JP2007061130A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which prevents stop hitting when holding balls are at an upper limit. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a big winning judgement means (main CPU) for judging whether or not to attain a big winning game state on the basis of a random number value acquired on condition that a game ball passes through a start area; a random number value storage means (main RAM) capable of storing the random number value to an upper limit value; a judgement means (main CPU) for judging whether or not the random number value is stored to the upper limit value; a random number value judgement means (main CPU) for judging whether or not the random number value for judging a big winning is present when it is judged that the random number value is stored to the upper limit value and a passing detection means (start port switch) detects the passing of the game ball; and a performance control means (sub CPU) for controlling a performance relating to the big winning stored in a performance storage means (program ROM). The performance control means controls the performance relating to the big winning stored in the performance storage means on the basis of the judged result of the random number value judgement means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to prevention of a stop by a player when a reserved ball reaches an upper limit.

  In a gaming machine represented by a pachinko machine, when a game ball launched on the board of the gaming board wins a start winning opening in the middle of flowing down the board, a random value for jackpot determination is extracted. Is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM. Then, based on the determination result of the jackpot determination for the random number value, the symbols on the symbol display device are displayed in a variable manner, and the symbol variation game is performed. In the jackpot determination, if the random number value stored in the RAM is a predetermined jackpot random value, the jackpot is determined, and if the random number is any other random number, the jackpot is lost.

  In addition, when a game ball enters the starting opening (starting area) during the symbol variation game, that is, when there is a starting winning, a random number for jackpot determination is extracted according to the starting winning, and this random value is Up to a predetermined number, for example, four, are sequentially stored as reserved balls. Note that the number of the holding balls is displayed, for example, by lighting of four holding ball storage LEDs.

  Now, when the current symbol variation game is completed, the next new symbol variation game is performed according to the random number stored in the RAM for the number of stored balls, and this game is digested. Will continue until

  In such a conventional gaming machine, the number of reserved balls stored in the RAM is limited to a predetermined number (here, four), so that four reserved balls are stored and all the stored ball storage LEDs are stored. When it is lit, it will not be stored as a holding ball no matter how many start winnings occur thereafter. Therefore, the big hit determination is not performed based on the start winnings exceeding the predetermined number, and no big win is generated.

  For this reason, when the player is in a state where four reserved balls are stored (upper limit value), the player stops firing the game balls, and restarts the game balls after the reserved balls are digested. A game called so-called “stopping” is performed.

  When the hitting is rampant in this way, the time during which the game ball is not fired increases, and the substantial operating rate of the gaming machine decreases.

As a technique for solving such a problem, for example, as shown in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2001-259158, a technique is known that accelerates the digestion of a reserved ball by shortening the variation time of the symbol when the reserved ball is accumulated. Yes.
JP 2001-259158 A

  However, in such a conventional gaming machine, if the variation time of the symbol is excessively shortened when the reserved ball is stored, the number of symbol variations per unit time increases, and the big hit per time is increased. As a result, the number of occurrences will increase, resulting in a reluctant rejoicing.

  Therefore, in the technique described in Patent Document 1, the degree of reduction of how much the symbol variation time is reduced becomes a problem, and it is effectively prevented from stopping when the reserved ball reaches the upper limit. It's hard to say.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can effectively prevent a player from stopping when a reserved ball reaches an upper limit.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention provides a gaming board having a gaming area in which gaming balls flow down, a starting area provided in the gaming area, and a gaming ball in the starting area. The game ball in the start area is obtained with a jackpot determining means for acquiring a predetermined random number value on the condition that the player has passed, and determining whether or not the jackpot gaming state is advantageous for the player based on the random number value. Passage detection means for detecting passage, random number storage means capable of storing the predetermined random number value up to an upper limit value, and whether or not the predetermined random number value is stored in the random value storage means up to an upper limit value A determination means for determining the random number value storage means if the determination means determines that the predetermined random number value is stored up to an upper limit value and the passage detection means detects the passage of a game ball. Up to the upper limit Random value determining means for determining whether or not there is a random value determined by the jackpot determining means as a big hit in the predetermined random number value, and an effect in which effects related to the big hit determined by the jackpot determining means are stored Storage means and effect control means for controlling the effect related to the jackpot stored in the effect storage means, the effect control means in the effect storage means based on the determination result of the random value determination means It is characterized by controlling the production related to the stored jackpot.

  According to this, it is a case where random number values for determining whether or not a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is stored up to an upper limit value (for example, four), and the game ball has passed through the start area In this case, the random value determination unit determines whether or not there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit among the numerical values stored up to the upper limit value. Then, the effect control means performs an effect related to the big hit based on the determination result. Accordingly, when it is determined by the random value determination means that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, an effect related to the big hit (for example, a player is notified that a big hit is caused by any variation) There is a possibility that an effect) will be executed, so that it is possible to use the start winning of the game ball when the reserved ball is saturated as part of the effect. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the player to launch the game ball when the reserved ball reaches the upper limit, and it is possible to effectively prevent the strike.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, the present invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that, when the random number determination unit determines that there is a random value to determine that the effect control unit is a big hit, It is characterized in that the performance is executed with a higher probability than when it is determined that there is no random value that is determined to be a big hit.

  As a result, the occurrence ratio of the effect related to the big hit differs depending on whether or not there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, and when the effect is executed, the probability of becoming a big hit gaming state increases. The degree of expectation can be increased, and the interest of the game can be further improved.

  In addition, when there is a random number that is a big hit, there is a case where an effect related to the big hit does not occur, and there is a case where the relevant effect occurs when there is no random number that is a big hit, so the effect related to the big hit is random. Can be given.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the present invention described in claim 3 further includes display means capable of displaying a predetermined image, and the effect control means is provided via the display means. The effect related to the jackpot stored in the effect storage unit is displayed based on the determination result of the random value determination unit.

  Thereby, since the effect related to the big hit is visually performed, the effect can be more clearly notified to the player.

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

  That is, according to the present invention, when it is determined by the random value determination means that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, there is a possibility that an effect related to the big hit is executed. A game ball start prize can be used as part of the production. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the player to launch the game ball when the reserved ball reaches the upper limit, and it is possible to effectively prevent the strike.

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

  Hereinafter, a configuration of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine) 1 in the present embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings.

  1 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 2 is a front view showing a gaming board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 1, and FIG. 3 is a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the switch input detection processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol-related switch check processing according to the embodiment, FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the start port detection processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 8 is the special symbol according to this embodiment. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol storage check processing according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 10 is the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to this embodiment, FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command analysis processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a display mode of the liquid crystal display device according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 15 is a variable according to the present embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of a display pattern selection table.

