JP2007111197A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine improving the taste of a game by providing a plurality of variable winning devices interlocking with each other. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with variable winning devices 9A and 9B capable of changing over between an open state facilitating the entering of a game ball and a closed state making it difficult to enter the game ball, and the second variable winning device 9B is changed to the open state or the closed state by being interlocked with the first variable winning device 9A. The variable display of identification symbols J is started on condition that the game ball is entered in the first variable winning device 9A or the second variable winning device 9B in response to the satisfaction of the starting condition and, when the display result of the identification symbols J becomes a prescribed specific display mode, this game machine shifts the game state to a specific game state advantageous for the player. This constitution can give a change in the game, improve the game property and improve the taste of the game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and in particular, includes a variation display means for starting a variation display of an identification symbol in response to establishment of a start condition, and a display result of the identification symbol derived and displayed on the variation display means is predetermined. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that is in a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player when the specified display mode is achieved.

Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, for example, it is known that a plurality of tulip-type variable winning devices are provided in a game board, and other variable winning devices are opened when a game ball enters one variable winning device. Yes. As described above, by opening another variable winning device in conjunction with one variable winning device, it is possible to easily win game balls and increase the number of game balls to be paid out (see Patent Documents 1 and 2). ).
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-233051 Japanese Utility Model Publication No. 6-75570

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned patent document, the purpose is to increase the number of game balls to be paid out, and the player can acquire a large amount of game balls, but the game itself has not changed greatly, It was not enough to improve the interest of For this reason, in recent years, gaming machines having a plurality of interlocking variable winning devices are disappearing from the market. Accordingly, there is a need for a gaming machine that includes a plurality of interlocking variable winning devices and that is designed to improve the fun of gaming.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that includes a plurality of interlocking variable winning devices and that is designed to improve the fun of gaming.

  A gaming machine according to the present invention includes a first variable winning device capable of switching between an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball and a closed state that makes entry of a game ball difficult, and the opening of the first variable winning device. In conjunction with the state or the closed state, a second variable winning device capable of switching between an open state that facilitates entry of a game ball and a closed state that makes entry of a game ball difficult, and a first variable winning device First game ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered, second game ball detection means for detecting that a game ball has entered the second variable winning device, and first game ball detection means Or, according to the establishment of the start condition based on the detection result by either one of the second game ball detection means, the fluctuation display means for starting the fluctuation display of the identification symbol and deriving and displaying the display result of the fluctuation display, The display result of the identification symbol derived and displayed on the fluctuation display means is predetermined. It is characterized in that and a specific game control means for controlling the game state such that the advantageous specific game state for the player when a particular display aspects.

  According to such a gaming machine, the first variable prize-winning device and the second variable prize-winning device capable of switching between an open state that facilitates entry of game balls and a closed state that makes entry of game balls difficult are provided. The second variable winning device is switched to the open state or the closed state in conjunction with the first variable winning device. The first game ball detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered the first variable winning device, and the second game ball detecting means for detecting that the game ball has entered the second variable winning device. And, when the start condition based on the detection result by either the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means is satisfied, starts the variation display of the identification symbol, and displays the identification symbol. When the result becomes a specific display mode determined in advance, the game state is set to a specific game state advantageous to the player. As described above, since the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device that are interlocked are provided, and the start condition is established that the game ball enters the interlocking variable winning device, the game is changed. It is possible to improve the playability of the game by improving the playability.

  Further, one of the first variable prize winning device and the second variable prize winning device is set as the start area, and the other is set as the special area, and the variation display means indicates that the game ball has entered the start area. In accordance with the establishment of the start condition, the variation display of the identification symbol is started in response to the establishment of the start condition, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed, and the variation display of the identification symbol by the variation display means cannot be started. Start memory means for storing a predetermined number of start balls as a start memory when the first game ball detecting means or the second game ball detecting means detects entry of the game balls into the start area; It is preferable to have start memory erasure means for erasing a predetermined number of start memories stored in the start memory means based on the detection of the game balls when it is detected that a game ball has entered the special area.

  As a result, when a game ball enters the special area, the start memory stored in the start memory means is erased, so the player plays the game with a sense of tension. Can be improved. Then, the player strikes so that the game ball does not enter the special area. Thus, the technical intervention of aiming at the game ball while avoiding the special area makes it possible to give the player direct involvement in the change of the starting memory, and can increase the player's willingness to play. In addition, since the start memory is erased when the game ball enters the special area, it is possible to expedite the start memory compared to the conventional case. Further, since the start memory is quickly digested, when the maximum number of memories that can be stored in the start storage means is constant, the upper limit value can be kept low.

  Further, at least one of the first variable prize winning device and the second variable prize winning device has one of an open state and a closed state set as a start state and the other set as a special state, The start condition is satisfied when the game ball enters in the start state, and the variation display of the identification display is started and the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed according to the satisfaction of the start condition. A game ball in either the start state or the special state when the entry of the game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means in a state where the variation display of the identification symbol cannot be started. Detecting and determining means for determining whether or not a game ball has entered, and when the detection determining means determines that a game ball has entered in a starting state, a start storage means for storing a predetermined number of detected game balls as starting memory And If it is determined that the game ball enters a special state by determining means, based on the determination, it is preferable that a starting memories stored in the start-up storage unit and a start memory erasing means for erasing a predetermined number.

  As a result, when the variable winning device is in a special state, if a game ball enters, the start memory stored in the start memory means will be erased, so that the player plays the game with a sense of tension. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Therefore, the player hits the game ball to enter when the variable winning device is in the starting state so that the game ball does not enter the variable winning device when the variable winning device is in the special state. That is, the game ball is hit according to the open state or the closed state of the variable winning device corresponding to the start state and the special state. In this way, the technical intervention of aiming at the game ball according to the open state or the closed state of the variable winning device makes it possible to give the player direct involvement in the entry of the gaming ball into the variable winning device. , The player's willingness to play can be increased. In addition, when the variable winning device is in a special state, the start-up memory is erased by entering the game ball, so that the start-up memory can be digested faster than before. Further, since the start memory is quickly digested, when the maximum number of memories that can be stored in the start storage means is constant, the upper limit value can be kept low.

  In addition, it is preferable to include a connecting portion that is operated by contact with a game ball that has entered the first variable winning device and that switches the second variable winning device to an open state or a closed state.

  In this case, since the first variable winning device (non-electrical accessory) is provided so as to switch the second variable winning device to the open state or the closed state when the game ball enters the first variable winning device, If the game ball does not enter the variable winning device, the open state or the closed state of the second variable winning device continues to be maintained, and the player can always play the game with a sense of tension, making the player bored. There is nothing. In addition, since it is configured to include a mechanical variable winning device, it is not necessary to control the opening time (the duration of the open state) as in the case of an electric variable winning device (an electric accessory), thereby reducing the control burden. be able to.

