JP2006296670A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a savor of a game by stimulating the interest of a player in the game played by paying attention to the opening/closing operations of a big winning port. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 has a display decoration member 91 provided on a game board 4 so as to prevent game balls from entering from the outer side of the display area of identification patterns to the side of the display area, a first big winning port 11 is arranged at a position away from the display decoration member 91, and a second big winning port 93 is constituted of a plurality of decoration members 94 and 95 attached to the game board 4 such that the relative positions of the members 94, 95 in the display decoration member 91 are changeable. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game using a game ball.

  In a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, in order to increase the player's interest, in addition to a normal gaming state in which a normal game can be performed, a specific gaming state (winning gaming state, jackpot) that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. May also be able to play games.

  In the case of this type of pachinko gaming machine, random numbers are extracted when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, and the display of the variation of the identification symbol on the display device is started. In the jackpot determination process using the extracted random numbers When winning by lottery (big hit lottery), the identification symbol stops in a predetermined display mode and shifts to a specific gaming state. When the gaming state transitions to the specific gaming state, the big prize opening is opened and it becomes easier to obtain more prize balls, so the player performs a game aiming to transition from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state, Increases interest.

  In this way, since the transition to jackpot is a serious concern for the player, the player should be able to open the big winning opening while referring mainly to the variable display of the identification symbol developed on the display device. Playing games while expecting. However, if the display device and the big prize opening are distributed in the game area, it is necessary for the player to move the viewpoint during the game, and the viewpoint cannot be concentrated. For this reason, conventionally, there has been proposed a gaming machine including an integrated gaming device in which a display device that variably displays identification symbols and a special winning opening are integrally provided. (For example, see Patent Document 1)

JP 2004-65383 A

  However, even if the display device and the big prize opening are provided integrally as in the conventional gaming machine described above, there is only one big prize opening, and the opening / closing operation is performed only uniformly. The impact that the player receives from the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening is thin. Therefore, the conventional gaming machine has a problem that it is difficult for the player to be interested in the game focusing on the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening, and the player's interest cannot be stimulated.

  Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and a game that stimulates the player's interest in a game that is performed by paying attention to the opening / closing operation of the special prize opening, thereby making the game interesting. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, the present invention includes a display device having an identification symbol display area and a game board having a game area on which the game ball rolls, and the game ball is likely to win a prize on the game board. A gaming machine provided with first and second variable winning devices that can be switched to an easy-to-win state and a difficult-to-win state where the game ball is difficult to win, and the game ball enters the display region from the outside of the display region A display decoration member provided on the game board so that it can be prevented, the first variable winning device is disposed at a position spaced from the display decoration member, and the display decoration member is a display on the game board. A fixed structural member formed with a window portion that allows the region to be visually recognized, and a plurality of decorative members provided adjacent to the fixed structural member and attached to the game board so that their relative positions can be changed. By multiple decorative members It said second variable winning device is characterized in that it is configured.

In this gaming machine, the first and second variable winning devices are provided at different positions, and switching between the difficult winning state and the easy winning state is performed at different positions. Both of the operation modes associated with the switching in the variable prize-winning device become more complicated, and the interest of the player can be stimulated to improve the interest of the game.
Further, in this gaming machine, since the positions of the plurality of decorative members constituting the second variable prize-winning device are in the vicinity of the display area, the change in the relative positions of the plurality of decorative members and the variation display of the identification symbol in the display area Can be recognized simultaneously by the player. Therefore, in particular, when the variation display of the identification symbol is performed in synchronization with the switching of the second variable winning device, the variation display can be easily recognized by the player, and the game can be further improved. become.
Furthermore, since it has a plurality of (first and second) variable winning devices, it is possible to give a variety of gameability by combining the switching between the difficult winning state and the easy winning state in the first and second variable winning devices. Therefore, it becomes possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, the plurality of decorative members constituting the second variable prize-winning device include a translucent part having translucency in part or in whole, and the game board corresponds to at least the translucent parts of the plurality of decorative members Has a light-transmitting property, and the display device is arranged on the back side of the game board, and displays a decoration image related to the decoration of the plurality of decoration members in a region corresponding to the light-transmitting portion of the plurality of decoration members You may make it have an area | region.
In this gaming machine, by changing the decoration image, the patterns and colors of the plurality of decoration members appear to change. Therefore, it is possible to change not only the relative positions of the plurality of decorative members but also the form, thereby stimulating the player and improving the interest of the game.

In addition, the game board has a winning hole portion through which a game ball can enter at a position where a plurality of decorative members are arranged, and the second variable winning device has a plurality of each so as to close or open the winning hole portion. By changing the relative position of the decorative member, it is possible to switch between a difficult-to-win state and an easy-to-win state.
In such a gaming machine, the relative position of each of the plurality of decorative members changes so as to close or open the winning hole portion to switch between the difficult winning state and the easy winning state. The player will be able to grasp easily. Therefore, aiming at the time when the winning hole portion is open, it is possible to improve the gaming motivation to insert the game ball into the winning hole portion, thereby improving the interest of the game.

Further, in the second variable winning device, the fixed decorative member of the display decorative member is arranged across the center line dividing the game area left and right, and the second variable winning device is arranged on either the left or right side of the game area. It may be arranged in.
In such a gaming machine, it is difficult for the game ball to win the second variable winning device unless the game ball passes through one side where the second variable winning device is arranged. Therefore, the player's skill that the game ball is divided into the left and right game areas with the display decoration member sandwiched between them is reflected in the game result, and the technical intervention is enhanced to improve the interest of the game. Is possible.

In addition, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state in which the first variable winning device or the second variable winning device can be easily switched from the difficult winning state to the easily winning state. And a second prize-winning device that is arranged on either side of the game area on the side where it is difficult for the game ball to win a prize. You may be made to do.
In such a gaming machine, in the normal game state, the game ball is fired to the side where the game ball is likely to win in the normal game state, and the game is started. It is advantageous for the player to play the game by firing the game ball on the side where the game ball can easily enter the variable winning device 2. For this reason, the player's skill of allocating game balls to the left and right game areas is further reflected in the result of the game, and technical intervention is enhanced, thereby making it possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Also, the winning easy state setting means for setting the mode of the easy winning state by the first variable winning device and the mode of the winning easy state by the second variable winning device, and the second variable winning device are switched to the easy winning state. And a special gaming state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state from the normal gaming state to a special gaming state that is easier to transition to the specific gaming state than the normal gaming state, The easy winning state of the variable winning device may be set to be more disadvantageous to the player than the easy winning state of the first variable winning device.

In such a gaming machine, the game state is shifted to the special game state when the second variable prize-winning device, which is in a disadvantageous state for the player in the easy-to-win state, becomes the easy-to-win state. Therefore, even if the easy-to-win state of the second variable winning device is in a disadvantageous state compared to the first variable winning device, the player is not given a sense of loss.
In addition, since the aspect of the easy winning state of the first variable winning device and the aspect of the easy winning state of the second variable winning device are different, it is possible to give a variety of games and to make the game more interesting. Become.

ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a player's interest with respect to the game played paying attention to switching between a difficult-to-win state and an easy-to-win state of the variable prize-winning device can be stimulated, thereby making it possible to enhance the game.

  Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. In the description of the drawings, the same or corresponding elements are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention from the front side, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. FIG. 4 is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. 2.

(Composition of gaming machine)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 is played using a game ball. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 that is accommodated and installed in a predetermined installation frame of a game hall (hall). A base door (inner frame) 3 is provided on the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame 2, and a game board 4 shown in FIG. 2 is incorporated in the base door 3. It is. A front door 5 is provided in front of the outer frame 2. The front door 5 covers the front of the game board 4 and is rotatably installed on the front side of the base door 3.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 is also provided with a card unit 84, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured to be connectable to the card unit 84. The card unit 84 accepts (inserts) a game medium such as a prepaid card or an IC card in which game value data corresponding to a game value (value balance etc.) used for starting a game is stored. The card unit 84 can specify the magnitude of the game value from the game value data (eg, identification information, valuable information) stored in the game medium, and a predetermined number within the range of the game value. A lending command signal for lending the game balls is output to the pachinko gaming machine 1. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a lending process is performed in which the payout device 81 is activated by the input of a lending command signal from the card unit 84 and performs a predetermined number of lending.

