on. If there is (S119: YES), the number-of-opens counter 100 indicating the number of rounds is initialized (S121), and the privilege granting process (S4) is started again (S61), thereby ending the current jackpot gaming state. A new jackpot gaming state has begun. That is, in this embodiment, the jackpot gaming state switching means is configured including these S156, S119, and S121.

  In the pachinko machine 10 having the above-described structure, as described above with reference to FIG. 6, during the jackpot game, the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 can be displayed in a variable manner only during the interval period between the rounds. It can be. As a result, while the door 52 of the big prize opening 48 is open, the display on the liquid crystal display 34 is not changed, so that the player wins a game ball at the entrance 54 of the big prize opening 48. You can concentrate and play games. On the other hand, while the liquid crystal display 34 performs the variable display of the special symbols 36, 38, 40, the door 52 of the special winning opening 48 is not opened, so that the special symbols 36, 38, 40 are stopped. The player can watch the change display with peace of mind without worrying about the operation of the door 52 until it is urged.

  Further, in the present embodiment, by including the jackpot gaming state switching means, the fixed symbols of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 that are variably displayed during the jackpot game have become a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state. In some cases, after completing the jackpot game under the current condition device operating state and starting a new jackpot game, the jackpot game under the current condition device operating state is completed, Compared to a mode in which a new jackpot game is started again, it is possible to play a game in time with the variation display of the special symbols 36, 38, 40.

  In addition, the pachinko machine 10 according to the present invention performs a variable display during the big hit gaming state when the start signal to be displayed next is a so-called losing start signal among the held start signals. Since it is possible to do so, it is possible to digest the retention memory of the loss, to hold a new start signal, and to increase the chance of winning.

  Furthermore, the game process executed by the main control CPU 64 of the present embodiment is not limited to the one shown in FIGS.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, when the determined symbols of the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 that are variably displayed during the jackpot game are in a specific mode for generating the jackpot game state, the current jackpot game is displayed. When a new jackpot gaming state has been started and started, the starting signal that is held by the starting signal holding means and then performs a variable display becomes a specific mode in which the jackpot gaming state is generated. In the case of a signal, a mode is also possible in which variable display is not performed during the interval between rounds during a jackpot game. That is, during the jackpot gaming state, the variation display is performed only when the starting signal for performing the next variation display is a starting signal that does not become a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state.

  In order to realize such a game, the game processing executed by the main control CPU 64 includes the inter-round symbol variation process (S68) and the inter-round symbol variation process (S68) in the first embodiment described above. This can be realized by changing the processing content of the inter-round symbol display processing (S114). Therefore, the inter-round symbol variation process and the inter-round symbol display process will be described with reference to FIGS. 15 and 16, and the description of other processes will be omitted.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 15, in the inter-round symbol variation process, the determination process (S119, S120, S121) of the jackpot medium / big hit flag 124 in the first embodiment is deleted.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 16, in the inter-round symbol display process, the process of setting the variation process flag in the first embodiment to ON (S141) is performed only when the jackpot determination is not a jackpot (S142: NO). If it is a big hit (S142: YES), the inter-round symbol display process is terminated. Also, the operation process of the big hit / big hit flag 124, that is, S155 and S156 in the first embodiment is deleted.

  As is clear from this, FIGS. 15 and 16 are the same except that the inter-round symbol variation process and the inter-round symbol display process in the first embodiment are slightly changed. About the processing content of this, the code | symbol same as 1st embodiment is attached | subjected, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  According to such processing contents, the main control CPU 64 stores the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 stored in the first counter value storage area 118a and the jackpot determination table in S142 in the inter-round symbol display process (S114). Based on this, it is determined whether or not the counter value of the jackpot determination counter 84 is a jackpot value.

  If the value is a big hit (S142: YES), the main control CPU 64 ends the inter-round symbol display process. As a result, when the start signal for the next variable display is a start signal for generating a big hit state, the special symbols 36, 38, and 40 are not displayed during the big hit game. Then, the start signal is determined by the determination process (S25) in the special symbol display process (S3) after the jackpot gaming state is ended, and the corresponding variation display is performed. As is clear from this, in this embodiment, the jackpot variation symbol display standby means is configured including S142.

  On the other hand, if it is not a big hit value (S142: NO), the fluctuation processing flag 108 is turned ON in S201. Thereafter, by performing the same processing as in the first embodiment, when the start signal for performing the next variable display becomes a specific game state that generates a jackpot gaming state, that is, a winning start signal, In the case of a start signal that does not allow a big hit state, that is, a start signal for losing, until the end of the jackpot gaming state, the change display is not permitted. In the interval period, the corresponding variation pattern can be displayed.

