JP2006167095A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving a game property by improving a game intervention property. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is characterized in having a game board 2a for downward passing game balls; a game area 2b having a regular winning hole 12, a start winning hole 17, a large winning hole 15 and the like where game balls enter and an out hole 16 discharging game balls non-entering the winning holes; movable members 50 and 51 disposed in a position lower than the winning holes in the game area 2b and higher than the out hole 16 and capable of flipping the game balls; and operation buttons 50a and 51a activating the movable members 50 and 51 according to the operation of a player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine capable of launching a gaming ball in a gaming area.

  Conventionally, a pachinko gaming machine is known as a gaming machine that launches a gaming ball in a gaming area and plays a game. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball launched into the game area falls to the vicinity of the out-port provided in the lower position of the game area, it moves unexpectedly thereafter and enters the prize-winning port, etc. The phenomenon of spheres cannot occur. Therefore, the place where the player pays attention is limited to the highly important part such as the vicinity of the start winning opening, and there is a possibility that the game becomes monotonous.

  In view of this, a gaming machine having a configuration in which a flip-up member is provided in the vicinity of the out port, and the flip-up member performs, for example, a pendulum motion by a drive solenoid and repels a collision game ball (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

With this configuration, the degree of importance near the out mouth increases, so that the player's attention can be directed to the vicinity of the out mouth, and the interest of the game can be improved.
JP 2003-260206 A

  However, in the configuration of the above-described prior art, the driving of the flip-up member is performed by the driving process based on the judgment of the CPU, so that it simply moves or stops without regard to the player's will. Therefore, the player's operation is not reflected, and it is left to the game ball to collide with the flip-up member. Thereby, the problem that game intervention property is low and lacks game property will arise.

  Also, just watching the game ball flowing to the outlet without winning any of the winning holes does not cause the player to be interested in the game.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that improves gaming intervention and improves gaming performance.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a game board (game board 2a) on which a game ball flows down, and a winning opening provided on the game board for winning the game ball (general prize) A game area (game area 2b) having an outlet (out mouth 16) for discharging a game ball that has not won a prize, and a prize in the game area. A movable member (movable members 50, 51, 52) that is disposed below the mouth and above the out mouth and can play the game ball, and operates the movable member according to the player's operation Operating means (operation buttons 50a and 51a) to be operated.

  As a result, if the player determines that the game ball does not win any winning opening, the player can play the game ball toward the one where the winning opening exists by operating the movable member with the operating means. Therefore, it is possible to increase game intervention and improve gameability as compared to conventional flip-up members and the like (which are automatically moved by a CPU or the like) where it is left to the player to determine whether or not the game ball is played. it can.

  Further, since the conventional flip-up member or the like has a pendulum motion according to a certain rule, the operation of the game ball that collides with the flip-up member or the like is limited to some extent. However, according to the configuration of the present invention, the position at which the game ball collides with the movable member can be varied depending on the timing at which the player operates the operation means, so that the game ball can be rebound in various directions.

  Therefore, since the accuracy of aiming at the game ball that would have been to enter the out mouth if skilled is improved toward the winning mouth, the game intervention becomes higher as the skill increases.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, the present invention described in claim 2 is a special gaming state control means (of the main control circuit 200) capable of controlling a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Main CPU 201), and the operating means is characterized in that the movable member is operated only when the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control means.

  Accordingly, the movable member can be operated by the operating means during a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, during a short time or during probability fluctuation), and the game intervention can be improved.

  Furthermore, for example, when the nail near the passing gate has a difficult structure, with conventional gaming machines, there may often be a situation in which the number of possessed balls decreases during time reduction or probability fluctuation, but the structure of the present invention According to the above, since the movable member can be operated during a short time or during a probability change, it is possible to avoid the situation where the number of held balls is reduced as described above, and it is possible to improve the gameability.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the present invention, at least a game ball that is provided on the left side of the game area and flows down from the center of the game area to the left side (left area). A left sphere detection sensor (left sphere detection sensor 110) capable of detecting a part and a right side of the game area, and at least a part of the game sphere flowing down from the center of the game area to the right side (right area) can be detected. A right sphere detection sensor (right sphere detection sensor 111) and a left sphere notification means (for example, a left sphere notification LED 120) for notifying that the left sphere detection sensor has detected a game sphere when the left sphere detection sensor detects the game sphere. ) And right sphere notification means (for example, right sphere notification LED 121) for notifying that the right sphere detection sensor detects the game ball when the right sphere detection sensor detects the game ball. .

  This allows the player to move the movable member so as to play the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area, or to move the movable member so as to play the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area. Thus, it becomes possible to know by the notification means, and it is possible to improve the gameability.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the third aspect of the invention, at least one of the left sphere notifying unit and the right sphere notifying unit emits light emitting means (left sphere notifying LED 120, right sphere notifying). A notification LED 121).

  This allows the player to move the movable member so as to play the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area, or to move the movable member so as to play the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area. In addition, it becomes possible to visually recognize clearly even in the noise such as the bullet sound of a game ball, and the game performance can be improved.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the third aspect of the invention, at least a part of the game board is constituted by a member having transparency, and the rear surface of the member having the transparency of the game board. On the side, a display device (liquid crystal display device 21) capable of displaying an effect image for informing the flow down of the game ball detected by the right sphere detection sensor or the left sphere detection sensor is provided.

  As a result, it is possible to easily notify the flow path of the game ball with a production image or the like, so that the player can more clearly recognize how to move the movable member. Therefore, it is possible to improve game playability.

  The present invention according to claim 6 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 5, the movable member is held at the displacement position by the operation of the player. .

  As a result, it is possible to increase variations in the operation of the movable member, such as holding the movable member in a predetermined position and guiding the game ball to a predetermined prize opening (for example, the big prize opening 15). In addition to improving the game performance, it is possible to improve game playability.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, at least one movable member is provided on each of the left and right sides of the game area. Features.

  This makes it possible to more reliably play the game ball flowing down the left side of the game area and the game ball flowing down the right side of the game area, so that the game intervention can be improved.

  According to the present invention, the following effects can be obtained.

  In other words, according to the present invention, the player can operate the movable member disposed below the winning opening and above the out opening by the operating means. When the player determines that no winning is made in the mouth, it is possible to play the game ball toward the one where the winning opening exists by operating the movable member with the operating means.

  For this reason, whether or not the game ball is bounced can be increased as compared with the conventional flip-up member or the like (because it is automatically moved by a CPU or the like), and the game intervention can be improved.

  Further, since the conventional flip-up member or the like has a pendulum motion according to a certain rule, the operation of the game ball that collides with the flip-up member or the like is limited to some extent. However, according to the configuration of the present invention, the position at which the game ball collides with the movable member can be varied depending on the timing at which the player operates the operation means, so that the game ball can be rebound in various directions.

  For this reason, the accuracy of aiming at the game ball that would have entered the out mouth if skilled is improved toward the winning mouth, so that the more skilled the game is, the more the game intervention becomes.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described more specifically with reference to the drawings. Here, in the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals are given to the same members, and duplicate descriptions are omitted. In addition, since description here is the best form by which this invention is implemented, this invention is not limited to the said form.

  Hereinafter, the configuration of the ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as “game machine”) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 17 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  (Embodiment 1)

  First, the configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described based on FIG. 1 and FIG.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the main body frame 3a to which the game board 2a is attached is rotatably attached to a base frame 3b fixed to the island facility via a hinge (that is, the main body frame 3a is The one end of the main body frame 3a is supported as a rotation fulcrum and attached to the base frame 3b so as to be openable and closable.) The gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the main body frame 3a and the base frame 3b. And with respect to such a game machine main body 3, the glass unit 4 which covers the game board 2a so that visual recognition is possible, and the plate | board unit 5 located in the lower side of the glass door 4 are attached. One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  Thus, the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 is configured.