  The front door 5 is provided with a glass plate 5a in a substantially entire area at the center thereof so that the game board 4 inside thereof can be visually recognized. Below the front door 5, a ball lending operation panel 28 having a ball lending operation related button for performing a card return operation of the card unit 84, a lending (ball lending) operation of a game ball, and the like is provided. Further, the ball lending operation panel 28 is provided with a determination button 20a for performing a predetermined operation and selection buttons 20b and 20c.

  A dish panel 6 that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame 2 is installed below the front door 5. On the front side of the dish panel 6 are a game ball lent out by the card unit 84 and an upper plate 6a for receiving a game ball to be paid out when entering a winning opening described later, and a ball exit when the upper plate 6a is full. A lower plate 6b for receiving a game ball overflowing inward of 6d and a launch handle 6c provided on the right side of the lower plate 6b are arranged.

  The launch handle 6c is for launching a game ball received by the upper plate 6a, and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the plate panel 6. The player operates the launch handle 6c to play a pachinko game. Can proceed. When the launch handle 6c is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the launch motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball is described later on the game board 4. Fired sequentially toward the game areas 4a and 4b.

  The launched game ball jumps out vigorously toward the guide rail 7 shown in FIG. 4, is guided by the guide rail 7 and moves to the upper part of the game board 4, and then its traveling direction is changed by collision with a game nail or the like. It flows down to the lower side of the game board 4 while changing.

The game board 4 is formed with game areas 4a and 4b in which a game ball rolls in the game state. As shown in FIG. 4, the game areas 4a and 4b are divided into a right game and a left game with a center line CL dividing the game board 4 from the left and right as viewed from the front. A large number of game nails that return in the flow direction are provided (the game nails are not shown in FIG. 4). In the game board 4 according to the present embodiment, the game ball that rolls and flows down on the right game area 4a is located at the start winning opening 9 described later than the game ball that rolls and flows down on the left game area 4b. Game nails are arranged to make it difficult to win. For example, the game nails are arranged so that the number of game nails that prevent the game ball from winning the start prize opening 9 in the vicinity of the start prize opening 9 on the game area 4a side is larger than that on the game area 4b side. Yes.
Furthermore, the game board 4 is provided with a winning hole 97 through which a game ball can enter at a position corresponding to a notch 92b of the annular structure member 92 in the display decoration member 91 described later.

  The game board 4 is provided with a start winning opening 9 on the center line CL and slightly below the center. Further, a normal symbol operation gate 10 is provided on the left side of the center line CL and above the start winning opening 9 in the height direction.

  The game board 4 is provided with a display decoration member 91 on the upper side in the height direction of the start winning opening 9 on the center line CL, and on the lower side in the height direction of the start winning opening 9. A large winning opening 11 corresponding to the first variable winning device is provided (separated from). A plurality of decorative members 94, 95 are provided on the right game area 4a side of the display decorative member 91, and the decorative members 94, 95 constitute a second big prize opening 93. Furthermore, the general winning ports 13a and 13b are provided on the side of the start winning port 9, and the out port 14 is provided at the lower ends of the game areas 4a and 4b.

  The start winning opening 9 is configured such that a game ball can be won, and a start winning opening switch 9S (FIG. 5) is provided. The start winning port switch 9 </ b> S detects a game ball that wins the start winning port 9 and inputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30. When the start winning port switch 9S detects a game ball, the main CPU 31 in the main control circuit 30 extracts a big hit determination random number value for determining a big hit. In this way, when the game ball wins (wins) in the start winning opening 9, a start condition for starting the determination as to whether or not to shift the game state from the normal game state to the big hit is established, and the big hit determination The random number for jackpot determination used in is extracted.

  The normal symbol actuating gate 10 is a passing gate that is a passage through which a game ball can pass and serves as a trigger for extracting a random value for determination per normal symbol on the condition that the game ball has passed. When a normal symbol per game state is obtained by extracting the normal symbol per-determining random value, the pair of blades (ordinary electric accessory, tulip) 9a provided in the start winning opening 9 opens and closes for a predetermined number of seconds. , Making it easier to win.

  The first big prize opening 11 is a so-called attacker-type opening / closing device having a shutter (not shown) so that the easy-to-win state and the difficult-to-win state can be switched by opening and closing the shutter in the front-rear direction (switching). Is possible). The shutter is opened and closed by a first big prize opening solenoid 11L, which will be described later, via a shaft.

  In the first big prize opening 11, the shutter is normally closed, and when the gaming state shifts to a big hit that is one of the specific gaming states by the extracted random number for jackpot determination, the shutter is opened, and then the shutter is released. Close. Then, opening the shutter makes it easy to win the game ball, and closing the shutter makes it difficult to win. Further, the first grand prize opening 11 is a trigger winning opening through which a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as prize balls when a game ball enters (wins) this shutter.

  The display decoration member 91 can prevent the game ball from entering the symbol display area 17a from the outside of the symbol display area 17a as a display area of a decoration symbol (decoration pattern) D of the liquid crystal display device 16 to be described later. Is provided. The display decorative member 91 according to the present embodiment has an annular structure member 92 in which a window portion 92a in which the symbol display area 17a can be visually recognized is formed on the inside, and a part (upper right portion) is cut out, and an annular structure A plurality of decorative members 94 and 95 are provided adjacent to the member 92 and attached to the game board 4 so that their relative positions can be changed. The annular structural member 92 corresponds to the fixed structural member in the present invention.

  The annular structural member 92 has a shape that substantially surrounds the display area 17a, is arranged so as to straddle the center line CL of the game areas 4a, 4b, and the notch 92b is arranged in the game area 4a. 4 is attached. In addition, the annular structure member 92 includes a collar portion 92c that protrudes forward from the game board 4 so as to cover the upper portion of the display area 17a, and the game ball is moved from the outside of the symbol display area 17a by the collar portion 92c. This prevents entry into the symbol display area 17a.

The plurality of decorative members 94 and 95 are arranged in the notch 92 b of the annular structure member 92.
Hereinafter, the plurality of decorative members 94 and 95 will be described with reference to FIGS. FIGS. 7A and 7B are enlarged views of the second grand prize winning port 93 made up of a plurality of decorative members 94 and 95. FIG.

The decorative members 94 and 95 are formed in a substantially semicircular shape, and are movable (supported) rotatably on a rotating shaft portion 96 below the decorative member 94 as a fixed decorative member fixed to the game board 4. A decorative member 95 as a decorative member is arranged. And the decoration members 94 and 95 have the shape which assumed the sideways face (face which faced the right side) of a doll by the combination of both.
The decorative member 94 is fixed to the game board 4 so that the arc portion 94a faces upward and the string portion 94b assuming the upper lip is inclined upward from the window portion 92a side toward the outside. The decorative member 94 has a bearing portion (not shown) of the rotating shaft portion 96 in the vicinity of the terminal end of the string portion 94b on the window portion 92a side. Furthermore, the decorative member 94 has a translucent portion 94c at a position assuming the eyes of a doll. The translucent part 94c has translucency, and is formed of, for example, synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or other transparent member (translucent member). Here, the “transparent member” refers to a member having such a high light transmittance that a target can be visually recognized through the member. The decorative member 94 is configured such that decorative images 170 and 171 to be described later can be visually recognized through the translucent portion 4c.
The decorative member 95 is arranged with the arc portion 95a facing downward and the string portion 94b assuming the lower lip of the doll facing the decorative member 94 side, and the rotating shaft portion is located near the end of the string portion 95b on the window 92 side. 96 is fixed. Thus, the decorative member 95 is provided so as to be rotatable in synchronization with the rotation of the rotary shaft portion 96, and the decorative members 94, 95 are configured such that the relative positions of the decorative members 94 and 95 can be changed by the rotation of the decorative member 95. ing.

