JP2006262998A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can prevent the confusion of the players even when a plurality of game modes is arranged. <P>SOLUTION: A pachinko game machine 10 is provided with a starter prize winning slot 44 through which game balls pass, a first and second liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 which variably display first and second identifying information in the display areas 32a and 33a respectively from the winning of the starter prize winning slot 44 with the game balls and a shutter member 81 for switching the second liquid crystal display device 33 from the display state to the non-display state. As a result of the comparison of the random number acquired by the main CPU with a second criterion value group, the shutter member 81 is controlled to open or close from the decision of shifting to the given game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine provided with a plurality of variable display areas for performing variable display of identification information.

  In recent gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines, various ideas have been made to prevent the player from getting bored. For example, a plurality of start winning openings, a plurality of symbol display devices respectively corresponding to the start winning openings, and a plurality of start winning openings and a plurality of large winning openings corresponding to the plurality of symbol display devices, respectively. A plurality of game systems are configured, and the jackpot is independently determined by the determination means provided for each game system, and a different display is performed on the symbol display device for each game system. Some pachinko machines have a plurality of game forms (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-310925 A

  However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, since each of the plurality of display devices performs different effects at the same time, it is necessary for the player to always monitor all the display devices, and to grasp each effect. It was difficult to do so and could cause unnecessary confusion to the player.

  In addition, since a plurality of start winning openings are provided in the game area, it is confusing without knowing which start winning opening should be aimed in order to make the game ball enter the start winning opening. If the aim is set in one start winning opening, it is difficult for a game ball to win in another starting winning opening, and the gameability is lowered.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem, and can prevent the player from being confused, and can easily improve the gameability by making it easy to win a game ball at the start winning opening. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is provided in the gaming area, and is based on one start winning port (for example, a start winning port 44) for winning a game ball, and the first game ball is won in the starting winning port. Display means (for example, a first liquid crystal) that performs variable display of identification information (for example, special symbols 92 and 93) of the variable display area (for example, display area 32a) and the second variable display area (for example, display area 33a) Display device 32, second liquid crystal display device 33), display state switching means (for example, shutter member 81) for switching the second variable display region between a display state and a non-display state, and a game ball at the start winning opening On the condition that the player has won a prize, random number acquisition means (for example, the main CPU 66) for acquiring a random number value, and a first determination value group (for example, the big hit determination table in FIG. Numeric 4) and the second determination value group (for example, the random number values 5 and 6 in the jackpot determination table in FIG. 3), and the random value acquired by the random value acquisition unit. And the predetermined gaming state (for example, during a specific reach or jackpot gaming state) based on the result of comparing the judgment values belonging to the first judgment value group and the second judgment value group stored in the storage means A gaming state determination means (for example, main CPU 66) for determining whether or not to shift, and the gaming state determination means, the random number value acquired by the random number value acquisition means and the second determination value stored in the storage means Control means (for example, motor 82, sub CPU 206, motor drive circuit 270) for controlling the display state switching means based on the decision to shift to the predetermined gaming state as a result of comparison with the determination values belonging to the group. And a those with and.

  With this configuration, the storage unit stores a first determination value group and a second determination value group each having a different number of determination values, and the random number value acquired by the random value acquisition unit and stored in the storage unit Since the predetermined game state is determined based on the result of comparison with the second determination value group and the display state switching means is controlled, the first variable display area and the second variable display area are set according to the game state. Can be used properly. For this reason, it is unnecessary for the player to monitor a plurality of variable display areas, and the player can be prevented from being confused.

  In addition, since only one start winning opening is provided, it is possible to easily determine the aim when the game ball is won in the start winning opening, and it is easy to win the game ball in the start winning opening, thereby improving the game performance. be able to.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided in the gaming area, and a first big winning opening (for example, the first large opening) that is opened so as to facilitate the winning of the game ball when the game state is shifted to the predetermined gaming state. A winning opening 39a) and a second big winning opening (for example, the second large winning opening 39b) that is provided in the gaming area and is opened so as to facilitate the winning of a game ball when the game state is shifted to the predetermined gaming state. ) And the first variable display area and the first big prize opening as a first game system, and the second variable display area and the second big prize opening as a second game system. The system comprises a profit providing means (for example, main CPU 66) for providing different profits between the first game system and the second game system.

  With this configuration, it is possible to use game characteristics (advantage / disadvantage, etc.) for each game system, and to improve game characteristics. For example, in the second game system provided with the display state switching means, the number of winning balls at the big winning opening is increased at the time of the big hit, and in the first game system not provided with the display state switching means, the big prize at the time of the big win. Reduce the number of prize balls when winning a mouth.

  In addition to this, in the second game system provided with the display state switching means, the expectation of big hit is achieved by switching the display state switching means to the display state when a predetermined game state, for example, super reach occurs. It is possible to give the player an expectation that the big prize opening with a lot of profits will be released, and to improve the gameability.

  In addition, the display unit of the gaming machine of the present invention includes a first display unit (for example, the first liquid crystal display device 141) including the first variable display region (for example, the display region 141a) and the second display unit. The display unit includes a second display unit (for example, a liquid crystal display device 142) having a variable display region (for example, a display region 142a), and one of the first display unit and the second display unit (for example, a first display unit). 1 liquid crystal display device 141) is also used as the display state switching means.

  With this configuration, since either one of the first display means and the second display means is also used as the display state switching means, the display is substantially the same as that in which the identification information is variably displayed on one display means. It can be performed. For this reason, it is possible to reliably prevent an unrelated effect from being performed in each of the first and second variable display areas, and to eliminate the need for providing a dedicated display state switching means. Installation space can be reduced.

  The present invention can provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from being confused and can easily improve a game by making it easy to win a game ball at a start winning opening.

1 to 13 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, showing an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.
First, the configuration will be described. The pachinko gaming machine 10 is provided with a main body frame 12, a game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided on the front surface of the main body frame 12, and a right side of the lower plate 22. A firing handle 26 is provided, and a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven into the front surface of the game board 14.