  According to the present invention, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device that are linked are provided, and the game is improved by using these to change the game, and the interest of the game is improved. A gaming machine can be provided.

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

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

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided with a card unit 84 that is adjacent to the card unit 84 so that when a prepaid card or the like is inserted, a game ball is lent according to the balance of the prepaid card.

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

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

  The launch handle 6c is for launching a game ball received by the upper plate 6a, and is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the plate panel 6. The player operates the launch handle 6c to play a pachinko game. Can proceed. When the firing handle 6c is gripped by the player and is turned clockwise, power is supplied to the firing motor provided on the back side of the firing handle 6c according to the turning angle. Then, the game balls are sequentially fired on the game board 4.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the fired game ball is guided by a guide rail 7 provided on the left side of the game board 4, moves to the upper part of the game board 4, and then the game nail 8 (see FIG. 5) and the like. It flows down toward the lower side of the game board 4 while changing its traveling direction due to the collision.

  The game board 4 is formed with a game area 4a in which a game ball flows down in the game state, and a number of game nails 8 for changing the flow direction of the game ball are provided in the game area 4a. (In FIG. 4, illustration of game nails is omitted). Further, as shown in FIG. 4, on the game area 4a, a first start winning opening (first variable winning device) 9A is located on the center line that divides the game board surface to the left and right and slightly below the center. The second start winning opening (second variable winning device) 9B is disposed below the second start winning opening (second variable winning device). (Hereinafter, when both the first start winning opening 9A and the second start winning opening 9B are collectively referred to, they are referred to as start winning openings 9A and 9B.)

  Further, a large winning opening 11 is provided on the lower side in the height direction of the second starting winning opening 9B on the center line. Further, general winning ports 13a and 13b are provided on the side of the second start winning port 9B. Further, an out port 14 is provided at the lower end of the game area 4a.

  The start winning ports 9A and 9B are so-called mechanical tulip type variable winning devices that repeatedly open and close due to the weight of a winning (entry) game ball, and have a pair of openable and closable blades 9t and 9t. . The start winning ports 9A and 9B are in an open state that makes it easy to win game balls by opening a pair of blades 9t and 9t, and closed that makes it difficult to win game balls by closing the pair of blades 9t and 9t. The state can be switched. Note that the closed state here refers to a state in which it is difficult for a game ball to enter as compared to the open state.

  Further, the start winning opening 9A, 9B is set to the start state in the open state, and the special state in the closed state. In the present embodiment, the start condition is that the game ball enters when the start winning ports 9A and 9B are in the open state (start state). On the other hand, when a game ball enters when the start winning opening 9A, 9B is in a closed state (special state), the start memory (holding ball) stored in the start storage means is erased. Details will be described later.

  Here, the start winning ports 9A and 9B are interlocking members that the second start winning port 9B opens and closes in conjunction with the first start winning port 9A. A connecting portion 90 is provided that operates by contact with a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 9A and switches the second starting winning opening 9B to an open state. Details of the connecting portion 90 will be described later.

  The first start winning port 9A includes a first start winning port switch (first game ball detecting means) 9SA (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 9A. Yes. The first start winning port switch 9SA is electrically connected to a main control circuit 30 to be described later. When a game ball that has entered the first start winning port 9A is detected, a detection signal is input to the main control circuit 30. .

  The first start winning opening 9A is provided with an open / closed state detection switch 9TA (see FIG. 6) for detecting the open / closed state of the blades 9t, 9t of the first start winning opening 9A. The open / closed state detection switch 9TA is electrically connected to the main control circuit 30 and inputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30 when detecting that the first start winning opening 9A is in the open state.

  The second start winning port 9B includes a second start winning port switch (second game ball detecting means) 9SB (see FIG. 6) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second start winning port 9B. Yes. (Hereinafter, when referring to both the first start prize port switch 9SA and the second start prize port switch 9SB, they are referred to as start prize port switches 9SA and 9SB.) The second start prize port switch 9SB is: When a game ball that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 30 and enters the second start winning opening 9B is detected, a detection signal is input to the main control circuit 30.

  The second start winning opening 9B is provided with an open / closed state detection switch 9TB (see FIG. 6) for detecting the open / closed state of the blades 9t, 9t of the second start winning opening 9B. The open / close state detection switch 9TB is electrically connected to the main control circuit 30 and inputs a detection signal to the main control circuit 30 when detecting that the second start winning opening 9B is in an open state.

  The special winning opening 11 is a so-called attacker-type opening / closing device, and has a shutter 11a. The opening / closing of the shutter 11a in the front-rear direction switches between an easy winning state and a difficult winning state. The shutter is opened and closed by a special prize opening solenoid 11L, which will be described later, via a shaft.

  At the big prize opening 11, the shutter 11 a is normally closed, and when the gaming state shifts to a big hit, the shutter 11 a is opened and then the shutter 11 a is closed. When the shutter 11a is opened, the game ball is easily won, and when the shutter 11b is closed, the prize is difficult. The big winning opening 11 is a trigger winning opening through which a predetermined number of gaming balls (for example, 15 balls) are paid out as winning balls when a gaming ball enters (wins).

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

  The out port 14 receives game balls that have not entered any of the start winning ports 9A and 9B, the big winning port 11, the general winning ports 13a and 13b, and the like.

  Further, the game board 4 includes a translucent substrate 15 having translucency. The translucent substrate 15 has a transparent portion formed of a synthetic resin such as polycarbonate or other transparent member (translucent member). Here, the “transparent member” means a member having such a high light transmittance that the target can be visually recognized through the member. Most of the game area 4a of this embodiment is a transparent game area. A game nail 8 is fixed to the translucent substrate 15 with at least its tip embedded therein, and an area formed by the translucent substrate 15 and the glass plate 5a of the front door 5 is defined as a game area 4a. Yes. Further, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 5, a liquid crystal display device 16 having a large screen display area 16 a for displaying various images is disposed on the back side of the translucent substrate 15. The image displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 is displayed on the translucent substrate 15 through a portion where the game nail 8 at the substantially center is not provided and a portion where the game nail 8 is provided in the vicinity thereof. It can be visually recognized from the front side of the machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the liquid crystal display device 16 has a three-column display having a right decorative symbol DR, a middle decorative symbol DC, and a left decorative symbol DL each represented by a single-digit number in the approximate center of the display area 16a. In addition to this, a variable display of the decorative pattern (decorative pattern) D is performed, and in addition, effect moving images used for various effects according to the gaming state are displayed. “Variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually displayed in a variable state, “stop display” that is displayed in actual stop state, etc. To do. In addition to these, “appearance display” that is temporarily stopped so that a special symbol appears, and “derivation display” that displays a decorative symbol D based on the result of a special symbol game, which will be described later, are possible. Is.