  The game board 2a (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2b in which game balls can flow down. The game area 2b includes a number of obstacles such as game nails and windmills (not shown), a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a big winning port 15, an out port 16, and a starting winning port 17. The member is arranged.

  Further, a liquid crystal display device (LCD) which is a display device provided with a display area 21a capable of displaying effect images (for example, animation corresponding to the gaming state and other notification information) on the back of the game board 2a. 21 is arranged.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is composed of an area for displaying an effect image, a normal symbol display area for displaying a normal symbol variation display, and a special symbol display region for displaying a special symbol variation display.

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a may be larger or smaller than the game area 2b. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. The start winning port 17 is a device for changing and stopping the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display area on the condition that the game ball has won, the special winning port 15 is a special winning port 15 The special symbol combination when the symbol display area is stopped becomes a specific symbol combination (hit display mode) set in advance to the big hit gaming state (the big hit gaming state means a state where a so-called big hit has occurred). When the transition is made, the door is opened and closed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition according to a predetermined setting (that is, the number of game balls passing through the specific area of the big prize opening 15 within a predetermined time is one or more. Only when it is (so-called puncture does not occur), the special winning opening 15 is opened a predetermined number of times, and changes into a opened state where the game ball is easily received and a closed state where it is difficult to receive the game ball. The operation that changes to the closed state is called a round operation).

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won a prize in any of the general prize port 12, the start prize port 17, and the big prize port 15 flow in and are collected.

  The collected game balls are discharged out of the game area 2b.

  The liquid crystal display device 21 that is a display device capable of displaying the effect image is a device that displays an arbitrary image on the display area 21a based on an instruction from an image control circuit 305 described later.

  Further, at least a part of the game board 2a is made of a transparent member, and the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2a from the back surface of the transparent member. Has been. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  In FIG. 1, the dish unit 5 is disposed below the glass door 4 as described above. The tray unit 5 is provided with an upper tray 5a in which the paid-out game balls and game balls to be driven into the game area are stored in the upper part, and the lower tray 5b in which the game balls overflowed from the upper plate 5a due to the payout are stored. Is located at the bottom.

  On the right side of the tray unit 5, a handle 7 is provided that is rotated when a game ball is driven into the game area 2 b of the game board 2 a via the rail 6. The handle 7 is provided with a stop button (not shown) for stopping the launch of the game ball.

  Furthermore, the upper plate 5a is provided with a ball lending operation panel 10 that is operated when the game balls stored in the upper plate 5a are moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

  Further, operation buttons 50a and 51a, which are operation means for operating movable members 50 and 51 described later by a player's operation (pressing), are provided below the glass door 4 and above the upper plate 5a. Yes.

  For example, in this embodiment, when the player presses the operation button 50a, the movable member 50 operates. On the other hand, when the player presses the operation button 51a, the movable member 51 operates.

  Speakers 8a and 8b are arranged on the left and right of the upper part of the glass door 4, respectively.

  The passing gate 13 (FIG. 2) detects a passing game ball. The passing ball of the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and based on the passing stored information, the symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area is performed. Further, four normal symbol memory LEDs 40 for displaying the number of passage memories of the passage gate 13 are provided on the upper right side of the game area 2b. The number of stored game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol memory LED 40.

  In the normal symbol display area, for example, two normal symbols blink alternately. When the two normal symbols stop blinking and “win” is displayed, the start winning opening 17 is displayed. The game ball is switched to a first state, which will be described later, in which a game ball is easily won for a predetermined time.

  It should be noted that when a predetermined short time entry condition (for example, when the big hit gaming state is completed) is established and the short time state is reached (a value (33) indicating a short time check is set in a short time flag described later), it is normal. The probability that “win” is displayed in the symbol display area is higher than in other gaming states, and the flashing time of normal symbols (variable display time) is shortened compared to other gaming states, and the start prize is received. The frequency at which the mouth 17 changes from the second state to the first state is improved compared to the normal gaming state.

  That is, in the short time state, compared with the normal gaming state, (1) the normal symbol winning probability in the normal symbol display area is relatively increased (that is, the probability that “winning” is displayed in the normal symbol display area is relatively (2) The fluctuation display time (flashing time) of the normal symbol display area is relatively shortened. (3) The time during which the start winning port 17 holds the first state is relatively extended. , Etc.

  This short state is continued until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (for example, when the off symbol is displayed a predetermined number of times in the special symbol display area). When the time reduction state ends, the main CPU 201 described later sets a value (00) indicating a non-time reduction check in the time reduction flag.

  Here, instead of the normal symbol display area, two normal symbol display LEDs may be provided at an arbitrary place on the game board 2a, and "winning" may be displayed by blinking these LEDs. Further, the two normal symbol display LEDs can be constituted by, for example, a 7-segment display. In this case, numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”,... “7”, “8”, “9”, etc. are displayed in a variable manner as normal symbols displayed on the 7-segment display. The case where the stop-displayed number becomes “3” or “7” is defined as “winning”.

  The start winning port 17 has a receiving port for receiving a game ball, and includes an opening / closing mechanism that can be changed into a first state where the game ball is easy to win and a second state where the game ball is hard to win. Has a special prize-winning device. The start winning port 17 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball in the second state, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a display mode in which the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area means “winning”) ) For a predetermined period of time (for example, 0.3 seconds, or 6.7 seconds if the gaming state is a short-time state), and is switched to the first state in which the game ball can be easily received. . Note that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball wins in the receiving port.

  In addition, the winning ball to the start winning opening 17 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbol display in the special symbol display area is displayed. In the center of the game area 2b, four special symbol storage LEDs 41 for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning opening 17 are provided. Based on the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED 41, the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning opening 17 can be displayed.

  The special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is composed of three rows of numbers and symbols such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, for example. These numbers are displayed in a variable manner when a prize is won. Note that the fluctuation display of these numbers is finished, and the fluctuation display results (that is, combinations of numbers and symbols that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop symbols) are “0” “0” “0” ”,“ “ A combination of special symbols such as “7”, “7”, “7” ”, etc., in which all three symbols have the same number or symbol is called a jackpot display mode (hit symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state has shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (ie, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot display mode is referred to as a non-hit display mode (offset symbol).

  The big hit gaming state is a gaming state in which, for example, a big prize opening SOL72S, which will be described later, makes it easier to win more game balls than the normal gaming state by opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15 a predetermined number of times. It is.

  Note that the above jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a special display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) that is a display mode that indicates probability variation jackpots, and a display mode that indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into certain non-special display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  Further, the special display mode means a case where three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged, while the non-special display mode includes three numbers and designs other than the special display mode. This is the case.

  When the special symbol variation display result is in the special display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), after the jackpot gaming state, a value (77) indicating a probability variation check is set in the high probability flag described later, A transition is made to a state where there is a high probability that the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display area becomes a jackpot display mode, that is, a special gaming state (probability variation state) advantageous to the player. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol becomes a non-special display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memory number and passing memory number are displayed on the normal symbol memory LED 40 and the special symbol memory LED 41, respectively. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other display methods may be used. May be displayed. For example, it may be displayed in the display area 21a.

  Furthermore, movable members 50 and 51 capable of playing a game ball by swinging are arranged at a position below the big prize opening 15 and above the out opening 16 in the game area 2b. .