  Further, the launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the pachinko game can be advanced by operating the launch handle 26 by the player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 26. When this touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. It is like that.

  When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. Fired sequentially on the board 14.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 26 has been gripped by the player, such as an optical detection sensor or a sensor that detects heat. Any type.

The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moved to the upper part of the game board 14, and then the game board changes its traveling direction by collision with the above-mentioned obstacle nails. 14 falls downward. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 30 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area.
A first liquid crystal display device 32 and a second liquid crystal display device 33 are provided vertically apart from each other in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14.

  The first liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area (first variable display area) 32a, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 has a display area (second variable display area) 33a. Identification information is variably displayed in the display areas 32a and 33a. In the present embodiment, the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 constitute display means.

  The identification information such as these is configured as a special symbol 92 constituting the first identification information and a special symbol 93 constituting the second identification information in the special symbol game. Details of the special symbol game will be described later. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. In this embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, a “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, a “stop display” that is displayed in a stopped state, etc. It is. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display.

  Further, identification information corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows (three rows in the present embodiment) is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. The special symbol in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is referred to as first identification information, and the special symbol in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is referred to as second identification information.

  In each of these liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and the combination of the plurality of columns of identification information thus derived is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, each of the plurality of symbol columns " The game state is shifted to a big hit gaming state (predetermined gaming state) advantageous to the player based on the fact that all of 0 "to" 9 "are derived and displayed. It becomes.

  Further, the starting memory number display device 1 is provided above the display areas 32a and 33a of the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. The starting memory number display device 1 has holding lamps 34a to 34d.

  Further, a normal symbol 94 in the normal symbol game is displayed on the upper right of the display area 32a in the first liquid crystal display device 32. This normal symbol is information including numbers, symbols, etc. Symbols such as “×”.

  In addition to the identification information and the normal symbol image, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 display a background image, an effect image for effect, and the like. In the present embodiment, the identification information is composed of a plurality of symbol strings. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the identification information may be composed of one symbol string.

  In addition, a ball passage detector 54 is provided above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. When the ball passage detector 54 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol 94 is displayed on the display area 32a. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is displayed. To stop.

  When the normal symbol 94 is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) provided on both the left and right sides of a start winning port 44 (start winning port) described later. 48 changes from the closed state to the open state, so that the game ball can easily enter the start winning opening 44. Further, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 48 is opened, the blade member 48 is closed so that it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 44.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 each including a liquid crystal display panel are used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are shown in the case where the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 in the pachinko gaming machine 10 which is a gaming machine. As long as it is a position, it may be provided at any position.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are provided separately as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the integrated liquid crystal display device is not limited thereto. It may be. Alternatively, one display area may be used, and one display area may be divided into upper and lower and left and right to form display areas 32a and 33a.

  In the present embodiment, the identification information and the normal symbol are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable symbol variable display for the normal symbol is provided separately from the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33. You may comprise so that an apparatus may be provided. Further, the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33 are employed as the first variable display means and the second variable display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a reel, etc. You may employ | adopt as a 1st variable display means and a 2nd variable display means.

  Further, rolling guide members 59a and 59b are provided above the liquid crystal display devices 32 and 33, and the rolling guide members 59a and 59b guide the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction. Yes.

  Speakers 46L and 46R are provided above the game board 14, and the speakers 46L and 46R output various information related to the game by voice, music, or the like.

  In addition, a decoration lamp 36a and a decoration lamp 36b are provided on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 14, and general winning ports 56a to 56d for game balls are provided in the lower part of the game board 14.

  In the vicinity of the general winning ports 56a to 56d, a shutter 40a and a shutter 40b that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning port 39a and the large winning port 39b are provided. That is, the special winning opening 39a and the special winning opening 39b are provided in the game area.

  The grand prize opening 39a is referred to as a first big prize opening 39a, the big prize opening 39b is referred to as a second big prize opening 39b, the shutter 40a is referred to as a first shutter 40a, and the shutter 40b is referred to as a second shutter 40b. In the present embodiment, the first big prize opening 39a and the first shutter 40a constitute a first big prize opening, and the second big prize opening 39b and the second shutter 40b constitute a second big prize opening.

  As described above, when the combination of the first identification information in the first liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the first identification information. The first shutter 40a is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  The first grand prize opening 39a has a specific area (not shown) having the first V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the first count sensor 104 (see FIG. 2). The first shutter 40a is driven to the open state until a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses.

  That is, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the first grand prize opening 39a or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the first big prize opening 39a is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do.

  Subsequently, in the first shutter 40a which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the first big prize opening 39a in the open state has passed through the first V / count sensor 102. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state.

  In other words, the game ball received when the first grand prize opening 39a is in the open state is opened again after the closed state on condition that the game ball passed through a specific area provided in the first big prize opening 39a. Put it in a state.

  Similarly, when the combination of the second identification information in the second liquid crystal display device 33 is a specific display mode, the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state based on the variable display of the second identification information. Then, the second shutter 40b is driven so as to be in an open state (first state) in which a game ball can be easily received.

  The second grand prize opening 39b has a specific area (not shown) having the second V / count sensor 103 (see FIG. 2) and a general area (see FIG. 2) having the second count sensor 105 (see FIG. 2). The second shutter 40b is driven to open until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls passes through these areas or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or 25 seconds) elapses. Is done.

  That is, when the condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the second grand prize opening 39b or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the second big prize opening 39b is put into a closed state where it is difficult to accept the game balls. To do.

  Subsequently, in the second shutter 40b which has been changed from the open state to the closed state (second state), the game ball received in the second big prize opening 39b in the open state has passed through the second V / count sensor 103. On the condition, it is driven again to the open state.

  In other words, the game ball received when the second grand prize winning port 39b is in the open state is opened again after the closed state, provided that the game ball passed through the specific area provided in the second big prize winning port 39b. Put it in a state.