  First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine (game machine) 1 will be described with reference to FIG. 1 and FIG.

  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 pivotally attached to the base frame 3b (that is, the base door 3a is supported with one end of the base door 3a being supported as a pivot, and is mounted to the base frame 3b so as to be opened and closed). A gaming machine main body 3 is constituted by the base door 3a and the base frame 3b. The base door 3a of the gaming machine main body 3 is provided with speakers 8a and 8b, a glass door 4 that covers the gaming board 2 so as to be visible, a dish unit 5, and a handle 7.

  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 15, an out port 16, and a starting port (starting region) 14. A game member such as an ordinary electric accessory (starting area) 18 is arranged.

  A liquid crystal display device (display means) 21 having a display area 21a capable of displaying an effect image (for example, animation corresponding to a game state or other notification information) is disposed on the back of the game board 2. Yes.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 serving as a display means includes an area for displaying an effect image and a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols.

  Three decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display region located in the center of the display region 21a. These decorative symbols are variably displayed separately.

  In the present embodiment, the rectangular display area 21a has a slightly smaller surface area than the game area 2a, but the surface area of the display area 21a is not particularly limited, and may be larger than the game area 2a. It can be small. Further, the shape of the display area 21a is not limited to a square, and may be another shape. For example, it may be circular.

  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 for paying out a predetermined number of game balls when a game ball is won, and the passing gate 13 is provided with normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b (described later) triggered by the passing of the game ball. It is a device for blinking.

  The large winning opening 15 which is a variable winning device has a closed state where the door is closed and it is difficult to accept the game ball (that is, a second state where it is difficult to accept the game ball), and the door is opened and the game ball is received. It is possible to change to an easy open state (that is, a first state in which a game ball can be easily received).

  Further, the special winning opening 15 is provided with a passing area through which a game ball can pass. 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 described later is referred to as a round operation.

  In addition, a special symbol display (variable display means) 24, normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, four normal symbol start memory displays 23, and four special symbol start memory indicators are provided at the upper center of the game board 2. 22 are arranged respectively. The special symbol indicator 24 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, while the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b, the normal symbol start memory indicator 23, and the special symbol start memory indicator 22 are each composed of LEDs. Yes.

  Next, on the upper right side of the game board 2 (FIG. 2), a round number display 26 is disposed so as to be visible through the game board 2.

  The round number indicator 26 is composed of two 7-segment LEDs, and can display numbers up to two digits by the two 7-segment LEDs. For example, numbers such as “0” “1” “2”... “13” “14” “15” can be displayed. The round number display 26 configured as described above displays the number of round operations (the number of times the open / closed prize opening 15 is opened / closed) during the big hit gaming state. For example, when the round operation is performed 15 times, “15” is displayed.

  The ordinary electric accessory 18 having a starting area has a game ball receiving opening, and the game ball that has entered the receiving opening passes through the inside of the ordinary electric accessory 18 (hereinafter, referred to as “reception ball”). The acceptance of a game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 18 is referred to as “winning the ordinary electric accessory 18”). Further, the ordinary electric accessory 18 has variable wings 18a and 18b, and can be changed between an open state in which game balls are easy to win and a closed state in which game balls are 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, the start port 14 having a start area as in the case of the ordinary electric accessory 18 also has a game ball receiving port so that the game ball that has entered the receiving port passes through the inside of the start port 14. (Hereinafter, accepting a game ball to the start port 14 is referred to as “winning the start port 14”).

  In addition, when a game ball wins the above-mentioned start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the special symbol in the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbol in the decorative symbol display area are changed and stopped based on the winning ball. .

  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 game board 2 as described above, 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 2a is disposed at the upper portion of the tray unit 5 and overflows from the upper tray 5a by the payout at the lower portion of the tray unit 5. A lower tray 5b in which the played game balls are stored is disposed. 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 launched to 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 to perform the launch operation, the game ball in the upper plate 5a is sent to the launching device 90 (see FIG. 3) by the launching ball supply device (not shown), The launching device 90 launches the game area 2 a along the rail 6.

  The passing gate 13 detects a passing game ball. The game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 can be stored on hold, and the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the stored information. In addition, the four normal symbol start memory indicators 23 described above display the number of reserved gates in the passage gate 13. Specifically, the number of reserved stored game balls that have passed through the passing gate 13 is displayed by the number of lighting of the normal symbol start memory display 23.

  The normal symbol displays 25a and 25b blink alternately, and the blinking of the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b ends (the time until the blinking ends is 30 seconds in the normal gaming state). In the probability variation state, it is 6 seconds.) When “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “normal hitting time”), the variable wings 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18 are set for a predetermined time. It is opened in an inverted octagonal shape so that it can be switched to an open state in which it is easy to accept a game ball (the opening time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while 2.2 in the case of the probability fluctuation state. The second opening is performed twice.)

  In addition, the winning balls to the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 can be memorized, and based on this memorized memory, the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbols in the decorative symbol display area are variably displayed. Is done. In addition, the four special symbol start memory displays 22 described above display the number of winning prizes stored in the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18. Specifically, the number of winning prizes stored in the start opening 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 is displayed by the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22.

  In addition, examples of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display 24 that is a 7-segment LED include Arabic numerals “0” to “9” and symbols such as “−”. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed after a game ball is won at the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. In addition, when the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends, and the variable display result (that is, the numbers and symbols that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop symbols) is a number such as “0” to “9”. It is called a jackpot display mode (hit jackpot symbol). This jackpot display mode is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the gaming state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. A variable display result other than the jackpot display mode (for example, when the stop symbol is “−”) is referred to as a non-hit display mode (missing symbol).

  Note that the jackpot display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming 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 normally indicates jackpot. It is divided into non-probable display modes (usually big hit symbols).

  In addition, the probability variation display mode refers to the case where an odd number such as “7” or “3” becomes a stop symbol, while the non-probability variation display mode includes an even number such as “2” or “6”. This is the case when it becomes a stop symbol.

  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 on the special symbol display unit 24 becomes the jackpot display mode after the jackpot gaming state is finished. Transition to a high probability fluctuation 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 it is a normal big hit), after the big hit gaming state is finished, the normal gaming state is entered.

  Further, examples of decorative symbols displayed in the decorative symbol display area include Arabic numerals such as “0”, “1”, “2”... “9”, and other symbols. These numbers and symbols are variably displayed together with the variably displayed special symbols after winning the game ball to the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. Note that the variable display of these numbers and symbols ends, and the variable display result (that is, a combination of numbers and symbols that are stopped and displayed, also referred to as stop decorative symbols) is “3” “3” “3”. , “2”, “2”, “2” ”, etc., where the same numbers and symbols are aligned in a horizontal row are referred to as jackpot decorative symbols. This jackpot decoration pattern is a display mode for allowing the player to recognize that the game state shifts to a jackpot game state that is advantageous to the player compared to the normal game state (that is, it has become a “hit”). is there. Note that the variable display result other than the jackpot decorative symbol is referred to as a “decorative decorative symbol”.