  In the game area 4a above the decorative symbol D, a symbol display unit (variable display means) 16b for variably displaying the special symbol (identification symbol) J is arranged. The special symbol J is displayed at a position where the player can visually recognize but is difficult to visually recognize. In the case of the pachinko gaming machine 1, as the special symbol J, three types of symbols “-”, “H”, and “F” are displayed, “H” and “F” are jackpot symbols, “-” Is a missing symbol. “H” is a normal jackpot symbol, and “F” is a probabilistic jackpot symbol.

  The decorative symbol D corresponds to the special symbol J. When the special symbol J is "-", a stop display of a three-digit numeric string (designated to correspond to an outlier) is not displayed when the special symbol J is "-", and when the special symbol J is "H" Is a stop display of even-numbered slots (hits corresponding symbol), and when the special symbol J is “F”, it is a stop display of an odd-numbered number string (hits corresponding symbol).

  In addition, on the upper part of the game area 4a, special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 are provided which perform a dot display according to the number of starting memories (the number of holding balls) stored in the starting storage means. Between the two special symbol holding lamps R1 and R2 and the two right special symbol holding lamps R3 and R4, a symbol display portion 16b for displaying the special symbol J is provided.

  The translucent substrate 15 does not necessarily have to be a transparent portion, and may have a portion having a low light transmittance or a region having a light transmittance of zero. In addition to the cell sheet SS on the back side, the pattern layer and the color layer can be formed by applying paint or physical vapor deposition or chemical vapor deposition on the surface in addition to the cell sheet SS on the back. Alternatively, the light transmittance may be reduced by impregnating a synthetic resin as a base material with a dye or a pigment.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has speakers 18L and 18R that output sound in a predetermined manner above the liquid crystal display device 16, and lights and lights in a predetermined manner as shown in FIG. There are decorative lamps 19L, 19R that are turned off. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 receives a prize at the lower side of the game board 4 by winning the game balls lent out by the card unit 84 and the start winning ports 9A and 9B, the big winning port 11, and the general winning ports 13a and 13b. A payout device 81 (see FIG. 6) for paying out the game balls paid out as balls to the upper plate 6a is provided.

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

  FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing a connecting portion and a game ball passage route installed on the back side of the game board shown in FIG. 4 from the back side. The game board 4 is provided with an opening 9c that allows a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 9A to pass to the back side of the game board 4, and an opening is provided on the back side of the game board 4. A tubular game ball passage path 91 through which the game ball P that has passed through 9c flows down is provided. The game ball passage path 91 includes a lower part 91a extending downward from the opening 9c, an inclined part 91b that is bent from the lower end of the lower part 91a and is inclined obliquely downward so as to avoid the second start winning port 9b, The lower part 91c is bent from the lower end of the inclined part 91b and extends downward. The flow lower portion 91c is disposed at a position spaced apart from the second start winning opening 9B by a predetermined distance in the left-right direction in the figure.

  The connecting portion 90 is provided on the back side of the game board 4 and is disposed between the second start winning opening 9 </ b> B and the flow portion 91 c of the game ball passage path 91. The connecting portion 90 is in contact with the game ball P flowing down in the flow lower portion 91 c and rotates around a fulcrum 92 o, and a wire 93 connected to the upper end portion of the first connecting member 92. The second connecting member 94 connected to the other end of the wire 93 and rotating around the fulcrum 94o, and when the second connecting member 94 is pressed down, the second start winning opening 9B And a drive rod 95 for opening the blades 9t, 9t. The pressed drive rod 95 is held, and when the game ball P enters the second start winning opening 9B, the drive rod 95 returns to the original state (a state in contact with the second connecting member 94).

  Then, the game ball P that has entered the first start winning opening 9A passes through the opening 9c, is introduced into the game ball passage path 91, and contacts the first connecting member 92 of the connecting portion 90 within the flow lower portion 91c. To do. When the connecting portion 90 is in contact with the game ball P, the first connecting member 92, the wire 93, the second connecting member 94, and the driving rod 95 are operated to open the second start winning opening 9B.

  FIG. 6 is a block configuration diagram illustrating mainly the internal configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a plurality of components centering on the main control circuit 30, the sub control circuit 40, the payout / launch control circuit 80, and the power supply unit 24 described above. 30, sub-control circuit 40 and payout / launch control circuit 80 are connected to each other, and power can be supplied to each. The main control circuit 30 includes a main CPU (Central Processing Unit) 31, a main ROM (Read Only Memory) 32, and a main RAM (Random Access Memory) 33. In addition, the main control circuit 30 includes an initial reset circuit 34 and a command output port 35. ing.

  The main CPU 31 inputs a detection signal of a game ball from a count switch 11CS, which will be described later, and operates in accordance with a control program stored in the main ROM 32, so that the pachinko gaming machine 1 can change from a normal game state to a specific game state ( Determines whether or not to shift the gaming state to jackpot) and controls the operation of the entire pachinko gaming machine 1 such as prize ball discharge, and transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 40 via the command output port 35. . Then, the main CPU 31 is in a specific gaming state (big hit) that is advantageous to the player when the display result of the special symbol J derived and displayed on the symbol display unit 16b becomes a predetermined specific display mode. The specific game control means of the present invention for controlling the game state is configured.

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

  The main control circuit 30 is connected to each switch including the count switch 11CS. The count switch 11CS detects a game ball that has won the grand prize opening 11, and outputs a detection signal indicating the detection result to the main control circuit 30.

  The general winning opening switch 13S outputs to the main control circuit 30 a detection signal of a game ball won in each of the general winning openings 13a and 13b. The start winning port switches 9SA and 9SB output the detection signals of the game balls won in the starting winning ports 9A and 9B to the main control circuit 30.

  The special winning opening solenoid 11L opens and closes the shutter of the special winning opening 11. The backup clear switch 26 clears backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like according to the operation of the operator. The open / close state detection switches 9TA and 9TB detect the open states of the start winning ports 9A and 9B and output detection signals to the main control circuit 30.

  Further, the main CPU 31 constitutes state setting means, in which the open state of the start winning ports 9A and 9B is set as the start state, and the closed state is set as the special state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, when the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 9A in the open state (starting state) is detected and the first start winning opening switch 9SA outputs a detection signal, or in the open state. When entry of a game ball into the second start winning opening 9B (started state) is detected and the second start winning opening switch 9SB outputs a detection signal, random number extraction and lottery processing using the extracted random number are performed. Based on the lottery result, a design command is output from the main control circuit 30 to the sub-control circuit 40 to cause the sub-control circuit 40 to determine the decorative design D in the liquid crystal display device 16.

  Then, the main CPU 31 opens the big prize opening 11 by outputting a drive signal to the big prize opening solenoid 11L when the big hit is made. Further, when the special winning opening 11 is opened, the game is closed on the condition that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won or a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses.