  According to such an aspect, when the start signal for performing the next variable display is the start signal for the big hit, the variable display is performed until the big hit gaming state under the operating state of the current condition device is completed. Because it is not, it does not take away the jackpot right of the player. In addition, since the start signal of the lost game is digested during the jackpot game state, the jackpot opportunity can be increased and the player can be advantageously configured.

  17 and 18 show game processing performed by the main control CPU 64 as the third embodiment. As a third embodiment, when the start signal for performing the variable display is a so-called hit start signal during the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, only the variable display is performed, Until the current jackpot gaming state ends, the display of the confirmed symbol that has stopped the variable display is displayed, and after the current jackpot gaming state ends, it corresponds to the confirmed symbol A jackpot gaming state is generated.

  Also in the third embodiment, FIG. 17 and FIG. 18 are the same because the privilege granting process and the inter-round symbol variation process in the first embodiment are only slightly changed. About the processing content of this, the code | symbol same as 1st embodiment is attached | subjected, and the description is abbreviate | omitted.

  That is, in the third embodiment, as shown in FIG. 17, after the big hit game end process (S65) in the privilege grant process (S4) in the first embodiment, the main control CPU 64 makes a big hit in S210. It is determined whether the medium big hit flag 124 is ON. When the jackpot / medium jackpot flag 124 is ON (S210: YES), it indicates that the variation display made during the previous jackpot game has become a jackpot mode. After returning 124 to OFF, a new jackpot game is performed by performing the processing after S61.

  The jackpot / medium / hit flag 124 is set to ON in the process (S156) of turning on the jackpot / medium / hit flag 124 in the inter-round symbol display process (S114), as in the first embodiment.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 18, when the determined symbol corresponding to the held start signal becomes a big hit, the main control CPU 64 prevents the start signal from being held further from being changed. In S210, it is determined whether or not the big hit middle big hit flag 124 is already ON. When the jackpot / medium jackpot flag 124 is already ON (S210: YES), the inter-round symbol display process (S114) is not performed. As a result, when the confirmed symbol is already in a big hit state due to the symbol variation in the interval period between rounds, the display of the confirmed symbol is continued.

  On the other hand, if the jackpot / medium jackpot flag is not ON (S210: NO), the main control CPU 64 performs the inter-round symbol display process in S114, since the jackpot has not yet occurred in the start signal that has been held. Digest the pending start signal.

  According to such an aspect, the start signal that is stored in the first to fifth counter value storage areas 118a to 118e and that is held next among the start signals that are put on hold generates a big hit. Regardless of whether the start signal or the start signal is lost, symbol variation is performed during the big hit gaming state. As a result, the symbol variation performed during the jackpot gaming state is not necessarily lost, and the player needs to watch out for the variation symbol more carefully, which may attract more interest to the player. I can do it. In addition, as in the first and second embodiments, the start signal that does not generate a big hit gaming state can be digested among the start signals that are on hold, so that time is effectively utilized. It is possible to hold a new start signal and increase the chance of winning a jackpot, which can be advantageously configured for the player.

  As mentioned above, although several embodiment of this invention has been explained in full detail, these are illustrations to the last, Comprising: This invention is not limited at all by the specific description in this embodiment. .

  For example, in the present embodiment, when the symbol variation is still performed at the end of the interval period between rounds, the start of the next round is made to wait, but the symbol variation is performed before the symbol variation is performed. A mode in which the symbol variation is not performed is also possible when the required time for variation and the interval period between rounds are compared and the required time for symbol variation is longer than the interval period between rounds.

  Further, as means for indicating the number of hold of the start signal to the player, it is not always necessary to use the hold LED 46 in this embodiment. For example, the liquid crystal display 34 is used together with special symbols 36, 38, 40, etc. It may be displayed.

  In addition, although not enumerated one by one, the present invention can be carried out in a mode to which various changes, modifications, improvements and the like are added based on the knowledge of those skilled in the art. It goes without saying that all are included in the scope of the present invention without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine as 1st embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a front view of a special winning opening employed in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the open state of the special winning opening shown in FIG. It is IV-IV sectional drawing in FIG. It is a block diagram of the main control circuit employ | adopted as the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is drawing which shows the operation timing of each structure in the jackpot game state in the pachinko machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the game process which main control CPU performs in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the start winning a prize opening process which main control CPU performs in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol display process which main control CPU performs in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the privilege provision process which main control CPU performs in 1st embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the round game process in the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol change process between rounds in the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol display process between rounds in the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the jackpot game end process in the flowchart shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol change process between rounds which main control CPU performs in 2nd embodiment in this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol display process between rounds which main control CPU performs in 2nd embodiment in this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the privilege provision process which main control CPU performs in 3rd embodiment in this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the symbol change process between rounds which main control CPU performs in 3rd embodiment in this invention.

