JP2006296942A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a game performance by utilizing a specific area. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with: a liquid crystal display device 21 for executing a performance corresponding to the progress of a game; a big winning port provided with the specific area in the inside; a main CPU 201 for performing the operation of a round for turning the big winning port from a second state wherein it is difficult to receive game balls to a first state wherein it is easy to receive the game balls and performing the control of a big winning game state for repeating the operation of the round with the prescribed upper limit number of times as a limit every time a prescribed continuation condition is established; and a sub CPU 301 for counting the game balls which pass through the specific area. The sub CPU 301 selects one of two or more kinds of performance patterns in the big winning game state from a program ROM 302 corresponding to the counted result and controls the performance in the big winning game state on the basis of the selected performance pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine in which a variable winning device having a specific area is arranged.

The big prize opening in the conventional gaming machine has a general area and a specific area. And the control which continues to the next round is performed on condition that the game ball received in the opening of this special winning opening passes the said specific area (for example, patent document 1).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2004-267569

  However, the specific area of the above-described prior art no longer ends its role as the specific area during the round when the game ball passes even once during the round. For this reason, the specific area lacks influence on the game, and it is difficult to say that the specific area is sufficiently utilized for improving the game performance.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the game performance by using a specific area.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides variable display means (liquid crystal display device 21) that performs variable display of identification information (special symbol), and effects according to the progress of the game. Production means (liquid crystal display device 21) to be performed, production control means (sub CPU 301 of the production control circuit 300) for controlling production by the production means, the first state in which the game ball is easily received and the reception of the game ball are difficult Changeable to the second state, the variable winning device (large winning opening 15) having a specific area (specific area 15b) inside, and the display result of the identification information in the variable display means is a specific display mode ( In the case of the big win display mode, the big win symbol), a round operation for changing the variable winning device from the second state to the first state is performed until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a predetermined continuation condition is set. To establish In addition, a game control means (main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200) for controlling a specific game state (a big hit game state) that repeats a round operation up to a predetermined upper limit count, and game balls passing through the specific area are counted. Depending on the counting results of the specific area passing ball counting means (sub CPU 301 of the effect control circuit 300), the effect pattern storage means (program ROM 302) for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns in the specific gaming state, and And an effect pattern selection means (sub CPU 301 of the effect control circuit 300) for selecting any one of a plurality of kinds of effect patterns from the effect pattern storage means, and the effect control means is selected by the effect pattern selection means An effect in a specific gaming state is controlled based on the effect pattern.

  In this way, the contents of the effect performed in the specific game state change according to the counting result by the specific area passing ball counting means, that is, the number of game balls passing through the specific area, The influence of the area can be increased. Thereby, it is possible to improve the playability by using the specific area.

  In addition, for example, according to the present invention, it can be set so that the more the game balls that pass through the specific area, the more interesting effects are given to the player. Thereby, the player can be motivated to pass more game balls to the specific area, and the influence of the specific area on the game can be further increased. And it is possible to further improve the playability by using the specific area.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first aspect of the invention, the specific area passing ball counting means counts game balls passing through the specific area during a predetermined round. To do.

  As a result, the game balls passing through the specific area are counted during the predetermined round, and the content of the effect performed in the specific game state changes according to the count result, so that the predetermined round has been reached. Sometimes, a player can be motivated to pass more game balls to a specific area. Therefore, it is possible to add a bonus to the game, and to improve the gameability during a predetermined round.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the invention, the specific area passing ball counting means counts the game balls passing through the specific area during the specific gaming state. Features.

  In this way, all the game balls that have passed through the specific area during the specific game state are counted by the specific area pass ball counting means, and the contents of the effects performed in the specific game state according to the counting result Is changing. In other words, all the game balls that have passed through the specific area during the specific game state will affect the contents of the effect in the specific game state, thereby allowing the player to move more game balls to the specific area. The willingness to pass can be maintained until the end of the specific gaming state, and the gameability in the specific gaming state can be improved.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, the specific area passing ball counting means counts the game balls passing through the specific area for each round. The effect pattern selecting means selects the effect pattern corresponding to the highest count result from the effect pattern storage means among the round-by-round counting results by the specific area passing ball counting means.

  As a result, the game balls passing through the specific area are counted for each round, and the content of the effect performed in the specific game state changes according to the highest count result, so more game balls can be transferred to the specific area. The willingness to pass can be given for each round, and the gameability in the specific gaming state can be improved.

    The present invention according to claim 5 is characterized in that, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the effect pattern is an effect pattern at the end of the specific gaming state. .

  Thereby, the effect according to the number of game balls passing through the specific area is performed at the end of the specific game state. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the effect at the end of the specific game state, and it is possible to improve the game performance in the specific game state.

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

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to improve game play by using a specific area.

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

  (Embodiment 1)

  Hereinafter, the configuration of a ball game machine (hereinafter referred to as a game machine) 1 according to Embodiment 1 will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 27 show an embodiment of a gaming machine 1 to which a prepaid card system is applied.

  1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a big prize opening of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch input detection process according to the first embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol-related switch input detection processing according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the V · count according to the first embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the starting port detection processing according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 10 shows the processing procedure of the special symbol control processing according to the first embodiment. Flowchart, diagram 1 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage check process according to the first embodiment, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol display time management process according to the first embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot start interval management processing according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 15 is the residual ball monitoring in the big prize opening according to the first embodiment. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing according to the first embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. 18 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main processing by the effect control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the first embodiment, FIG. 20 is a diagram showing an example of a variable display pattern selection table according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 21 is an effect pattern according to the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a flag selection table, FIG. 22 is a diagram showing an example of a big hit end presentation pattern selection table according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 23A is a reach presentation selection table (big hit). (B) is a diagram showing a reach effect selection table (when reach is lost), (c) is a diagram showing an appearance character selection table (sea), and (d) is an appearance character selection table (fish school). FIGS. 24A to 24D are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a flow of variable display of special symbols in the liquid crystal display device, and FIGS. 25A to 25D are views of the liquid crystal display device during reach. line FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram showing another example of the effect performed on the liquid crystal display device at the time of reach, and FIGS. 27A to 27D are FIGS. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect performed with a liquid crystal display device at the time of a big hit end.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the gaming board according to the first embodiment.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in a pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1, a base door 3a to which a game board 2 (FIG. 2) is attached is fixed to an island facility via a hinge (not shown). The base door 3a is pivotably attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported by using one end of the base door 3a as a pivot point and is attached to the base frame 3b so as to be openable / closable). A gaming machine main body 3 is configured by the base frame 3b. And the glass door 4 which covers the game board 2 so that visual recognition is possible, and the plate | board unit 5 located in the lower side of the glass door 4 are attached with respect to such a game machine main body 3. FIG. One end of the glass door 4 and the dish unit 5 is pivotally supported by the gaming machine main body 3 and the other end is engaged with the gaming machine main body 3.

  The game board 2 (FIG. 2) is surrounded by rails 6 and has a game area 2a in which game balls can flow down. The game area 2a includes a number of obstacles (not shown) such as game nails and windmills, a general winning port 12, a passing gate 13, a big winning port (variable winning device) 15, an out port 16, a starting port. 14, a game member composed of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is arranged.

  In addition, a liquid crystal display device (LCD) 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying effect images (for example, animation corresponding to the gaming state and other notification information) is disposed on the back of the game board 2. Yes.

  Here, the liquid crystal display device 21 is a variable display means for variably displaying special symbols (identification information), and is also an effect means for performing effects according to the progress of the game.

  Note that the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 which is an effect means and a variable display means includes an area for displaying effect images, an ordinary symbol display area for variably displaying normal symbols, and a variable display of special symbols (identification symbols). And a special symbol display area.

  In the present embodiment in which the game board 2 is transparent, the display area 21 a of the liquid crystal display device 21 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2. Here, instead of the liquid crystal display device 21, for example, a CRT (cathode ray tube) or a plasma display can be used.