  In addition, the main CPU 31 constitutes a detection determination unit, and when the game ball is detected by the start winning port switches 9SA and 9SB in a state where the fluctuation display of the special symbol J by the symbol display unit 16b cannot be started, State) or special state (closed state) to determine whether the game ball has entered. Specifically, based on detection signals from the start winning opening switch 9SA and the open / closed state detection switch 9TA, whether the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A in the open state or in the closed state. Determine if has entered. Also, based on detection signals from the start winning port switch 9SB and the open / closed state detection switch 9TB, the game ball has entered the second start winning port 9B in the open state or has entered the closed state. It is determined whether.

  Further, the main RAM 33 constitutes a start memory means of the present invention, and the start memory is stored when the start condition is established in a state in which the fluctuation display of the special symbol J by the symbol display unit 16b cannot be started. Specifically, in a state where the variation display of the special symbol J cannot be started, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening 9A in the start state (open state) and a random number value is extracted, or If the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B in the start state (open state) and the random number value is extracted in a state where the variation display of the special symbol J cannot be started, the extracted disturbance The numerical value is stored as a start memory.

  Further, the main RAM 33 constitutes the start memory erasure unit of the present invention, and when the detection determining unit determines that the game ball has entered in a special state, one start memory stored in the start memory unit is deleted. Is done. For example, in the case where three start memories are stored, when a game ball enters the closed second start winning opening 9B, one start memory is deleted and two start memories are stored.

  The sub-control circuit 40 receives a command from the main control circuit 30, and in accordance with the input command, performs a variable display of the decorative symbol D using the liquid crystal display device 16, a jackpot game effect (a jackpot effect), and a reach effect. Perform the control necessary to do it. That is, the sub control circuit 40 controls the image display of the liquid crystal display device 16, the sound output of the speakers 18L and 18R, and the lighting and extinguishing of the decoration lamps 19L and 19R.

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

  The sub CPU 41 executes processing in accordance with a program stored in the sub ROM 42 in accordance with a command input from the main control circuit 30, and operates the image control circuit 50, the sound control circuit 60, and the lamp control circuit 70 while selecting Processing is executed according to the input data from the buttons 20a and 20b and the decision button 20c. The sub ROM 42 stores a program executed by the sub CPU 41 and permanent data. The sub RAM 43 stores data and programs used when the sub CPU 41 operates.

  In addition, the sub CPU 41 performs processing according to the command output from the main control circuit 30, and determines a decorative symbol D corresponding to the received symbol command by a decorative symbol determination table (not shown) stored in the sub ROM 42. It also has a function.

The image control circuit 50 includes a VDP (Video Display Processor) 51, a D / A converter 52, an initial reset circuit 53, and image data ROMs 54a and 54b. The VDP 51 generates an image corresponding to the content to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 16 determined by the sub CPU 41, and outputs the generated image to the D / A converter 52. The D / A converter 52 performs D / A conversion on the image data output from the VDP 51 and outputs the analog signal obtained by the conversion to the liquid crystal display device 16 to display the image. The initial reset circuit 53 receives the reset command from the sub CPU 41 and executes processing for returning the VDP 51 to the initial state. The image data ROM 54a stores image data indicating decorative symbols, special symbols, and characters, and the image data ROM 54b stores image data for displaying various image data on the liquid crystal display device 16.

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

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

  The payout / launch control circuit 80 operates the payout device 81 according to the control of the main control circuit 30 to pay out a predetermined number of game balls as prize balls, and the prize balls when the game balls win the big prize opening 11 To control the payout. Further, the payout / firing control circuit 80 operates the firing handle 6 c and the launching device 82 having a launching motor, and causes the launching device 82 to launch a game ball toward the game area 4 a on the game board 4.

  The power supply unit 24 supplies power to the sub control circuit 40, the main control circuit 30, and the payout / launch control circuit 80.

(Operation details of pachinko machines)
Next, among the operation contents of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the procedure of the control processing by the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 7 is a flowchart (main flowchart) showing an operation procedure of main control processing repeatedly executed by the main control circuit 30 after the power is turned on in the pachinko gaming machine 1. 7 to 14, the step is abbreviated as S.

(Operation procedure of main control processing)
As shown in FIG. 7, in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the main CPU 31 of the main control circuit 30 starts the main control process when the power is turned on, and sequentially executes steps 1 to 3 to perform initial setting processing, A special symbol control process and a random number update process are sequentially executed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to a repetitive routine in which Step 2 and Step 3 are sequentially executed while the power is on. The main control process mainly updates the random number used in the main control process, so that the system timer interrupt process (see FIG. 10) is performed periodically (for example, every 2 ms) under the condition of setting the interrupt permission flag. Is interrupted and executed. Details of this system timer interrupt process will be described later.

  The special symbol control process is performed as shown in the flowchart of FIG. When the special symbol control process is started, the steps 11 to 20 are sequentially executed to load the control state flag, the special symbol storage check process, the special symbol variation time management process, the special symbol display time management process, A big hit start interval management process, a big prize opening opening process, a big ball winning hole residual ball monitoring process, a big prize opening re-opening waiting time management process, a big hit end interval process, and a special symbol game end process are performed.

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

  Next, it progresses to step 12 and a special symbol memory | storage check process is performed. The special symbol memory check process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the process starts, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 21 to determine whether or not the control state flag is “00” indicating the special symbol storage check. If it is not “00”, the special symbol storage check process is terminated. If "00", the process proceeds to step 22, and it is determined whether or not the number of retained balls (starting memory number) stored in the main RAM 33 is "0". If the number of retained balls is "0", the process proceeds to step 23. The demo display process is performed in and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of reserved balls is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 24 to set “01” indicating special symbol variation time management to the control state flag.

  Next, the process proceeds to step 25 where pre-processing for jackpot determination is performed. At this time, the main CPU 31 refers to a high probability flag for distinguishing whether the transition probability is high or normal. Then, using the jackpot determination random number value extracted when the start condition is satisfied, if the high probability flag is set, the jackpot determination table for probability variation is referred to, and otherwise the jackpot for normal use Search the judgment table. Then, the process proceeds to step 26, and a jackpot determination process for determining whether or not the jackpot is made based on the search result of the jackpot determination table is performed. Here, if it is a big hit, the process proceeds to step 27 to perform a process for determining a big hit symbol, and if it is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step 28 to perform a process for determining a shifted symbol.

  In the big hit symbol determination process, the main CPU 31 obtains a special symbol from the random number value for the big hit symbol (not shown) and a special symbol determination table (a table storing the symbol command and the special symbol type in association with each other). Further, a symbol command corresponding to the determined special symbol is set as a transmission command to the sub-control circuit 40.

  Thereafter, the main CPU 31 proceeds to step 29, searches a variation pattern table (not shown), determines a variation pattern command corresponding to the random number value, and transmits it to the sub-control circuit 40. In the next step 30, the main CPU 31 sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in step 29 in the waiting time timer (t), and clears the storage area used for the current variation, thereby checking the special symbol memory check. The process ends.