  A start winning opening 44 having a start winning ball sensor 116 (see FIG. 2) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 32. When a game ball wins the start winning opening 44, a special symbol game is started in the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33, and a plurality of columns of first identification information or second identification information are displayed. Transition to the variable display state for variable display.

  In the present embodiment, as a variable display start condition of the first identification information and the second identification information, a game ball is won at the start winning opening 44, and the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of the start winning, A lottery is performed with reference to a jackpot determination table, which will be described later, and the identification information for variably displaying is distributed between the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 (hereinafter referred to as distribution processing). It is a condition.

  In addition, it is also assumed that the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Further, in the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33, the game ball wins the start winning opening 44 and distributes during the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information. On condition that processing has been performed (variable display hold condition), execution (start) of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 44 is suspended. .

  When the variable display hold condition is satisfied, the first identification is performed until a predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied such that the first identification information or the second identification information in the variable display is derived and displayed. Execution (start) of variable display of information or second identification information is suspended.

  If execution of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is suspended, and the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed, the suspended first The execution of variable display of the identification information or the second identification information is started. Further, the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information, which is executed when the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed, is performed once.

  For example, when execution of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is suspended three times and the first identification information or the second identification information is derived and displayed, it is suspended. One of the variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is executed, and the remaining two are put on hold.

  When the execution of the first identification information or the second identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 44 is put on hold, the start storage information is set in advance so that the variable display of the identification information can be executed later. The number (for example, 4) is stored in the main RAM 70 (see FIG. 2), which will be described later, with the upper limit. By storing such start memory information, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 44 is suspended, and information for determining the result of the variable display of the identification information is stored. Is done.

  When the execution of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 44 is suspended, the start storage information recorded in the main RAM 70 is the start storage information. That's it.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting storage information (so-called “starting storage number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the identification information held is the holding lamps 34 a to 34 a provided in the starting storage number display device 1. Displayed by turning on (emitting) and turning off (extinguish) 34d.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the start winning opening 44, the general winning openings 56a to 56d, the first large winning opening 39a, and the second large winning opening 39b described above, A predetermined number of game balls according to the type are paid out to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22.

  The starting storage number display device 1 includes holding lamps 34a to 34d as display objects (light emitting bodies), and each of the holding lamps 34a to 34d is constituted by one LED (light emitting diode) lamp. That is, the holding lamps 34a to 34d are composed of four similar LED lamps.

  The holding lamps 34a to 34d are used for the game ball to start the winning prize port 44 during the display of the first identification information or the variation of the second identification information in the identification information game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33. And the distribution process is executed and the variation of the identification information is distributed to the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33, and the starting memory number is increased by one (the first identification information or the first When the start storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information 2 is stored in the main RAM 70), the light is lit one by one in order from left to right.

  That is, in the special symbol game in the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33 when the hold lamp 34a located on the leftmost side is not turned on (when the hold lamps 34a to 34d are not turned on). During the variation display of the first identification information or the second identification information, the game ball wins the start winning opening 44, the distribution process is executed, and the variation of the identification information is changed to the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second. When the number of starting memories increases by one, the hold lamp 34a is turned on first, then the hold lamp 34b and the hold lamp 34c are turned on in this order, and the hold lamp 34d is turned on last.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable display of the first identification information to be held and the number of executions of the variable display of the second identification information. In the present embodiment, the first identification information The number of executions of variable display or the number of executions of variable display of the second identification information is reserved four times.

  On the other hand, a shutter member 81 serving as a display state switching unit is provided on the front surface of the second liquid crystal display device 33. The shutter member 81 is driven by a motor 82 (see FIG. 2), whereby the second liquid crystal display. The device 33 is configured to move between an open position (see FIG. 13A) for opening the display area 33a and a shielding position (see FIG. 13B) for shielding the display area 33a. That is, the shutter member 81 is configured to switch the second liquid crystal display device 33 between a display state and a non-display state.

That is, guide rails 140a and 140b are provided on the upper and lower game boards 14 of the second liquid crystal display device 33, and a shutter member 81 is slidably attached to the guide rails 140a and 140b.
Then, the shutter member 81 is moved by the motor 82 along the guide rails 140a and 140b between the open position where the second liquid crystal display device 33 is opened and the position where the second liquid crystal display device 33 is shielded. And switch to non-display state.

  Further, instead of the shutter member 81, the display area may not be displayed by image processing. In short, any means may be used as long as the second liquid crystal display device 33 can be switched between the display state and the non-display state.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10.
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, a main RAM (read / write memory) 70, etc., which are control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means described later.

In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot determination table (see FIG. 3) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. In addition, various tables such as an effect condition selection table referred to when selecting an effect are also stored.
Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a special symbol control state flag, a normal symbol control state flag, a specific area passing flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss symbol determination random number counter, an effect condition selection random number counter, a large Winning mouth opening number counter, big winning mouth winning counter, waiting time timer, big winning mouth opening time timer, data indicating start memory number in special symbol game (including data indicating start memory number), start memory in normal symbol game Variables related to the output in which data indicating the number exists are positioned.

  Such flags, counters, and the like are constructed by the first game system constructed by the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the first grand prize winning port 39a, and by the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the second grand prize winning port 39b. The second game system state determining means is configured. The main RAM 70 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 200 described later.

  Here, the first game system is constructed by the first liquid crystal display device 32, the first grand prize winning port 39a, and the start winning game port 44, and the second game system is constituted by the second liquid crystal display device 33, This is constructed by the second grand prize opening 39b and the start winning opening 44.

  The special symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The specific area passing flag is for determining whether or not the game ball has passed the specific area.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning.

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 is configured to store and update the random number counter to be incremented by “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a random number generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. The big prize opening time timer is for driving the first shutter 40a and the second shutter 40b and measuring the time for opening the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b. Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined period at a predetermined period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. good.