  Here, the general winning opening 12 is a device in which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is a plurality of symbols displayed in the normal symbol display area when the game ball has passed. It is a device for changing and stopping.

  The big prize opening (variable winning device) 15 is in a state in which the door 15a is opened (see FIG. 3), that is, in an opened state in which a game ball can be easily received (hereinafter referred to as “first state”). It is possible to change to a closed state, that is, a closed state in which it is difficult to receive a game ball (hereinafter referred to as “second state”).

  Furthermore, the winning hole 15 is provided with holes through which game balls can pass on the left and right sides. In the present embodiment, in FIG. 3, the left hole is a specific area 15b (details will be described later), while the right hole is a general area 15c. In the present embodiment, an operation in which the big prize opening 15 changes from the second state to the first state in a jackpot gaming state (specific gaming state) described later is referred to as a round operation.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 has variable wings 18a, 18b and a game ball receiving port, and can be changed between an open state in which the game ball is easy to win and a closed state in which the game ball is hard to win.

  Here, the closed state of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are closed and the game ball is difficult to enter the ordinary electric accessory 18. On the other hand, the open state is a state in which the variable wings 18 a and 18 b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that the game ball can easily enter the ordinary electric accessory 18.

  Note that the ordinary electric accessory 18 is in a closed state during normal times. In addition, when a game ball wins the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 described above, the special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is changed and stopped.

  The out port 16 is a device in which game balls that have not won any of the general winning port 12, the starting port 14, the ordinary electric accessory 18, and the big winning port 15 flow in and are collected.

  A dish unit 5 is arranged below the glass door 4 as shown in FIG. An upper tray 5a for storing the paid-out game balls and the game balls to be driven into the game area is disposed at the upper part of the dish unit 5, and overflowed from the upper dish 5a by the payout at the lower part of the dish unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which game balls are stored is arranged. Further, a shutter lever 8 is provided at a predetermined position of the upper plate 5a, which is operated when the game ball stored in the upper plate 5a is moved to the lower plate 5b and taken out at the end of the game.

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

  When the player rotates the handle 7 and performs a launch operation, the game ball in the upper plate 5a is sent to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 4) by the hitting ball supply device (not shown), and the launching is performed. The device 90 is fired along the rail 6 into the game area 2a.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passage gate 13 can be stored on hold, and based on this stored storage information, a variable display of symbols in the normal symbol display area is performed. In addition, four normal symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of reserved memories of the passage gate 13 are provided on the upper right side of the game area 2a. The number of reserved game balls that have passed through the passage gate 13 can be displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol memory LEDs.

  In the normal symbol display area, for example, two normal symbols flash alternately, and the two normal symbols stop flashing (the time until this flashing ends is in the normal gaming state) Is 30 seconds, 6 seconds in the probability variation state or in the short-time state.) When “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary hitting time”), the variable of the ordinary electric accessory 18 is changed. The wings 18a and 18b are opened in an inverted octagonal shape for a predetermined time, and are switched to an open state in which the game ball can be easily received (the open time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while in the probability fluctuation state or If it is in a short time state, 2.2 seconds of opening is performed twice.)

  Here, the short-time state is a state in which the frequency of switching to the open state in which the game balls are easily won in the ordinary electric accessory 18 is improved as compared with that in the normal game state.

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

  In addition, winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be memorized, and based on this winning memory, the special symbols are variably displayed in the special symbol display area. At the upper center of the game area 2a, four special symbol storage LEDs (not shown) for displaying the number of winning prizes stored in the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 are provided. Based on the number of lighting of the special symbol memory LED, the number of winning prizes stored in the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be displayed.

  The special symbol displayed in the special symbol display area is composed of, for example, three rows of numbers such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. These numbers are variably displayed when a game ball is won. Note that the variable display of these numbers is completed, and the variable display results (that is, combinations of numbers that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop symbols) are “0”, “0”, “0”, and “7”. A combination of special symbols when all three symbols have the same number, such as “7”, “7” ”, etc., is referred to as a jackpot display mode (big hit symbol). This jackpot display mode allows the player to recognize that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state (a specific gaming state) that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (that is, it has become a “hit”). For this purpose (see FIG. 24D). Note that variable display results other than the jackpot display mode are referred to as non-hit display modes (offset symbols).

  The big hit gaming state is, for example, a gaming state that makes it easier to win more game balls than in the normal gaming state by opening and closing the door 15a of the big winning port 15 a predetermined number of times, for example. That is.

  Note that the jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot game state is a probability variation display mode (probability variation jackpot symbol) which is a display mode indicating probability variation jackpot and a display mode which indicates a normal jackpot. It is divided into a certain non-probable display mode (usually a big hit symbol).

  In addition, the probability variation display mode refers to a case where three predetermined numbers such as “7” and “3” are arranged, while the non-probability variation display mode is a case where three numbers and symbols other than the probability variation display mode are arranged. Say.

  In addition, when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol becomes the probability variation display mode (that is, when the probability variation jackpot), the probability that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display area becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state ends is high. Transition to the probability variation state. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol is changed to the non-probable change display mode (that is, when a normal big hit is made), the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state.

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

  Next, a control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, an effect control circuit 300 connected to the main control circuit 200, a payout control circuit 70a, and a launch control circuit 70b. This control system is mounted on the back side of the game board 2.

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

  The card unit 81 is installed in the vicinity of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has an insertion slot into which a prepaid card can be inserted, and reads the recorded information recorded on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot. Means, a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a in accordance with an operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 4), and a record read by the reading means Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the lending possible number specified from the information, and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted in the insertion port; Yes.

  The main control circuit 200 has a main CPU (microcomputing processing device) 201 that controls the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a preset program, and returns various settings to initial values when an abnormality occurs or when the power is turned on. An initial reset circuit 204 that generates a reset signal, a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the main CPU 201 to operate, a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, and a jackpot determination by random lottery Big hit determination table referred to when determining, normal hit determination table referred to when determining normal hit by random lottery, variable variable display pattern determination referred to when determining variable display pattern of special symbols by random lottery Table, variable display pattern table, and other effects Main ROM202 that stores various probability table to be referred to when is implemented.

  The main RAM 203 is a winning memory counter for storing the number of winning memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18), and the number of reserved memories counted by the main CPU 201. A holding storage counter for storing (the number of passing balls of the passing gate 13), a big winning opening winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during the operation of one round, A big winning opening opening number counter for storing the number of times the door 15a of the big winning opening 15 is opened during the big hit gaming state (that is, the number of round operations in one big winning gaming state), A time reduction counter for storing the variable display count of the special symbol is provided.

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a high probability flag. Here, in the high probability flag, (77) is set when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, and (00) is set when the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state or the short-time state. It is like that.

  The main CPU 201 has the functions of winning a prize switching means, gaming control means, command transmission means, jackpot gaming state determining means, special symbol variable display pattern determining means, gaming state transition means, and winning mouth SOL control means. .

  The jackpot gaming state determination means is a means for determining whether or not to shift the gaming state to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player when a game ball wins the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. .

  For example, when the game ball is won at the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the jackpot gaming state determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the random number value for jackpot determination extracted by random lottery. When the big hit is made, it is determined that the gaming state is shifted to the big winning gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined by the jackpot gaming state determining means to shift to the jackpot gaming state, after the variable symbol special display in the display area 21a ends, that is, the jackpot display mode (jackpot symbol) is displayed in the special symbol display area. After being displayed, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, there are two types of jackpots: normal jackpots and probability fluctuation jackpots. If the probability jackpot is a jackpot game state, a probability variation state with a high probability of becoming a jackpot game state again after the jackpot game state ends. It is transferred to.