  When the decorative member 95 rotates counterclockwise as if the doll closed its mouth, the winning hole 97 is closed, and when it rotates clockwise as if the doll opens its mouth, the winning hole 97 opens. In this way, the second large winning opening 93 is configured to switch between a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the winning hole portion 97 (a state where it is difficult to enter a prize) and a state where it is easy to enter a game (a state where easy winning is possible). In addition, opening and closing the winning hole 97 by rotating the decorative member 95 constituting the second grand prize opening 93 is referred to as an opening / closing operation of the second big prize opening 93 in the following description. Note that the rotation of the decorative member 95 is actuated by the second big prize opening solenoid 93L via the rotary shaft portion 96 as will be described later. And the 2nd big winning opening 93 is equivalent to the 2nd variable winning apparatus in this invention.

  In the second big winning opening 93, an open / close operation is performed when the gaming state shifts to a probable short circuit big hit based on the extracted random number for jackpot determination. Further, the second grand prize opening 93 is a trigger winning opening through which a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as prize balls when a game ball enters (wins) the prize hole 97. .

  The general winning ports 13a and 13b are winning ports that serve as triggers for a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 10) to be paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins).

  The start winning port 9, the first grand prize port 11, the second big winning port 93, and the general winning ports 13a and 13b are, as will be described later, a start winning port switch 9S, a count switch 11CS, A 2-count switch 93CS and a general winning opening switch 13S are provided. When a game ball enters each winning opening 9, 11, 93, 13a, 13b, the winning is made, and a detection signal from each switch 9S, 11CS, 93CS, 13S is input to the main CPU 31 (see FIG. 5), and the winning is made. The award winning ball (principal ball) corresponding to the payout device 81 is paid out from the payout device 81.

  The out port 14 receives a game ball that has not entered any of the start winning port 9, the first grand winning port 11, the second large winning port 93, the general winning ports 13a, 13b, and the like.

  Further, the game board 4 includes a translucent substrate 15 having translucency. The translucent substrate 15 has a translucent portion formed of a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or other transparent member (translucent member). Most of the game areas 4a and 4b of the present embodiment are transparent game areas. A game nail is fixed to the translucent substrate 15 with at least a tip embedded therein, and regions formed by the translucent substrate 15 and the glass plate 5a of the front door 5 are designated as game regions 4a and 4b. ing. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a liquid crystal display device 16 including a display unit 17 that displays various images from the back side of the game board 4 is disposed on the back side of the translucent substrate 15. The display unit 17 includes a symbol display area 17 a corresponding to a portion surrounded by the annular structure member 92 in the translucent substrate 15, and a decoration image display area corresponding to an arrangement position of the decoration members 94 and 95 in the translucent substrate 15. 17b and a background image display area 17c other than the symbol display area 17a and the decorative image display area 17b. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 can be viewed from the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the player through the translucent substrate 15 and the translucent portion 94c of the decorative member 94. The liquid crystal display device 16 corresponds to the display device in the present invention, and the symbol display area 17a corresponds to the identification symbol display area in the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the liquid crystal display device 16 has a three-column display decoration having a right decorative design DR, a middle decorative design DC, and a left decorative design DL each represented by a one-digit number in the design display area 17a. In addition to the variable display of the design (decorative design) D and the character, a background image displayed as the background of the decorative design D and a character image are also displayed. “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, “stop display” that is displayed in actual stop state, and the like can be displayed. To do. In addition to these, “appearance display” in which a special symbol is simply displayed so that a special symbol appears, “derivation display” in which a special symbol is displayed as a result of a special symbol game, and the like are possible.

  In the pachinko machine 1, the decorative design D is composed of a numerical sequence in which the right decorative design DR, the middle decorative design DC, and the numerical design of the left decorative design DL are arranged in one horizontal row. The display symbols may be combined in another manner.

  In the game area 4a above the decorative symbol D, a symbol display unit 16b for variably displaying the special symbol J and the normal symbol N is disposed. In both cases, the special symbol J and the normal symbol N are displayed at a position where the player can visually recognize but is difficult to visually recognize. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the special symbol J, six types of symbols “-”, “H”, “F”, “K”, “P”, “M” are displayed, and “H”. , “K” is a normal jackpot symbol, “F” is a probability variation jackpot symbol, “P”, “M” is a probability variation short circuit jackpot symbol (the above is a jackpot symbol), and “−” is a loss symbol.

  The decorative symbol D corresponds to the special symbol J. When the special symbol J is “H”, “6” or “8” is a three-digit series of numbers, and when the special symbol J is “K”. Is a stop display of a double-digit numeric string in which “2” or “4” is arranged in three columns. Similarly, when the special symbol J is “F”, the stop display of the odd-numbered digit number string is stopped, and when “P”, the number string in which two numbers among the number strings arranged in three columns are “7” is stopped. Display, when “M”, stop display of a number string in which two numbers are arranged in three columns, “1”, stop when “−”, stop a three-digit number string other than the above Display. The normal symbol N is displayed in accordance with the determination result of the normal symbol determination based on the random value for determination of the normal symbol extracted by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 10, and is determined to be a hit in the normal symbol determination. Then, the blade 9a provided in the start winning opening 9 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds.

  In addition, special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 that perform lighting display according to the number of starting memories are provided above the game areas 4a and 4b. Two special symbol holding lamps R1 and R2 on the left side and 2 on the right side are provided. A symbol display unit 16b for displaying the special symbol J and the normal symbol N is provided between the two special symbol holding lamps R3 and R4. The normal symbol N is displayed by the color of the LED lamp arranged on the side of the display position of the special symbol J. Further, normal symbol holding lamps r1 to r4 are provided at the lower part of the symbol display unit 16b.

  The translucent substrate 15 does not have to be the entire translucent part, and may have a portion having a low light transmittance or a region having zero light transmittance. In addition to the above-mentioned cell sheet on the back side, the light transmittance can be reduced to 0, or the surface can be painted or subjected to physical vapor deposition or chemical vapor deposition to form a pattern layer or a color layer. Alternatively, the light transmittance may be reduced by impregnating a synthetic resin as a base material with a dye or a pigment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has speakers 18L and 18R serving as notification means for outputting sound in a predetermined manner above the liquid crystal display device 16, and a predetermined number as shown in FIG. Decorative lamps 19L and 19R are provided as notification means for notification by turning on and off in a manner. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a game ball lent out by the card unit 84 and a start winning port 9, a first grand prize port 11, a second big prize port 93, and a general prize port 13a below the gaming board 4. , 13b, a payout device 81 (see FIG. 5) for paying out the game balls to the upper plate 6a.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a main control board 21 having a main control circuit 30 and a sub-control board 22 having a sub-control circuit 40 on the back side. A dispensing / firing control board 23 having a dispensing / firing control circuit 80 for controlling the firing, a power supply unit 24 for supplying power, a power switch 25, and a backup clear switch 26 are arranged.

  FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of components centering on the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40, the payout / launch control circuit 80, and the power supply unit 24 described above. 30, sub-control circuit 40 and payout / launch control circuit 80 are connected to each other, and power can be supplied to each. The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33. In addition, the main control circuit 30 includes an initial reset circuit 34 and a command output port 35. ing.

  The main CPU 31 inputs a detection signal of a game ball from the count switch 11CS and the like, and operates according to a control program stored in the main ROM 32, so that a pachinko gaming machine such as a big hit lottery or a prize ball discharge in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is performed. 1 controls the overall operation, and transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 40 via the command output port 35. The main CPU 31 determines whether or not to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to a specific gaming state (such as a normal jackpot or a probable short circuit jackpot) based on the result of the jackpot lottery or whether or not the gaming state has been digested. Based on the determination result, a gaming state transition means is configured to shift the gaming state between the normal gaming state and the specific gaming state (normal jackpot, probability variation short-circuit jackpot, etc.). The main CPU 31 also has a special gaming state (a “probability changing gaming state” or a “short time”, which will be described later) that makes it easy to shift the gaming state from a normal gaming state to a big hit on condition that the second grand prize opening 93 is switched to the winning state. Special gaming state transition control means for transitioning to the gaming state ").