  Then, following the special symbol memory check process, the process proceeds to step 13 where a special symbol variation time management process is performed. In the special symbol variation time management process, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is “01” indicating special symbol variation time management, and if it is not “01”, the following processing is not performed. . That is, the main CPU 31 sets “02” indicating the special symbol display time management to the control state flag when the waiting time timer corresponding to the variation time becomes “0”, and sets the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second). ) Is set in the waiting time timer (t), the special symbol variation time management process ends.

  Next, it progresses to step 14 and a special symbol display time management process is performed. In the special symbol display time management process, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is “02” indicating the special symbol display time management, and if it is not “02”, the following processing is not performed. . That is, the main CPU 31 sets “03” indicating the big hit start interval management to the control state flag when the big hit is “0” and the control state flag is “0”, and the time corresponding to the big hit start interval. (For example, 10 seconds, hereinafter referred to as “big hit start response time”) is set in the waiting time timer, and when it is not big hit, “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag, and the special symbol display time management processing Exit.

  Next, it progresses to step 15 and a big hit start interval management process is performed. In this jackpot start interval management process, when the control status flag is “03” indicating the jackpot start interval management, the jackpot 11 is opened after waiting for the jackpot start corresponding time, and the jackpot start command is set. Further, when the main CPU 31 sets “04” indicating that the big winning opening is open to the control state flag and sets the opening upper limit time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big winning opening time timer, the big hit start interval management process is ended. .

  Next, the process proceeds to step 16 where a special winning opening opening process is performed. In the special prize opening opening process, the following process is performed when the control status flag is “04” indicating that the special prize opening is open, and if it is not “04”, the following process is not performed. . In other words, the main CPU 31 indicates that the grand prize winning counter is equal to or greater than the maximum winning number (for example, “10”) and that the upper limit opening time has passed (whether the big winning opening open time timer is “0”). When either of them is satisfied, “05” indicating monitoring of the winning ball in the winning a prize mouth is set in the control state flag, the closing process of the winning prize port 11 is performed, and after the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning prize mouth has elapsed, In order to execute step 17, the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. If it is not determined that both are satisfied, the process proceeds to step 17 without executing the above-described processing.

  In addition, when proceeding to step 17, the winning ball residual ball monitoring process is performed. In the winning ball residual ball monitoring process, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is “05” indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball, and if it is not “05”, the following processing is not performed. ing. The main CPU 31 sets “07” indicating the big hit end interval to the control state flag when the condition that the number of times of opening of the big winning opening exceeds the maximum number of opening when the remaining ball monitoring time in the big winning opening has passed is satisfied. set. Also, a time corresponding to the big hit end interval (hereinafter referred to as “big hit end corresponding time”) is set in the waiting time timer, and step 19 is executed after the big hit end corresponding time has elapsed. If the above condition is not satisfied, “06” indicating the management of waiting time for reopening a big winning opening is set in the control state flag. Also, the time corresponding to the interval between rounds is set in the waiting time timer.

  Then, the process proceeds to step 18 where waiting time management processing before reopening of the big winning opening is performed. In the waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening, when the control state flag is “06” indicating the waiting time management before reopening the big winning opening, after the waiting time has elapsed, step 18 is executed as follows. Processing is performed, and if it is not “06”, the following processing is not performed. After the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the main CPU 31 adds “1” to the special winning opening opening number counter. Subsequently, the special winning opening is set to open, “04” indicating that the special winning opening is open is set in the control state flag, and when the special winning opening time timer (s) is set, the special winning opening is reopened. The pre-waiting time management process ends.

  Next, the process proceeds to step 19 to perform a big hit end interval process. In the big hit end interval processing, the following processing is performed when the control state flag is “07” indicating the big hit end interval, and if it is not “07”, the following processing is not performed. At this time, the main CPU 31 sets “08” indicating the end of the special symbol game to the control state flag after the elapse of the waiting time timer, the set of the jackpot end command indicating the end of the jackpot, and the command set according to the jackpot symbol I do.

  Next, it progresses to step 20, and a special symbol game end process is performed. Here, the following process is performed when the control state flag is data “08” indicating the special symbol game end process, and if it is not “08”, the process is not performed. The main CPU 31 updates the number of reserved balls so as to decrease by “1”. When “00” indicating the special symbol storage check is set in the control state flag, the storage area used for the current variation is further cleared, and the special symbol game end process is terminated. With the above, the special symbol control process of step 2 is completed.

  Progressing to step 3 following step 2, random number update processing is performed. Here, random number update processing for updating the random symbol value for losing symbols, random value for reach determination, random number value for effect condition selection, and the like by a predetermined calculation method is performed, and the processing is terminated. Then, returning to step 2, the repeat routine is repeated.

(System timer interrupt processing procedure)
In the main control circuit 30, along with the main control process described above, a system timer interrupt process that interrupts the main control process is executed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. The operation procedure of the system timer interrupt process will be described below with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 10, when the pachinko gaming machine 1 starts the system timer interrupt process, in step 81, the program currently being executed in the main control process stored in the storage area (register) in the memory is temporarily saved. Then go to step 82. In step 82, the main CPU 31 performs a process for updating the random numbers used for the big hit determination and the variation pattern of the decorative design D, and in the subsequent step 83, the input signal process is performed.

  The input signal processing is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this input signal processing, a big winning opening winning process (step 101) and a general winning opening winning process (step 102) are performed. In the subsequent step 103, a start winning opening winning process is performed.

  The start winning opening winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the start winning award winning process is started, the routine proceeds to step 111, where it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A based on the detection signal from the first start winning opening switch 9SA. If a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A, the process proceeds to step 112. If a game ball has not entered the first start winning opening 9A, the process proceeds to step 118. In step 112, a payout request command is set.

  In the following step 113, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a first opening / closing flag set in step 132 described later is ON. If the first opening / closing flag is ON, that is, if a game ball enters when the first start winning opening 9A is in the open state (starting state), the process proceeds to step 114, but the first start winning prize is When a game ball whose mouth 9A is in the closed state (special state) has entered, the routine proceeds to step 115, where the starting memory stored in the main RAM 33 is deleted and the number of held balls is reduced by one.

  In the following step 114, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (starting memory number) is the upper limit (four in this embodiment). When the number of held balls is four, the start winning opening winning process is terminated, and when the number of held balls is one to three, the process proceeds to step 116. In step 116, a big hit determination random number is extracted and a big hit symbol determining random number is extracted. In step 117, the main CPU 31 stores the random number value extracted in step 116 in the main RAM 33 as start memory, thereby adding one reserved ball and ending the start winning opening winning process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 111 that the ball has not entered the first start winning port 9A and the process proceeds to step 118, the second start winning port 9B is based on the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 9SB. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball has entered the second start prize opening 9B, the process proceeds to step 119. If no game ball has entered the second start prize opening 9B, the start prize opening prize process is terminated. In step 119, a payout request command is set.