  The special symbol variable display pattern determining means is a variable display pattern command for instructing a variable display pattern for executing the variable symbol special display or the presentation information display based on the result of the big hit determination by the jackpot gaming state determining means, This is means for generating and setting a stop symbol command for instructing a display stop symbol.

  The variable display pattern also includes display time information indicating the variable display time of each of the three special symbols (for example, “left”, “middle”, and “right”).

  Further, the game state transferred by the game state transfer means is controlled by the game control means.

  The game control means controls the short-time state, the normal gaming state, the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player compared to the normal gaming state, and the probability variation state that is likely to become the big hit gaming state compared to the normal gaming state. Is possible.

  The jackpot gaming state is a gaming state that is controlled when the display result of the special symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 is in a specific display mode (for example, the jackpot display mode) as described above. When the big hit gaming state is reached, the game control means waits until a certain condition is satisfied (the certain condition is, for example, when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, or when the specific area 15b or the general area 15c And a predetermined number of game balls (for example, 10) have passed), a round operation is performed to change the prize winning opening 15 from the second state to the first state, and a predetermined continuation condition is established. (The case where the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied means, for example, when one or more game balls pass through the specific area 15b within a predetermined time (when so-called puncture does not occur)). The round operation is repeatedly performed up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times).

  The main CPU 201, which is a game control means, generates a V passing command every time a game ball passes through the specific area 15b. Thereby, the fact that the game ball has passed the specific area 15b is transmitted to the sub CPU 301.

  When the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the winning a prize opening SOL control means controls a special winning a prize opening SOL72S which will be described later so as to open and close the door 15a of the big prize winning opening 15 (open the big winning a prize opening).

  Programs for realizing the functions of the respective means described above are stored in the main ROM 202, and the main CPU 201 loads these programs from the main ROM 202 and updates and stores the calculation results in the main RAM 203 for execution. The functions of the respective means described above are realized. Of course, each of the above-described means may be configured by dedicated hardware.

  Further, the main CPU 201 serving as a command transmission unit transmits the generated various commands to the effect control circuit 300, thereby causing the effect in the game to be executed.

  Then, based on the above-mentioned various commands, a display effect by the liquid crystal display device 21 or the like, a sound effect by a sound generating means such as a speaker, and a light effect by a light emitting means such as a lamp or LED are performed.

  Incidentally, each of the above commands includes the above-described variable display pattern command.

  The I / O port 205 of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor that detects a game ball won in the start port 14 as a passage gate SW19Sa that is a sensor that detects the passage of the game ball. And a start port SW19b which is a sensor for detecting a game ball won in the ordinary electric accessory 18 is connected.

  In addition, the I / O port 205 is provided in a specific area 15 b in the special winning opening 15, and is provided in a V / count SW 19 Sd that is a sensor for detecting a winning game ball, and a general area 15 c in the special winning opening 15. , A count SW 19 Se that is a sensor that detects a winning game ball, a general winning port SW 19 Sb that is a sensor that detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning slot 12, and a backup for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203. A clear SW 74S is connected.

  Further, the following components are connected to the I / O port 205. That is, the movable member SOL (solenoid) 71S that drives the variable blades 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18, the big prize opening SOL (solenoid) 72S that opens and closes the door 15a of the big prize opening 15, and the big prize opening 15 An actuator such as a seesaw SOL (solenoid) 73S for driving the seesaw is connected.

  Here, when each of the sensors detects a game ball, the detection signal is input to the main CPU 201 of the main control circuit 200. Therefore, the main CPU 201 determines that each of the actuators 71S and 72S corresponds to the input detection signal. , 73S are driven and controlled.

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

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

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

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

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

  The sub CPU 301 determines a command received from the main control circuit 200 via the command input port 304, and controls the image control circuit 305, the sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has functions of effect control means, specific area passing ball counting means, and effect pattern selection means.

  The effect control means is determined by the special symbol variable display pattern determining means when the main CPU 201 as the special symbol variable display pattern determining means determines the stop symbol (that is, when the stop symbol command is transmitted). In accordance with the variable display mode, the special symbol in the special symbol display area is variably displayed, and the stop symbol determined by the special symbol variable display pattern determining unit is stopped and displayed after the variable display is completed.

  For example, the sub CPU 301 serving as an effect control unit gives an instruction to the image control circuit 305 to perform variable display in accordance with the variable display pattern command transmitted from the main CPU 201 in the special symbol display area. The image control circuit 305 is instructed to display a stop symbol in accordance with the stop symbol command transmitted from the special symbol display area.

  The specific area passing ball counting means is a means for counting game balls passing through the specific area 15 b in the special winning opening 15.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 serving as the specific area passing ball counting unit updates a V passing counter described later every time a V passing command is transmitted from the main CPU 201. Thereby, the game balls passing through the specific area 15b in the special winning opening 15 are counted. In the first embodiment, the number of game balls counted during one big hit game state is stored until the next big hit (that is, the V pass counter becomes the next big hit). Will not be reset).

  Further, the effect pattern selecting means is means for selecting any one of a plurality of kinds of effect patterns from a program ROM (effect pattern storage means) 302 to be described later in accordance with the counting result of the specific area passing ball counting means. is there.

  Here, in the first embodiment, the sub CPU 301 that is the effect pattern selection means displays the effect pattern flag A when the count result of the V passage counter in a single big hit gaming state is in the range of 0-20. If it is in the range of 21 to 40, the effect pattern flag B is selected, if it is in the range of 41 to 60, the effect pattern flag C is selected, and if it is 61 or more, the effect pattern flag D is selected (FIG. 21 (see table 21 for selecting effect pattern flags).

  Then, the sub CPU 301 as the effect pattern selection means selects the effect pattern at the end of the big hit gaming state based on the effect pattern flag and the big hit end time effect pattern selection table shown in FIG.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 which is an effect pattern selection means is also a means for selecting an effect pattern at the time of reach and an effect character at the time of reach.

  Here, when selecting the effect pattern at the time of reach, the table to be referred to is different depending on the determination result by the big hit gaming state determination means. For example, if the determination result by the big hit gaming state determination means is a big hit, a reach effect pattern is selected based on the reach effect selection table (at the time of the big hit) in FIG. In the case, when the notice random number value extracted by random number lottery is in the range of 20 to 64, “sea” is selected as the reach effect pattern). On the other hand, if the determination result by the big hit gaming state determination means is not big hit (in the case of loss), a reach effect pattern is selected based on the reach effect selection table (when reach is lost) in FIG. When it is determined that they are out of place and the notice random number value extracted by random number lottery is in the range of 98 to 99, “fish school” is selected as the reach effect pattern).

  In the present embodiment, in the case of a loss, there is a higher probability that an effect pattern having a lower effect such as “no notice” will be selected than in the case of a big hit.

  When selecting a reach effect character, the table to be referred to is different depending on the type of reach effect pattern.

  For example, when the reach production pattern is “sea”, a reach production character is selected based on the appearance character selection table of FIG. 23C (for example, when the production pattern flag is “A”). If “bubble” is selected as the reach effect character and “B” is the effect pattern flag, “soil and smoke” is selected as the reach effect character). On the other hand, when the reach effect pattern is “fish school”, a reach effect character is selected based on the appearance character selection table of FIG. 23D (for example, when the effect pattern flag is “A”). (If the production pattern flag is “B” as the reach production character, “turtle group” is selected as the reach production character).

  Then, the effect control means controls the effect related to the big hit gaming state (for example, the effect at the end of the big hit gaming state, the effect at the reach, etc.) based on the effect pattern (effect pattern flag) selected by the effect pattern selecting means. I do.

  For example, when the effect pattern flag is “A” at the end of the big hit gaming state, “Hanabata” is selected as the big hit end effect pattern (see the table for selecting the big hit end effect pattern in FIG. 22). On the liquid crystal display device 21, the wording of the end of the big hit is displayed, and an effect on the flower garden is performed (see FIG. 27A).