  The main ROM 32 stores a control program executed by the main CPU 31 and permanent data. The main RAM 33 temporarily stores data and programs used when the main CPU 31 operates. The initial reset circuit 34 periodically outputs a reset signal to the main CPU 31. With this reset signal, the main CPU 31 executes processing from the beginning of the control program.

  The main control circuit 30 is connected to each switch including the count switch 11CS. The count switch 11CS and the second count switch 93CS measure the number of game balls that have won the first grand prize port 11 and the second major prize port 93, and output a detection signal indicating the measurement result to the main control circuit 30.

  The general winning opening switch 13S outputs to the main control circuit 30 a detection signal of a game ball won in each of the general winning openings 13a and 13b. The operation gate switch 10 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of the game ball passing through the normal symbol operation gate 10 to the main control circuit 30. The start winning port switch 9 </ b> S outputs a detection signal of a game ball won in the start winning port 9 to the main control circuit 30.

  The start opening solenoid 9L opens and closes a pair of blades 9a, 9a provided in the start winning opening 9, and the first large winning opening solenoid 11L opens and closes the shutter of the first large winning opening 11. Further, the second winning prize solenoid 93L rotates the decorative member 95 constituting the second winning prize opening 93. The backup clear switch 26 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the operator.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when a winning of a game ball is detected and the start winning port switch 9S outputs a detection signal, random number extraction is performed, and a lottery process using the extracted random number is performed. Based on the lottery result, main control is performed. A design command is output from the circuit 30 to the sub-control circuit 40 to cause the sub-control circuit 40 to determine a decorative design in the liquid crystal display device 16.

  The main CPU 31 outputs a drive signal to the first big prize opening solenoid 11L or the second big prize opening solenoid 93L when the big hit is made, or opens the first big prize opening 11 or the second big prize winning. The mouth decoration member 95 is rotated to open the winning hole 97. When the first grand prize opening 11 is opened, it is closed on condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has passed. When 97 is opened, the winning hole 97 is closed on condition that a predetermined number (for example, two) of game balls are won or a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) elapses.

  The sub control circuit 40 inputs a command from the main control circuit 30, and in accordance with the input command, variable display of decorative symbols using the liquid crystal display device 16, effect of jackpot game (hit effect), reach effect, notice Various production control such as production is performed. The sub-control circuit 40 constitutes display control means for controlling the display of the liquid crystal display device 16 and causes the liquid crystal display device 16 to display an image. Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 40 also performs control necessary for producing an effect by sound output using the speakers 18L and 18R and an effect by blinking display using the decorative lamps 19L and 19R.

  The sub-control circuit 40 is mainly composed of a sub CPU 41, has a sub ROM 42, a sub RAM 43, and a command input port 48, has an image control circuit 50, an audio control circuit 60, and a lamp control circuit 70, and is determined. Button 20a and selection buttons 20b and 20c are connected.

  The sub CPU 41 executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the sub ROM 42 in accordance with a command input from the main control circuit 30, and operates the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 70 while selecting Processing is executed in accordance with signals from the buttons 20b and 20c and the decision button 20a. The sub ROM 42 stores a program executed by the sub CPU 41 and permanent data (for example, it has a function as a symbol storage means for storing data of the decorative symbol J). The sub RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the sub CPU 41 operates.

The image control circuit 50 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 51, a D / A converter 52, an initial reset circuit 53, and image data ROMs (image storage means) 54a and 54b. The VDP 51 forms an image corresponding to the content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 determined by the sub CPU 41, and outputs the formed image to the D / A converter 52. The D / A converter 52 performs D / A conversion on the image data output from the VDP 51, outputs an analog signal obtained by the conversion to the liquid crystal display device 16, and displays an image. The initial reset circuit 53 receives the reset command from the sub CPU 41 and executes processing for returning the VDP 51 to the initial state. The image data ROM 54a stores data such as an image representing a decorative design D and a character, and image data of a background image displayed as the background of the decorative design D. The image data ROM 54b stores various image data on the liquid crystal display device 16. The image data to be displayed on is stored.

  The audio control circuit 60 includes a sound source IC 61, an amplifier (AMP) 62, and an audio data ROM 63. The sound source IC 61 generates an audio signal using audio data stored in the audio data ROM 63 in accordance with an instruction from the sub CPU 41. The amplifier (AMP) 62 amplifies the sound signal generated by the sound source IC 61 to an appropriate level, supplies the amplified sound signal to the speakers 18L and 18R, and outputs sound. The audio data ROM 63 stores data (audio data) such as music, sound, and sound effects used for various effects such as a notice effect, a reach effect, and a jackpot effect.

  The lamp control circuit 70 uses the decoration data ROM 71 that stores decoration data indicating the blinking pattern of the decoration lamps 19L and 19R and the decoration data stored in the decoration data ROM 71 according to the instruction from the sub CPU 41. , 19R, and a drive circuit 72 for blinking.

The payout / launch control circuit 80 operates the payout device 81 according to the control of the main control circuit 30 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls, to the first grand prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 93. When a game ball wins, the prize ball is paid out. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 80 operates the firing handle 6c and a launching device 82 having a launching motor, and causes the launching device 82 to launch game balls toward the game areas 4a and 4b on the game board 4.
The power supply unit 24 supplies power to the sub control circuit 40, the main control circuit 30, and the payout / launch control circuit 80.

(Description of gaming state)
The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of specific game states (a plurality of jackpots), but if the plurality of specific game states are roughly classified, the first big winning opening 11 is easily switched from a difficult-to-win state to an easy-to-win state. There are a game state (usually big hit, probability variation big hit) and a specific game state (probability short-circuit big hit) in which the second big prize opening 93 is easy to switch from the difficult to win state to the easy to win state.

  Further, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, in addition to the above-mentioned specific game state, a game can be performed in a probability variation game state and a short-time game state as a special game state advantageous to the player. The probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which the transition probability to the specific gaming state is made higher than the normal probability so that the transition from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state is facilitated. The short-time gaming state shortens the normal symbol fluctuation display time that is started when a predetermined starting condition is satisfied, and the game ball starts and wins the opening pattern of the pair of blades 9a provided in the starting winning opening 9. This is a gaming state in which it is easy to shift to the specific gaming state from the normal gaming state by making it easy to win the mouth 9.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first grand prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 93 are provided, and the former is below the display decoration member 91. The latter is disposed in the upper right part of the display decorative member 91, so that it is provided at a position away from each other. The first grand prize winning port 11 and the second grand prize winning port 93 are switched between a difficult-to-win state and an easy-to-win state at each position. Therefore, even if the timing of switching between the first grand prize winning port 11 and the second grand prize winning port 93 is synchronized or different, both operation modes associated with the switching are performed independently and are combined. Therefore, the operation mode seems to be complicated for the player, and the player's interest in playing the game is stimulated by paying attention to the switching operation of the first and second prize winning openings 11, 93. The interest can be improved. In the present embodiment, one decorative member 94 constituting the second grand prize winning opening 93 is fixed to the game board 4, but both the decorative members 94 and 95 are movable with respect to the game board 4. Also, the relative positions of each other can be changed. With such a configuration, the operation mode associated with the switching between the difficult-to-win state and the easy-to-win state of the second grand prize opening 93 becomes more complicated, and the player's interest is stimulated to improve the interest of the game. Can do.

  Further, since the position of the second winning prize opening 93 is in the vicinity of the symbol display area 17a of the identification symbol D, the change in the relative position between the decoration member 94 and the decoration member 95 and the variation display of the identification symbol D in the symbol display area 17a. Can be recognized simultaneously by the player. Therefore, when the decorative symbol D is displayed in a variable manner in synchronization with the switching between the difficult-to-win state and the easy-to-win state at the second big prize opening 93, the player can easily recognize the changed display, and more It will be possible to improve.