  In the following step 120, the main CPU 31 determines whether or not a second opening / closing flag set in step 134 described later is ON. If the second open / close flag is ON, that is, if a game ball enters when the second start winning opening 9B is in the open state (starting state), the process proceeds to step 121, but the second start winning opening When a game ball in which 9B is in a closed state (special state) enters, the routine proceeds to step 122, where the starting memory stored in the main RAM 33 is erased and the number of held balls is reduced by one.

  In step 121, it is determined whether or not the number of held balls (starting memory number) is an upper limit (four in this embodiment). When the number of held balls is four, the start winning opening winning process is terminated, and when the number of held balls is one to three, the process proceeds to step 123. In step 123, a big hit determination random number is extracted, and a big hit symbol determining random number is extracted. In step 124, the random number value extracted in step 123 is stored as start memory in the main RAM 33, the number of reserved balls is incremented by 1, and the start winning opening winning process is terminated.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the start winning opening winning process in step 103 is completed, an open / closed state detection process in step 104 is executed. This open / close state detection process is performed in accordance with the flowchart shown in FIG. 13. In step 131, based on the detection signal from the open / close state detection switch 9TA, it is determined whether or not the first start winning opening 9A is open. Make a decision. When the first start winning opening 9A is in the open state, the process proceeds to step 132 and the first release flag is turned on and the process proceeds to step 134. However, when the first start winning opening 9A is in the closed state, Proceeding to step 133, the first release flag is turned off and the process proceeds to step 134.

  In step 134, it is determined whether or not the second start winning opening 9B is in an open state based on a detection signal from the open / close state detection switch 9TB. If the second start winning opening 9B is in the open state, the process proceeds to step 135, where the second open flag is turned on to end the open / closed state detection process, and the second start winning opening 9B is in the closed state. Proceeds to step 136, sets the second release flag to OFF, and ends the open / closed state detection process.

  When the open / close state detection process ends, the input signal process ends, and the process returns to the system timer interrupt process shown in FIG.

  Next, it progresses to step 84 and a timer update process is performed. Here, the timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 30 and the sub control circuit 40 is updated, and in the following step 85, game information data generation processing is performed, and an output signal from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to a hall computer (not shown) is generated. To do. Subsequently, the process proceeds to step 86, where output processing is performed by controlling ON / OFF of each solenoid and motor based on the data stored in the main RAM 33, and in the subsequent step 87, various commands such as symbol commands, variation pattern commands, etc. Command output is performed, and various commands are output to the sub-control circuit 40. Further, following steps 88 and 89, a lamp control process (a process for outputting a lamp lighting signal to the sub-control circuit 40) and a payout process (a prize ball command including data indicating the number of prize balls is output to the payout device 81). Processing) are executed sequentially. In step 90, the saved register of the main control process program is restored, and the main control process is resumed from the point where it was interrupted (saved). Further, when the routine proceeds to step 91 and the variables, flags, etc. of the main RAM 33 are updated and the interrupt is permitted, the system timer interrupt process ends.

(Sub-control circuit operation procedure)
Next, the operation of the sub control circuit 40 will be described. The sub-control circuit 40 receives a command transmitted from the main control circuit 30 and performs symbol display control, sound control, lamp control, and the like. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a procedure of sub control processing repeatedly executed by the sub control circuit 40.

  As illustrated in FIG. 14, the sub CPU 41 sequentially executes steps 141 to 146 to perform initialization processing, random number update processing, command analysis control processing, display control processing, voice control processing, and lamp control processing. Steps 142 to 146 are repeatedly executed.

(Operation details of the linked character)
Next, with reference to FIGS. 16-21, the operation | movement content of the start winning opening 9A, 9B (interlocking combination) is demonstrated. In each figure, the start winning ports 9A and 9B, the special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4, and the symbol display part 16b are shown in the game board 4, and the others are not shown.

  In FIG. 16 (A), the number of reserved balls is 0, the special symbol holding lamps R1 to R4 are not lit, and the start winning ports 9A and 9B are both closed. In this state, when the game ball P enters the first start winning opening 9A, the first start winning opening 9A is switched to the open state as shown in FIG. When the game ball P enters the winning opening 9A, the connecting portion 90 is operated, and the second starting winning opening 9B is switched to the open state. At this time, the game ball P has entered the first start winning opening 9A, but since the first start winning opening 9A is closed (special state) and the start condition is not satisfied, the special symbol J Fluctuation display does not start.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), when the game ball P enters the second start winning port 9B when both the start winning ports 9A and 9B are in the open state, as shown in FIG. 17 (B). As described above, the second start winning opening 9B is switched to the closed state, and the variation display of the special symbol J is started.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 18 (A), when the game ball P enters the first start winning opening 9A, the first start winning opening 9A is switched to the closed state as shown in FIG. 18 (B). At the same time, when the game ball P enters the first start winning opening 9A, the connecting portion 90 is operated, and the second starting winning opening 9B is switched to the open state. At this time, the game ball P has entered the first start winning opening 9A in a state where the variation display of the special symbol J is being performed (the state where the variation display of the special symbol J cannot be started). By storing a random number value as a start-up memory in the main RAM 33, the number of reserved balls is incremented by 1, and the special symbol holding lamp R1 is turned on.

  Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 19A, when the game ball P enters the open second start winning opening 9B, the second start winning opening 9B is switched as shown in FIG. 19B. Thus, the start winning ports 9A and 9B are both closed. At this time, since the game ball P has entered the second start winning opening 9B in a state where the variation display of the special symbol J cannot be started, the number of held balls is stored by storing a random value as a start memory in the main RAM 33. Is added, and the special symbol holding lamp R2 is turned on.

  In FIG. 20 (A), the number of balls to be held is 3, the special symbol holding lamps R1 to R3 are lit, and the start winning ports 9A and 9B are both closed. At this time, since the second start winning opening 9B is in a closed state (special state), when the game ball P enters, the number of reserved balls stored in the main RAM 33 is decremented by one. In this state, when the game ball P enters the second start winning opening 9B, the second start winning opening 9B is switched to the open state as shown in FIG. One is subtracted to two, and the special symbol holding lamps R1 and R2 are turned on.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 21 (A), when the game ball P enters the open second start winning opening 9B, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the second starting winning opening 9B is closed. Switch to state. Thus, when the game ball P enters when the second start winning opening 9B is in the open state (start state), the number of reserved balls is incremented by 1, and the special symbol hold lamps R1 to R3 are turned on. It will be in the state.