  The movable member 50 is disposed at the upper left position of the out port 16 and extends from the swing fulcrum P (see FIG. 4) toward the center of the game area 2b, and swings up and down around the fulcrum P. To do. Thereby, it is possible to play a game ball flowing down from the center of the game area 2b (hereinafter referred to as “left area”). On the other hand, the movable member 51 is disposed at the upper right position of the out port 16 and extends from the swing fulcrum (not shown) toward the center of the game area 2b, and swings in the vertical direction around the fulcrum. Move. Thereby, it is possible to play a game ball flowing down from the center of the game area 2b to the right side (hereinafter referred to as “right area”).

  In this embodiment, when the player presses the above-described operation buttons 50a and 51a, an operation signal is transmitted to the effect control circuit 300 described later, and the push / pull type is controlled by the effect control circuit 300. A flip-up solenoid (to be described later) that is a solenoid is driven, and the movable members 50 and 51 perform an action (swing) to play the game ball in accordance with the driving of the solenoid.

  Here, the “solenoid” is an actuator (actuator) that converts electrical energy into mechanical linear motion by the magnetic action of an electromagnetic coil and provides force and displacement to the target part. Say.

  Next, an example of the gaming machine of the present invention provided with a push-pull solenoid will be described with reference to FIGS.

  3 and 4 illustrate an example of the movable member 50 disposed in the left area of the game area 2b and the flip-up solenoid 400 connected to the movable member 50, the right side of the game area 2b. The movable member 51 arranged in the region and the flip-up solenoid 410 (FIG. 6) connected to the movable member 51 have the same structure except for the attachment direction.

  FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a movable member that is movable by the push-pull solenoid according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a flip-up solenoid 400, which is a push-pull solenoid that moves the movable member 50, is provided on the back of the game board 2a.

  Further, the flip-up solenoid 400 is arranged so that the plunger 401 arranged inside the jump-up solenoid 400 is oriented in the horizontal direction and parallel to the game board 2a. One end of the rod-shaped connecting member 402 is rotatably connected.

  In addition, a protrusion 402a is provided at the other end of the connecting member 402, and the protrusion 402a is a recess formed on one end of the movable member 50 through a through hole 55 formed in the game board 2a. Thus, the movable member 50 is fixed to the protrusion 402a in a non-contact state with the game board 2a and swings according to the operation of the connecting member 402 (FIG. 4 (a), ( b) see).

  Next, an example of the operation of the movable member will be described with reference to FIG.

  4A to 4B are explanatory views schematically showing the operation of the movable member.

  Further, for convenience of explanation, the game board 2a is omitted in FIGS. 4 (a) and 4 (b).

  4A shows a state in which the jumping solenoid 400 is demagnetized, and FIG. 4B shows a state in which the jumping solenoid 400 is excited.

  In the present embodiment, when the operation button 50a is not pressed, the flip-up solenoid 400 is in a demagnetized state, whereas when the operation button 50a is pressed by the player, the flip-up solenoid 400 400 is excited.

  Further, an energizing member (not shown) made of a coil spring or the like is provided inside the spring-up solenoid 400. In a state where the flip-up solenoid 400 is not excited, the plunger 401 is urged so as to protrude leftward as shown in FIG. 4A by the urging force of the urging member. At this time, the movable member 50 is inclined with the right end thereof directed in the lower right direction. On the other hand, in FIG. 4B, since the jumping solenoid 400 is excited, the plunger 401 moves rightward against the urging force of the urging member. Accordingly, the movable member 50 swings around the protrusion 402a of the connecting member 402, that is, swings about the swinging fulcrum P and tilts with its right end facing the upper right direction.

  Since the movable member 50 operates in this way, the player presses the operation button 50a to change the flip-up solenoid 400 from the demagnetized state to the excited state, as shown in FIG. The game ball 100 that has been directed to the out-port 16 at the lower position collides with the movable member 50 and is flipped up.

  For example, when the player continues to press the operation button 50a, the excited state of the jumping solenoid 400 is maintained, and accordingly, the movable member 50 is also held at the displacement position. Therefore, for example, it is possible to guide the game ball to the big prize opening 15 or the like positioned in the right direction of the movable member 50 while holding the right end of the movable member 50 facing the upper right direction.

  In the present embodiment, the stronger the operation button 50a is pressed, the greater the excitation acting on the solenoid 400 accordingly. Since the angle at which the movable member 50 is displaced increases in accordance with the magnitude of excitation acting on the solenoid 400, the displacement angle of the movable member 50 increases as the operation button 50a is pressed more strongly.

  With respect to the movable member 51, the above operation is performed when the player presses the operation button 51a.

  Therefore, the player can adjust the displacement angle of the movable members 50 and 51 in order to play the game ball in an arbitrary direction by adjusting the pressing force of the operation buttons 50a and 51a.

  The angle at which the movable members 50 and 51 can be displaced is not particularly limited. Further, the displaceable angle need not always be constant, and may be changed at a predetermined timing.

  Furthermore, the shape of the movable member is not limited to the shape shown in FIGS. 2 to 5 as long as it can repel a game ball that has collided with the movable member. Further, for example, the shape may be a shape having a decorative beauty, for example, by making the outer shape a smooth curved shape.

  In the present embodiment, an example in which one movable member is arranged in each of the left region and the right region of the game region 2b is given, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, two or more movable members may be arranged in any of the left region and the right region.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a left sphere detection sensor 110 and a right sphere detection sensor 111 are provided in the left region and the right region, respectively.

  The left sphere detection sensor 110 includes a left light projecting unit 110a positioned at the lower right of the general winning opening 12 located on the leftmost side in FIG. 2 among the four general winning openings 12 arranged in the game area 2b, and a start. The left light receiving part 110b is located at the lower left side of the winning opening 17.

  The left light projecting unit 110a of the left sphere detection sensor 110 projects light such as infrared rays toward the left light receiving unit 110b (hereinafter, from the left light projecting unit 110a to the left light receiving unit 110b). The light projecting line L that is the light path to the light path is referred to as “detection line L”), and when the game ball passes through the detection line L, the light projecting from the left light projecting unit 110a to the left light receiving unit 110b is blocked. Then, the left sphere detection sensor 110 detects that the game ball has passed the detection line L.

  Since the left sphere detection sensor 110 has such a configuration, it can detect at least a part of the game ball flowing down the left area of the game area 2b.

  On the other hand, the right sphere detection sensor 111 is a right light projecting unit 111a located at the lower left of the general winning opening 12 located on the rightmost side in FIG. 2 among the four general winning openings 12 arranged in the game area 2b. And the right light receiving portion 111b located at the lower right side of the start winning opening 17.

  The right light projecting unit 111a of the right sphere detection sensor 111 projects light toward the right light receiving unit 111b (hereinafter, an optical path from the right light projecting unit 111a to the right light receiving unit 111b). A certain light projecting line R is referred to as a “detection line R.”) When a game ball passes through the detection line R and light projection from the right light projecting unit 111a toward the right light receiving unit 111b is blocked, The detection sensor 111 detects that the game ball has passed the detection line R.

  Since the right sphere detection sensor 111 has such a configuration, it can detect at least a part of the game ball flowing down the right area of the game area 2b.

  Note that the left sphere detection sensor 110 and the right sphere detection sensor 111 output a detection signal to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 described later when a game ball is detected.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a left sphere notification LED (left sphere notification means, light emitting means) 120 is provided above the movable member 50 to notify that the left sphere detection sensor 110 has detected a game ball by lighting. In addition, a right sphere notification LED (right sphere notification means, light emitting means) 121 is provided above the movable member 51 to notify that the right sphere detection sensor 111 has detected a game ball by lighting.