  The big prize opening number of times counter indicates the number of times the first big prize opening 39a and the second big prize opening 39b are opened (so-called “round number”) in the big hit gaming state. The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 39 during one round and passed the first V / count sensor 102 or the first count sensor 104.

  The data indicating the starting memory number is that when the game ball is won in the starting winning opening 44 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended, but the variation number of the identification information held ( Including the starting memory number). Further, in the main RAM 70, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored.

  In the special symbol storage area, data such as a big hit determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, and clear data corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game in the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33 are stored. From the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4).

  In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data (starting storage information) corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. . That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and a hold for executing the variable display is also performed. It will not be.

When the variable display of the current identification information is finished, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area ( 3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.
In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  Here, the jackpot determination table stored in the main ROM 68 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 3, the jackpot determination table shows that the random value (determination value) belonging to the first determination value group that shifts to the first game system jackpot is “0 to 4” and shifts to the second game system jackpot. The random number values (determination values) belonging to the second determination value group are set to “5, 6”, the outlier random value is set to “7 to 512”, and the probability of shifting to the big hit of the first game system Therefore, the probability of shifting to the big hit of the second game system is low.

  That is, the main ROM 68 constitutes storage means for storing a first judgment value group and a second judgment value group each having a different number of judgment values set so that the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is different. Yes.

  Further, the main CPU 66 acquires a random number value from the jackpot determination random number counter on condition that the game ball has passed through the start winning opening 44, and constitutes a random value acquisition means.

  Further, the main CPU 66 compares the random number value acquired from the jackpot determination random number counter with the random number value of the jackpot determination table shown in FIG. 3, and determines whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state based on the comparison result. Thus, a gaming state determination means is configured.

  Here, the predetermined gaming state in the present embodiment is a specific reach (super reach, reach in a big win winning game, etc.), a special gaming state (shifting to a big hit game (winning), in a big hit gaming state, in a probability variable gaming state ) And the like.

  Further, as a result of comparing the random value acquired from the jackpot determination random number counter with the random number value in the jackpot determination table, the main CPU 66 determines that the first liquid crystal display device 32 has the first liquid crystal display device 32 when the first game system is won. When the identification information is variably displayed and the second game system is won, the liquid crystal display device that performs variable display is assigned so that the second identification information is variably displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33. ing. This is the distribution process described above.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 is configured to make the profits provided to the player different between the first game system and the second game system when shifting to the big hit game state, and to provide profits that provide different profits. Means.

  For example, when the first game system shifts to the big hit game state, as described above, the upper limit of game balls to be awarded to the first grand prize opening 39a is 10 balls, and the game balls to be awarded to the first big prize opening 39a The upper limit of 8 is set to 8 balls, and the number of prize balls is varied.

  Further, when the first game system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability of shifting to the probability change gaming state is set to 3/4, and when the second gaming system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability of transition to the probability changing gaming state is 1 / 2 or when the first game system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability of shifting to the probability change gaming state is halved, and when the second game system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability transition gaming state is shifted to Instead, the game state is changed to the normal game state (non-probability variable game state).

  On the other hand, the main control circuit 60 receives an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, a command output port 72 for supplying a command to a sub-control circuit 200 described later, and various devices. An I / O port 74 for transmitting / receiving data is provided. The initial reset circuit 64, command output port 72, and I / O port 74 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  Further, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60 via the I / O port 74 described above. For example, as shown in FIG. 2, the first V / count sensor 102, the second V / count sensor, and the like. 103, first count sensor 104, second count sensor 105, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, passing ball sensor 114, starting winning ball sensor 116, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, first big prize opening solenoid 120, a second big prize opening solenoid 121, a first seesaw solenoid 122, a second seesaw solenoid 123, a backup clear switch 124, and the like are connected.

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

  Similarly, the second V / count sensor 103 is provided in a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second V / count sensor 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through a specific area in the second big prize opening 39b.

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

  Similarly, the second count sensor 105 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the second big prize opening 39b. The second count sensor 105 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area in the second big prize opening 39b.

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

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

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided in the start winning opening 44. The start winning ball sensor 116 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start winning opening 44.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 48 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 48 open or closed according to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The first big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the first shutter 40a shown in FIG. 1, and drives the first shutter 40a in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, so that the first big prize opening 39a is opened. Open or closed.

  Similarly, the second big prize opening solenoid 121 is connected to the second shutter 40b shown in FIG. 1, and drives the second shutter 40b in accordance with the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, thereby The two major winning openings 39b are set in an open state or a closed state.

  The first seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to the seesaw provided in the first shutter 40a in a plate shape, and the seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, and the inclination of the seesaw is changed. To do. As a result of the inclination of the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  Similarly, the second seesaw solenoid 123 is connected to a seesaw provided in the second shutter 40b in a plate shape, and the seesaw is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Change the slope of the seesaw. As a result of the inclination of the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

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

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

  Specifically, the payout / launch control circuit 126 has a CPU (not shown) for controlling the payout / launch control circuit 126 and a ROM (a program for causing the CPU to execute processing). And a RAM (not shown) which is a work area of the CPU.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150 according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 125, and sends it to the payout device 128. In response to this, a predetermined signal is transmitted to cause the payout device 128 to pay out the game ball.

  Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130. The payout device 128 is employed as an example of a payout means for paying out the game medium when the launched (injected) game medium passes through a predetermined area. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a payout control means for performing payout control of the payout means.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the touch sensor described above, and the launching handle 26 is held by the player and rotated clockwise. When operated, power is supplied to the launch motor in accordance with the rotation angle, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially launched into the game area by the launch motor.

  Note that such a launching device 130 is employed as an example of a launching unit that launches a game medium in accordance with a player's operation. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 126 is employed as an example of a firing control unit that controls driving of the firing unit.