  On the other hand, in the case of reach, when “sea” is selected as the reach effect pattern and “bubble” is selected as the reach effect character by the effect pattern selection means, the stage of “sea” is set in the liquid crystal display device 21 at the time of reach. And “bubble” appears as a reach effect character (see FIG. 25A).

  Further, when “reaching” is selected as “reaching effect pattern” and “small fish school” is selected as the effect effect character by the effect pattern selecting means, the “fish school” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 at the time of reaching. The stage effect is performed and “small fish school” appears as a reach effect character (see FIG. 26A).

  In the program ROM 302, the sub CPU 301 controls the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200, and controls the sound control circuit 306. A control program, a control program for controlling the processing of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  Further, the program ROM 302 includes an effect pattern flag selection table that is referred to when selecting an effect pattern flag, a reach effect selection table that is referred to when selecting an effect at the time of reaching with a big hit (at the time of a big hit), a big hit Reach effect selection table (at the time of detachment) referred to when selecting an effect at the time of reach without accompanying, appearance character selection table (sea) referred to when selecting a reach effect character to appear at the time of reach, reach A table such as an appearance character selection table (fish school) to be referred to when selecting a reach effect character to appear at times is stored.

  The program ROM 302 is effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns in the big hit gaming state.

  Specifically, a plurality of types of effect patterns are stored as part of the image control program.

  The work RAM 303 serves as a temporary storage unit when the sub CPU 301 performs processing control according to the control program, and includes a reception buffer area (not shown) for storing commands and the like transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  Furthermore, the work RAM 303 includes a V passage counter for storing the number of game balls passing through the specific area 15b in the special winning opening 15.

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

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

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b has special symbol image data for variably displaying the special symbol in the special symbol display area in the display area 21a, and a normal symbol image for variably displaying the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area in the display area 21a. Data, effect image data for displaying the effect image in the display area 21a, and the like are stored. Here, each image data includes a plurality of pixel data (data in dot units) necessary to display each image data in the display area 21a.

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

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

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

  A lamp / LED 39 a is connected to the lamp control circuit 307. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The lamp / LED 39a performs lighting display of lamps and LEDs (for example, a normal symbol memory LED, a special symbol memory LED, etc.) provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  As described above, the speakers 8a and 8b, the lamp / LED 39a, and the liquid crystal display device 21 perform effects based on the control data set by the sub CPU 301.

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

  Next, a processing procedure by the main control circuit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  FIG. 5A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt processing procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 5B shows the present embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main process sequence of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in FIG.

  First, the system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S100, the main CPU 201 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S110, the main CPU 201 updates values such as the jackpot determination random number value, the jackpot symbol determination random number value, the normal hit determination random number value, and the like.

  In step S120, the main CPU 201 performs switch input detection processing. A specific description of the switch input detection process is as follows. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S121, the main CPU 201 detects input signals input from the V / count SW 19Sd, the count SW 19Se, the start openings SW 19a and 19b, the general winning opening SW 19Sb, and the like.

  In step S122, the main CPU 201 performs special symbol-related switch input detection processing. The specific description of the special symbol related switch input detection process is as follows. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol-related switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S122-1, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal from the count SW 19Se provided in the general area 15c in the special winning opening 15 is detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-2 when the detection signal is detected, and proceeds to the process of step S122-3 when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-2, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big winning opening winning counter when the big winning opening 15 that is a big hit is open.

  In step S122-3, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal from the V / count SW 19Sd provided in the specific area 15b in the special winning opening 15 is detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-4 when the detection signal is detected, and proceeds to the process of step S122-5 when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-4, the main CPU 201 performs processing when a V / count switch is detected. A specific description of the V / count switch detection process is as follows. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of processing at the time of detecting the V / count switch according to the present embodiment.

  In step S122-4-1, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big winning opening winning counter when the big winning opening 15 that is a big hit is open.

  In step S122-4-2, the main CPU 201 sets the V passing flag when the big winning opening 15 during the big hit is open. The V passing flag is referred to in step S20-7-3 described later.

  In step S122-4-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a V passing command. The V passing command is a command indicating that the game ball has passed through the specific area 15b. The command is transmitted to the sub CPU 301 in step S160.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step S122-5, it is confirmed whether or not detection signals from the start ports SW19a and 19b provided in the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 are detected. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-6 when the detection signal is detected, and ends the special symbol related switch input detection process when the detection signal is not detected.

  In step S122-6, the main CPU 201 performs a start port detection process. A specific description of the process at the time of detecting the start port is as follows. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the start port detection time processing according to the present embodiment.

  In step S122-6-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is an upper limit, that is, whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is greater than four. Further, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-6-2 when the value of the winning memory counter is 4 or less, and ends the process at the time of detecting the opening when the value of the winning memory counter is larger than 4.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbol is not variably displayed, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, the special symbol is variably displayed, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the special symbol is variably displayed and the fact that the number of winning memories is 4 is displayed on the special symbol memory LED. (That is, the special symbol memory LED displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the winning memory counter).

  In step S122-6-2, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the winning storage counter.

  In step S122-6-3, the main CPU 201 extracts a jackpot determination random number value and a jackpot symbol determination random number value by random number lottery.

  In step S122-6-4, the main CPU 201 stores the jackpot determination random number extracted in step S122-6-3 in a special symbol storage area (to be described later) of the main RAM 203 as a winning memory.

  In step S123, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol switch input detection processing.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the detection signals input by the pass gate SW19Sa have been detected, and the main CPU 201 that has detected these detection signals responds to the contents of the detected detection signals. Then, the following processing is executed.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the passage gate SW19Sa provided in the passage gate 13, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the holding storage counter. The random number value for use is extracted, and the random number value for determining the normal hit is stored as a reserved storage in a later-described reserved storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 may not be able to variably display the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area (for example, when the symbol in the normal symbol display area is variably displayed based on another normal hit determination result). For example, until the variable display of the symbol in the normal symbol display area becomes possible, a control command to display on the normal symbol memory LED that the reserved memory exists is output to the effect control circuit 300.

  When the value of the reserved memory counter is 0, the normal symbol variable display is not performed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved memory counter is 1, the normal symbol is variably displayed in the normal symbol display area, and the number of reserved memories is 0. Further, when the value of the counter is 5, the normal symbol variable display is being performed, and the fact that the number of reserved storage is 4 is displayed on the normal symbol storage LED.

  Further, when the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the passing gate SW19Sa, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on the normal hit determination random number extracted by random number lottery and the normal hit determination table, and this normal hit determination Based on the result, a control command for variably displaying symbols in the normal symbol display area is output to the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining variable display time of the variably displayed normal symbol and special symbol, the remaining opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 18 in the open state in which the game ball can be easily received, and the door 15a of the big prize opening 15. Update the remaining opening time etc.

  In step S140, the main CPU 201 outputs game information such as execution of variable display of special symbols and occurrence of jackpots to the hall computer installed in the game hall.

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member SOL71S, the special winning opening SOL72S, and the seesaw SOL73S.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 outputs a special symbol stop symbol command, variable display pattern command, V passing command, jackpot start command, jackpot end command, standby state command, other commands, and the like to the effect control circuit 300. To do.

  In step S170, the main CPU 201 issues a control command for instructing to display the number of winning prizes stored in the main RAM 203 such as the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 in a predetermined area of the special symbol memory LED. In addition to outputting to 300, a control command for instructing to display the number of reserved stored passage gates 13 stored in the main RAM 203 in a predetermined area of the normal symbol storage LED is output to the effect control circuit 300. Further, a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower tray on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands are output to the effect control circuit 300.

  In step S180, the main CPU 201 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (such as a general prize opening 12 or a big prize opening 15). A control command such as a signal is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

  In step S190, the main CPU 201 restores the information saved in step S100 to the register.

  Next, main processing by the main control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S <b> 10, the main CPU 201 restores or initializes various settings in the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the setting contents when the power was turned off last time.