  Note that when the left sphere detection sensor 110 and the right sphere detection sensor 111 simultaneously detect a game ball, the left sphere notification LED 120 and the right sphere notification LED 121 are turned on simultaneously.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the left sphere notification means, the right sphere notification means, and the like use LEDs such as the left sphere notification LED 120 and the right sphere notification LED 121. The ball notification means or the like may be any member that emits light. For example, a lamp or the like may be used.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200 mounted on a main control board (not shown), and an effect control circuit connected to the main control circuit 200 and mounted on an effect control board (not shown). 300 and a payout control circuit 70a and a firing control circuit 70b.

  This control system has a main control board as a main component and is mounted on the back side of the game board 2a.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the main control board on which the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 that is the special gaming state control means is mounted is provided separately from the effect control board on which the effect control circuit 300 is mounted. Yes. That is, the effect control circuit 300 and the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200 are provided separately.

  A card unit 81 is connected to the payout control circuit 70a of the gaming machine 1.

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Reading means, lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a according to operation of the ball lending operation panel 9, and record information read by the reading means described above And a writing means for recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion slot by subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the above.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that performs a gaming operation of the gaming machine 1 in accordance with a preset program, and a reset signal for returning various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. Initial reset circuit 204 to be generated, main RAM 203 for storing various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 and various generated commands, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, random number lottery Stores a big hit determination table that is referred to when making a big hit determination by means of, a normal hit determination table that is referred to when a normal hit determination is made by random number lottery, and various probability tables that are referred to when other effects are drawn. A main ROM 202 is mounted.

  The main RAM 203 also includes a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the start winning opening 17), and the number of passing memories counted by the main CPU 201 (passing gate 13). Passing memory counter for storing the number of passing balls), one big winning mouth winning counter for storing the number of game balls that entered the big winning opening 15 during one round, and one big hit gaming state Are provided with a special winning opening opening number counter for storing the number of times the special winning opening 15 is opened, a gaming state flag indicating the current gaming state, and the like.

  The main CPU 201 is jackpot determination means for performing a jackpot determination process based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted by random lottery when a game ball wins the start winning opening 17.

  Further, the main CPU 201 is a big hit gaming state control means for controlling the big hit gaming state when the big hit is determined by the big hit determination processing.

  When the type of jackpot determined by the jackpot determination process is a probability variation jackpot, the main CPU 201 sets a value (77) indicating a check at the time of probability variation to the high probability flag after the jackpot gaming state ends. It is a special game state control means for controlling the special game state.

  Further, the main CPU 201 performs a big hit determination process for determining a big hit when a game ball wins the start winning opening 17 and a start win is generated, and executes a special symbol variation display based on the big hit determination result. It is a variation display pattern determination means for determining a variation display pattern.

  Specifically, when a start winning occurs, the main CPU 201 determines that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and based on the result of the jackpot determination, the main CPU 201 displays a change display pattern for executing a change display of a special symbol and a display of an effect image. A change display pattern command to be instructed and a command to instruct a change display result of a special symbol are generated and set. Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area. Note that random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol determination random numbers are extracted on condition that a start winning has occurred.

  Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a variable display pattern command when a predetermined start condition is satisfied.

  Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area.

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 to the main RAM 203 and executes them, whereby the functions of the respective means described above are executed. Has come to be realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passing gate 13 and detects a passing ball SW19Sa, which is a sensor for detecting the passing of the gaming ball, and a gaming ball won in the start winning opening 17. A start winning opening SW19a as a sensor is connected. In addition, a V / count SW 19Sd, which is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball provided in a specific area in the big winning opening 15, and a sensor for detecting a winning game ball provided in a general area in the big winning opening 15. A count SW 19Se, a general winning slot SW 19Sb that is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the general winning slot 12, and a backup clear SW 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, a launch ball sensor (not shown) that detects a game ball launched from the launch device 90 by the operation of the handle 7, and a game that has returned to the rail 6 without reaching the board surface of the game board 2a. A return ball sensor (not shown) for detecting a ball, a left ball detection sensor 110 for detecting at least a part of a game ball flowing down the left area of the game area 2b, and at least a game ball flowing down the right area of the game area 2b A right sphere detection sensor 111 for detecting a part is connected. Further, the I / O port 205 has a start winning port 17 for switching a start winning port 17 between a first state in which a game ball is easy to win and a second state in which a game ball is hard to win. Actuators such as 71S, a large winning opening SOL (solenoid) 72S for opening and closing the door of the large winning opening 15, and a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving a seesaw in the large winning opening 15 are connected.

  When each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, and the main CPU 201 activates the actuators 71S, 72S, and 73S according to the input detection signal. Drive control.

  Control commands (commands) are transmitted from the command output port 206 of the main control circuit 200 to the effect control circuit 300, the payout control circuit 70a, and the launch control circuit 70b, respectively.

  The presentation control circuit 300 that has received this control command (command) controls the operation of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, and the lamp / LED 39a, and the payout control circuit 70a and the launch that have received this control command (command). The operation of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90 is controlled by the control circuit 70b.

  Here, the main CPU 201 performs a big hit determination process for determining a big hit when a game ball wins the start winning opening 17 and a start win is generated, and executes a special symbol variation display based on the big hit determination result. This is a variation display pattern determining means for determining the variation display pattern.

  Specifically, when a start winning occurs, the main CPU 201 determines that a predetermined start condition is satisfied, and based on the result of the jackpot determination, the main CPU 201 displays a change display pattern for executing a change display of a special symbol and a display of an effect image. A variable display pattern command to be instructed and a command to instruct a variable display stop pattern are generated and set. Further, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining the content displayed in the normal symbol display area. Also, random numbers such as jackpot determination random numbers and jackpot symbol determination random numbers are extracted on condition that a start winning has occurred.

  Further, the main CPU 201 detects a left sphere notification LED lighting command for turning on the left sphere notification LED 120 when the left sphere detection sensor 110 detects a game ball and the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Is generated and set. On the other hand, when the right sphere detection sensor 111 detects a game ball and the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200, a right sphere notification LED lighting command for lighting the right sphere notification LED 121 is generated. set.

  The payout control circuit 70a is connected to a payout device 82 for paying out award balls and rental balls. The payout control circuit 70a drives and controls the payout device 82 in accordance with a payout command signal output from the main control circuit 200 on condition that a game ball has entered the general winning opening 12 and the big winning opening 15 and the like. A number of game balls are paid out as prize balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

  A launch device 90 that launches a game ball toward the game area 2b is connected to the launch control circuit 70b. In addition, the launch control circuit 70 b causes the launch device 90 to launch a game ball by drivingly controlling the launch solenoid in accordance with the turning operation of the handle 7.

  Next, the configuration of the effect control circuit 300 will be described. The effect control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port 304, an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, a lamp control circuit 307, and A drive control circuit 308 is provided.

  The sub CPU 301 interprets a command received from the main control circuit 200, the operation buttons 50a, 51a, etc. via the command input port 304, and an image control circuit 305, an audio control circuit 306, a lamp control circuit 307, and a drive according to the interpretation result. Control of the control circuit 308 and the like is performed.

  The program ROM 302 includes a control program (control data) for the sub CPU 301 to process and control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and a control for controlling the sound control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, a control program for controlling the process of the drive control circuit 308, and the like are stored.

