JP2007275406A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of increasing a chance that a player views a specific performance by his/her own operation. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a program ROM storing a regular performance and the specific performance, and a sub CPU determining either performance of the regular performance or the specific performance, determining whether or not an operation means operable by a player is operated within an operation valid period and, when determining that it is operated within the operation valid period, controlling to determine the specific performance. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that produces a special aspect of performance.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there exists a gaming machine that aims to improve the interest of a game by displaying an effect (specific effect) with a low selection probability. Here, as an effect with a low selection probability, for example, a premier effect is cited.

  For example, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, an effect image with a low selection probability is displayed when a player operates an effect button. In addition, when an effect canceling operation is performed, an effect image with a low selection probability is displayed again by setting a replay effect flag so that the player can view an effect image with a low selection probability again. It has a configuration.

  Here, in most cases, the display of the effect image with a low selection probability is used as a means for notifying that it is determined that the jackpot determination is made, and the appearance rate is set low.

Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting that an effect image with a low selection probability is displayed. When an effect image with a low selection probability is displayed, the interest of the game is improved.
JP 2005-334092 A

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, there is no change in the appearance rate itself of the performance with a low selection probability, and considering the current use cycle of the gaming machine, the game ends without seeing the performance with a low selection probability. There are many situations. Therefore, there is a demand for a gaming machine that increases the chances of seeing such an effect with a low selection probability through game participation by a player.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the chance that a player can see an effect with a low selection probability by his / her own operation.

  In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention according to claim 1 is arranged in a game area of a game board, and a start area where a game ball can be won and an effect storage means for storing a plurality of types of effects. And an effect determination means for determining one of the effects from the plurality of types of effects stored by the effect storage means on the condition that the game ball has passed through the start area, and an effect determined by the effect determination means. Production control means for controlling execution, operation means operable by a player, operation valid period determining means for determining an operation valid period for validating operation of the operation means, and operation valid period determining means A determination means for determining whether or not the operation means has been operated within an operation valid period, and the effect storage means includes the effect determination means as a plurality of types of effects compared to a normal effect and a normal effect. Decided When the determination unit determines that the determination unit has been operated during the operation effective period, the production determination unit stores the plurality of types of productions stored in the production storage unit. The specific effect is determined.

  In this way, it is determined that an operation (specific effect) with a low selection probability is executed by operating the operation means within the operation effective period.

  As a result, the player's operation is reflected and the specific effect is executed. Therefore, compared to the conventional gaming machine, the opportunity to execute the specific effect, that is, the opportunity for the player to see the specific effect. Can be increased.

  In addition, since the player cannot grasp when the operation effective period is, the player who wants to see the specific effect repeats the operation by the operating means during the game. Therefore, the opportunity to operate the operating means can be increased, and the player can enjoy the operation of operating the operating means within the operation effective period that is unknown.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, the present invention described in claim 2 determines whether or not to shift to a big hit gaming state that is advantageous to the player on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area. The jackpot determining means for determining whether or not the effect determining means determines that the determining means has been operated during the operation effective period, and the jackpot determining means determines that the game state is to shift to the jackpot gaming state. In this case, the specific effect is determined.

  In this way, it is determined that the specific effect is to be executed when the operation means is operated within the operation effective period and it is determined that the big hit is made after the next time.

  Thereby, the big hit can be notified to the player by executing the specific effect. Therefore, the player has a sense of expectation that the specific effect will be executed and will be a big hit, so that the player can desire to execute the specific effect more.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the first or second aspect of the invention, a display unit capable of displaying a predetermined image is provided, and the effect control unit is provided via the display unit. The effect determined by the effect determining means is executed.

  Thereby, since a specific production | presentation and a normal production | presentation are displayed as an image, it can appeal to a player's vision and can increase the interest of a game more. Further, since the display means for displaying the image is the place where the player pays the most attention during the game, the player can be more attracted to the game by displaying the effect.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of the first to third aspects, a notification unit that notifies that the determination unit has determined that an operation has been performed is provided. It is characterized by that.