  Further, since the first grand prize opening 11 and the second grand prize opening 93 are provided, two game winning openings, namely, a difficulty in winning and an easy winning condition in the first big winning opening 11 and the second big winning opening 93 are provided. Diversity can be given by combining the switching of the game, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, a part of the decorative member 94 in the second grand prize opening 93 is a translucent part, and the game board 4 has a translucent part in a part corresponding to the translucent part of the decorative member 94. Furthermore, the entire surface display region 17 of the liquid crystal display device 16 has a decorative symbol display region 17 b in a portion corresponding to the light transmitting portion of the decorative member 94. Therefore, an image displayed in the decorative symbol display area 17a (for example, decorative images 170 and 171 described later regarding decoration of the decorative members 94 and 95 as shown in FIG. 7) can be visually recognized through the light-transmitting portion of the decorative member 94. By changing the decoration images 170 and 171, it is possible to easily change the form (color expression of the doll) such as a pattern or a color visually recognized from the translucent portion of the decoration member 94. As a result, not only the relative position of the decorative member 94 and the decorative member 95 but also the pattern and color of the decorative member 94 can be changed, which stimulates the player and improves the interest of the game. Can be planned. In addition, since it is possible to change the form of the second big prize opening 93 without replacing the game board 4, it is possible to provide a game effect such as changing the form of the second big prize opening 93 during the game. Diversity in the game production.

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the second large winning opening 93 is rotated so that the decorative member 95 is rotated so as to block or open the winning hole 97 to switch between the difficult to win state and the easy to win state. The player can easily grasp the difficult-to-win state and the easy-to-win state of the winning opening 93. Therefore, aiming at the time when the winning hole portion 97 is open, it is possible to improve the game motivation to insert the game ball into the winning hole portion 97 and to improve the interest of the game.

  Further, in this pachinko gaming machine 1, the second big prize opening 93 is arranged in the right game area 4a, and the game ball cannot win the second big prize opening 93 unless the game ball passes through the right game area 4a. . Therefore, the player's skill of hitting a game ball aiming at the right game area 4a (game ball splitting) is reflected in the game result, and the technical intervention can be enhanced to improve the interest of the game. Become.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, if a game ball wins the start winning opening 11, the game state may be shifted to a specific gaming state. Therefore, the left game area 4b where the game ball can easily win the start winning opening 9 is aimed. The number of prize balls that can be earned by launching game balls increases. On the other hand, when the second grand prize opening 93 is in a specific gaming state in which it is easy to switch to the easy winning state, it is obtained by firing a game ball aiming at the right game area 4b that is easy to win the second big prize opening 93. The number of prize balls increases. For this reason, when the second large winning opening 93 is arranged in the game area 4a on the side where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the start winning opening 11 as in the present embodiment, the game balls to the left and right game areas 4a and 4b are placed. The player's skill of categorization is further reflected in the game result, so that the technical intervention is enhanced and the interest of the game can be improved. Note that the second grand prize opening 93 may be arranged in the left game area 4b. In this case, the left game area 4b is less likely to win the game ball at the start prize opening 11 than the right game area 4a. Is preferred.

(Operation details of pachinko machines)
Next, among the first operation contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the procedure of the control processing by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart (main flowchart) showing an operation procedure of main control processing repeatedly executed by the main control circuit 30 after the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 8 to 17, the step is abbreviated as S.

(Operation procedure of main control processing)
As shown in FIG. 8, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the power is turned on, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 30 starts the main control process, and sequentially executes steps 1 to 4 as will be described later. Initial setting processing, special symbol control processing, normal symbol control processing, and random number update processing are sequentially executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a repeating routine that sequentially executes steps 2 to 4 while the power is on. Note that this main control process mainly updates the random number used in the main control process, so that the system timer interrupt process is interrupted and executed periodically (for example, every 2 ms) under the condition of setting the interrupt permission flag. The Various commands such as symbol commands and variation pattern commands are output from the main control circuit 30 to the sub-control circuit 40 by the command output process of the system timer interrupt process.

  The special symbol control process is performed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the special symbol control process is started, the process proceeds to step 11 to load a control state flag. This control state flag indicates the state of the special symbol game using the symbol variable display image on the liquid crystal display device 16, and data for determining which of the steps 12 to 20 is executed by the main CPU 31 is set. ing.

  Next, it progresses to step 12 and a special symbol memory | storage check process is performed. The special symbol memory check process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the process starts, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 21 to determine whether or not the control state flag is “00” indicating the special symbol storage check. If it is not “00”, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. If “00”, the process proceeds to step 22 to determine whether or not the hold number is “0”. If the hold number is “0”, the process proceeds to step 23 to perform a demo display process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the reserved number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 24 to set “01” indicating the special symbol variation time management to the control state flag.

  Next, the process proceeds to step 25 where pre-processing for jackpot determination is performed. At this time, the main CPU 31 refers to the high probability flag for distinguishing whether the transition probability is high probability or normal probability, selects the jackpot determination table, and when the game ball wins the start winning opening 9 The selected jackpot determination table is searched using the extracted jackpot determination random number value.

  Then, the process proceeds to step 26, and a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is made based on the search result of the jackpot determination table is performed. Here, if it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step 27 to perform a process for determining a big hit symbol, and if it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step 28 to perform a process for determining a shifted symbol.

In the big hit symbol determination process, the main CPU 31 determines a special symbol from a random number for the big hit symbol (not shown) and a special symbol determination table to be described later, and further sub-controls a symbol command corresponding to the determined special symbol. Set to a transmission command to the circuit 40. Here, as shown in FIG. 6, the special symbol determination table stores a symbol command and a special symbol type in association with each other. In the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the jackpot is roughly divided into a jackpot that operates the first jackpot 11 and a jackpot that operates the second jackpot 93, and is related to the symbol command and the special symbol. The contents of the jackpot are shown in FIG. When “H”, “F”, and “K” are determined as the special symbol J, z1, z2, and z3 are selected as symbol commands. In step 46 in FIG. 11, the number of rounds of the first big prize opening 11 is set to 15 and the opening time is set to 29 seconds. Further, when “P” and “M” are determined as the special symbols, z4 and z5 are selected as the symbol commands, and the state of the easy winning state is a large winning opening opening / closing setting process described later (see step 46 in FIG. 11). ), The number of rounds of the second grand prize opening is set to 2 and the opening time is set to 2 seconds.
On the other hand, in the missing symbol determination process, “−” is set as the missing symbol and z0 is set as the symbol command.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 29 to determine the variation pattern, and in the subsequent step 30, the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set in the waiting time timer (t), and in the subsequent step 31, this time. When the storage area used for the change in the number is cleared, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  Then, as shown in FIG. 9, the process proceeds to step 13 following the special symbol storage check process, and a special symbol variation time management process is performed. When the special symbol variation time management process is started, the main CPU 31 performs the following processing when the control state flag is “01” indicating special symbol variation time management, and if not “01”, the main CPU 31 performs the special symbol variation time management processing. finish. That is, when the waiting time timer (t) of the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern is “0”, “02” indicating the special symbol display time management is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) Is set in the waiting time timer (t), and the special symbol variation time management process is terminated.

  Subsequent to the special symbol variation time management process, a special symbol display time management process is performed. When the special symbol display time management process is started, as shown in FIG. 11, the process proceeds to step 41 to determine whether or not the control state flag is “02” indicating special symbol display time management. If the symbol display time management process is completed and “02”, the process proceeds to step 42 to determine whether or not the waiting time timer (t) is “0”. If the waiting time timer (t) is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated. If the waiting time timer (t) is “0”, the process proceeds to step 43 to check whether the result of the big hit determination process in step 26 is a big hit. Determine whether.