  Further, the sub control circuit 200 is connected to the command output port 72. The sub control circuit 200 controls the image display in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60, and the speaker 46 (46L and 46R in FIG. 1). ), The control of the lamp 132 including the decoration lamps 36a and 36b, the opening / closing control of the shutter member 81, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured to supply a command to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply a signal from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. However, there is no problem even if it is configured so that a signal can be transmitted from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 as an effect control unit includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 as a storage unit, a work RAM 210, a first image control circuit 250 for performing display control in the first liquid crystal display device 32, and a second liquid crystal display device 33. Lamp control for controlling the lamp 132 including the second image control circuit 252 for performing display control, the sound control circuit 230 for controlling the sound generated from the speaker 46, the hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the decoration lamps 36a and 36b. The circuit 240 includes a motor drive circuit 270 that drives a motor 82 that opens and closes the shutter member 81. The sub-control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208.

  In particular, the sub CPU 206 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium that can be read by a computer provided with a control means may be used. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as the storage means. These programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. Only the main control circuit 60 including the ROM 68 may be configured. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 described above may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. .

  Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise so that.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

  In this embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The first image control circuit 250 as the first variable display control means includes an image data processor (not shown), an image data ROM (not shown) for storing various image data, and the like.

  In response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206, the first image control circuit 250 receives identification information image data indicating identification information, background image data, effect image data, and a normal symbol indicating a normal symbol from the image data ROM. Various image data such as image data is read out, and image data to be displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is generated.

  The first image control circuit 250 converts the generated image data as an image signal, and supplies the image signal to the first liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing, whereby an image is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32. Display. In addition, the second image control circuit 252 as the second variable display control unit performs the same process on the second liquid crystal display device 33.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various types of audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 230 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206. The audio control circuit 230 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speaker 46.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored. The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the lamp 132 based on a command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The motor drive circuit 270 drives the motor 82 based on the command supplied from the sub CPU 206 when the command indicating that the main CPU 66 has shifted to the predetermined game state is output from the main CPU 66 to the sub CPU 206. It is designed to be opened. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206, the motor drive circuit 270, and the motor 82 constitute a control means.

In other words, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state where the game state does not shift to the predetermined gaming state, the second liquid crystal display device 33 is shielded by the shutter member 81 and cannot be visually recognized. Only the display area 32a of the display device 32 is visible.
In addition, the shutter member 81 is opened and the display area 33a of the second liquid crystal display device 33 is visually recognized when the game state is shifted to a predetermined gaming state.

Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 10 are control programs executed by the main CPU 66, and this control program is stored in the main RAM 70.
11 and 12 are control programs executed by the sub CPU 206, and this control program is stored in the program ROM 208.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 4, first, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S1). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 6, the progress of a special symbol game in the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33, which is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33. A special symbol control process related to the second identification information is executed (step S2).

  Next, a normal symbol control process related to the progress of the normal symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the normal symbol displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S3).

  In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a hit determination in the normal symbol game, control for driving the blade member 48 to the open state and the closed state based on the normal symbol control state flag. Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S1 is completed, the processes from step S2 to step S3 are repeatedly executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 6 is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing system timer interrupt processing. In FIG. 6, first, as shown in FIG. 4, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that each count value of the big hit determination random number counter, the big hit symbol determination random number counter, etc. is incremented by “1” ( Step S11).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 9, an input detection process for detecting the winning or passing of game balls such as the start winning opening 44, the ball passage detector 54, and the general winning openings 56a to 56d is executed (step S12).

  In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out (winning) a game ball on the condition that the game ball has won at various winning ports.

  Next, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, in order to measure the opening time of the first big winning port 39a and the second big winning port 39b that are opened when a big hit occurs. The update process of various timers such as the special prize opening time timer is executed (step S13).

  Next, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, or the like (step S14). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a gaming state command indicating whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state or a special gaming state (a jackpot gaming state), a specific reach (super reach, a jackpot winning game) A specific reach command indicating whether or not a reach has occurred. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  Then, in the process of step S <b> 16, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to perform a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126.

  Further, the main CPU 66 supplies the payout / launch control circuit 126 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

FIG. 6 shows the special symbol control process executed in step S2 of FIG.
In FIG. 6, first, a process of loading a special symbol control state flag is executed (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In steps S22 to S30, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the special symbol control state flag, as will be described later. This special symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33, and enables one of the processes from step S22 to step S30 to be executed. Is.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined in accordance with a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S22, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 checks the starting memory number when the special symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, and there is a starting memory number. Next, determination of jackpot determination, derived identification information, variation pattern of identification information, opening of the shutter member 81, and the like are performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the special symbol control state flag, and sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S23 is performed. On the other hand, when there is no start memory number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the special symbol. The control state flag is set, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S24 is executed after the fixed waiting time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S24.

  In step S24, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the special symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed.

  In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the special symbol control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S25 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S30. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, a big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 opens the first big winning opening 39a when the special symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval has elapsed. Therefore, the variables positioned in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68.

  The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open to the special symbol control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds or 25 seconds) to the special winning opening opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S27. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol control state flag is a value (06) indicating the management of waiting time for reopening the big winning opening and when the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, Is updated so as to increase it by "1". The main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the special symbol control state flag. The main CPU 66 sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds or 25 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S27. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the special symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open, the main winning prize winning counter is “10” or more or the special winning prize winning counter is “8”. It is determined whether or not either of the above conditions or the condition that the upper limit time for opening has passed (the big prize opening time timer is “0”) is satisfied.

  The main CPU 66 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the first big prize winning port 39a or the second big prize winning port 39b when any one of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the special symbol control state flag.

  The main CPU 66 sets the special ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S28 after the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S28.

  In step S28, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball and the first winning game port 39a or Whether or not the condition that the game ball has not passed through the specific area in the second big prize opening 39b or the condition that the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. to decide.

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the special symbol control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the process of step S29 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management in the special symbol control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S26 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S29.

  In step S29, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (07) indicating that the special symbol control state flag indicates the jackpot end interval, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. Is set in the special symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S30. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S30.