  As described above, when it is determined that the next big hit is made, the fact that the specific effect is executed is notified, so that the player who has been notified that the specific effect is executed is required to see the specific effect. The game will continue until it is determined. Therefore, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  In addition to the configuration of the invention according to any one of claims 1 to 4, the present invention described in claim 5 is configured such that when it is determined by the jackpot determination means that the jackpot gaming state is to be entered, A gaming state that determines whether the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state is a first gaming state advantageous to the player or a second gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player than the first gaming state Determining means; and gaming state control means for controlling execution of the gaming state determined by the gaming state determining means, wherein the operation valid period determining means is configured such that the gaming state control means controls the first gaming state. When the game state is being executed, the operation valid period is determined to be longer than when the game state control unit is executing the control of the second game state.

  As described above, when the game state is the first game state (probability game state), the chance of determining that the specific effect is to be executed is increased compared to when the game state is the second game state (normal game state). It has become.

  As a result, the player has a sense of expectation that the operation means can be operated within the extended operation effective period during the probability variation gaming state, and shows interest by operating the operation means. Moreover, since it becomes easy to execute a specific effect when it is a big hit during the probability variation game state, the probability that the player can see the specific effect can be further increased.

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

  That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the chance that a player can see an effect with a low selection probability by his / her own operation.

  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.

  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. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a variation pattern table according to the present embodiment, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example of an effect table according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 6 is according to the present embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating an example of an operation valid period determination table, FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of a main control circuit according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating a processing procedure of special symbol control processing according to the present embodiment; FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the special symbol check processing according to this embodiment, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the command reception interrupt processing according to this embodiment, and FIG. 11 is according to this embodiment. Timer by sub control circuit 12 is a flowchart showing a main processing procedure by the sub-control circuit according to this embodiment, FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a timer update processing procedure according to this embodiment, FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of an operation valid period determination process according to this embodiment, FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of a switch input process according to this embodiment, and FIG. 16 is a command according to this embodiment. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the processing procedure of the effect determination processing according to the present embodiment.

  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 a premier effect (specific effect) or a normal effect, which will be described later, and an effect symbol display area for variably displaying the effect symbol. Yes.

  A decorative symbol is displayed in the decorative symbol display region located in the center of the display region 21a. These decorative symbols are individually displayed in a variable manner on condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area.

  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).

  Furthermore, inside the special winning opening 15, a passing area where a game ball can pass is provided. In the present embodiment, an operation in which the big prize opening 15 changes from the second state to the first state in the big hit gaming state, which will be described later, and becomes the second state again is called a round operation.

  Further, a special symbol display 24, normal symbol displays 25a and 25b, four normal symbol start memory displays 23, and four special symbol start memory indicators 22 are arranged at the upper center of the game board 2, respectively. ing. 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, a round number display 26 is disposed on the upper right side of the game board 2 (FIG. 2) so as to be visible.

  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 and performs a launch operation, the game balls in the upper plate 5a are sent to the launching device 90 by a launching ball supply device (not shown), and the launching device 90 provides a rail. 6 is fired into the game area 2a.

  On the left side of the dish unit 5, an operation button 50 as an operation means is provided. The operation button 50 can be operated with the left hand while the player operates the handle 7 with the right hand. When the operation button 50 is operated during an operation valid period to be described later, the sub CPU 301 determines that the operation has been performed.

  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 gaming state (probability variation state) and in the short-time gaming state, it is 6 seconds.) When “winning” is displayed (hereinafter referred to as “ordinary winning time”), the ordinary electric accessory 18 variable wings 18a and 18b are opened in a reverse octave shape for a predetermined time, and are switched to an open state in which a game ball can be easily received (the open time is 0.2 seconds in the normal game state, while the probability change game state) If in medium and short game state, 2.2 seconds of 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.

  The symbols displayed on the special symbol display 24 that is a 7-segment LED include, for example, alphabets such as “F” and “H” as special symbols that are jackpot symbols, and “−” as non-special symbols that are outliers. Etc. ". These symbols are displayed in a variable manner after the game ball is won at the start port 14. In addition, when the variation display of these symbols is finished, and the variation display result (here, the variation display result refers to the symbols that are stopped and displayed) is an alphabet such as “F”, “H”, etc. Is called a jackpot display mode. 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.

  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).