  If it is determined in step 43 that it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step 47, whereas if it is determined that it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step 44. In step 44, "03" indicating the big hit start interval management is set in the control state flag. Next, the process proceeds to step 45 where a time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds, hereinafter referred to as “hit start start corresponding time”) is set in the waiting time timer (t). A winning opening / closing setting process is performed. Thereafter, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when the process proceeds to step 47, “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag, and the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  Then, the special winning opening / closing setting process in step 46 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the big prize opening / closing setting process is started, the process proceeds to step 50, and whether or not the big hit selected in step 27 is a probable short circuit big hit (whether the special symbol is a specific big hit symbol “P” or “M”). ). As a result, when the probability variation short circuit big hit, the process proceeds to step 51, and when not the probability variation short circuit big hit, the process proceeds to step 52. In step 51, the main CPU 31 operates as easy-to-win state setting means in the present invention, and executes steps 53, 55, and 57 in order to set the state of the easy-to-win state by the second large winning port 93. The big prize opening / closing setting process ends. On the other hand, when proceeding to step 52, the main CPU 31 operates as easy-to-win state setting means in the present invention, and executes steps 54, 56 and 58 in order to set the state of the easy-to-win state by the first big winning opening 11. Then, the big prize opening / closing setting process is completed.

  When the process proceeds to step 51, the main CPU 31 sets a second big prize opening flag for causing the second big prize opening 93 to perform a switching operation. In step 53, the main CPU 31 sets two seconds in the big prize opening time timer. In step 55, 2 is set as the maximum number of winnings, and in step 57, 2 times (2R) is set as the maximum number of open times (number of rounds). On the other hand, when proceeding to step 52, the main CPU 31 sets a first big prize opening flag for causing the first big prize opening 11 to perform a switching operation, and in step 54, sets the big prize opening opening time timer to 29 seconds. In step 55, 10 is set as the maximum number of winnings, and in step 57, 15 times (15R) is set as the maximum number of open times (number of rounds). In this way, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the state of the easy-to-win state of the second large winning port 93 is made extremely shorter than the state of the easy-to-win state of the first large winning port 11, so that the game time is reduced. It is set so as to be disadvantageous to the elderly.

  Returning to FIG. 9, when the special symbol display time management process ends, the process proceeds to step 15 where the big hit start interval management process is performed. When the big hit start interval management process is started, as shown in FIG. 13, the process proceeds to step 59 to determine whether or not the control state flag is “03” indicating the big hit start interval management, and the control state flag is “03”. Otherwise, the big hit start interval management process is terminated, but if “03”, the process proceeds to step 60.

  In step 60, it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer (t) is "0". If the waiting time timer (t) is not "0", the big hit start interval management process is terminated, but "0 If "", the process proceeds to step 61, where the high probability flag and the hourly flag set before the big hit are cleared. Subsequently, when proceeding to step 62, the main CPU 31 operates as a switching control means, and the first big prize corresponding to the big prize opening flag ("1" or "2") set in the big prize opening / closing setting process. An opening process for causing the mouth 11 or the second big prize opening 93 to perform an opening / closing operation (switching operation) (actuating the first or second big prize opening solenoids 11L and 93L) is performed, and the process proceeds to step 63.

  In step 63, it is determined whether or not the probability change short-circuit big hit (whether the selected big hit is a big hit for operating the second big winning port 93 or a big hit for operating the first big winning port 11), and the first big winning port 11 is set. When it is a big hit to be operated, the routine proceeds to step 64 and steps 66 and 67 are sequentially executed, and when it is a probable short-circuit big hit (a big hit to operate the second big winning opening 93), the routine proceeds to step 65. In steps 64 and 65, the main CPU 31 operates as a notification control unit to set a jackpot notification command to a transmission command and a decoration symbol change command to a transmission command, respectively. The jackpot notification or decoration image change is performed. After the completion of steps 64 and 65, when the process proceeds to step 66, "04" indicating that the big prize opening is open is set in the control state flag, and in the subsequent step 67, the first set in the above-mentioned step 54 or step 53 is set. The opening time (29 seconds) of the big prize opening 11 or the opening time (2 seconds) of the second big prize opening 93 is set in the big prize opening time timer, and the big hit start interval management process is ended.

  Returning to FIG. 9, after the big hit start interval management process is completed, the process proceeds to step 16 where the big prize opening opening process is performed. When the process starts, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not the control state flag is “04” indicating that the big prize opening is open, and if it is not “04”, the main winning opening open process ends. If it is “04”, whether or not the number of winning prize winning counters is the maximum number of winning prizes (10 when the first winning prize opening 11 is opened, or 2 when the second winning prize opening 93 is opened). Alternatively, when the big winning opening opening time timer set in step 67 is “0”, the following processing is performed. Otherwise, the big winning opening releasing process is ended. That is, the main CPU 31 sets the control status flag to “05” indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining in the winning opening, closing the opened first winning opening 11 or the second winning opening 93, and monitoring time of the remaining winning ball in the winning opening. (For example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer (t), and the process for opening the special winning opening is completed.

  When the process for opening the special prize opening is completed, the process proceeds to step 17 where the residual ball monitoring process in the special prize opening is performed. In the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is “05” indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring, and when it is not “05”, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is terminated. That is, when the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the big prize opening is “0”, the number of times of opening the first big prize opening 11 or the second big prize opening 93 is the maximum number of times of opening. It is determined whether or not it is equal to or greater than 15 times for the first big prize opening 11 and twice for the second big prize opening 93. When it is determined that the maximum number of releases has been reached, “07” indicating the jackpot end interval is set in the control state flag, the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer (t), and the remaining ball in the jackpot winning mouth The monitoring process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the number is less than the maximum number of times of opening, “06” indicating the management of the special winning opening reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer (t). This completes the process of monitoring the remaining ball in the special winning opening.

  Then, when the process for monitoring the remaining ball in the special winning opening is completed, the process proceeds to step 18 where the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process is performed. In the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is “06” indicating monitoring of the remaining ball in the special winning opening, and when it is not “06”, the special winning opening reopening waiting time management process is performed. Ends. That is, when the waiting time timer (t) is “0”, “1” is added to the special prize opening number counter, and the special prize opening is set to open. 04 "is set to the control state flag and the big winning opening opening time timer (s) is set, and the big winning reopening waiting time management process is completed.

  Subsequently, when proceeding to step 19, the main CPU 31 performs a jackpot end interval process. In the jackpot end interval process, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined in step 101 whether or not the control state flag is “07” indicating the jackpot end interval. If it is not “07”, the jackpot end interval process ends. On the other hand, if “07”, the process proceeds to step 102 where it is determined whether or not the waiting time timer (t) corresponding to the jackpot end interval is “0”. If it is not “0”, the jackpot end interval processing ends. If "0", the process proceeds to step 103, and "08" indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag.

  Next, the process proceeds to step 104, where it is determined whether or not the probability variation (probability variation) is won (whether or not the special symbol of the jackpot selected in step 27 is "F", "P", "M"). If it is determined that the probability variation has not been won, the routine proceeds to step 106, and if the probability variation has been won, the routine proceeds to step 105. When proceeding to step 105, the main CPU 31 operates as a special gaming state transition control means in the present invention, sets a high probability flag in order to change the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the probability variation gaming state, and proceeds to step 106. Here, when the jackpot symbol is “P” or “M”, it means that the jackpot is a probability variation short-circuit jackpot (see FIG. 6). In this case, when the second grand prize opening flag is set in step 51, the second big prize opening 93 is controlled to be switched to the easy winning state, but the first big prize opening 11 is switched. Compared with, the opening time is extremely short. Still, the high probability flag is set as in the case of the first big winning opening 11. In other words, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the gaming state is shifted to the probable gaming state on condition that the second grand prize opening 93 is switched as in the case where the first big prize opening 11 is switched. .

  Then, when proceeding to Step 106, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol selected at Step 27 is “H”, “F”, “P”, and any of “H”, “F”, “P” is determined. If not, the process proceeds to step 109. In any case, after executing step 107 and step 108, the process proceeds to step 109. When the routine proceeds to step 107, the main CPU 31 operates as the special gaming state transition control means in the present invention, sets the time flag to "33" in order to change the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the time saving gaming state, and proceeds to the following step 108. "100" is set in the hour / hour counter. Then, when the processing proceeds to the subsequent step 109, the main CPU 31 sets the jackpot notification stop command as a transmission command, and the jackpot end interval processing is ended. Here, when the jackpot symbol is “P”, it means that the jackpot is a probable short circuit jackpot as described above (see FIG. 6), and the time flag is set on condition that the second jackpot 93 is switched. “33” is set and the gaming state shifts to the short-time gaming state.