  As described above, the present embodiment includes the start winning ports 9A and 9B that can be switched between the open state that facilitates entry of game balls and the closed state that makes entry of game balls difficult. The mouth 9B is switched to the open state in conjunction with the entry of the game ball into the first start winning prize opening 9A. Also, a first start winning port switch 9SA that detects that a game ball has entered the first start winning port 9A, and a second start that detects that a game ball has entered the second start winning port 9B. A winning symbol switch 9SB, and in response to the establishment of the starting condition based on the detection results by the starting winning symbol switches 9SA, 9SB, the variation display of the special symbol J is started, and the display result of the special symbol J is predetermined. The game state is set to a specific game state advantageous to the player when a specific display mode is obtained. As described above, since the start winning ports 9A and 9B are interlocked, and the start condition is established that the game ball enters the interlocked start winning ports 9A and 9B, it is possible to change the game. Therefore, the game is improved and the interest of the game is improved.

  In addition, the start winning opening 9A, 9B is set to the open state in the open state, the special state is set to the closed state, and the symbol display unit 16b starts that the game ball has entered in the start state (open state) As the condition is satisfied, the variation display of the special symbol J is started and the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed according to the establishment of the start condition. Further, when a game ball enters in the special state, the start memory stored in the start memory means is erased.

  As a result, when the start winning opening 9A, 9B is in a special state, if the game ball enters, the start memory stored in the start memory means will be erased, so the player has a sense of tension. As a result, the interest of the game can be improved. Therefore, the player hits the game balls to enter when they are in the start state so that the game balls do not enter the start winning ports 9A and 9B when the start winning openings 9A and 9B are in the special state. Become. That is, a game ball is hit according to an open state or a closed state corresponding to a start state, a special state. Thus, the player's direct involvement in the entry of the game ball into the start winning port 9A, 9B by the technical intervention of aiming at the game ball according to the open or closed state of the start winning port 9A, 9B Can be given, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. In addition, when the start winning opening 9A, 9B is in the special state, the start memory is erased by entering the game ball, so that the start memory can be digested faster than before. Further, since the start memory is quickly digested, when the maximum number of memories that can be stored in the start storage means is constant, the upper limit value can be kept low.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 20A, when the second start winning opening 9B is in the closed state (special state), the first start winning opening 9A is started out of the start winning openings 9A and 9B. It is set as an area, and the second start winning opening 9B is set as a special area. That is, when the game ball enters the first start winning opening 9A in the open state, the start condition is satisfied, and when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B in the closed state, the start condition is not satisfied, The start memory stored in the start memory means is erased. At this time, if the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B, the start memory stored in the start storage means is erased, so the player plays the game with a sense of tension. Thus, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Then, the player strikes so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening 9B. In this way, the technical intervention of avoiding the second start winning opening 9B and aiming at the game ball makes it possible to give the player a direct involvement in the change of the start memory, and the player's willingness to play Can be increased.

  Further, the game board 4 has a connecting portion 90 that is operated by contact with a game ball that has entered the first start winning opening 9A and switches the second start winning opening 9B to an open state. If the game ball does not enter 9B, the open or closed state of the second start winning opening 9B is maintained, so that the player can always play the game with a sense of tension and get bored of the player. I will not let you. Further, since the mechanical start winning opening 9A, 9B is provided, it is not necessary to control the opening time (open state duration time) as in the case of the electric variable winning device (electrical power accessory), and the control burden is reduced. Mitigation can be achieved.

  In the above embodiment, the open state of the second start winning opening 9B is set as the start state, and the closed state of the second start winning opening 9B is set as the special state. The open state of the winning opening 9B may be set as a special state, and the closed state of the second start winning opening 9B may be set as a starting state. Further, one of the open state and the closed state of the first start winning opening 9A may be set as the start state, and the other may be set as the special state.

(Modification)
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. Hereinafter, description similar to that of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment will be omitted, and differences from the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the above embodiment will be described. The point of difference between the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the embodiment and the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the modification is that instead of the state setting means for setting the open state of the start winning ports 9A and 9B as the starting state and setting the closed state as the special state, The pachinko game according to the embodiment is provided with a region setting means for setting the first start winning port 9A as a start region and setting the second start winning port 9B as a special region among the start winning ports 9A and 9B. Mainly different from machine 1.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to this modified example, when the entry of the game ball to the first start winning opening 9A set as the starting area is detected and the first start winning opening switch 9SA outputs a detection signal, the big hit A random number for determination and a random number for determining a jackpot symbol are extracted, and a jackpot determination is performed, and a symbol command is output from the main control circuit 30 to the subcontrol circuit 40, and the decorative symbol in the liquid crystal display device 16 is output to the subcontrol circuit 40. D is determined.

  Further, the main RAM 33 constitutes the start memory means of the present invention, and stores the start memory when the start condition is established in a state where the fluctuation display of the special symbol J by the symbol display unit 16b cannot be started. Specifically, when a game ball enters the first start winning opening (starting area) 9A in a state where the fluctuation display of the special symbol J cannot be started, a big hit determination random number and a big hit symbol determination are used as a start memory. The random number is stored in a storage area provided in the main RAM 33.

  The main RAM 33 constitutes the start memory erasing means of the present invention, and when the entry of the game ball to the second start winning opening 9B is detected and the second starting winning opening switch 9SB outputs a detection signal. Then, one start-up memory stored in the storage area of the main RAM 33 is deleted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 22 and FIG. 23, the input signal processing and the start winning opening winning process will be described. The input signal processing is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this input signal processing, a big winning opening winning process (step 101) and a general winning opening winning process (step 102) are performed. In the next step 203, a start winning opening winning process is performed.

  The start winning opening winning process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the start winning award winning process is started, the process proceeds to step 211, and it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A based on the detection signal from the first start winning opening switch 9SA. If a game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A, the process proceeds to step 212. If no game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A, the process proceeds to step 216. In step 212, a payout request command is set.

  In the following step 213, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls (starting memory number) is the upper limit (four in this embodiment). When the number of held balls is four, the start winning opening winning process is terminated, and when the number of held balls is 1 to 3, the process proceeds to step 214. In step 214, a big hit determination random number is extracted and a big hit symbol determining random number is extracted. Subsequently, in step 215, the random number value extracted in step 214 is stored as start memory in the main RAM 33, the number of reserved balls is incremented by 1, and the start winning opening winning process is terminated.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 211 that the ball has not entered the first start winning port 9A and the process proceeds to step 216, the second start winning port 9B is based on the detection signal from the second start winning port switch 9SB. It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered. If a game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B, the process proceeds to step 217. If no game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B, the start winning opening winning process is terminated. In step 217, a payout request command is set.

  In the following step 218, one start memory stored in the storage area of the main RAM 33 is deleted, the number of stored balls is reduced by one, the start winning opening winning process is terminated, and the input signal process is performed. finish.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, of the first start winning port 9A and the second start winning port 9B, the first start winning port 9A is set as the start region, and the second start winning port 9B is specially set. The symbol display unit 16b sets the start condition to be met when the game ball has entered the first start winning opening 9A, and starts the variable symbol display of the special symbol J in response to the establishment of the start condition. In addition, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed. When the variation display of the special symbol J by the symbol display unit 16b cannot be started, the main RAM 33 extracts when the entry of the game ball to the first starting winning port 9A is detected by the first starting winning port switch 9SA. The random number value thus stored is stored as a start memory (the number of reserved balls). Further, when the entry of the game ball into the second start winning opening 9B is detected by the second start winning opening switch 9SB, the main RAM 33 erases one stored start memory.