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10 Pachinko machine 42 Start prize opening 46 Hold LED
48 Big prize opening 52 Door 64 Main control CPU

Claims (5)

A start winning detection device for detecting a winning of a game ball in a start winning opening provided in a game area;
Start signal output means for outputting a start signal based on the detection result of the start winning detection device;
A symbol display device for displaying a fixed symbol by stopping the variation symbol after variably displaying a plurality of variation symbols based on the start signal;
The entrance is openable and closable, and the opening and closing of the entrance allows the player to selectively take an open state and a disadvantageous closed state,
A grand prize opening opening means for shifting the special prize opening from a closed state to an open state;
A grand prize opening opening maintaining means for keeping the grand prize opening opened by the big prize opening opening means in an open state;
A special winning opening closing means for shifting the special winning opening from an open state to a closed state;
A grand prize opening closing maintaining means for maintaining the grand prize opening closed by the big prize opening closing means in a closed state;
Specific area passage detection means for detecting the passage of a game ball in the specific area provided in the special winning opening;
A condition device that is activated for a predetermined period of time when the symbol of the fixed symbol of the symbol display device is in a specific form, and allows the occurrence of a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player;
In the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, the jackpot is activated when the passing of the game ball in the specific area is detected by the specific area passage detecting means, and the continuation of the jackpot gaming state is allowed. An accessory continuous operation control device;
In the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, the entrance of the prize winning opening is opened by the prize winning opening releasing means, and the opening state of the prize winning opening is set to a predetermined value by the prize winning opening maintaining means. An interval in which the big prize opening is closed by the big prize opening closing means after maintaining until the time or the number of winning balls is reached, and the closed state of the big prize opening is maintained by the big prize opening closing maintenance means for a predetermined time. The jackpot gaming state is generated by executing a plurality of times continuously up to a predetermined upper limit number of times, and the game ball is not detected by the specific area passage detecting means in any round. A jackpot game control means for stopping the jackpot gaming state by stopping operation of the accessory continuous operation control device in the case of
Start signal holding means for sequentially holding up to a predetermined number of the start signals output when a game ball wins the start winning port during the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device;
In the jackpot game state under the operating state of the condition device, the operation of the symbol display device is not permitted during the operation of the large winning opening opening maintaining means, while the large winning port closing maintaining means is in operation. In the start signal held by the start signal holding means by permitting the operation of the symbol display device, the start signal for displaying the change of the change symbol next is the corresponding signal. If the symbol of the confirmed symbol is the starting signal that does not become a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot game that displays the variation symbol corresponding to the starting signal in a variable manner during the interval between the rounds Middle symbol variation control means,
A pachinko machine characterized by having.   When the symbol display device is performing the variation display of the variation symbol when operating the big prize opening opening means, the variation display of the variation symbol is terminated and the final symbol is displayed. The system further comprises a grand prize opening opening standby means for permitting the operation of the symbol display device during the operation of the special prize opening closing maintaining means by continuing the operation of the special prize opening closing maintaining means. The pachinko machine according to 1.   The jackpot gaming symbol variation control means, in the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device, of the start signal held by the start signal holding means, next, the variation symbol variation display If the symbol of the confirmed symbol corresponding to the starting signal is the starting signal that is a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state, the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device is terminated The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a jackpot variation symbol display standby means for disallowing variation display of the variation symbol corresponding to the start signal until the start signal.   In the jackpot game symbol variation control means, the variation of the variation symbol among the start signals held by the start signal holding means during the jackpot game state under the operating state of the condition device is next. When the symbol of the confirmed symbol corresponding to the starting signal to be displayed is the starting signal that is a specific mode for generating the jackpot gaming state, it corresponds to the starting signal during the interval between the rounds. The variation symbol to be displayed is variably displayed, and the fixed symbol with the variation symbol stopped is displayed, and the display of the fixed symbol is continued until the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device is finished. Then, after the jackpot gaming state under the operating state of the condition device is finished, the jackpot gaming state based on the operation of the condition device corresponding to the confirmed symbol is generated Pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2. The jackpot game control means, in the jackpot game state under the operating state of the condition device, when the symbol of the fixed symbol of the variable symbol is in a specific mode to generate the jackpot game state, 3. A jackpot gaming state switching means for ending the jackpot gaming state under an operating state of a condition device and generating the jackpot gaming state based on the operation of the condition device corresponding to the determined symbol. The pachinko machine described in 1.

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