  In this embodiment, the high probability flag may be set and the time-short flag may be set to “33”, and such a gaming state is a gaming state in which the benefits of both the probabilistic gaming state and the short-time gaming state can be enjoyed. Therefore, it is included in the special gaming state in the present invention.

  Then, it progresses to step 20 and a special symbol game end process is performed. In the special symbol game end process, when the control state flag is “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game, “1” is subtracted from the holding number to determine whether or not the time flag is “33”. When it is “33”, it is determined whether or not the time reduction is ended after subtracting “1” from the time reduction counter (whether or not the time reduction counter is “0” or less). Clear the hourly flag. Thereafter, the data in the special symbol memory area is shifted, and “00” indicating the special symbol memory check is set in the control state flag, and the special symbol game ending process is ended.

(Operation procedure of normal symbol control processing)
The special symbol control process is thus completed, and then the normal symbol control process for the normal symbol N displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 is performed. The normal symbol control processing is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 15, and the processing from step 151 to step 156 is sequentially executed. In step 151, the normal symbol control state flag is loaded, and in step 152, the normal symbol storage check process is performed.

  In the normal symbol memory check process, the main CPU 31 makes a normal symbol per-base determination based on the normal symbol per-random determination random number extracted by passing the game ball through the normal symbol operation gate 10, and the normal symbol is stopped based on the determination result. Set the design. When the normal symbol per-determining random number value matches the predetermined hit determination value, the hit is made, and “77” is set in the hit flag. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the time reduction flag is “33”. When it is “33”, the main CPU 31 sets “5.1 seconds” to the waiting time timer corresponding to the variable display time, and when it is not “33”. Sets “30 seconds”. As described above, when the time reduction flag is “33”, “5.1 seconds” shorter than “30 seconds” is set, and the fluctuation display time of the normal symbol is shortened.

  When the processing proceeds to the subsequent step 153, normal symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed in which data indicating the fixed waiting time (0.5 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer when the normal symbol waiting time timer is "0".

  When the processing proceeds to the subsequent step 154, normal symbol display time monitoring processing is performed. In the normal symbol display time monitoring process, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is “77”. When the winning flag is “77”, it is determined whether or not “33” is set in the time reduction flag. When “33” is not set, data for setting the opening pattern of the start winning opening 9 to open once for 0.3 seconds, for example, is set. When “33” is set, for example, 1. Data is set to release 8 seconds 3 times. As a result, when the gaming state is a short-time gaming state (a gaming state in which “33” is set in the short-time flag), the opening pattern of the start winning opening 9 (ordinary electric accessory) is started more than in the normal gaming state. The game ball is in a state where it is easy to win a prize opening 9, and the normal game state is easily shifted to the specific game state.

  When the routine proceeds to step 155, an instruction to drive the start opening solenoid 9L is output to perform the normal electric accessory release processing for opening the start winning opening 9, and when the subsequent step 156 is executed, the data of the normal symbol storage area is shifted. Then, the normal symbol game ending process in which “00” indicating the normal symbol storage check to the control state flag is performed is executed, and the normal symbol control process is ended.

(Sub-control circuit operation procedure)
Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 40 will be described. The sub-control circuit 40 receives the command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 and performs symbol display control, sound control, lamp control, and the like. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a procedure of sub control processing repeatedly executed by the sub control circuit 40.

  As shown in FIG. 16, the sub CPU 41 sequentially executes steps 211 to 216, and performs initialization processing, random number update processing, command analysis control processing, display control processing, voice control processing, and lamp control processing. Then, steps 212 to 216 are repeatedly executed.

  When the initialization process and the random number update process are completed, the command analysis control process is executed. First, the command analysis control process will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating a procedure of command analysis control processing. When the command analysis control process is started, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not a command is received from the main control circuit 30 in step 231. If not received, the sub CPU 41 ends the command analysis control process. Proceed to 232.

  In step 232, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not the received command is a jackpot notification command. If the command is a jackpot notification command, the sub CPU 41 proceeds to step 233 and the sub CPU 41 controls the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control. At least one of the circuit 70 is instructed to display an image on the liquid crystal display device 16, output audio from the speakers 18L and 18R, and turn on the decorative lamps 19L and 19R (preferably, the liquid crystal display device The control for setting the data for executing the big hit notification including, for example, the display of the message indicating the message “Big hit! On the other hand, when the received command is not a jackpot notification command, the process proceeds to step 234.

In step 234, the sub CPU 41 determines whether or not the received command is a decoration image change command. If the command is a decoration image change command, the sub CPU 41 proceeds to step 235 and is displayed in the decoration image display area 17b of the liquid crystal display device 16. The control for setting the data for changing the decoration image is performed, and the command analysis control process is terminated. The decoration image according to the present embodiment includes a decoration image 170 that is visually recognized as if the doll opened its eyes as shown in FIG. 7A, and a doll that closed its eyes as shown in FIG. 7B. The decoration images 171 that are visually recognizable like (x marks) are displayed, and the decoration images 170 and 171 are alternately displayed according to a data set for changing the decoration images. Further, when the sub CPU 41 receives the decoration image change command, it is a time when the second big prize opening 93 is opened / closed due to a probable short circuit big hit, and the display of the decoration images 170 and 171 is switched. It corresponds to the opening / closing operation of the mouth 93. That is, data is set such that the decoration image 170 is displayed in the easy winning state of the second large winning opening 93 and the decorative image 171 is displayed in the difficult winning state of the second large winning opening 93.
In this way, by changing the decoration images 170 and 171 in accordance with the opening / closing operation of the second grand prize opening 93, the player can switch between the difficult winning state and the easy winning state at the second big prize opening 93. A great stimulus can be given, and the willingness to play can be improved and the willingness to play can be improved.

If the received command is not a decoration image change command, the process proceeds to step 236, where it is determined whether or not the received command is a big hit notification stop command. If the command is a jackpot notification stop command, the process proceeds to step 237, where control for setting data for stopping the jackpot notification is performed, and the command analysis control process is terminated. Here, the sub CPU 41 instructs at least one of the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 70 to stop the big hit notification by the liquid crystal display device 16, the speakers 18L and 18R, and the decorative lamps 19L and 19R. The command analysis control process is terminated by performing control for setting data for the purpose.
On the other hand, when the received command is not the big hit notification stop command, the process proceeds to step 238, the process corresponding to the received command is executed, and the command analysis control process is ended.

  When the command analysis control process ends, a display control process, a voice control process, and a lamp control process are performed as shown in FIG. In the display control process, based on the data set by the command analysis control process, the image control circuit 50 is instructed to display a predetermined image (identification pattern D, decoration images 170 and 171, background image in the entire display area 17 of the liquid crystal display device 16. Etc.) are displayed. In the voice control process, the voice control circuit 60 is instructed to output voice from the speakers 18L and 18R based on the data set by the command analysis control process. Further, in the lamp control process, the lamp control circuit 70 is instructed based on the data set by the command analysis control process to turn on or off the decoration lamps 19L and 19R.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the aspect of the easy-to-win state of the second grand prize opening 93 is set to be disadvantageous than the aspect of the easy-to-win state of the first large winning opening 11. In addition, a special game state (probability change) that is likely to shift the game state from a normal game state to a specific game state (big hit, probable big hit, etc.) on condition that the second big prize opening 93 is switched to the easy win state. (Game state, short-time game state). For this reason, even if the easy winning state of the second big winning opening 93 is a disadvantageous state for the player, the player is not given a sense of loss. In addition, since the first big prize opening 11 and the second big prize opening 39 are different from each other in the easy-to-win state, it is possible to provide a variety of gaming characteristics and to make the game more interesting.
In the pachinko machine 1, when the transition is made on condition that the second grand prize opening 93 is switched, the opening time is shorter than that in the case of the first big prize opening 11, and the second big prize opening 93 is immediately closed. End up. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize that the second big prize opening 93 is a big prize opening like the first big prize opening 11 while the second big prize opening 93 is a big prize opening. Moreover, since the second grand prize winning opening 93 is constituted by the two decorative members 94 and 95 incorporated in the display decorative member 91, the switching operation does not involve the player in any way to the big hit. It is visually recognizable as if it was an effect using decorative parts. Therefore, when shifting to the probability change gaming state on condition that the second grand prize opening 93 is switched, it appears to the player that the player has suddenly changed to the probability changing gaming state without waiting for the opening of the big winning opening. It looks like a completely different transition from the transition to jackpot on condition that the winning opening 11 is switched. In this way, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has an impact on the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening, and strongly attracts the player's interest regarding the shift to jackpot.