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process.

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

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

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-2-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and as a result of the confirmation, the control state flag indicates a special symbol storage check. When the value is (00), the process proceeds to step S20-2-2. On the other hand, when the control state flag is not the value (00) indicating the special symbol storage check, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. .

  In step S20-2-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the winning memory counter is “0” (that is, whether or not the number of winning memory is “0”). If the value of the winning memory counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-3. If the value of the winning memory counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S20-2-4. .

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

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

  In step S20-2-5, the main CPU 201 makes a jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random number included in the winning memory.

  The big hit determination table refers to a big hit determination table to be referred to when the high probability flag described later is a value (00) indicating a normal gaming state and when the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. Are different. That is, the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the probability variation state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table that is referred to in the normal gaming state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table is a jackpot.

  In step S20-2-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). If the determination result is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-8, while the jackpot determination result is not to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state Moves to the process of step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines a stop symbol indicating a deviation based on a predetermined random number value.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (such as reach variable display) in the variable symbol special display based on the random number value extracted from the reach determination random number. As a result, when the reach (variable reach display, etc.) is executed in the special symbol variable display, the “left” and “right” symbols are determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the reach symbol. The “medium” symbol is determined based on the random number value extracted from the random number for determining the out-of-center symbol. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 that has decided not to perform reach in the variable symbol special display, based on the random number values extracted from the random symbols for determining the off symbol corresponding to “left”, “middle”, and “right”, respectively, “Left”, “middle” and “right” symbols are determined. Based on the determination, a stop symbol command is generated and set.

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

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variable display pattern determination process. Specifically, the main CPU 201 extracts one random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator. Then, the main CPU 201 compares the extracted random number value with the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 20 to determine the variable display pattern of the special symbol. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

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

  Further, the main CPU 201 does not shift the gaming state from the gaming state to the big winning gaming state, and the random number extracted when the reach is executed in the variable display of the special symbol is in the range of 0 to 69. If it is included, “normal reach” is determined as a variable display pattern of a special symbol. On the other hand, if the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined. Are determined as variable display patterns of special symbols.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state is shifted to the jackpot gaming state, the main CPU 201 sets the special symbol “normal reach” when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 0 to 39. When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 40 to 94, “per super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol, and the extracted random value is When it falls within the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as the variable display pattern of the special symbol. Based on the determination, a variable display pattern command is generated and set.

  In step S20-2-11, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variable display pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-10 in the waiting time timer.

  The special symbol variable display is performed based on the variable display pattern determined in step S20-2-10 during the variable display time determined in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the special symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the symbol based on the stop symbol command is displayed.

  In step S20-2-12, the main CPU 201 erases the random number value and the like used for the special symbol storage check process this time from a predetermined storage area.

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

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol display time management process.

  Here, the specific symbol display time management process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a special symbol display time management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process. When the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-4-2, and the control state flag performs the special symbol display time management process. If it is not the indicated value (02), the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-4-3, and the waiting time for which the waiting time after determination is set. If the timer value is not “0”, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-4-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the result of the jackpot determination performed in step S20-2-5 is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (whether or not the jackpot has been won). ), And if the result of this check is that the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-6, while the result of the jackpot determination is the game If the state is not shifted to the big hit gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-4-4.

  In step S20-4-4, the main CPU 201 performs a variation shortening end determination process.

  Here, the variation shortening end determination process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the variation shortening end determination process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-4-4-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the time reduction flag is a value (33) indicating a time reduction state, and as a result of this confirmation, the value of the time reduction flag is a value (33) indicating a time reduction state. If YES in step S20-4-4-2, the flow shifts to step S20-4-4-2. On the other hand, if the time reduction flag is not the value (33) indicating the time reduction state, the variation reduction end determination processing ends.

  In step S20-4-4-2, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the time reduction counter.

  In step S20-4--4-3, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the time reduction counter. Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to step S20-4-4-4 when the value of the time reduction counter is “0”, and performs the variation shortening end determination process when the value of the time reduction counter is not “0”. finish.

  In step S20-4-4-4, the main CPU 201 performs a gaming state transition process, and transitions the gaming state from the short-time state to the normal gaming state.

  Specifically, the game state is shifted to the normal game state by setting a value (00) indicating the normal game state in the time reduction flag.

  That is, in the present embodiment, the time reduction state ends when the special symbol variable display is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, the number set in the time reduction counter in step S20-9-5 described later (100 times)). It is like that.

  In step S20-4-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the special symbol game end process in the control state flag, and ends the special symbol display time management process.

  In step S20-4-6, the main CPU 201 sets (00) to the high probability flag and the hourly flag, respectively.

  In step S20-4-7, the main CPU 201 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management process in the control state flag.

  In step S20-4-8, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a big hit start command. Further, the main CPU 201 initializes the value of the hour / hour counter.

  In step S20-4-9, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot start interval management processing.

  Here, the jackpot start interval management process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing the jackpot start interval management process in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-5-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating a big hit start interval management process. When the control status flag is a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management process, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-5-2, while the control status flag performs the jackpot start interval management process. If it is not the indicated value (03), the jackpot start interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is “0”. When the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the big hit start interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-5-3, and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval. When the value of the waiting time timer for which is set is not “0”, the process in the big hit start interval management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5-3, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a special winning opening opening command, and controls the special winning opening SOL72S to open the door 15a of the special winning opening 15. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is in the first state (see FIG. 3), and the game ball can pass through the specific area 15b and the general area 15c.

  Further, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter in this step.

  In step S20-5-4, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big prize opening to the control state flag.

  In step S20-5-5, the main CPU 201 sets a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) as the opening upper limit time in the special winning opening opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not there is a condition that there is a certain condition, or a condition that ten or more game balls have entered the special winning opening 15. Here, when one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 closes the door 15a of the big prize opening 15 (that is, puts the big prize opening 15 in the second state). To) control the winning prize opening SOL72S, set a value (05) indicating the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process to the control state flag, and wait for the waiting time in the winning prize mouth (for example, 1 second) Set to timer.

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 performs a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process.

  Here, a specific description will be given of the winning ball residual ball monitoring processing with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special winning opening residual ball monitoring processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-7-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process. When the control status flag is a value (05) indicating the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-7-2, and the control status flag is the special winning prize residual ball monitoring. If it is not the value (05) indicating the process, the special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S20-7-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball residual ball monitoring time is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-7-3. On the other hand, when the value of the waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 201 The mouth residual sphere monitoring process is terminated.

  In step S20-7-3, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 15b provided in the special winning opening 15 during the round, ie, in step S122-4-2. Check if the passing flag is set. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-7-4 when the V passing flag is set, and proceeds to the process of step S20-7-5 when the V passing flag is not set. .

  In step S20-7-4, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (final round). When the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (final round), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-7-5, and the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “ If it is not 15 ″ or more (final round), the process proceeds to step S20-7-8.

  In step S20-7-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag. Further, when the V passing flag is set, the main CPU 201 clears the V passing flag.

  In step S20-7-6, the main CPU 201 sets “0” in the special winning opening opening number counter. Further, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a jackpot end command. Here, in the present embodiment, the jackpot end command is generated and transmitted to the effect control circuit 300, whereby an effect indicating that the jackpot has ended is performed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (for example, FIG. 27 (a) to (d)).

  In step S20-7-7, the main CPU 201 sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval (for example, 5 seconds) in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-7-8, the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening to the control state flag. Further, when the V passing flag is set, the main CPU 201 clears the V passing flag.

  In step S20-7-9, the main CPU 201 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer.

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

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

  Here, the jackpot end interval processing will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the jackpot end interval processing in the present embodiment.

  In step S20-9-1, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. When the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-2, and the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process. If not, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

  In step S20-9-2, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”. Then, when the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set is “0”, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-9-3 and sets the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval. When the value of the waiting time timer for which is set is not “0”, the jackpot end interval process is terminated.