  Then, when the variation display result of the special symbol is in the probability variation display mode, after the jackpot gaming state is finished, the transition to the probability variation state with a high probability that the variation display result of the special symbol in the special symbol display 24 becomes the jackpot display mode. On the other hand, when the display mode of the special symbol is changed to the non-probability display mode, the game state is shifted to the normal gaming state after the big hit gaming state.

  Further, examples of identification 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 special symbol variation display after winning the game ball to the starting port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18. Note that the variation display of these identification symbols is finished, and the variation display result (that is, combination of stop identification symbols, also referred to as stop decoration symbols) is "" 3 "" 3 "" 3 "" "" 2 " A case where the same numbers and symbols are arranged in a horizontal line, such as “2” and “2”, is called a big hit decoration symbol. 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 symbol.

  The decorative symbol variation display is performed in conjunction with the special symbol variation display described above. For this reason, when the display mode for the player to recognize that the special symbol variation display result has shifted to the jackpot gaming state (that is, the jackpot display mode), the decorative symbol variation display result 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.

  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. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control system of the gaming machine shown in FIG.
The control system of the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a main control circuit 200, 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. And a lending command signal output means for outputting a lending command signal for instructing lending of game balls to the payout control circuit 70a according to the operation of the ball lending operation panel 9, and the record information read by the reading means. Writing means for subtracting the number of loans commanded by the lending command signal output means from the available lending number and recording the information on the prepaid card inserted into the insertion slot.

  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. A main ROM 202 is mounted that stores a normal hit determination table that is referred to at the time and various probability tables that are referred to when the other effects are drawn.

  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, that is, the number of game balls passing through the starting area). On-hold storage counter for storing the number of on-hold memories (the number of passing balls of the passing gate), a large winning opening winning counter for storing the number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 15 during one round operation A big winning opening opening number counter for storing the number of times the door of the big winning opening 15 is opened and closed during one big hit gaming state (that is, the number of round operations in one big winning gaming state) is provided.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the counter is set to 0 in the initial state and is reset by shutting off the power supply of the gaming machine 1 or the like. However, it may not be reset by turning off the power of the gaming machine 1.

  Furthermore, the value of the counter may be displayed in the display area 21a at a predetermined timing, or may be displayed by a player's operation.

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

  The main CPU 201 has the functions of jackpot determination means, variation pattern determination means, gaming state determination means, gaming state control means, variable winning device control means, prize ball control means, command transmission means, and gaming state transition means. Yes.

  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 to be changed to the big hit game state, after the special symbols on the special symbol display 24 and the decorative symbols in the display area 21a are displayed, that is, the special symbol indicator 24. The jackpot display mode (hit-hit symbol) is displayed at the same time, and after the jackpot effect or the premier effect is displayed in the decorative symbol display area, the gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the jackpot gaming state. .

  The variation pattern determining means determines one of the plurality of variation patterns as a variation pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24 in accordance with the determination processing of the jackpot determination unit. It is.

  Specifically, the fluctuation pattern determination means determines the fluctuation pattern with reference to the fluctuation pattern table shown in FIG. 4 based on the determination result by the jackpot determination means and the extracted random number value.

  For example, if the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means is to shift to the jackpot gaming state (big hit), and the extracted random number value is 20 to 59, the “big hit pattern 2” is displayed as a special symbol. Is determined as the fluctuation pattern. Then, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 307 on the special symbol display 24 to display the fluctuation pattern of “big hit pattern 2” for 30 seconds.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order and the extracted random number value is 0 to 19, “out of pattern 1” is determined as a special symbol variation pattern. Then, on the special symbol display 24, the fluctuation display for 10 seconds is performed with the fluctuation pattern of “offset pattern 1”.

  The variation pattern determining means is a means for generating and setting an effect command corresponding to the currently determined variation pattern in order to cause the effect determining means to be described later to execute an effect image to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  For example, when the variation pattern determining means determines that the variation pattern of the special symbol is “offset pattern 2”, the production command “02” is generated and set. When the variation pattern is determined as “big hit pattern 3”, the production command “06” is generated and set.

  Then, the set determination command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300 by command transmission means described later.

  The gaming state determination means sets the gaming state after the big hit gaming state to the probability variation gaming state (first gaming state) or the normal gaming state when the result of the big hit determination by the big hit determination means is a big hit This is a means for determining whether or not to enter the (second game state).