  Note that the jackpot decoration symbol for allowing the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is a probability variation jackpot decoration symbol which is a display mode showing probability variation jackpot, and a normal jackpot decoration symbol which is a display mode showing a normal jackpot It is divided into and.

  In addition, the probable big hit decorative symbol is a case where three predetermined numbers and symbols such as “7” and “3” are arranged in a horizontal row, while the normal big hit decorative symbol is a number other than the probable big hit decorative symbol. Or when three symbols are arranged in a horizontal row.

  The decorative symbol variable display is performed in conjunction with the special symbol variable display described above. Therefore, when the display mode (that is, the jackpot display mode) for allowing the player to recognize that the variable symbol display result of the special symbol has shifted to the jackpot gaming state is reached, the variable symbol display result of the decorative symbol is also the jackpot gaming state. It becomes a display mode (that is, a big hit decoration symbol) for allowing the player to recognize that it has shifted to.

  Further, when the jackpot display mode is a probability change display mode, the decorative display variable display result is to be a probability variation jackpot decoration pattern, while when the jackpot display mode is a non-probability display mode, The variable display result of the decorative symbol is usually a big hit decorative symbol.

  For example, when the special symbol variable display result is “3” (that is, when the probability variation display mode is selected), the decorative symbol variable display result is in a state where three “3” s are arranged in a horizontal row. (That is, the variable display result of the decorative symbol becomes the probable big hit decorative symbol).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when the probability variation jackpot is reached, the probability variation display mode is displayed on the special symbol display 24, while the probability variation jackpot decoration symbol is displayed on the decorative symbol display area. In addition, when a normal big hit is achieved, the special symbol display 24 displays a non-probable display mode, while a normal big hit decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area.

  In the present embodiment, the above-mentioned winning memorized number and reserved memory number are displayed on the special symbol start memory display 22 and the normal symbol start memory display 23, respectively, but are not limited thereto. It may be displayed by other display methods. 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.

  The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, a sub 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 the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9 (FIG. 3), 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 lamp control circuit 207 that controls display of LEDs and the like, and a main RAM 203 that stores various data necessary for the operation of the main CPU 201 are mounted.

  Further, the main control circuit 200 makes a normal hit determination by a program for the main CPU 201 to process and control the gaming operation of the gaming machine 1, a big hit determination table to be referred to when determining a big hit by random lottery, and a random lottery. This is referred to when a lottery is selected for a normal hit determination table, a variable display pattern selection table (see FIG. 15) referred to when selecting a variable display pattern for decorative symbols by random number lottery, and other effects. A main ROM 202 storing various probability tables is mounted.

  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, that is, the number of game balls passing through the starting area), A holding memory counter for storing the number of holding memories counted by the main CPU 201 (the number of passing balls of the passing gate), for storing the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round operation. Winning prize opening counter for storing the number of times the door of the big winning opening 15 opens and closes during one big hit gaming state (that is, the number of round operations in one big hit gaming state). A counter is provided.

  Further, the main RAM 203 is a random hit determination disturbance for determining whether or not a random hit value acquired by the main CPU 201 on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area, that is, whether or not a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player is set. It has a function of random value storage means capable of storing numerical values up to an upper limit value (for example, 4 when the number of winning storages is 4).

  Further, the main RAM 203 has a high probability flag. Here, the value (77) indicating the probability variation state is set to the high probability flag when the gaming state is shifted to the probability variation state, while the game state is set to a non-probability variation state (a game state other than the probability variation state). ), A value (00) indicating a non-stochastic fluctuation state is set.

  The main CPU 201 includes a jackpot determination means, a game state determination means, a variable pattern selection means, a game control means, a variable winning device control means, a determination means, a random value determination means, a prize ball control means, a command transmission means, and a game state transition means. It has each function.

  Whether or not the big hit judging means makes a transition to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area (starting port 14 or ordinary electric accessory 18) provided in the gaming area 2a. This is a means for performing the determination. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state based on the winning of the game ball in the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18.

  For example, when a game ball wins the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, the jackpot determination means executes a jackpot determination process based on the jackpot determination random number value extracted by random lottery, If it becomes, it is determined to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  Here, when it is determined by the big hit determination means that the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, after the special symbol display on the special symbol display 24 and the decoration symbol in the display area 21a are variably displayed, that is, the special symbol display 24. After the big hit display mode (big hit symbol) is displayed and the big hit decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display area, the game state transition means shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state.

  The gaming state determining means is means for determining a gaming state controlled by the gaming control means after the big hit gaming state is ended, when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined.

  For example, the game state determination means confirms the type of the big hit when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit. As a result of the confirmation, if the type of jackpot is a probability variation jackpot, the probability variation state is determined as a gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends. On the other hand, when the type of jackpot is a normal jackpot, the normal gaming state is determined as the gaming state to be controlled after the jackpot gaming state ends.

  The variable pattern selection unit is a unit that selects one of the plurality of variable patterns from the main ROM 202 in accordance with the determination process of the jackpot determination unit. Specifically, it is a means for selecting from the main ROM 202 a variable pattern for executing variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 or a variable display stop symbol based on the determination result by the big hit determination means.

  When a variable pattern or stop symbol is selected by the variable pattern selection means, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 to display the variable pattern or stop symbol on the special symbol display 24. Yes.

  Further, the variable pattern selection means outputs the variable display pattern command corresponding to the variable pattern determined this time to execute the variable display of the decorative design and the display of the effect information on the liquid crystal display device 21 and the stop symbol determined this time. A means for generating and setting a corresponding stop symbol command.

  The game control means is means for controlling the big hit game state when the big hit determination means determines that the big hit is made and the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is in the big hit display mode.

  The game control means is also means for controlling the game state determined by the game state determination means. That is, the game control means controls the probability variation state with a high probability that the special symbol variable display result on the special symbol display 24 becomes a big hit display mode, and the special symbol variable display result on the special symbol display 24 displays the big hit. It is possible to control the normal gaming state with a relatively low probability of becoming a mode.

  The variable winning device control means sets a predetermined closing condition after the big winning opening 15 is set to the first state during the control of the big hit gaming state (the predetermined closing condition is, for example, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds)). Is a means for repeatedly executing round control for changing to the second state when a predetermined number of game balls (for example, ten) have passed through the passing area (that is, when a predetermined number of gaming balls have passed). The round operation is continued until a predetermined closing condition is established). The variable winning device control means realizes the round control by controlling a large winning opening solenoid 72S described later.