  When the sub-CPU 301 receives a left sphere detection command, a right sphere detection command, a variation display pattern command, or the like from the main control circuit 200, the sub CPU 301 sets control data corresponding to the received command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the image control circuit 305 with time so as to display special symbols and effect images in accordance with the effect patterns included in the set control data.

  Then, when the image control circuit 305 executes an instruction of the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time, for example, a special symbol or effect image corresponding to the variable display pattern is displayed in the display area 21a.

  When the set control data includes a left sphere detection command, the sub CPU 301 transmits an instruction for turning on the left sphere notification LED 120 to the lamp control circuit 307.

  In addition, when the set control data includes a right sphere detection command, the sub CPU 301 transmits an instruction for turning on the right sphere notification LED 121 to the lamp control circuit 307.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands from the main CPU 201, operation buttons 50a, An operation signal storage area (not shown) for storing operation signals from 51a and the like and a work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for processing control are allocated.

  In response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (an instruction based on control data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303 in response to a command received from the main control circuit 200), the image control circuit 305 displays in the display area 21a. This is for executing display such as a special symbol variation display. The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b according to the control from the sub CPU 301, and the extracted image is displayed. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing special symbol variation display and effect image display based on the data, and a D / D that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d It comprises.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs an image display control process for causing the display area 21a to display a variation display of a special symbol corresponding to the result of the big hit determination, a display of an effect image, or the like based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  Further, the image control circuit 305 and the display area 21a constitute notification means for notifying the presence / absence of the reach effect in the game, the type of reach effect to be generated, or the reliability of the jackpot occurrence.

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b demonstrates special symbol image data for variably displaying a special symbol in the special symbol display area in the display area 21a, effect image data for displaying an effect image in the display area 21a, and a demonstration in the display area 21a. Demo effect image data for displaying an effect (hereinafter referred to as “demo effect”) is stored. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

  Here, a VRAM 305c having two buffer areas is connected to the VDP 305a. The VDP 305a performs the following processing when generating data for executing display in the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301 transmitted every predetermined time (for example, 1/30 second). The VDP 305a reads predetermined image data from the image data ROM 305b, develops it to the VRAM 305c, and reads the decompressed image data from the VRAM 305c. Specifically, the VDP 305a performs expansion processing on one buffer area provided in the VRAM 305c, and reads image data that has already been expanded from the other buffer area. Next, the VDP 305 a switches between a buffer area to be expanded and a buffer area to be read based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301. The VDP 305a displays the read image data on the display area 21a via the D / A conversion circuit 305d.

  In this embodiment, a VRAM is used as a storage device for developing image data. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other storage devices may be used. For example, an SDRAM that can read and write data at high speed may be used.

  Speakers 8 a and 8 b are connected to the audio control circuit 306. The sound control circuit 306 generates a sound signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The speakers 8a and 8b generate sound based on the input sound signal.

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a is a lamp or LED (for example, a normal symbol storage LED 40, a special symbol storage LED 41, a left sphere notification LED 120, a right sphere notification LED 121, or the like) provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on this input signal. Lit display etc.

  Bounce solenoids 400 and 410, which are driving devices, are connected to the drive control circuit 308, and movable members 50 and 51 are connected to the jump solenoids 400 and 410, respectively.

  When the sub CPU 301 receives the above-described operation signal from the operation buttons 50a and 51a, the sub CPU 301 generates a drive control signal based on the operation signal and controls the drive control circuit 308.

  The drive control circuit 308 drives and controls the flip-up solenoids 400 and 410 according to the drive control signal.

  Thereby, the operation of the movable members 50 and 51 is performed.

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the effect control circuit 300, but the main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the effect control circuit 300. Alternatively, the effect control circuit 300 may process all or part of the processing controlled by the main control circuit 200.

  Hereinafter, the operation of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 7A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec). FIG. 7B is a flowchart showing main processing of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 7A, in step S100, the main CPU 201 updates the jackpot determination random number value and the normal hit determination random number value.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 performs various winning opening detection processes. Hereinafter, various winning opening detection processes will be described in detail.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 performs input detection processing. A specific description of the input detection process is as follows. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing input detection processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S110-1, the main CPU 201 performs various winning opening detection processes. Hereinafter, various winning opening detection processes will be described in detail.

  The main CPU 201 detects, via the I / O port 205, detection signals output from the start winning port SW19a, the general winning port SW19Sb, the V / count SW19Sd, the count SW19Se, the passing gate SW19Sa, and the like. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (5) in accordance with the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count SW 19Se via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 indicates the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round in the specific game state. Count and update the winning prize counter. Note that one round means that, as described above, a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses after the door of the grand prize opening 15 is opened, or the door of the big prize opening 15 is opened. This is a period from when the open state is reached until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big prize opening 15.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the V / count SW 19Sd via the I / O port 205, it detects that the game ball has passed through the specific area during one round in the specific game state. At the same time, the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 15 is counted, and the big prize opening prize counter is updated.

  (3) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start winning opening SW 19a provided in the starting winning opening 17 via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the winning storage counter, and this value is, for example, In the case of 4 or less, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are extracted by random lottery, and the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determination random number value are used as winning storage and will be described later in the main RAM 203. Store in the winning storage area.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol variation display is not performed and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which the special symbol variation display is performed and the number of winning memory is 0. Further, when the counter value is 5, the special symbol variation display is being performed, and the fact that the number of winning memories is 4 is displayed on the special symbol storage LED. .

  (4) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the passage gate 13 via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the passage storage counter, and this value is, for example, 4 In the following cases, a random number value for normal hit determination is extracted by random lottery, and the random number value for normal hit determination is stored as a pass memory in a later-described pass storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 may not be able to display normal symbols in the normal symbol display area (for example, when the symbols on the normal symbol display device are in variable display based on other normal hit determination results). For example, the control command to display on the normal symbol memory LED that the passage memory exists is output to the effect control circuit 300 until the symbol variation display on the normal symbol display device becomes possible.

  When the value of the passing memory counter is 0, the normal symbol display is not performed on the normal symbol display device, and the number of passing memories is 0. When the value of the passage memory counter is 1, the normal symbol display device is in a state where the normal symbol variation display is performed, and the number of passage memories is zero. Further, when the value of the counter is 5, it is a state in which the normal symbol variation display is being performed, and the normal symbol storage LED indicates that the number of passing memories is four.

  (5) When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal from the pass gate SW19Sa via the I / O port 205, the main CPU 201 determines the normal hit based on the normal hit determination random number extracted by the random number lottery and the normal hit determination table. And a control command for effecting the variable display of the symbol in the normal symbol display area is output to the effect control circuit 300 based on the result of the normal hit determination.

  In step S110-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal is detected from the left sphere detection sensor 110. When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the left sphere detection sensor 110, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S110-3. When the detection signal is not detected from the left sphere detection sensor 110, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S110-. The process proceeds to 4.

  In step S110-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a left sphere notification LED lighting command.

  In step S110-4, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a detection signal is detected from the right sphere detection sensor 111. When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the right sphere detection sensor 111, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S110-5. When the detection signal is not detected from the right sphere detection sensor 111, the main CPU 201 performs input detection processing. The process in is terminated.