(Modification of gaming machine)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine that is another modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 18 and FIG. 19 are front views of the game board showing an enlarged view of the second grand prize opening made up of a plurality of decorative members. The pachinko gaming machine according to the first and second modifications has the same structure as the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above except for the second prize winning opening. Therefore, in the following description, it demonstrates centering on a 2nd big prize opening, and abbreviate | omits description about operation | movement of other structures and a pachinko machine.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first modification shown in FIG. 18, the decorative member 194 and the decorative member 195 constitute a second big prize opening 193. The decorative member 194 and the decorative member 195 are disposed in the cutout portion 92 b of the annular structure member 92, the decorative member 194 is fixed to the game board 4, and the decorative member 195 is connected to the decorative member 194 via the rotating shaft portion 196. ing. The decorative member 194 has a shape that assumes a body part of a warrior with a shield in the right hand, and the decorative member 195 has a shape that assumes a left hand part that has a sword. The decoration member 195 is fixed to the rotation shaft portion 196 and is provided to be rotatable in synchronization with the rotation of the rotation shaft portion 196. The decoration members 194 and 195 are positioned relative to each other by the rotation of the decoration member 195. Is configured to be changeable. When the decorative member 195 rotates counterclockwise as if the warrior swings up the sword, the winning hole 197 is closed, and when the decorative member 195 rotates clockwise as if swinging down, the winning hole 97 is opened. In this way, the second large winning port 193 is configured to be able to switch between a state where it is difficult for a game ball to enter the winning hole portion 197 (a state where it is difficult to win a prize) and a state where it is easy to enter a ball (a state where it is easy to win). The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the first modification also has the same operations and effects as the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, and stimulates the player who plays the game by paying attention to the switching of the first and second winning prize openings. This makes it possible to improve the fun of gaming.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 200 according to the second modified example shown in FIG. 19, the decorative member 294 and the decorative member 295 constitute a second big prize opening 293. The decorative member 294 and the decorative member 295 are disposed in the cutout portion 92 b of the annular structural member 92, the decorative member 294 is fixed to the game board 4, and the decorative member 295 is connected to the decorative member 294 via the telescopic rod portion 296. ing. The decorative member 294 has a shape that assumes the doll's head (excluding the jaw), and the variable decorative member 295 has a shape that assumes the doll's jaw. The decorative member 295 is fixed to the distal end of the telescopic rod portion 296 and is provided so as to be movable in accordance with the expansion and contraction of the telescopic rod portion 296. The respective relative positions of the decorative members 294 and 295 are moved by the movement of the decorative member 295. It is configured to be changeable. When the telescopic rod portion 296 extends with respect to the decorative member 294, the winning hole portion 297 is opened, and when the telescopic rod portion 296 is retracted, the winning hole portion 297 is closed and the second large winning opening 293 that can be switched between the easy winning state and the difficult winning state is selected. Is configured. The pachinko gaming machine 200 according to the second modification also has the same operations and effects as the pachinko gaming machine 1 described above, and stimulates the player who plays the game by paying attention to the switching of the first and second winning prize openings. This makes it possible to improve the fun of gaming.

In the above embodiment, the case of a single-type pachinko machine has been described as an example. However, the present invention may be applied to two types (a so-called Hikoki machine) or three kinds (a so-called right machine) of pachinko machines.
Further, the number of decorative members constituting the second grand prize winning opening is not limited to two (fixed decorative member, movable decorative member), and may be three or more. It is also possible to configure the plurality of decorative members to be movable with respect to the game board so that their relative positions can be changed. Furthermore, all of the plurality of decorative members may be configured as light-transmitting portions, or the light-transmitting portions may not be provided at all.

1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention from the front side. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. It is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. It is a block block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a figure which shows an example of a special symbol determination table. It is a front view which expands and shows a 2nd big winning opening, (a) is an open state, (b) is a figure which shows a closed state. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main control process repeatedly performed by the main control circuit after turning on a power supply. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol memory | storage check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol display time management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big prize opening / closing setting process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit start interval management process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a big hit end interval process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a normal symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a sub control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of command analysis control processing. It is a front view of the game board which expands and shows the 2nd grand prize opening concerning a 1st modification. It is a front view of the game board which expands and shows the 2nd grand prize opening concerning a 2nd modification.

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DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1,100,200 ... Pachinko machine 4 ... Game board 4a ... Right game area 4b ... Left game area 9 ... Start winning opening, 11 ... First big winning opening 91 ... Display decoration member, 92 ... Annular fixing member 93 , 193, 293 ... second grand prize opening 94,194,294 ... fixed decorative member, 95,195,295 ... movable decorative member 97,197,297 ... winning hole part 13a, 13b ... general winning hole 16 ... liquid crystal display device (Display device)
17 ... Full-screen display area, 17a ... Symbol display area, 17b ... Decoration image display area 30 ... Main control circuit, 40 ... Sub-control circuit 31 ... Main CPU, 32 ... Main ROM, 33 ... Main RAM
41 ... sub CPU, 42 ... sub ROM, 43 ... sub RAM

Claims (6)

A display device having an identification symbol display area and a game board having a game area on which a game ball rolls, and an easy-to-win state in which the game ball is easy to win and a win in which the game ball is difficult to win A gaming machine provided with first and second variable winning devices that can be switched to a difficult state,
A display decoration member provided on the game board so as to prevent a game ball from entering the display area from the outside of the display area;
The first variable winning device is disposed at a position spaced from the display decorative member,
The display decorative member is a fixed structure member in which a window portion that allows the display area to be visually recognized is formed inside,
A plurality of decorative members provided adjacent to the fixed structural member and attached to the game board so that their relative positions can be changed;
The gaming machine, wherein the plurality of decorative members constitute the second variable winning device. The plurality of decorative members constituting the second variable prize-winning device include a translucent part having translucency in part or in whole,
In the game board, at least a portion corresponding to the light transmitting portion of the plurality of decorative members has a light transmitting property,
The display device is arranged on the back side of the game board, and has a decoration image display area for displaying a decoration image related to decoration of the plurality of decoration members in an area corresponding to the light transmitting portion of the plurality of decoration members. The gaming machine according to claim 1. The game board has a winning hole portion through which the game ball can enter at a position where the plurality of decorative members are arranged,
The second variable winning device switches between the difficult-to-win state and the easy-to-win state by changing a relative position of each of the plurality of decorative members so as to close or open the winning hole portion. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2. The fixed decorative member of the display decorative member is disposed across a center line that divides the game area into left and right,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second variable prize-winning device is arranged on either the left or right side of the gaming area. Determining whether or not to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the specific gaming state in which the first variable winning device or the second variable winning device can be easily switched from the difficult winning state to the easily winning state. It further includes a start winning opening that can establish a start condition for starting by winning a game ball,
5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the second variable prize-winning device is arranged on the side where the game ball is difficult to win in the starting prize-winning port of either one of the left and right sides of the game area. An easy-to-win state setting means for setting an easy-to-win state by the first variable winning device and an easy-to-win state by the second variable winning device;
Special gaming state transition for transitioning the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state that is easier to transition to the specific gaming state than the normal gaming state on condition that the second variable winning device is switched to the winning easy state And a control means,
The winning easy state setting means sets the aspect of the easy winning state of the second variable winning device so as to be more disadvantageous to the player than the easy winning state of the first variable winning device. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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