  The determination unit determines whether or not the random number value stored in the main RAM 203 as the random number storage unit described above is stored up to the upper limit value. That is, for example, there are three already stored random numbers for jackpot determination, “5”, “12”, and “33”, and for example, a random value “7” is acquired in a state where these random number values are stored. In this case, since a total of four random number values are stored, this state becomes the storage upper limit value of the random number value in the random value storage means. Therefore, the determining means determines whether or not the random number storage means that is the main RAM 203 has such an upper limit value.

  The random value determining means determines that the jackpot determining random number value is stored up to the upper limit value by the determining means, and further, when the starting port switches 19a and 19b which are passage detecting means described later detect the passing of the game ball In this case, it is determined whether or not there is a random number value determined by the big hit determination means as a big hit among the random number values stored up to the upper limit value in the random value storage means.

  Specifically, there are four random numbers stored up to the upper limit value, for example, “5”, “12”, “33”, and “7”. In this state, the game ball wins the start opening 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. That is, when the starting area is passed, the random value determination means determines whether or not there is a random number value determined by the big hit determination means as a big hit among these four random number values. Here, if the random number value determined by the jackpot determining means to be a big hit is “7”, “7” exists in the four random number values described above. It is determined that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit among the random values stored up to the upper limit value in the means.

  The prize ball control means determines a predetermined number of times according to the establishment of the prize conditions (winning game balls at various prize openings (general prize opening 12, large prize opening 15, start opening 14, ordinary electric accessory 18, etc.)). This is means for controlling a payout device (payout means) 82 for paying out a prize ball.

  Specifically, the prize ball control means is configured such that sensors (for example, start opening switches (passage detection means) 19a, 19b, count switch 19Se, general prize opening switch 19Sb, etc.) provided at various prize openings are used to play game balls. In accordance with the detection, the payout device 82 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls.

  The payout device 82 is controlled by transmitting a control command (command) to the payout control circuit 70a.

  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 means transmits various generated commands to the sub-control circuit 300, thereby executing the effects in the game.

  In the present embodiment, based on the above 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. Is called.

  An I / O port (not shown) of the main control circuit 200 is provided inside the passage gate 13 and is a sensor for detecting the passage of a game ball, a passage gate switch 19Sa, a start port 14, and a normal electric combination. A start port switch (passage detection means) 19a, which is a sensor provided on the object 18 and detects a game ball (in other words, a game ball that has passed through the start region) won in the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 19b is connected.

  In addition, the I / O port is provided in a passing area in the big winning opening 15 and detects a game ball that has won a prize in the general winning opening 12 as a count switch 19Se that is a sensor for detecting a gaming ball passing through the passing area. A general winning opening switch 19Sb, which is a sensor to be used, and a backup clear switch 74S for erasing various data stored in the main RAM 203 are connected.

  Furthermore, the I / O port is connected to actuators such as a movable member solenoid 71S for driving the variable blades 18a and 18b of the ordinary electric accessory 18 and a big prize opening solenoid 72S for opening and closing the door of the big prize opening 15. .

  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. The main CPU 201 performs various operations such as driving and controlling the actuators 71S and 72S according to the input detection signal.

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

  The sub-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 that has received this control command (command) and the launch. The control circuit 70b controls the operations of the dispensing device 82 and the launching device 90.

  The payout control circuit 70a receives a prize when a predetermined prize ball payout condition is satisfied (for example, when the remaining prize ball counter is “1” or more, that is, when an unpaid prize ball number is generated). A payout device 82 for paying out game balls as a ball is connected. Then, the payout control circuit 70a receives a control command (for example, a big winning opening prize ball command (0FH)) that is 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 or the like. The payout device 82 is driven and controlled in accordance with a general winning opening prize ball command (0AH), a starting opening prize ball command (04H), etc., and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as winning balls. Also, the payout control circuit 70a controls the payout device 82 in accordance with the payout command signal output from the card unit 81, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls as the payable balls.

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

  Further, the lamp control circuit 207 is electrically connected with LEDs such as the round number display 26, the special symbol display 24, the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, the normal symbol start memory display 23, and the special symbol start memory display 22. It is connected to the. The lamp control circuit 207 performs display control of the LED based on the control of the main CPU 201.

  Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 300 will be described. The sub control circuit 300 includes a sub CPU 301, a program ROM 302, a work RAM 303, a command input port (not shown), 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, and controls the image control circuit 305, the audio control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result.

  In addition, the sub CPU 301 performs instruction control on the image control circuit 305 to perform variable display control of decorative symbols in accordance with the variable display pattern command, display control of other effect images, and the like.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has a function of effect control means, and the determination result of the main CPU 201 as the random value determination means described above (that is, the big hit determination stored in the main RAM 203 as the random value storage means up to the upper limit value). The effect related to the jackpot stored in the program ROM 302 as the effect storage means is controlled based on the determination result of whether or not there is a random value that is determined to be a jackpot among the random number values.

  The program ROM 302 has a control program (effect data) for the sub CPU 301 to process control the image control circuit 305 based on various commands output from the main control circuit 200 and a control for process control of the audio control circuit 306. A program, a control program for controlling the process of the lamp control circuit 307, data on a plurality of types of notification modes, and the like are stored.

  The program ROM 302 has a function of effect storage means, and stores a control program for effects related to jackpots determined by the main CPU 201 as jackpot determination means. In the present embodiment, the effect related to the big hit is an image effect control program that is processed and controlled by the image control circuit 305 and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, but the speakers 8 a and 8 b that are processed and controlled by the audio control circuit 306. May be a sound effect control program, or a lamp effect control program by the decorative lamp 39a that controls the lamp control circuit 307.

  However, it is desirable to produce an effect related to the big hit visually on the liquid crystal display device 21 because the effect can be clearly notified to the player.

  Details of the effects related to the jackpot will be described later.

  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 transmitted from the main CPU 201, and processing. A work area (not shown) for storing data necessary for control is allocated.

  The image control circuit 305 executes display such as variable display of decorative symbols in the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (instruction based on effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). The image data ROM 305b for storing various image data and the corresponding image data are extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with the control from the sub CPU 301. Based on the extracted image data, the decorative symbols can be variably displayed and produced. A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing image display and the like, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. It has.

  For example, the image control circuit 305 performs image display control processing for causing the display area 21a to perform variable display of decorative symbols, display of effect images, and the like on the display area 21a based on an instruction from the sub CPU 301.