  In step S110-5, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a right sphere notification LED lighting command.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 waits for a waiting time timer indicating the remaining fluctuation display time of the normal symbols and special symbols that are variably displayed, the start winning port 17 and the big winning port in the first state in which the game balls are likely to win. The remaining opening time of 15 doors is updated.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as the number of game balls paid out as prize balls and the occurrence of a big hit to a hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 drives solenoids such as the start winning opening SOL71S, the big winning opening SOL72S, and the seesaw SOL73S.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 commands the command to display the variation display result of the special symbol, the variation display pattern command to instruct the variation display pattern of the set special symbol, and the left sphere notification LED to light the left sphere notification LED 120. A command, a right sphere notification LED lighting command for lighting the right sphere notification LED 121, a command for instructing to display the number of winning prizes stored in the start winning opening 17 stored in the main RAM 203 in a predetermined area of the special symbol storage LED 41, A command for instructing to display an error such as a short of a ball or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp, and other commands are output to the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (such as a general prize opening 12 or a big prize opening 15). A control command such as a signal is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  Next, the main process will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 7B, in step S10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the gaming machine 1 to the settings when the power was cut off last time.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process.

  Here, the specific symbol control process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the special symbol control processing operation.

  In step S20-1, the main CPU 201 executes a process of loading a control state flag. The control state flag is a flag indicating the state of the game in the special symbol game, and the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute each process in steps S20-2 to S20-10 based on the control state flag. Is determined.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process.

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the special symbol memory check processing operation according to the first embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. When the control state flag is the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-2-2, and the control state flag is the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check. If not, the process in the special symbol memory check process ends.

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the winning storage number is “0”. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-2-3 when the prize storage number is “0”, and proceeds to the process of step S20-2-4 when the prize storage number is not “0”. .

  In step S20-2-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a demonstration effect command for instructing to display a demonstration effect image. Note that this demonstration effect command is generated when the gaming state is a waiting state for a customer (the state where the special symbol variation display operation is not performed, the jackpot gaming state is not present, and no winning memory is stored).

  In step S20-2-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management in the control state flag.

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 performs a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number value included in the winning memory and the table selected by the lottery probability table selection means.

  If the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, a value (77H) indicating the big hit is set in the big hit flag area. On the other hand, when the big hit is not made, a value (00H) indicating non-big hit is set in the big hit flag area.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the value (77H) indicating the jackpot is set in the jackpot flag area). Confirm). Then, when the result of the big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-2-8, and the result of the big hit determination changes the gaming state to the big hit gaming state. If not, the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol indicating a deviation based on a predetermined random number value. Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (reach variation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display based on the random number value extracted from the random number for reach determination. When executing the reach (reach fluctuation display or the like) in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 displays the “left” and “right” symbols based on the random number values extracted from the random numbers for reach symbol determination. And the “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number extracted from the random number for determining the missed symbol. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set. Further, when the main CPU 201 does not execute reach in the special symbol variation display, the main CPU 201 is based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively. , “Left”, “Middle” and “Right” symbols are determined. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol (“left”, “middle”, “right”) indicating a big hit based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol included in the winning memory. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-9, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variation display pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Then, the main CPU 201 compares the extracted random number value with the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 14 to determine a special symbol variable display pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  For example, when the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state and the reach is not executed in the special symbol fluctuation display, the main CPU 201 displays “normal fluctuation” as the special symbol fluctuation display. Determine as a pattern. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  Further, the main CPU 201 determines that the result of the big hit determination does not shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, and the random value extracted when executing the reach in the special symbol variation display is in the range of 0 to 69. If it is included, “normal reach” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern, while if the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined as special. It is determined as a symbol variation display pattern. Further, the main CPU 201 determines that “per normal reach” is changed in a special symbol when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39 when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as a special symbol variation display pattern. Then, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as the variation display pattern of the special symbol. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined in step S20-2-9 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variation display is performed based on the variation display pattern determined in step S20-2-9 during the variation display time determined in step S20-2-10, and when the variation display time ends. The special symbol is stopped after displaying the symbol indicated by the stop symbol command.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (01) indicating special symbol variation display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variation display time is set is “0”. A value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process is set in the control state flag, and a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. If the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process is set as the control state flag. A time corresponding to the jackpot start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer. Here, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a big hit game start command.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the special symbol game ending process ( 08) is set in the control state flag.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. In this case, the special winning opening SOL72S is controlled so that the door of the special winning opening 15 is opened. The main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening in the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not any one of the conditions that there is a certain condition or the condition that ten or more game balls have entered the special winning opening 15 is satisfied. Further, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the special winning opening SOL72S so as to close the door of the special winning opening 15, and further performs a residual ball monitoring process in the special winning opening. Is set in the control state flag, and the monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is “0”. If it is, the condition that the game ball does not pass through the specific area provided in the big prize opening 15, or the condition that the value of the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (final round) Among these, it is confirmed whether or not any of the conditions is satisfied. The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state. Further, when any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process in the control state flag, and corresponds to the big hit end interval. Set time to latency timer. Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag and sets the interval between rounds when none of the above conditions is satisfied. The time corresponding to is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set is “0”. In the case of “,” “1” is added to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter. In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot end interval processing.

  In step S20-9, the main CPU 201 determines that the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. The value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process is set in the control state flag. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot game end command, and resets the value set in the jackpot flag area (resets the value (77H) indicating the jackpot).

  Further, the main CPU 201 sets a value (77) indicating a check at the time of probability change to the high probability flag when a predetermined probability change entry condition is satisfied. On the other hand, when the predetermined probability variation condition is not satisfied, a value (00) indicating a normal check is set in the high probability flag.

  Further, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not a predetermined short time entry condition is satisfied. If the predetermined short time condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (33) indicating a short time check in a short time flag. On the other hand, when the predetermined time reduction condition is not satisfied, a value (00) indicating a non-time reduction check is set in the time reduction flag.

  In step S20-10, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the prize storage counter. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the special symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the special symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively, and also stores the special symbol storage. A value (00) indicating the check process is set in the control state flag.

  The special symbol memory area is stored in the special symbol memory area “0” in order from the special symbol memory area “0”, which is provided in the main RAM 203 and is extracted on condition that a game ball is won in the start winning opening 17. This is a winning storage area. Also, the jackpot determination random number value stored in the special symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the above-mentioned winning storage, and the jackpot determination stored in the special symbol storage area “0”. The random number for use is used for jackpot determination in step S20-2-5.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on a random number for normal hit determination extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 13, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, A command is generated and set to instruct execution of normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area. Thereafter, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the passage storage counter. The main CPU 201 shifts the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) to the normal symbol storage areas (“0” to “3”), respectively.

  The normal symbol storage area is stored in the normal symbol storage area “0” in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”, which is provided in the main RAM 203 and is extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13. Is a passing storage area. The random numbers for determining normal hits stored in the normal symbol storage areas (“1” to “4”) correspond to the above-described passing storage, and are stored in the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number for hit determination is used for normal hit determination.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S30 described above.

  Next, the main process of the effect control circuit 300 in the present embodiment and the command reception interrupt process executed so as to interrupt the main process upon reception of a command from the main control circuit 200 will be described. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main processing by the effect control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. is there.

  First, the command reception interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This command reception interrupt process is performed every time the effect control circuit 300 receives a command from the main control circuit 200.

  In step S400, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S410, when the sub CPU 301 receives a command (for example, a variable display pattern command, a left sphere notification LED lighting command, a right sphere notification LED lighting command, or the like) from the main control circuit 200, the sub CPU 301 receives the command from the reception buffer of the work RAM 303. Store in the area.

  In step S420, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S400 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main process of the effect control circuit 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In step S200, the sub CPU 301 performs an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S <b> 210, the sub CPU 301 deletes information stored in the reception buffer area and updates various random values used in the main process of the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes command analysis processing.