  In step S20-9-3, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating a special symbol game end process in the control state flag.

  In step S20-9-4, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the stop symbol indicating the big hit is a probability change display mode in which three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged, that is, a predetermined symbol. Check if the probability variation condition is satisfied. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-9-6 when the predetermined probability variation condition is satisfied, and proceeds to step S20-9- when the predetermined probability variation condition is not satisfied. The process proceeds to 5.

  In step S20-9-5, the main CPU 201 sets a value (33) indicating a time reduction state in the time reduction flag and sets (00) in the high probability flag to shift the gaming state to the time reduction state.

  Then, the main CPU 201 sets (100) in the hour / hour counter.

  In step S20-9-6, the main CPU 201 sets (77) in the high probability flag to shift the gaming state to the probability variation state.

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

  The special symbol storage area is a special symbol storage area that is assigned to the main RAM 203 and is extracted based on a condition that a game ball has won the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. It is a winning storage area that is stored in order from 0 ". The jackpot determination random number stored in the special symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the winning memory displayed on the special symbol storage LED, and is stored in the special symbol storage area “0”. The stored random number for jackpot determination is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2-5.

  In step S30, the main CPU 201 executes each process related to the normal symbol. Specifically, the main CPU 201 performs a normal hit determination based on a random number for normal hit determination extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the pass gate 13, and based on the result of the normal hit determination, A command for instructing execution of variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display area is generated and set. After that, the main CPU 201 performs the release control of the ordinary electric accessory if the normal hit determination is a hit, subtracts “1” from the holding storage counter, and stores it in the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”). The stored data is shifted to the normal symbol storage area (“0” to “3”).

  The normal symbol storage area is assigned to the main RAM 203 and the random numbers for determining normal hits extracted on condition that the game ball has passed through the passing gate 13 are stored in order from the normal symbol storage area “0”. This is a reserved storage area. The random numbers for determining normal hits stored in the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”) correspond to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol storage LED, and the normal symbol storage area “0”. The random number value for determining the normal hit stored in is used for determining the normal hit.

  In step S <b> 40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach symbol determination random number and a loss symbol determination random number.

  The main CPU 201 repeats the processes from step S20 to step S40 described above.

  Next, the main process by the effect control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process that is executed so as to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the effect control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment.

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

  In step S201, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register in order to interrupt the currently executing process (main process described later).

  In step S202, the sub CPU 301 receives a command (for example, a variable display pattern command, a big hit start command, a big hit end command, a standby state command, a V passing command, etc.) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port 304. Store in the reception buffer area of the RAM 303.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S201 to the register. As a result, the suspended process can be resumed.

  Next, the main process of the effect control circuit 300 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of command analysis processing.

  In step S220-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result of the determination, if the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S220-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S220-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of this determination is that the command is a variable display pattern command, the process proceeds to step S220-12. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-4.

  In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a jackpot start command. If the result of this determination is a jackpot start command, the process proceeds to step S220-10. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit start command (if it is another command), the process moves to step S220-5.

  In step S220-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a V passing command. On the other hand, if it is not a V passing command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-6.

  In step S220-6, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S220-2 is a jackpot end command. If the result of this determination is a jackpot end command, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command is step S220-7. On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot end command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-8.

  In step S220-7, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, control data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set.

  In step S220-8, the sub CPU 301 performs a jackpot end effect selection process based on the read jackpot end command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 that is an effect pattern selection unit checks the value of the V passage counter stored in the work RAM 303. Then, the sub CPU 301 compares the value of the V passage counter with the effect pattern flag selection table shown in FIG. 21, and selects a value to be set in the effect pattern flag. For example, when the value of the V passage counter is in the range of 0 to 20, “A” is set in the effect pattern flag.

  Then, the sub CPU 301 selects an effect pattern at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the effect pattern flag and the effect pattern selection table at the time of jackpot end shown in FIG. Set in the work area. For example, when “A” is set in the effect pattern flag, “Hanabata” is selected as the effect pattern at the end of the big hit gaming state, and control data related to the effect pattern is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. In this case, in the image control process described later, a wording indicating the end of the big hit and an effect set on “Hanabata” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 27A).

  Thus, in this step, processing for selecting an effect pattern at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed.

  In step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 adds “1” to the V passage counter.

  In step S220-10, the sub CPU 301 deletes the contents set in the effect pattern flag and the V passage counter.

  In step S <b> 220-11, the sub CPU 301 sets control data relating to the big hit start in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S220-12, the sub CPU 301 checks the variable display pattern of the special symbol included in the read variable display pattern command. If the variable display pattern of the special symbol is a reach such as normal reach or super reach as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S220-13. On the other hand, when the variable display pattern of the special symbol is not reach such as normal reach or super reach (in the case of normal fluctuation), the process proceeds to step S220-18.

  In step S220-13, the sub CPU 301 performs a notice random number extraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 extracts one random number value as a notice random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator.

  In step S220-14, the sub CPU 301 selects a reach effect pattern based on the variable display pattern command read in step S220-2 and the notice random number value extracted in step S220-12.

  Here, the table referred to at the time of selection is different depending on the type of the variable display pattern command (that is, it is different depending on the determination result by the big hit gaming state determination means).

  For example, if the variable display pattern is a big hit (that is, a big hit), the reach effect pattern is selected based on the reach effect selection table (at the time of the big win) in FIG. To do. On the other hand, if the variable display pattern is a pattern that is disjoint (that is, a disparity), the reach effect pattern is determined based on the reach effect selection table (when reach is disengaged) in FIG. select. For example, in the case where the variable display pattern is a big hit pattern and the notice random number value is in the range of 65 to 99, “fish school” is selected as the reach effect pattern.

  In step S <b> 220-15, the sub CPU 301 refers to the effect pattern flag set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S220-16, the sub CPU 301 selects a reach effect character based on the effect pattern flag referenced in step S220-15 and the reach effect pattern selected in step S220-14.

  Here, the table referred to at the time of the selection differs depending on the type of reach effect pattern selected in step S220-14.

  Specifically, when the reach effect pattern is “sea”, the reach effect character is selected based on the appearance character selection table (sea) in FIG. On the other hand, when the reach effect pattern is “fish school”, the reach effect character is selected based on the appearance character selection table (fish school) of FIG.

  For example, when the effect pattern flag is “A” and the reach effect pattern is “fish school”, “small fish school” is selected as the reach effect character.

  In step S220-17, the sub CPU 301 sets control data relating to the reach effect pattern selected in step S220-14 and the reach effect character selected in step S220-16 in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the reach effect pattern is “sea” and the reach effect character is “bubble”, control data related to the reach effect pattern and the reach effect character is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. In this case, an effect in which “bubbles” are generated in the “sea” during the reach is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in the image control process described later (see FIG. 25A).

  In step S220-18, control data related to the variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern command is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step 230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 19), and executes the image display control process based on the control data.

  For example, when the control data related to the variable display pattern is set in the command analysis process (for example, step S220-18), the sub CPU 301 serving as the effect control means follows the special symbol variable display pattern included in the set control data. The data for instructing the VDP 305a is changed with time so that the special symbols can be variably displayed. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the special symbol variable display is performed on the liquid crystal display device 21 during the variable display time (during the waiting time set in step S20-2-11). The special symbol corresponding to the pattern command is variably displayed (for example, the special symbol is variably displayed in the flow of FIGS. 24A to 24D).

  When control data related to the reach effect pattern and the reach effect character is set in step S220-17 of the command analysis process, (a) to (d) of FIG. 25 are displayed according to the control data during reach variable display. ) And the effect images shown in (a) to (d) of FIG. 26 are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  In addition, when the control data related to the effect pattern at the end of the big hit gaming state is set in step S220-8 of the command analysis process, the sub CPU 301 selects (FIG. 27) according to the control data at the end of the big hit gaming state. Any one of the effect images shown in a) to (d) is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 executes a sound control process.