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b stores decoration symbol image data for variably displaying a decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display area, effect image data for displaying an effect image in the display area 21a, and the like. 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 provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on the input signal.

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

  Each process in the pachinko gaming machine 1 is controlled by the main control circuit 200 and the sub control circuit 300. The main control circuit 200 processes all or part of the processes controlled by the sub control circuit 300. Alternatively, the sub 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. 4A 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. 4B 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 a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol determination random number value, a 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 will be described later.

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining variable display time of the special symbols and decorative symbols that are variably displayed, 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 of the grand prize opening 15 Update the remaining opening time.

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

  In step S150, the main CPU 201 drives and controls solenoids such as the movable member solenoid 71S and the special prize opening solenoid 72S.

  In step S160, the main CPU 201 outputs a jackpot start command, count end command, jackpot end command, acquisition command, launch command, stop symbol command, variable display pattern command, standby state command, other commands, etc. to the sub-control circuit 300. To do.

  In step S170, the main CPU 201 displays the number of winning memories stored in the main RAM 203 (the number of winning memories for the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18) on the special symbol start memory display 22 to display the lamp control circuit 207. To control. Further, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 in order to cause the normal symbol start memory display 23 to display the reserved memory number of the passage gate 13 stored in the main RAM 203.

  When the special symbol variable check pattern or stop symbol is determined in the special symbol memory check process (FIG. 9) described later, the main CPU 201 displays the variable display pattern or stop symbol on the special symbol display 24. Therefore, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 is variably displayed based on the variable display pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and then stops at the stop symbol determined by the process.

  Further, when the normal symbol blinking display pattern or stop mode is selected in step S30 described later, the main CPU 201 performs lamp control to display the blinking display pattern or stop mode on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. The circuit 207 is controlled. As a result, the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are blinked on the basis of the blinking display pattern selected in step S30, and then stopped in the stop mode selected in the same step.

  Further, the main CPU 201 outputs a control command for instructing to display an error such as a ball breakage or a full lower pan on a predetermined lamp, and other necessary control commands to the sub-control circuit 300.

  In step S180, the main CPU 201 pays 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 (general prize opening 12, start opening 14, big prize opening 15, etc.). A control command such as an instructing payout command 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.

  Here, the switch input detection processing in step S120 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S121, the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal input to the I / O port from the count switch 19Se, the general winning opening switch 19Sb, the passing gate switch 19Sa, the start opening switches 19a and 19b, and the like.

  In step S122, the main CPU 201 performs special symbol-related switch input detection processing. Specific description of the special symbol related switch input detection processing will be described later.

  In step S123, the main CPU 201 performs normal symbol related switch check processing. Hereinafter, the normal symbol related switch check process will be described in detail.

  When the main CPU 201 detects the detection signal output from the pass gate switch 19Sa, the main CPU 201 executes the following processing.

  When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the pass gate switch 19Sa provided in the pass gate 13, the main CPU 201 checks the value of the pending storage counter. If the value of the reserved storage counter is 4 or less, for example, “1” is added to the value of the reserved storage counter, and a random number for normal hit determination is extracted by random lottery, and the normal hit determination randomness is extracted. The numerical value is stored as a reserved storage in a later-described reserved storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Further, the main CPU 201 cannot display the normal symbol blinking on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b (for example, when the symbol on the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b is blinking based on other normal hit determination results). Etc.), the control for causing the normal symbol start memory display 23 to display the fact that the reserved memory exists until the symbol blinking display on the normal symbol indicators 25a and 25b becomes possible. This is performed for the control circuit 207.

  When the value of the reserved storage counter is 0, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b do not perform variable display of the normal symbol and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the reserved memory counter is 1, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b are in a state in which the normal symbol is variably displayed, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the normal symbol variable display is being performed, and the normal symbol start memory display 23 indicates that the number of reserved memories is four. It is. (That is, the normal symbol start memory display 23 displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the reserved memory counter).

  Here, the special symbol related switch check processing in step S122 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S122-1, it is confirmed whether or not a detection signal from the count switch 19Se provided 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, whether or not detection signals from the start port switches 19a and 19b provided on the start port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18 are detected (that is, the start port switches 19a and 19b pass the game ball). Check if it was detected). The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-4 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 S122-4, the main CPU 201 performs a start port detection process. A specific description of the start-up port detection process will be given with reference to FIG.

  In step S122-4-1, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not the value of the winning memory counter that counts the number of winning prizes stored in the starting port 14 and the ordinary electric accessory 18, that is, whether the starting memory quantity is larger than 4, that is, whether or not larger. Check. The main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S122-4-2 when the starting memory number is 4 or less, and proceeds to the process of step S122-4-6 when larger than 4.

  In step S122-4-2, when the start memory number is 4 or less, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the start memory number (to the value of the winning memory counter).

  Next, in step S122-4-3, the main CPU 201 extracts a jackpot determining random number value and a jackpot symbol random number value by random lottery.

  In step S122-4-4, the main CPU 201 stores the jackpot determination random number value and jackpot symbol random value extracted in step S122-4-3 in the storage area of the main RAM 203.

  Finally, in step S122-4-5, the main CPU 201 generates and sets a command for designating the start memory number (command for designating the number of lighting of the special symbol start memory display 22).

  If the start memory number is larger than 4 in step S122-4-1, the process proceeds to step S122-4-6, and the main CPU 201 stores the random number value stored in the main RAM 203 serving as a random value storage means. (Random value for jackpot determination) is determined.

  In step S122-4-7, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not there is a big hit random value among these random number values.

  That is, if the jackpot random number value is, for example, “7”, if the stored random number values are, for example, “5”, “12”, “33”, and “7”, the jackpot among the four random number values Since “7”, which is a random value, exists, the main CPU 201 as the random value determination unit determines that there is a big hit random value, and proceeds to step S122-4-8. On the other hand, if the stored random number values are, for example, “5”, “12”, “33”, and “51”, the big hit random number value “7” does not exist among the four random number values. The main CPU 201 as the random value determination means determines that there is no big hit random number value, and proceeds to step S122-4-9.

  When it is determined in step S122-4-7 that there is a big hit random number value, in step S122-4-8, the main CPU 201 indicates (a) in the big hit related effect determination table illustrated in FIG. With reference to the first table, in step S122-4-10, a rendering random value (for example, a random value of 0 to 99) is extracted.