  In step S30, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this processing, when the special symbol control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the data indicating the starting memory number so as to subtract “1”.

  Further, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The start number storage number display command here is a command for instructing on / off display of the hold lamps 34a to 34d.

  Data indicating the start memory number display command stored in the main RAM 70 is supplied as a start memory number display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S15 in FIG. . Receiving this command from the main control circuit 60, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 performs lighting display control and light extinction display control of the holding lamps 34a to 34d.

  Then, the main CPU 66 performs a process of shifting (storing) each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). And execute processing for setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the starting memory number is updated.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check to the special symbol control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S22. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game on the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 is executed by setting the special symbol control state flag.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process executed in step S22 of FIG.
In FIG. 8, first, it is determined whether or not the special symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S41), and the special symbol control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S42. If it is not determined that the special symbol control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not the starting memory number is "0". If it is determined that the data indicating the starting memory number is "0", the process proceeds to step S43. If it is not determined that the data indicating the starting memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S44.

  In step S43, a demonstration display process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub-control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70 in order to perform a demonstration display. As a result, the demonstration screen is displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 or the second liquid crystal display device 33. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S44, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a special symbol control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the special symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, a big hit determination process for determining a big hit is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 refers to the jackpot determination random number extracted at the time of starting winning and the jackpot determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68.

  That is, the main CPU 66 shifts to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information on the condition that the gaming ball has passed through the start winning opening 44 provided in the gaming area. It will be determined whether or not. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in the first game system. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S45. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big win in the first game system, it moves the process to step S47, and if it does not determine that it is a big game in the first game system, it performs the process in step S48. Move.

  In step S47, determination processing of the big hit symbol displayed on the first liquid crystal display device 32 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol random number value, the first identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column is obtained. The data indicating the first identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In step S48, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in the second game system. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S45. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a big win in the second game system, it moves the process to step S49, and if it does not determine that it is a big game in the second game system, it performs the process in step S50. Move.

  In step S49, determination processing of the big hit symbol displayed on the second liquid crystal display device 33 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, and based on the jackpot symbol random value, the second identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column is obtained. The data indicating the second identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

In step S50, the determination process of the off symbol displayed on the 1st liquid crystal display device 32 or the 2nd liquid crystal display device 33 is performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the random symbol value for the off symbol extracted at the time of starting winning, and distributes the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 based on the random symbol value for off symbol. Do.
Next, a random symbol value for determining a missing symbol is extracted from a random symbol for determining a missing symbol, and first identification information or second identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column is determined, and the first identification is performed. Information or data indicating the second identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  The data indicating the first identification information or the second identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column stored in steps S47, S49, and S50 is converted into the main control circuit 60 by the process of step S15 in FIG. From the main CPU 66 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a derived symbol designation command. By executing such processing, that is, the result of variable display of the first identification information or the second identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S51.

  In step S51, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S47, S49, and S50.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this manner is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S15 in FIG. The sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the change effect time based on the change pattern determined by the process of step S51 and the change effect time table indicating the change effect time of the change pattern, and uses the change effect time. The indicated value is stored in the waiting time timer. When this process is completed, a process for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S53). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the input detection process executed in step S12 of FIG.

  In FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S61). In this process, the main CPU 66 includes a first V / count sensor 102, a second V / count sensor 103, a first count sensor 104, a second count sensor 105, and general winning ball sensors 106, 108, which are switches related to a prize ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied from various sensors such as 110 and 112 and the start winning ball sensor 116.

  Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S62.

  In step S62, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, the first V / count sensor 102, the second V / count sensor 103, the first count sensor 104, the second count sensor 105, and the general winning ball sensor related to the identification information as a special symbol. 106, 108, 110, 112, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the start winning ball sensor. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S63.

  In step S63, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. The main CPU 66 having received these predetermined signals performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the special symbol related switch input process executed in step S62 of FIG.

  In FIG. 9, it is determined whether there is a count switch input (step S71). In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a count switch input in accordance with predetermined signals supplied from the first count sensor 104 and the second count sensor 105, the main winning prize winning counter is set to “ A count switch detection process for updating the memory so as to increase it by 1 "is executed (step S72). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a count switch input, the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, it is determined whether there is a V / count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a V / count switch input in accordance with predetermined signals supplied from the first V / count sensor 102 and the second V / count sensor 103, the main CPU 66 passes through a specific area. Then, a V / count switch detection time process is executed to update the memory so that the flag indicating that it has been established and to increase the winning prize opening winning counter by “1” (step S74). On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a V / count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S75.

  In step S75, it is determined whether or not there is a start winning port switch input. In this process, the main CPU 66 receives a predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 to determine whether or not there is a start winning port switch input.

  When the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start winning port switch input, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S76, and when it does not determine that there is a starting winning port switch input, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S76, processing for detecting a start winning opening is executed. Although details will be described with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the start memory number, and determines whether or not the data indicating the start memory number is smaller than “4”. When the main CPU 66 determines that the data indicating the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 extracts the big hit determination random number value from the big hit determination random number counter, and the big hit symbol random number value from the big hit symbol determination random number counter. To extract.

  The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Note that the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S45, step S47 and step S49 in FIG. Will be judged.

  Also, the data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value is supplied from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200, and is the big hit by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 or the like? It may be judged whether or not. Further, the main CPU 66 stores data of a start memory number display command instructing lighting display and extinguishing display of the holding lamps 34 a to 34 d in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the start winning opening detection process executed in step S76 of FIG.
In FIG. 10, first, it is determined whether or not the number of starting memories is a predetermined number (for example, “4”) or more (step S81). In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the start memory number (so-called “data indicating the start memory number” described above) from the start memory number counter.
Then, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the start memory number is “4” or more as a result of the reading. When the main CPU 66 determines that the start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. That is, when the start memory number reaches “4” (upper limit number), the start memory information is not stored even if the game ball wins the start winning opening 44.