  Specifically, the command stored in the reception buffer area of the work RAM 303 in step S410 is analyzed, and control data for the command is set.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in step S220. If the control data is a control program for controlling the processing of the image control circuit 305, an image display control process is performed based on the control data. Execute.

  For example, when the control data corresponding to the variation display pattern command is set in step S220, the sub CPU 301 instructs the VDP 305a to perform variation display of a special symbol according to the variation display pattern included in the set control data. The data for changing over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the special symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed in the special symbol display area of the liquid crystal display device 21 during the variable display time. When the variable display time is over, the special symbol is stopped after displaying the symbol indicated by the stop symbol command.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 changes data for instructing the VDP 305a with time so as to display the effect image according to the effect pattern included in the set control data. When the VDP 305a executes the above instruction transmitted every predetermined time, the effect image corresponding to the variable display pattern command is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes voice control processing. A specific description of this process is as follows. If the control data set in step S <b> 220 is a control program for processing control of the voice control circuit 306, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the control data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process. A specific description of this process is as follows. If the control data set in step S220 is a control program for controlling the lamp control circuit 307, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the control data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern.

  For example, when the control data corresponding to the left sphere notification LED lighting command is set in step S220, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on the left sphere notification LED 120 according to the lighting pattern included in the control data.

  Further, when the sub CPU 301 sets the control data corresponding to the right sphere notification LED lighting command in step S220, the sub CPU 301 sends the control data to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on the right sphere notification LED 121 in accordance with the lighting pattern included in the control data.

  The sub CPU 301 repeats the processes from step S210 to step S250 described above.

  Next, a description will be given of the movable member driving process executed so as to interrupt the main process in response to the reception of the operation signal from the operation buttons 50a and 51a in the present embodiment. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the movable member driving process according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention.

  In step S600, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not an operation signal has been received from the operation button 50a or 51a. When the sub CPU 301 receives an operation signal from the operation button 50a or 51a, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S610. When the sub CPU 301 does not receive an operation signal from the operation button 50a or 51a, the sub CPU 301 performs the movable member driving process. finish.

  In step S610, the sub CPU 301 executes a movable member driving process. A specific description of this process is as follows. The sub CPU 301 generates a drive control signal for causing the movable member to operate corresponding to the received operation signal, and sends the generated drive control signal to the drive control circuit 308. The drive control circuit 308 drives and controls the corresponding flip-up solenoid based on the drive control signal.

  Thereby, the operation of the movable member corresponding to the operation button pressed by the player is performed.

  For example, when the operation signal is transmitted from the operation button 50 a, the sub CPU 301 generates a drive control signal for operating the movable member 50, and sends the generated drive control signal to the drive control circuit 308. The drive control circuit 308 drives and controls the flip-up solenoid 400 based on the drive control signal. Thereby, the operation of the movable member 50 is performed.

  Although the embodiment of the present invention has been described above, this is merely illustrative of the present invention and does not particularly limit the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a push-pull type solenoid is used as a solenoid that causes the movable members 50 and 51 to play a game ball. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other solenoids may be used. . Examples of other solenoids include hinge type solenoids, latching type solenoids, and rotary solenoids having a mechanism for further converting mechanical linear motion into rotational motion. Of course, other driving devices such as a motor may be used when the movable members 50 and 51 perform the above operation.

  In the present embodiment, the operation buttons 50a and 51a are provided as operation means, and the movable members 50 and 51 can be operated by this, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The operation means is not limited, and various forms are conceivable. For example, the movable member may be operated by three or more operation buttons, or the movable members 50 and 51 may be operated simultaneously by one operation button. Further, a cross button may be provided as the operation means, and the movable member to be operated may be different depending on the position where the cross button is pressed.

  Further, the operating means may be a lever or the like.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the left sphere detection sensor 110 and the right sphere detection sensor 111 are connected to the main control circuit 200 and output detection signals to the main control circuit 200. Without being limited thereto, the left sphere detection sensor 110 and the right sphere detection sensor 111 may be connected to the effect control circuit 300 and output detection signals to the effect control circuit 300.

  In the present embodiment, the operation buttons 50a and 51a are connected to the effect control circuit 300 and send an operation signal to the effect control circuit 300. However, the operation buttons 50a and 51a are not limited thereto. 51 a may be connected to the main control circuit 200 and send an operation signal to the main control circuit 200.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the player uses the operation buttons 50a, 51 to move the movable members 50, 51 disposed below the special winning opening 15 and above the out opening 16, respectively. Since it can be operated by 51a, when a player judges that a game ball does not win any prize opening, by operating the movable members 50, 51 with the operation buttons 50a, 51a, It becomes possible to play toward the one where the winning mouth exists.

  For this reason, whether or not the game ball is bounced can be increased as compared with the conventional flip-up member or the like (because it is automatically moved by a CPU or the like), and the game intervention can be improved.

  Further, since the conventional flip-up member or the like has a pendulum motion according to a certain rule, the operation of the game ball that collides with the flip-up member or the like is limited to some extent. However, according to the configuration of the present invention, the position at which the game ball collides with the movable members 50 and 51 can be varied depending on the timing at which the player operates the operation buttons 50a and 51a. You can play back.

  Therefore, since the accuracy of aiming the game ball that should have entered the out port 16 toward the start winning port 17, the big winning port 15, the general winning port 12, and the like is improved if skilled, the more skilled the player is. The game intervention is increasing.

  Further, according to the present embodiment, the left sphere notification LED 120 is lit to notify that the left sphere detection sensor 110 has detected a game ball, while the right sphere notification LED 121 is lit to indicate the right sphere. The detection sensor 111 notifies that the game ball has been detected. Therefore, the player should move the movable member 50 so as to play the game ball flowing down the left side (left region) of the game area 2b, or play the game ball flowing down the right side (right area) of the game area 2b. Thus, it is possible to know from the left sphere notification LED 120, the right sphere notification LED 121, and the like whether or not the movable member 51 should be moved, so that the gameability can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, as described above, the left sphere detection sensor 110, the right sphere detection sensor 111, and the like notify the player that the game ball has been detected by the LED as the light emitting means. The movable member 51 may be moved so as to play a game ball flowing down the left side (left region) of the game area 2b or play a game ball flowing down the right side (right area) of the game area 2b. It is possible to visually recognize whether it is necessary to move the game ball even in the noise such as the sound of a game ball, so that the game performance can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, the movable members 50 and 51 are held at the displacement positions by the player's operation, so that the movable members 50 and 51 are held at the predetermined positions. Since the variation of the operation of the movable members 50 and 51 such as guiding the game ball to a predetermined prize opening (for example, the big prize opening 15) can be increased, the game intervention can be enhanced, Gameability can be improved.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, one or more movable members 50 and 51 are provided on the left side (left region) and the right side (right region) of the game area 2b. Since it is possible to more reliably play the game ball flowing down the left side (left region) of the game area 2b and the game ball flowing down the right side (right area) of the game area 2b, it is possible to improve game intervention.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the left sphere detection sensor 110, the right sphere detection sensor 111, etc. detect the game sphere, it is notified that the left sphere notification LED 120, the right sphere notification LED 121, etc. have detected the game sphere. However, this notification is not limited to the light emitting means such as the LED, but may be notified by other means such as voice or effect image.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 15, in a gaming machine in which the display area 21a extends from the upper part of the game area 2b to the lower part of the start winning port 17, the left sphere detection sensor 110, A ball notification area 21b for notifying the game sphere detected by the ball detection sensor 111 or the like with an effect image is provided, and an effect image of a character or the like is displayed in the ball notification area 21b and the game ball detected by the sensor is flowed The road may be notified.