  As shown in FIG. 13 (a), in the first table that is referred to when it is determined that there is a big hit random number value, the random value that is “no effect (no effect related to big hit)” is 0 to 9, Random value 10 to 19 for the effect related to the jackpot will be 10-19, the random value 20 to 29 for the effect related to the jackpot will be "Fireworks 2 launch", and the effect related to the jackpot will be "Launch 3 fireworks" ”Is 30 to 99. That is, if it is determined that there is a big hit random number value, the probability that the effect is executed (the probability that the fireworks 1 to 3 launch effects are performed) is 90%, and “fireworks 3 launches” The probability of execution is the highest, 70%.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S122-4-7 that there is no jackpot random number value, in step S122-4-9, the main CPU 201 selects (b in the jackpot related effect determination table illustrated in FIG. ), A rendering random value (for example, a random value of 0 to 99) is extracted in step S122-4-10.

  As shown in FIG. 13B, in the second table that is referred to when it is determined that there is no big hit random number value, the random value that is “no effect” is 0 to 69, “one fireworks launch” Are random numbers 70 to 79, random numbers 80 to 89 are “fireworks 2 shots”, and random numbers 90 to 99 are “fireworks 3 shots”. That is, when it is determined that there is no big hit random number value, the probability that the effect is not executed is the highest at 70%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, the production (big hit) is performed with a higher probability than when it is determined that there is no random value that is determined to be a big hit. Production related to). Therefore, when the performance related to the big hit is executed, the probability of being in the big hit gaming state is increased, the expectation of the big hit of the player is increased, and the occurrence of the effect related to the big hit is completely linked to the fact that the occurrence of the big hit is in the big hit gaming state. In this way, the performance related to the big hit is made random.

  However, when a big hit random number value exists, the effect related to the big hit may be executed, while when no big hit random value exists, the effect related to the big hit may not be executed. That is, the presence / absence of an effect related to the big hit may be completely linked to the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, it is an example that the production related to the big hit is a fireworks launch, and it is of course not limited to this.

  If the effect random number value is extracted in step S122-4-10, the main CPU 201 generates and sets an effect command corresponding to the extracted random value in step S122-4-11.

  If the starting memory number is larger than 4, the processes of steps S122-4-6 to S122-4-11 are performed. More specifically, when the starting memory number is 5, these series of steps are performed. The process is executed once, one random number for effect is extracted, and the effect related to the jackpot described later is executed once. Further, when the start memory number is 6, these series of processes are executed twice, two effect random numbers are extracted, and the effect related to the big hit is executed twice. That is, when the start memory number is N, these series of processes are executed (N-4) times, the effect random number value is extracted (N-4), and the effect related to the jackpot described later is (N-4). Executed) times.

  When the special symbol display 24 corresponding to the random number for jackpot determination and the decorative symbol in the display area 21a are variably displayed, the subsequent random number values are stored one by one. Shifted. Therefore, if the random value determined to be a big hit is “7”, for example, the CPU 201 detects the detection signals from the start port switches 19a and 19b as long as there is “7” in the random number values stored up to the upper limit value. If so, steps S122-4-6 to S122-4-11 are repeated as many times as necessary.

  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.

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 8) described later for details.

  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, The blinking display pattern and stop mode of the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are selected. After that, the main CPU 201 performs the release control of the ordinary electric accessory 18 if the normal hit determination is successful, subtracts “1” from the reserved storage counter, and also stores the normal symbol storage area (“1” to “4”). The data stored in each 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 normal hit determination stored in the normal symbol storage area ("1" to "4") correspond to the reserved storage displayed on the normal symbol start storage display 23, and the normal symbol storage area The random number for normal hit determination stored in “0” is used for the normal hit determination.

  In step S40, the main CPU 201 updates values such as a reach determination random number.

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

  Next, the special symbol control process in step S20 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol control process according to the present embodiment.

  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 the control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process. A specific description of the special symbol memory check process will be described later.

  In step S20-3, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol variation display time management process. That is, when the control state flag is a value (01) indicating the special symbol variable display time management and the value of the waiting time timer in which the variable display time is set is “0”, the value indicating the special symbol display time management. (02) is set in the control state flag, and the post-confirmation waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 indicates that the control state flag is a value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management process, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. In addition, if the result of the big hit determination performed in the special symbol check process (details will be described later) in the special symbol check process in step S20-2 is to shift the gaming state to the big hit gaming state, A value (03) indicating the start interval management process is set in the control state flag, and (00) is set in the high probability flag. Then, the time corresponding to the big hit start interval (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the waiting time timer, and the special symbol display time management process is ended.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination performed in the jackpot determination process does not shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state (in the case of a loss), the main CPU 201 indicates a value indicating the special symbol game end process (08). Is set in the control state flag, and the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S20-5, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (03) indicating the jackpot start interval management, and the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval is set is “0”. Whether or not the condition is satisfied, the step is terminated.

  When the above conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter in this step and controls the special winning opening solenoid 72S so as to open the door of the special winning opening 15. . Thereby, the control of the round operation in which the first prize opening 15 is in the first state in which it is easy to accept the game ball is started, and the game ball can pass through the passage area.

  Next, the main CPU 201 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets the upper opening limit time (for example, 30 seconds) to the big prize opening time timer.

  In step S20-6, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open is set in the control state flag, and the value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is open is set. If not, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (04) indicating that the big winning opening is open is set, the condition that the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the upper opening limit time is set is “0”, or the big winning opening is set. It is checked in step 15 whether any of the conditions that 10 or more game balls have entered is satisfied. When one of the two conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the big prize opening solenoid 72S so as to close the door of the big prize opening 15. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is closed and the round operation is completed.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning opening in the control state flag in the step, and sets a monitoring time (for example, 1 second) of the remaining winning ball in the waiting time timer. .

  In step S20-7, the main CPU 201 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball monitoring and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set to “0”. It is confirmed whether or not.

  Then, if any of the above conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the condition that the value of the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (final round) is satisfied. The special winning opening opening number counter counts the number of rounds in the big hit gaming state.

  In addition, when the value of the big prize opening number counter is “15” or more (final round), the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval in the control state flag, and also wins the big prize opening. Set “0” to the number of times of opening counter. Then, the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, when the value of the winning prize opening number counter is not “15” or more (final round), the main CPU 201 sets a value (06) indicating the winning prize opening reopening waiting time management to the control state flag. At the same time, the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-8, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not the value (06) indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time is set in the control state flag, and the value indicating the large winning opening reopening waiting time (06). ) Is not set, the step ends. On the other hand, when the value (06) indicating the waiting time for reopening the big prize opening is set, whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set next is “0”. To check. When the value of the waiting time timer is “0”, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the special winning opening opening number counter and opens the door of the special winning opening 15. Control the big prize opening SOL72S. As a result, the special winning opening 15 is opened and the control of the round operation is started. Then, a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened is set in the control state flag, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special winning opening opening time timer as the upper limit opening time.