  Specifically, in the voice control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 17) and sends the voice control data to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying a player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice control data.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Specifically, in the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms the control data set in step S202 (FIG. 17) and sends the lamp control data to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp control data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to be turned on / off according to a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern, for example.

  In this main process, the processes from step S220 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the jackpot end effect pattern is selected according to the value of the V passage counter, that is, the number of game balls passing through the specific area 15b, the number of game balls passing through the specific area 15b as a result. The production at the end of the big hit gaming state is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other effects may vary depending on the number of game balls passing through the specific area 15b. For example, other effects include an effect during a round interval, an effect during a round (that is, while the special winning opening 15 is in the first state), and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 plays a role as the specific area passing ball counting means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the main CPU 201 may play a role as the specific area passing ball counting means. In this case, the counting of game balls passing through the specific area 15 b is performed by the main CPU 201, and the counting result is transmitted to the sub CPU 301.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the content of the effect performed in the big hit gaming state (for example, at the end of the big hit gaming state) is the counting result by the sub CPU 301 that is the specific area passing ball counting means, that is, Since the number of game balls passing through the specific area 15b changes, the influence of the specific area 15b on the game can be increased. Thereby, the improvement of game property can be aimed at using the specific area | region 15b.

  In addition, according to the present invention, it can be set so that the more the game balls that pass through the specific area 15b, the more interesting effects are given to the player. Thereby, the player can be motivated to pass more game balls to the specific area 15b, and the influence of the specific area 15b on the game can be further increased. And it is possible to further improve the playability by using the specific area 15b.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, all the game balls that have passed through the specific area 15b during the big hit game state (in the specific game state) are counted by the sub CPU 301 that is the specific area passing ball counting means. The contents of the effects performed in the big hit gaming state (for example, at the end of the big hit gaming state) are changed in accordance with the counting result. In other words, all the game balls that have passed through the specific area 15b during the big hit gaming state will affect the contents of the effect in the big hit gaming state, and as a result, more game balls can be given to the player in the specific area. The willingness to pass to 15b can be maintained until the end of the big hit gaming state, and the gameability in the big hit gaming state can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, the effect after the end of the big hit gaming state is changed according to the number of game balls passing through the specific area 15b. Therefore, it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the effect at the end of the big hit gaming state, and it is possible to improve the playability in the big hit gaming state.

  (Embodiment 2)

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

  Here, the sub CPU 301 that is the specific area passing ball counting means counts the gaming balls without distinguishing rounds in the big hit gaming state in the first embodiment. The specific game area passing ball counting means counts game balls passing through the specific area 15b for each round.

  Specifically, a storage area corresponding to each round is secured in the work RAM 303. Each storage area is provided with a V-pass counter corresponding to each round. When a game ball passes through the specific area 15b during the operation of each round, the V passage counter corresponding to the round is updated. Thereby, the game balls passing through the specific area 15b can be counted for each round.

  In the second embodiment, the sub CPU 301 serving as the effect pattern selecting means selects the effect pattern corresponding to the highest count result among the round count results counted by the specific area passing ball counting means. Choose from. In other words, the effect pattern flag is selected based on the V pass counter having the highest value (see the effect pattern flag selection table in FIG. 30).

  Since Embodiment 2 has such a configuration, it is possible to have a willingness to pass more game balls to the specific area 15b for each round.

  Here, a determination value in which a predetermined value is set in advance (the predetermined value is, for example, a value between 0 and 5) is provided, and each time a V-pass command is received, the value of the V-pass counter and the above-described determination When the value of the V-pass counter is larger than the determination value, the V-pass counter value is counted to be set to the determination value, and after the big hit, the value corresponding to the determination value is determined. An effect pattern may be selected from the program ROM 302. Even with this method, an effect pattern flag based on the V pass counter having the highest value is selected.

  Next, command analysis processing in the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a flowchart showing the first stage of the processing procedure of the command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, every time the door 15a of the big prize opening 15 is opened, a main prize opening command including information indicating the number of times the big prize opening is opened is transmitted from the main CPU 201 to the sub CPU 301. It has become.

  In step S221-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not a command is stored in the reception buffer. As a result of the determination, if the command is stored in the reception buffer, the process proceeds to step S221-2. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer, the command analysis processing is terminated.

  In step S221-2, the sub CPU 301 reads a command from the reception buffer.

  In step S221-4, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S221-2 is a big hit start command. If the result of this determination is a big hit start command, the process proceeds to step S221-13. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit start command (if it is another command), the process moves to step S221-5.

  In step S221-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the read command is a variable display pattern command. If the result of this determination is that it is a variable display pattern command, the process proceeds to step S221-15. On the other hand, if it is not a variable display pattern command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S221-4.

  In step S221-4, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S221-2 is a big hit start command. If the result of this determination is a big hit start command, the process proceeds to step S221-13. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit start command (if it is another command), the process moves to step S221-5.

  In step S221-5, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S221-2 is a V passing command. If the result of this determination is that it is a V passing command, the sub CPU 301 executes step S221-12. On the other hand, if it is not a V passing command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S221-6.

  In step S221-6, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S221-2 is a big hit end command. If the result of this determination is a big hit end command, the sub CPU 301 executes step S221-10. On the other hand, if it is not a jackpot end command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S221-7.

  In step S221-7, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command read in step S221-2 is a big winning opening release command. The process proceeds to S221-9. On the other hand, if it is not a big prize opening release command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to Step S221-8.

  In step S221-8, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, control data corresponding to the read command (for example, a standby state command) is set.

  In step S221-9, the sub CPU 301 performs a V pass counter designation process based on the read special winning opening release command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 analyzes information indicating the number of round operations being performed by confirming information indicating the number of times of opening of the big winning opening included in the big winning opening release command (note that the big winning opening If the information indicating the number of times of opening is the information indicating the third time, it means that the operation of the third round is being performed). After the analysis, the work RAM 303 is checked, and the V passing counter provided in the storage area corresponding to the round is specified (for example, when the third round operation is performed, the third round The V passage counter corresponding to is designated).

  In step S <b> 221-10, the sub CPU 301 that is the effect pattern selection unit specifies the V passage counter having the highest value than the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the value of the V passage counter corresponding to the third round is the highest among the V passage counters corresponding to 1 to 15 rounds, the V passage counter is specified.

  In step S221-11, the sub CPU 301 performs a jackpot end effect selection process based on the V pass counter specified in step S221-10 and the read jackpot end command.

  Specifically, the sub CPU 301 which is an effect pattern selection unit confirms the value of the V passage counter specified in step S221-10. Then, the sub CPU 301 compares the value of the V passage counter with the effect pattern flag selection table shown in FIG. 30, and selects a value to be set in the effect pattern flag. For example, if the value of the V passage counter specified in step S221-10 is in the range of 0 to 1, “A” is set in the effect pattern flag.

  Then, the sub CPU 301 selects an effect pattern at the end of the jackpot gaming state based on the effect pattern flag and the effect pattern selection table at the time of jackpot end shown in FIG. Set in the work area. For example, when “A” is set in the effect pattern flag, “Hanabata” is selected as the effect pattern at the end of the big hit gaming state, and control data related to the effect pattern is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. In this case, in the image control process described later, a wording indicating the end of the big hit and an effect set on “Hanabata” are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (see FIG. 27A).

  Thus, in this step, processing for selecting an effect pattern at the end of the big hit gaming state is performed.

  In step S221-12, the sub CPU 301 adds “1” to the V pass counter designated in step S221-9.

  In step S221-13, the sub CPU 301 deletes the content set in the effect pattern flag. Further, all the values of the V passage counters stored in the storage area of the work RAM 303 are cleared.