  For example, when the left sphere detection sensor 110 detects a game ball, a left sphere notification character 130 (female character) and a balloon “Left!” Are displayed in the sphere notification area 21b above the movable member 50. The game ball is informed that the downhill is on the left.

  On the other hand, when the right sphere detection sensor 111 detects a game ball, a right sphere notification character 131 (male character) and a balloon “It's right!” Are displayed in the sphere notification area 21b above the movable member 51. The game ball is informed that the downhill is on the right.

  When the left sphere detection sensor 110 and the right sphere detection sensor 111 detect a game ball at the same time, an effect image of the character or the like for informing the flow path of the game ball is simultaneously displayed as shown in FIG. .

  As a result, it is possible to easily notify the flow path of the game ball with a production image or the like, so that the player can more clearly recognize how to move the movable member. Therefore, it is possible to improve game playability.

  (Embodiment 2)

  The gaming machine of the present embodiment has a function shown below with some changes made to the functions of the gaming machine of the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the movable member is operable only when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the gaming state becomes a probability variation state or a short time state).

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (00H) indicating that the operation button is invalid in the operation button validation flag in the initial state.

  Here, the operation button validation flag is a flag indicating whether the operation of the operation button is valid or invalid. For example, when a value (77H) indicating that the operation button is valid is set in the operation button validation flag, the sub CPU 301 receives an operation signal from the operation buttons 50a and 51a. The corresponding movable member can be operated. On the other hand, when the value (00H) indicating that the operation button is invalid is set in the operation button enable flag, the sub CPU 301 rejects the operation signal from the operation buttons 50a and 51a, thereby the movable member. Does not work.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 201 operates the sub CPU 301 when a value (77) indicating a check for probability change is set in the high probability flag, and when a value (33) indicating a check for time reduction is set in the time reduction flag. Send button enable command. On the other hand, the main CPU 201 sets the value (00) indicating the normal time check to the high probability flag after the probability variation state ends, and the value (00) indicating the non-time check to the time reduction flag after the time reduction state ends. Is set, an operation button invalidation command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301.

  Next, the operation of the sub CPU 301 that has received the operation button validation command or the operation button invalidation command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 shows an operation button validation process executed so as to interrupt the main process when the operation button validation command or the manipulation button invalidation command is received.

  Hereinafter, the operation button validation processing will be described. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of operation button validation processing of the gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

  In step S <b> 700, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not an operation button validation command has been received from the main CPU 201. The sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S710 when the operation button validation command is received from the main CPU 201, and proceeds to the process of step S720 when the operation button validation command is not received from the main CPU 201. Move.

  In step S710, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (77H) indicating that the operation button is valid in the operation button validation flag so that the operation signal from the operation buttons 50a and 51a can be received.

  Thus, the corresponding movable member can be operated by pressing the operation button.

  In step S720, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not an operation button invalidation command has been received from the main CPU 201. If the sub CPU 301 receives an operation button invalidation command from the main CPU 201, the sub CPU 301 proceeds to the process of step S730. Exit.

  In step S730, the sub CPU 301 sets a value (00H) indicating that the operation button is invalid in the operation button validation flag, and rejects the operation signal from the operation buttons 50a and 51a.

  Thereby, the operation of the movable member is not performed.

  According to the present embodiment, it is possible to operate the movable member with the operation button during a special game state advantageous to the player (for example, during a short time or during probability fluctuation), and the game intervention can be improved.

  (Embodiment 3)

  In the first or second embodiment, an example in which one or more movable members are arranged in the left region and the right region of the game region 2b is given, but the present invention is not limited to this. Absent. For example, as shown in FIG. 17, a single movable member 52 that can swing both left and right may be disposed at a position below the special winning opening 15 and at the boundary between the left region and the right region.

  In this case, the movable member 52 swings to the left by pressing the operation button 50a, and swings to the right by pressing the operation button 51a.

  Thereby, it is possible to play both the game ball flowing down the left area of the game area 2b and the game ball flowing down the right area with one movable member 52.

  In the above description, the case where the present invention is applied to a gaming machine in which the main body of the pachinko gaming machine is attached to the gaming machine is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachislot gaming machine (slot Machine), sparrow ball, smart ball, or various game machines installed in a game center.

It is a perspective view which shows the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a front view of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a disassembled perspective view of the movable member movable with the push pull type | mold solenoid which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. (A)-(b) is explanatory drawing which shows typically operation | movement of the movable member shown in FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of operation | movement of the movable member which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the processing operation of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the processing operation | movement of the input detection process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control processing operation | movement which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check processing operation which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the presentation control circuit of the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the movable member drive process which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation display pattern selection table which concerns on Embodiment 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example in the case of alerting | reporting the flow path of a game ball with a liquid crystal display device. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the operation button validation process of the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 2 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the movable member of the game machine which concerns on Embodiment 3 of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2a gaming board 2b gaming area 3 gaming machine body 3a body frame 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker 10 ball lending operation panel 12 general winning opening 13 passing gate 17 start Winning mouth (special winning device)
15 Grand Prize Winner (Variable Prize Winner)
16 Out port 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a Start SW
21 Liquid crystal display device (display device)
21a Display area 21b Sphere notification area 40 Normal symbol memory LED
41 Special design memory LED
50, 51, 52 Movable member 55 Through hole 50a, 51a Operation button (operation means)
70a payout control circuit 70b launch control circuit 71S start winning opening SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S Seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 100 Game ball 110 Left sphere detection sensor 110a Left light projection unit 110b Left light reception unit 111 Right sphere detection sensor 111a Right light projection unit 111b Right light reception unit 120 Left sphere notification LED (left sphere notification means) , Light emitting means)
121 Right sphere notification LED (right sphere notification means, light emission means)
130 Left sphere notification character 131 Right sphere notification character 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM (lottery probability table storage means)
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Production control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit 308 Drive control circuit
400, 410 Bounce solenoid (drive device)
401 Plunger 402 Connecting member 402a Projection

Claims (7)

A game board where game balls flow down,
A gaming area provided in the gaming board and having a winning opening for winning a game ball; and an out opening for discharging gaming balls that have not won the winning opening;
A movable member that is disposed at a position below the winning opening in the gaming area and above the out opening, and capable of playing a game ball;
Operating means for operating the movable member in accordance with a player's operation;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: Special game state control means capable of controlling a special game state advantageous to the player,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operating means operates the movable member only when the special gaming state is controlled by the special gaming state control means. A left sphere detection sensor provided on the left side of the gaming area, capable of detecting at least a part of a gaming ball flowing down the left side from the center of the gaming area;
A right sphere detection sensor provided on the right side of the gaming area, capable of detecting at least a part of a gaming ball flowing down the right side from the center of the gaming area;
Left sphere notification means for notifying that the left sphere detection sensor has detected a game ball when the left sphere detection sensor has detected a game ball;
Right sphere notification means for notifying that the right sphere detection sensor has detected a game ball when the right sphere detection sensor detects a game ball;
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein at least one of the left sphere notifying unit and the right sphere notifying unit is a light emitting unit that emits light. At least a part of the game board is made of a transparent member,
A display device capable of displaying an effect image for informing a flow down of the game ball detected by the right sphere detection sensor or the left sphere detection sensor is provided on the back side of the transparent member of the game board. The gaming machine according to claim 3.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the movable member is held at a displaced position by a player's operation. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein at least one movable member is provided on each of a left side and a right side of the game area.

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