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

  Further, the main CPU 201 confirms whether or not an odd number such as “7” or “3” has become a stop symbol on the special symbol display 24, that is, whether or not the big hit symbol has become a probability change display mode. .

  Here, when the main CPU 201 which is the game control means confirms that the big hit symbol is in the probability variation display mode, it sets (77) to the high probability flag and shifts the gaming state to the probability variation state. .

  In step S20-10, the main CPU 201 subtracts “1” from the winning storage counter when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game. 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 a check 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 memory area (“1” to “4”) corresponds to the winning memory displayed on the special symbol start memory indicator 22, and the special symbol memory area “ The random number value for jackpot determination stored in 0 ″ is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2-5 (described later).

  Here, the specific symbol memory check process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol memory check process according to 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 a demonstration effect image. Note that the standby state command indicates that the gaming state is the standby state (the special symbol display unit 24 does not perform the variable display operation of the special symbol or the decorative symbol on the liquid crystal display device 21 and is not in the big hit gaming state, and the winning memory is stored. This is generated in the case of

  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.

  Note that the jackpot determination table includes a case where the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a non-probability variation state and a case where the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. It is 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 referenced in the non-stochastic variation state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table is a jackpot.

  In step S20-2-6, 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). ) Then, the main CPU 201 proceeds to the processing of step S20-2-8 when the result of the jackpot determination is to shift the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot determination is not what shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state, the process proceeds to step S20-2-7.

  In step S20-2-7, the main CPU 201 determines the special symbol variable display result (stop symbol) as the off symbol, and generates and sets a stop symbol command based on the determination.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201 determines the special symbol indicating the big hit based on the random number for determining the big hit symbol included in the winning memory, and generates and sets the stop symbol command based on the determination. .

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 performs processing for determining a variable display pattern of special symbols and decorative symbols.

  First, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach (such as reach variable display) when performing variable display of decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 when the variable symbol display result of the special symbol is determined to be an outlier symbol. decide.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 determines whether or not to execute reach when displaying decorative symbols on the liquid crystal display device 21 based on a random number value extracted from a reach determination random number.

  Next, 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 determines the variable display pattern of the decorative design based on the extracted random number value and the variable display pattern selection table shown in FIG. 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 variable display of the decorative symbols, the main CPU 201 sets “normal variation” as the variable display pattern of the decorative symbols. The variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  In addition, 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 decorative symbols is included in the range of 0 to 69. If so, “normal reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is included in the range of 70 to 99, “super reach” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated based on the determination. Set.

  Furthermore, the main CPU 201 sets “normal reach per” as a decorative symbol when the extracted random number value falls within the range of 0 to 39 when the result of the jackpot determination is that the gaming state shifts to the jackpot gaming state. The variable display pattern is determined and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  On the other hand, 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 decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination. .

  When the extracted random number value is included in the range of 95 to 99, “full rotation” is determined as the variable display pattern of the decorative design, and a variable display pattern command is generated and set based on the determination.

  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.

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

  Further, the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display 24 is performed for the variable display time set in step S20-2-11. When the variable display time ends, the special symbol that is variably displayed stops in a state where the stop symbol determined in step S20-2-7 or step S20-2-8 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.

  Next, the main process by the sub control circuit 300 and the command reception interrupt process executed to interrupt the main process when the command from the main control circuit 200 is received will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt process according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the main process by the sub-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 sub 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 commands from the main CPU 201 received via the command input port (for example, jackpot start command, counting end command, jackpot end command, acquisition command, launch command, stop symbol command, variable display pattern command) , A standby state command) is stored in the reception buffer area of the work 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 sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S200, the sub CPU 301 executes an initialization process for initializing various settings.

  In step S210, the sub CPU 301 performs a random number update process for updating various random numbers such as a reach notice determination random number and a jackpot notice determination random number.

  In step S220, the sub CPU 301 executes command analysis processing. Details of this command analysis processing will be described later.

  In step S230, the sub CPU 301 confirms the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 12), and executes an image display control process based on the effect data.

  For example, when the effect data related to the variable display pattern command is set in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 301 instructs the VDP 305a to perform variable display of the decorative symbols according to the variable display pattern included in the set effect data. The data to be changed over time. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the decorative symbol corresponding to the variable display pattern is variably displayed in the decorative symbol display area.

  In step S240, the sub CPU 301 executes a voice control process.

  Specifically, in the sound control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the sound is included in the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 12). As a result of the confirmation, if the production data related to the voice is included, the production data (hereinafter referred to as “voice production data”) is sent to the voice control circuit 306. The voice control circuit 306 causes the speakers 8a and 8b to output, for example, a sound signal for notifying the player of a predetermined gaming state based on the voice effect data.

  In step S250, the sub CPU 301 executes a lamp / LED lighting control process.

  Specifically, in the lamp / LED lighting control process, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the effect data related to the lamp and the LED is included in the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 12). As a result of the confirmation, if the effect data related to the lamp or LED is included, the effect data (hereinafter referred to as “lamp effect data”) is sent to the lamp control circuit 307. Based on the lamp effect data, the lamp control circuit 307 causes the lamp / LED 39a to turn on / off in accordance with, for example, a predetermined lighting / extinguishing pattern.

  In this main process, the processes from step S210 to step S250 described above are repeated.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the sub CPU 301 notifies the player by displaying various kinds of information on the display area 21a. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the sub CPU 301 is notified by other methods. May be. For example, the notification may be made by lighting and displaying lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine, or may be made by generating sound from the speakers 8a and 8b.

  In the present embodiment, the game control means can control the gaming state such as the big hit gaming state, the normal gaming state, the probability variation state, etc. In addition to this, a special symbol display It may be possible to control the short-time gaming state in which the variation display time of the special symbol in 24 and the decorative symbol display time in the decorative symbol display area is shorter than normal, and the number of times of variable display per hour is improved.

  Further, in the present invention, it is possible to notify the number of round operations performed during the big hit gaming state by displaying the value of the special winning opening opening number counter on the liquid crystal display device 21. For example, when 12 round operations have already been performed during the big hit gaming state and the value of the big prize opening opening counter is “12”, the word “R = 12” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21. By doing so, the number of round operations may be notified.

  Further, according to the present invention, the value of the big prize opening winning counter is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21, so that the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 15 during one round operation can be notified. It may be. For example, if eight game balls enter the big prize opening 15 during one round operation and the value of the big prize opening prize counter is “8”, the wording “C = 8” May be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 to notify the number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 15.

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 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 area. If the result of this determination is that a command is stored in the reception buffer area, the processing in step S220-2 is performed. On the other hand, if no command is stored in the reception buffer area, the command analysis processing is terminated.