  On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S82), and moves the process to step S83. The main CPU 66 that executes this process performs control to increase the starting memory number by “1” because the starting memory information is set in step S84 described later.

  In step S83, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter.

  The main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as start-up storage. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of steps S45, S47, and S49 in FIG. 7, and it is determined whether or not it is a jackpot. Will be.

  In step S <b> 84, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a start memory number display command including start memory information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  Here, the data indicating the start memory number display command includes data indicating that the start memory number is increased by “1” and data indicating that the hold lamps 34a to 34d are turned on or off.

  The data indicating the start memory number display command stored in this way is supplied as a start memory number display command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S15 in FIG. .

  As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the start memory information has increased by “1”. Also in the sub-control circuit 200, the first start memory information or the first start memory information can be referred to.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of main processing performed in the sub-control circuit 200.
In FIG. 11, after initializing various settings stored in the main RAM 70 (step S91), the sub CPU 206 analyzes the command received from the main CPU 66 and performs processing according to the analyzed result (step S92). .

  Next, the sub CPU 206 controls the first image control circuit 250 and the second image control circuit 252 according to the data set in the command reception process (step S93). Specifically, the sub CPU 206 controls the first image control circuit 250 and the second image control circuit 252 to thereby display the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 in the display areas 32a and 33a. A notice image, a background image, and the like are displayed together with the identification information and the second identification information.

  Next, the sub CPU 206 controls the voice control circuit 230 according to the data set in the command reception process (step S94). Specifically, the sub CPU 206 outputs sound effects, sounds, and the like from the speakers 46L, 46R by controlling the sound control circuit 230.

  Next, the sub CPU 206 controls the lamp control circuit 240 according to the data set in the command reception process (step S95). Specifically, the sub CPU 206 controls the lamp control circuit 240 to turn on / off the lamp 132 in a predetermined pattern.

  Next, the sub CPU 206 executes an opening / closing control process in accordance with the data set in the command reception process (step S96). Specifically, the sub CPU 206 controls the motor drive circuit 270 to drive the motor 82 and control the opening and closing of the shutter member 81.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the opening / closing control process performed in step S96 of FIG.

  In FIG. 12, the sub CPU 206 acquires game state data from the main CPU 66. Here, the game state data includes, for example, normal game state data and special game state data corresponding to the received command, and the normal game state data includes specific reach state data and normal reach state data. The special game state data includes jackpot game state data and probability change game state data.

  In FIG. 12, when the sub CPU 206 obtains the game state data from the main CPU 66 (step S111), the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game state data is specific reach data such as a super reach, a win in a big win (see FIG. 12). Step S112).

  If the game state data is not the specific reach data in step S112, it is determined whether or not the special game state data is special game state data such as in the big hit gaming state or the probability variation gaming state (step S113).

  If “YES” is determined in steps S112 and S113, the motor 82 is driven by the motor drive circuit 270 to move the shutter member 81 to the open position (step S115), whereby the second liquid crystal display device 33 is operated. The display area 33a is opened so that the player can visually recognize the display area 33a, and the opening / closing control process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if “NO” is determined in steps S112 and S113, the shutter drive 81 is left in the shielding position without driving the motor drive circuit 270 (step S114), and the second liquid crystal display is displayed. The display area 33a of the apparatus 33 is shielded by the shutter member 81 so that the player cannot visually recognize the display area 33a, and the opening / closing control process is terminated.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, the first winning information 44 of the display area 32a and the display area 33a and the first identification information based on the start winning port 44 through which the game ball passes and the game ball winning in the starting winning port 44 are displayed. The first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 that perform variable display of the identification information of 2, the shutter member 81 that switches the second liquid crystal display device 33 between the display state and the non-display state, and the start winning opening 44 On the condition that the game ball has won, the main CPU 66 that acquires a random number value, the main ROM 68 that stores a first determination value group and a second determination value group each having a different number of determination values, and the main CPU 66 Based on the result of comparing the acquired random value, the first determination value group, and the second determination value group, it is determined whether or not to shift to a predetermined gaming state, and the acquired random value and the second determination Value group As a result of the comparison, the shutter member 81 is controlled to be opened and closed based on the decision to shift to the predetermined gaming state, so that the display area 32a of the first liquid crystal display device 32 can be always visually recognized, and the gaming state If the shutter member 81 is opened so that the display area 33a of the second liquid crystal display device 33 can be visually recognized when the state shifts to a predetermined gaming state (during specific reach, big hit gaming state, etc.) The display areas 32a and 33a of the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the second liquid crystal display device 33 can be properly used. For this reason, it is unnecessary for the player to monitor the plurality of display areas 32a and 33a, and the player can be prevented from being confused.

  In addition, since only one start winning opening 44 is provided, it is possible to easily determine the aim when a pachinko game ball is awarded to the start winning opening 44, and it is easy to win a game ball in the start winning opening 44. Can be improved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first big winning opening 39a that is opened so that the winning of the game ball is facilitated when the game state is shifted to the predetermined game state, and the game area are provided, and the game state is shifted to the predetermined game state. The second large winning opening 39b, which is sometimes opened to facilitate the winning of game balls, the first liquid crystal display device 32 and the first large winning opening 39a are configured as the first game system, and the second liquid crystal display device 33 and the second grand prize winning port 39b are configured as the second game system, and the main CPU 66 provides different profits between the first game system and the second game system. (Advantages / disadvantages, etc. of balls) can be used properly, and game play can be improved.

  For example, in the second game system in which the shutter member 81 is provided, the number of winning balls at the second big prize opening 39b is increased at the time of a big hit, and in the first game system in which the shutter member 81 is not provided at the time of a big hit. The number of winning balls at the time of winning the first big winning opening 39a is reduced.

  In addition to this, in the second game system provided with the shutter member 81, expectation and profits are provided for the big hit by opening the shutter member 81 in a predetermined gaming state, for example, when super reach occurs. It is possible to give the player an expectation that the second grand prize winning port 39b having a large number of games will be opened, and to improve the game performance.