  As described above, when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B, the start memory stored in the main RAM 33 is erased, so that the player plays the game with a sense of tension. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game. Then, the player strikes so that the game ball does not enter the second start winning opening 9B. Thereby, it becomes possible to give the player a direct involvement in the change of the starting memory by the technical intervention property of aiming at the game ball while avoiding the special area, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced. In addition, since the start memory is erased when the game ball enters the second start winning opening 9B, it is possible to expedite the start memory compared to the prior art. Further, since the start-up memory is quickly digested, when the maximum number of memories that can be stored in the main RAM 33 is constant, the upper limit value can be kept low.

  In the present modification, the first start winning opening 9A is set as a start area and the second start winning opening 9B is set as a special area, but the first start winning opening 9A is set as a special area. Then, the second start winning opening 9B may be set as the start area.

  As mentioned above, although this invention was concretely demonstrated based on the embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment. In the above embodiment, the start winning opening 9A, 9B is a mechanical variable winning device (non-electrical accessory), but may be configured to include an electric variable winning device (electrical accessory). In the case of a configuration equipped with an electric variable prize winning device, a normal symbol operation gate is installed on the game board, and the normal symbol lottery is selected based on the establishment of the starting condition that the game ball has entered the normal symbol operation gate. If the lottery result of this normal symbol is won, the variable winning device may be released.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the interlocking variable winning device is a starting port for performing a lottery of special symbols.For example, like the above-described normal symbol operating gate, An interlocking variable winning device may be used.

  In the above embodiment, the start memory means and the start memory erase means add and subtract start memories (holding balls) one by one. However, the number to be added and subtracted is not limited to one. Two, three may be sufficient.

  Moreover, in the said embodiment, although it is set as the structure provided with a starting memory | storage means and a starting erasing means, the structure which does not provide these starting memory | storage means and a starting erasing means may be sufficient. In short, the interlocking variable winning device may function as a starting port.

  In addition, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device may be so-called pass-type variable winning devices that return the entered game balls to the game area 4a again, without returning the entered game balls to the game area 4a. A so-called winning-type variable winning device for collection may be used.

  Moreover, the structure of a connection part is not limited to the connection part 90 shown in FIG. 15, Other structures may be sufficient.

  In the above embodiment, the switching operation of the opening / closing state of the second variable winning device is performed in conjunction with the switching operation of the opening / closing state of the first variable winning device. The second variable winning device may be opened in conjunction with the state, or the second variable winning device may be closed in conjunction with the closed state of the first variable winning device. Alternatively, the second variable winning device is closed in conjunction with the open state of the first variable winning device, or the second variable winning device is opened in conjunction with the closed state of the first variable winning device. You may do it.

It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention from the front side. FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. 1. It is a perspective view which shows the pachinko game machine shown in FIG. 1 from the back side. FIG. 3 is a front view of the game board shown in FIG. 2. It is a fragmentary sectional view of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG. It is a block block diagram which mainly shows the internal structure of a pachinko gaming machine. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the main control process repeatedly performed by the main control circuit after turning on a power supply. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol control process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a special symbol memory | storage check process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a system timer interruption process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an input signal process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of a start winning opening prize process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of an opening-and-closing state detection process. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the sub control process repeatedly performed by the sub control circuit. It is the schematic which shows the connection part and game ball passage path which were installed in the back surface of the game board shown in FIG. 4 from the back side. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement content of an interlocking | linkage accessory. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement content of an interlocking | linkage accessory. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement content of an interlocking | linkage accessory. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement content of an interlocking | linkage accessory. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement content of an interlocking | linkage accessory. It is a schematic block diagram which shows an example of the operation | movement content of an interlocking | linkage accessory. 12 is a flowchart showing a procedure of input signal processing different from FIG. 11. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the start winning opening prize process different from FIG.

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  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 9A ... 1st start winning opening (1st variable winning apparatus; starting area), 9B ... 2nd starting winning opening (2nd variable winning apparatus; special area), 9SA ... 1st Start winning port switch (first game ball detecting means), 9SB ... second start winning port switch (second game ball detecting means), 16b ... symbol display section (variable display means), 31 ... main CPU ( Specific game control means, detection determination means), 33... Main RAM (starting storage means, starting storage erasing means), 90.

Claims (4)

A first variable winning device capable of switching between an open state in which entry of a game ball is easy and a closed state in which entry of a game ball is difficult;
In conjunction with the open state or the closed state of the first variable winning device, a second variable that can be switched between an open state that facilitates entry of game balls and a closed state that makes entry of game balls difficult. A winning device;
First game ball detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered the first variable winning device;
Second game ball detecting means for detecting that a game ball has entered the second variable winning device;
In response to the establishment of the start condition based on the detection result by either the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means, the variation display of the identification symbol is started, and the display result of the variation display Fluctuation display means for deriving and displaying
Specific game control means for controlling the game state so that a specific game state advantageous to the player is obtained when the display result of the identification symbol derived and displayed on the variation display means becomes a predetermined specific display mode; A gaming machine comprising: One of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device is set as a start area, and the other is set as a special area,
The fluctuation display means that the start condition is established when a game ball has entered the start area, and according to the establishment of the start condition, the fluctuation display of the identification symbol is started and the display result of the change display is derived. Display
When the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means detects the entry of the game ball into the start area in a state where the change display of the identification symbol by the change display means cannot be started, Start storage means for storing a predetermined number of detected balls as start storage;
When it is detected that a game ball has entered the special area, it has start memory erasure means for erasing a predetermined number of start memories stored in the start memory means based on detection of the game ball. The gaming machine according to claim 1. At least one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device has one of the open state and the closed state set as a starting state and the other is set as a special state,
The fluctuation display means that the start condition is established when the game ball has entered in the start state, and the fluctuation display of the identification symbol is started and the display result of the change display is derived according to the establishment of the start condition. Display
In the state where the variation display of the identification symbol by the variation display means cannot be started, when the entry of the game ball is detected by the first game ball detection means or the second game ball detection means, the start state or the Detection determination means for determining in which state of the special state the game ball has entered;
Start memory means for storing a predetermined number of game balls detected as start memories when it is determined by the detection determining means that a game ball has entered in the start state;
Starting memory erasing means for erasing a predetermined number of starting memories stored in the starting storage means based on this determination when it is determined by the detection determining means that a game ball has entered in the special state. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   2. A connecting portion that is operated by contact with a game ball that has entered the first variable winning device and that switches the second variable winning device to the open state or the closed state. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of 3.

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