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

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the command received in step S220-2 is an effect command when the reserved ball is saturated (that is, the effect command set in step S122-4-11 described above). If the result of this determination is the effect command, the process proceeds to step S220-4. On the other hand, when the command is not an effect command (when it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-5, and a predetermined process is executed based on the read command. For example, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, variable display pattern command, standby state command, etc.) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  If it is determined in step S220-3 that the received command is an effect command when the reserved ball is saturated, in step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 determines that the effect command is “1 fireworks launch”. It is determined whether the command is a production command. If the effect command is “fireworks 1 launch”, the effect data corresponding to “fireworks 1 launch” is set in the work area of the work RAM 303 in step S220-6.

  If it is determined in step S220-4 that the effect command is not an effect command of “fireworks 1 launch”, in step S220-7, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not the effect command is an effect command of “fireworks 2 launch”. Determine whether. If the effect command is “Fireworks 2 shots”, the effect data corresponding to “Fireworks 2 shots” is set in the work area of the work RAM 303 in step S220-8.

  Further, if the effect command is not the effect command “fireworks 2 launch” in step S220-7, in step S220-9, the sub CPU 301 is the effect command “fireworks 3 launch”. Determine whether or not. If the effect command is “fireworks 3 launch”, the effect data corresponding to “fireworks 3 launch” is set in the work area of the work RAM 303 in step S220-10.

  In step S220-10, if the effect command is not an effect command of “fireworks 3 launch”, in step S220-11, the sub CPU 301 sets no effect data because there is no effect command.

  The effect related to the big hit is executed by setting the effect data corresponding to the predetermined effect command in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  Here, an example of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 includes an effect image display area for displaying an effect image, and a decorative symbol display area for performing variable display of decorative symbols.

  As shown in FIG. 14 (a), three decorative symbols are displayed in the decorative symbol display region located at the top of the display region 21a. These decorative symbols are variably displayed separately.

  In the effect image display area located from the center to the bottom of the display area 21a, images of three fireworks tubes are displayed, and a fireworker character is displayed on the lower right.

  In such a display mode, if the production data corresponding to “fireworks 3 launch” is set in the work area of the work RAM 303, the fireworker character ignites the lead wires respectively extending from the three firework tubes. An effect is displayed on the image, and subsequently, an effect in which fireworks are launched from all the cylinders is displayed as shown in FIG. During this time, the decorative symbols continue to be variably displayed.

  Then, the player can know that there is a high possibility of being in a big hit gaming state in the current four reserved balls if such an effect of “three fireworks launch” is performed.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, random number values for determining whether or not to make a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player are stored up to an upper limit value (for example, four), In addition, when the game ball passes through the start area of the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18, it is determined whether or not there is a random value for determining a big hit among the numerical values stored up to the upper limit value. It is determined by the main CPU 201 as means. And sub CPU301 which is an effect control means performs the effect regarding a jackpot based on this determination result.

  Accordingly, when it is determined by the random value determination means that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, an effect related to the big hit (for example, a player is notified that a big hit is caused by any variation) There is a possibility that an effect) will be executed, so that it is possible to use the start winning of the game ball when the reserved ball is saturated as part of the effect. Thereby, it is possible to prompt the player to launch the game ball when the reserved ball reaches the upper limit, and it is possible to effectively prevent the strike.

  In addition, according to the present embodiment, when the random value determination unit determines that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, it has a higher probability than when it is determined that there is no random value that is determined to be a big hit. Because the effect related to the big hit is executed, the occurrence ratio of the effect related to the big hit differs depending on whether or not there is a random value determined to be a big hit. Since the probability of becoming a state becomes high, it is possible to increase the player's expectation of jackpot and further improve the interest of the game.

  In addition, when there is a random number that is a big hit, there is a case where an effect related to the big hit does not occur, and there is a case where the relevant effect occurs when there is no random number that is a big hit, so the effect related to the big hit is random. Can be given.

  Furthermore, according to the present embodiment, the effect related to the big hit is visually performed on the liquid crystal display device 21, so that the effect is more effective for the player who is playing in a variety of noises. It becomes possible to notify clearly.

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

It is a perspective view which shows the structure of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input detection process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol related switch check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the process at the time of the starting port detection which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol control process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the special symbol memory | storage check process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command reception interruption process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit of the game machine which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the command analysis process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the jackpot related production | presentation determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display mode of the liquid crystal display device which concerns on this Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the variable display pattern selection table which concerns on this 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 winning opening 13 passing gate 14 start opening ( Starting area)
15 Grand Prize Winner (Variable Prize Winner)
16 Out port 18 Normal electric accessory (starting area)
18a, 18b Variable wing 19Se Count switch 19Sb General prize opening switch 19Sa Passing gate switch 19a, 19b Start opening switch 21 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
21a Display area 22 Special symbol start memory indicator 23 Normal symbol start memory indicator 24 Special symbol indicator (variable display means)
25a, 25b Normal symbol indicator 26 Round number indicator 30 Launch ball passage 39a Lamp / LED
70a payout control circuit 70b launch control circuit 71S movable member solenoid 72S large winning opening solenoid 74S backup clear switch 81 card unit 82 payout device (payout means)
90 Launching device (launching means)
200 Main control circuit 201 Main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 206 Command output port 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
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 (3)

A game board having a game area where game balls flow down;
A starting area provided in the gaming area;
A jackpot determining means for obtaining a predetermined random number value on condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area, and determining whether or not to enter into a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player based on the random number value;
Passage detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the starting area;
Random number storage means capable of storing the predetermined random value up to an upper limit;
Determining means for determining whether or not the predetermined random number value is stored in the random value storage means up to an upper limit value;
When the determination means determines that the predetermined random number value is stored up to the upper limit value, and the passage detection means detects the passing of the game ball, the random number value storage means stores the upper limit value. Random number value determining means for determining whether or not there is a random number value determined by the jackpot determining means as a big hit in the predetermined random number value;
Effect storage means in which effects related to the jackpot determined by the jackpot determination means are stored;
Production control means for controlling the production related to the jackpot stored in the production storage means;
With
The effect control means controls the effect related to the jackpot stored in the effect storage means based on the determination result of the random value determination means.
A gaming machine characterized by that. When the random value determination means determines that there is a random value that is determined to be a big hit, the effect control means executes the effect with a higher probability than when it is determined that there is no random value that is determined to be a big hit. To
The gaming machine according to claim 1. A display unit capable of displaying a predetermined image;
The effect control means displays an effect related to the jackpot stored in the effect storage means based on the determination result of the random value determination means via the display means.
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that.

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