  Further, in the present embodiment, different profits are provided in the first game system and the second game system when the game state is shifted to a predetermined game state, so that game characteristics can be achieved by using different game systems according to game characteristics. Can be improved.

  For example, when the first game system shifts to the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 66 sets the upper limit of game balls to be awarded to the first grand prize opening 39a to be 10 game balls to be awarded to the first grand prize opening 39a. The upper limit of 8 is set to 8 balls, and the number of prize balls is varied to provide a difference in profit provision.

  Further, when the first game system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability of shifting to the probability change gaming state is set to 3/4, and when the second gaming system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability of transition to the probability changing gaming state is 1 / 2 or when the first game system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability of shifting to the probability change gaming state is halved, and when the second game system shifts to the jackpot gaming state, the probability transition gaming state is shifted to Instead, the game state is shifted to the normal game state (non-probability variable game state).

It is also conceivable that the first game system is used as a small win with a small profit provision, and the second game system is used as a big win with a large profit supply.
By providing a difference in profit provision as described above, a player can play a game while expecting which game system will be a big hit.

FIGS. 14 and 15 are diagrams showing a second embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and the same components as those in the first embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
14 and 15, the first liquid crystal display device 141 and the second liquid crystal display device 142 constituting the display means can be stacked, and the first liquid crystal display device 141 is embedded in the game board 14 and placed on the game area. Is installed.
The game board 14 is provided with guide rails 143a and 143b. The guide rails 143a and 143b are fitted to the upper and lower portions of the first liquid crystal display device 141, whereby the first liquid crystal display device 141 is illustrated. 14 is supported so as to be movable in the left-right direction.

  Further, the first liquid crystal display device 141 is driven by the motor 82 to open the second liquid crystal display device 142 and open the display area (second variable display area) 142a of the second liquid crystal display device 142. The first liquid crystal display device 141 also serves as a shutter member, and slides along the guide rails 143a and 143b.

  In the present embodiment, when the display area (first variable display area) 141a of the first liquid crystal display device 141 is always visible, and the gaming state shifts to a predetermined gaming state (during specific reach, big hit game, etc.) If the first liquid crystal display device 131 is moved from the shield position to the open position along the guide rails 143a and 143b so that the display area 142a of the second liquid crystal display device 142 can be visually recognized, the first liquid crystal display device 131 is changed according to the gaming state. The display areas 141a and 142a of the liquid crystal display device 141 and the second liquid crystal display device 142 can be properly used. For this reason, it is unnecessary for the player to monitor the plurality of display areas 141a and 142a, and the player can be prevented from being confused.

  In addition, since the first liquid crystal display device 141 is also used as a shutter member, it is possible to display substantially the same display as that obtained by variably displaying the first identification information and the second identification information on one liquid crystal display device. it can. For this reason, it is possible to surely prevent the irrelevant effects from being performed in each of the first liquid crystal display device 141 and the second liquid crystal display device 142, and it is unnecessary to provide a dedicated shutter member. The space for installing the first liquid crystal display device 141 and the second liquid crystal display device 142 can be reduced.

The front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of the 1st Embodiment of this invention The block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The figure which shows the jackpot determination table of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the main control processing performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the input detection process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start winning opening detection performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the opening / closing control process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment (A) is a display example of the second liquid crystal display device in a state where the shutter member is opened in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment, and (b) is a diagram showing the second liquid crystal display device shielded by the shutter member. The front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of the 2nd Embodiment of this invention The figure which looked at the 1st liquid crystal display device and the 2nd liquid crystal display device from the side in the pachinko game machine of a 2nd embodiment

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
32 1st liquid crystal display device (display means)
32a display area (first variable display area)
33 Second liquid crystal display device (display means)
33a Display area (second variable display area)
39a First Grand Prize Winner (First Grand Prize Winner)
39b Second Grand Prize (Second Grand Prize)
40a First shutter (first big prize opening)
40b Second shutter (second big prize opening)
44 Start winning port 66 Main CPU (game state determining means, profit providing means, random value acquiring means)
68 Main ROM (storage means)
81 Shutter member (display state switching means)
82 Motor (control means)
141 1st liquid crystal display device (1st display means)
141a Display area (first variable display area)
142 Second liquid crystal display device (second display means)
142a Display area (second variable display area)
206 Sub CPU (control means)
270 Motor drive circuit (control means)

Claims (3)

One start prize opening provided in the game area and for a game ball to win,
Display means for variably displaying identification information of the first variable display area and the second variable display area based on the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening;
Display state switching means for switching the second variable display region between a display state and a non-display state;
Random value acquisition means for acquiring a random value on the condition that a game ball has won the starting winning opening;
Storage means for storing a first determination value group and a second determination value group each having a different number of determination values;
Transition to the predetermined gaming state based on a result of comparing the random value acquired by the random number acquisition unit with the determination values belonging to the first determination value group and the second determination value group stored in the storage unit Gaming state determining means for determining whether or not to
As a result of the gaming state determination means comparing the random value acquired by the random value acquisition means and the determination value belonging to the second determination value group stored in the storage means, the transition to the predetermined gaming state is made. A gaming machine comprising control means for controlling the display state switching means based on the determination. A first grand prize opening that is provided in the gaming area and is opened so that a winning of a game ball is facilitated when the game state shifts to the predetermined gaming state;
A second big prize opening which is provided in the gaming area and is opened so that a winning of a game ball is facilitated when the game state is shifted to the predetermined gaming state;
The first variable display area and the first big prize opening are configured as a first game system,
The second variable display area and the second big prize opening are configured as a second game system,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising profit providing means for providing different profits between the first game system and the second game system. The display means includes a first display means having the first variable display area and a second display means having the second variable display area.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein any one of the first display means and the second display means is also used as the display state switching means.

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