  In step S <b> 221-14, the sub CPU 301 sets control data related to the big hit start in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S221-15, the sub CPU 301 confirms the variable display pattern of the special symbol included in the read variable display pattern command. If the variable display pattern of the special symbol is a reach such as a normal reach or a super reach as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S221-16. On the other hand, when the variable display pattern of the special symbol is not reach such as normal reach or super reach (in the case of normal fluctuation), the process proceeds to step S221-21.

  In step S221-16, the sub CPU 301 performs a notice random number extraction process. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 extracts one random number value as a notice random number value from random numbers generated in the range of 0 to 99 by the random number generator.

  In step S221-17, the sub CPU 301 selects a reach effect pattern based on the variable display pattern command read in step S221-2 and the notice random number value extracted in step S221-16.

  Here, the table referred to at the time of selection is different depending on the type of the variable display pattern command (that is, it is different depending on the determination result by the big hit gaming state determination means).

  For example, if the variable display pattern is a big hit (that is, a big hit), the reach effect pattern is selected based on the reach effect selection table (at the time of the big win) in FIG. To do. On the other hand, if the variable display pattern is a pattern that is disjoint (that is, a disparity), the reach effect pattern is determined based on the reach effect selection table (when reach is disengaged) in FIG. select. For example, in the case where the variable display pattern is a big hit pattern and the notice random number value is in the range of 65 to 99, “fish school” is selected as the reach effect pattern.

  In step S221-18, the sub CPU 301 refers to the effect pattern flag set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  In step S221-19, the sub CPU 301 selects a reach effect character based on the effect pattern flag referenced in step S221-18 and the reach effect pattern selected in step S221-17.

  Here, the table referred to at the time of the selection differs depending on the type of reach effect pattern selected in step S221-17.

  Specifically, when the reach effect pattern is “sea”, the reach effect character is selected based on the appearance character selection table (sea) in FIG. On the other hand, when the reach effect pattern is “fish school”, the reach effect character is selected based on the appearance character selection table (fish school) of FIG.

  For example, when the effect pattern flag is “A” and the reach effect pattern is “fish school”, “small fish school” is selected as the reach effect character.

  In step S221-20, control data related to the reach effect pattern selected in step S221-17 and the reach effect character selected in step S221-19 are set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  For example, when the reach effect pattern is “sea” and the reach effect character is “bubble”, control data related to the reach effect pattern and the reach effect character is set in the work area of the work RAM 303. In this case, an effect in which “bubbles” are generated in the “sea” during the reach is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 in the image control process described later (see FIG. 25A).

  In step S221-21, control data related to the variable display pattern included in the variable display pattern command is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 counts the game balls passing through the specific area 15b for each round, and the big hit gaming state (for example, the big hit gaming state according to the highest counting result). The content of the performance performed at the time of (end of) is changed. Therefore, it is possible to have a willingness to pass more game balls to the specific area 15b for each round, and it is possible to improve the game performance in the big hit gaming state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the content of the effect performed in the big hit gaming state or other gaming state is changed according to the counting result with the highest value of the V passage counter. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the content of the effects performed in the big hit gaming state or other gaming states may change according to the value of the V passage counter in a predetermined round (for example, eight rounds) set in advance. Good.

  In that case, the process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31 is performed instead of the process shown in the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S221-80-1 in the flowchart of FIG. 31, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the current round is a predetermined round (for example, eight rounds) set in advance. If it is a predetermined round, the process proceeds to step S221-90. On the other hand, if it is not a predetermined round, the command analysis process is terminated.

  Step S221-70 is the same as step S221-7, step S221-80 is the same as step S221-8, and step S221-90 is the same as step S221-9. .

  As described above, by performing the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, the contents of the effects performed in the big hit gaming state or other gaming states change according to the value of the V passing counter in a predetermined round set in advance. It becomes like this.

  Thereby, when it becomes a predetermined round set beforehand, it can give a player the willingness to pass more game balls to a specific field. Therefore, it is possible to add a bonus to the game, and to improve the gameability during a predetermined round.

  In addition, the content of the effect may be changed according to the value of the V passage counter extracted at random. Thereby, it is possible to have a willingness to pass more game balls to the specific area 15b for each round, and it is possible to improve the game performance in the big hit gaming state.

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

1 is a perspective view illustrating a configuration of a gaming machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a perspective view which shows the big winning opening of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of switch input detection processing according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol-related switch input detection processing according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of processing at the time of detecting a V / count switch according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a start port detection time process according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol control processing according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of special symbol memory check processing according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a special symbol display time management process according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a variation shortening end determination process according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of jackpot start interval management processing according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the extra winning ball residual ball monitoring process which concerns on this Embodiment 1. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure for jackpot end interval processing according to Embodiment 1; 6 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main processing by an effect control circuit of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the variable display pattern selection table which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the production | presentation pattern flag selection table which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the effect pattern selection table at the time of the jackpot end which concerns on Embodiment 1. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a reach effect selection table (at the time of a big hit), (b) is a diagram showing a reach effect selection table (when reach is lost), and (c) is a diagram showing an appearance character selection table (sea). (D) is a figure which shows the table for appearance character selection (fish school). (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the flow of the variable display of the special symbol in a liquid crystal display device. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect performed with a liquid crystal display device at the time of reach. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows another example of the effect performed with a liquid crystal display device at the time of reach. (A)-(d) is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the effect performed in a liquid crystal display device at the time of the end of jackpot. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a first stage of a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a subsequent stage of a processing procedure of command analysis processing according to the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production pattern flag selection table which concerns on Embodiment 2. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating another example of the latter part of the processing procedure of the command analysis process according to the second embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 gaming board 2a gaming area 3 gaming machine main body 3a base door 3b base frame 4 glass door 5 dish unit 5a upper dish 5b lower dish 6 rail 7 handle 8a, 8b speaker 8 shutter lever 12 general prize opening 13 passing gate 14 start opening 15 Big prize opening (variable winning device)
15a Door 15b Specific area 15c General area 16 Out port 18 Electric motor 18a, 18b Variable wing 19Sd V / Count SW
19Se count SW
19Sb General prize opening SW
19Sa Passing gate SW
19a, 19b Start port SW
21 Liquid crystal display device (variable display means, presentation means)
21a Display area 39a Lamp / LED
70a Discharge control circuit 70b Firing control circuit 71S Movable member SOL
72S Grand Prize SOL
73S seesaw SOL
74S Backup clear SW
81 Card unit 82 Dispensing device 90 Launching device 200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 205 I / O port 206 Command output port 300 Production control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
304 Command input port 305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305c VRAM
305d D / A conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit

Claims (5)

Variable display means for performing variable display of identification information;
Directing means for performing according to the progress of the game;
Production control means for controlling the production by the production means;
A variable winning device that is changeable between a first state in which a game ball is easily received and a second state in which a game ball is difficult to receive;
A round in which the variable winning device is changed from the second state to the first state until a certain condition is satisfied when the display result of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display mode. A game control means for controlling a specific gaming state that repeats the round operation for a predetermined upper limit number of times each time a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied;
Specific area passing ball counting means for counting game balls passing through the specific area;
Effect pattern storage means for storing a plurality of types of effect patterns in the specific gaming state;
In accordance with the counting result of the specific area passing sphere counting means, an effect pattern selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of kinds of effect patterns from the effect pattern storage means,
The effect control means controls the effect in the specific gaming state based on the effect pattern selected by the effect pattern selection means;
A gaming machine characterized by   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific area passing ball counting means counts game balls passing through the specific area during a predetermined round.   The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the specific area passing ball counting means counts the game balls passing through the specific area during the specific gaming state. The specific area passing ball counting means counts the game balls passing through the specific area every round,
The said effect pattern selection means selects the effect pattern according to the count result with the highest value from the said result pattern memory | storage means among the count results classified by round by the said specific area passage ball | bowl count means. The gaming machine according to any one of 1 to 3. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the effect pattern is an effect pattern at the end of the specific gaming state.

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