  Here, the probability variation gaming state (high probability state) is a gaming state that has a high probability that the result of the jackpot determination is a jackpot. Further, the normal gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of the big hit determination is a big hit compared to the probability variation gaming state.

  Specifically, the gaming state determination means confirms that the result of the big hit determination by the big hit determination means is a big hit. Then, the probability state is selected with reference to the random number extracted by the random number lottery and the gaming state determination table stored in the main ROM 202.

  The gaming state determining means is means for generating and setting a gaming state command corresponding to the gaming state determined this time for reference when the operation effective period determining means described later determines the operation effective period.

  For example, if the determined gaming state is a probability variation gaming state, a value “00” is generated and set in the gaming state command. Then, after the big hit gaming state is finished, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the determined gaming state is the normal gaming state, a value “01” is generated and set in the gaming state command. Then, after the big hit gaming state ends, the gaming state is shifted to the normal gaming state.

  Then, the set probability state command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300 by command transmission means described later.

  The gaming state control means is means for controlling the gaming state after the big hit gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means.

  The variable winning device control means realizes the round control by controlling a large winning opening solenoid 72S described later.

  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.

  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. Start port switches 19a and 19b, which are provided on the object 18 and detect the game balls won in the start port 14 or the ordinary electric accessory 18 are 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 operations of the liquid crystal display device 21, the speakers 8a and 8b, the decoration lamp 39a, and the notification lamp (notification means) 39b. The operations of the payout device 82 and the launch device 90 are controlled by the received payout control circuit 70a and the launch control circuit 70b.

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

  A 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 sound control circuit 306, the lamp control circuit 307, and the like according to the determination result.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 has functions of effect determining means, effect control means, operation effective period determining means, and determining means.

  The effect determining means is means for determining an effect to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 (display means) from a plurality of effects.

  Here, the effects are stored in an effect table (see FIG. 5) stored in a program ROM 302, which will be described later, and are classified into “premier effects (specific effects)” and “normal effects”.

  The premier effect is an effect that is determined only when the jackpot determination is made by the jackpot determination means. For this reason, the display of the premier effect plays a role of notifying the player that the game will shift to the big hit gaming state. Note that the probability of determining the premier effect is lower than the probability of determining the normal effect. In addition, when a big hit is determined, it is not always determined as a premier effect, but limited to a premier effect. Further, the normal production means production other than the premier production.

  Specifically, the variable display mode selection means refers to the effect table shown in FIG. 5 and determines which effect is to be displayed based on the received effect command.

  Note that there are two types of effect tables that are referred to when determining the effect, a “special effect table” and a “normal effect table”, and these tables are stored in the program ROM 302. If the determination means described later determines that the operation button 50 has been operated, the special effect table is referred to. Otherwise, the normal effect table is referred to.

  For example, when the received command is “01”, the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined as “normal effect 1”.

  When the received command is “04”, when the effect table to be referenced is the normal effect table, the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined as “normal effect 4”. On the other hand, when the received command is “04” and the effect table to be referenced is the special effect table, the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is determined as “premier effect 3”.

  Thus, when determining an effect with reference to a normal effect table, the probability of being determined as a premier effect is low, but when referring to a special effect table, the received command is “04 to 06” (ie, a big hit determination). When the result is a big hit), all the effects to be displayed are determined as the premier effects.

  The effect control means is means for performing display control of variable display on the liquid crystal display device 21 (display means) based on the effect determined by the effect determination means by performing instruction control on the image control circuit 305. is there. Specifically, in accordance with the winning of a game ball at the start port 14, a series of variable display display control is performed from the start of the decorative symbol variation display on the liquid crystal display device 21 to the stop display. .

  For example, when “normal effect 3” is determined by the effect determining means, the effect control means performs control to variably display “normal effect 3” on the liquid crystal display device 21 for 30 seconds.

  The operation valid period determining means is a means for determining an operation valid period for validating that the operation button (operation means) 50 has been operated by the player.

  Specifically, the operation effective period determination means determines the operation effective period with reference to the operation effective period determination table (FIG. 6) stored in the program ROM 302 based on the extracted random number value.

  Further, there are two types of operation effective period determination tables, a “normal operation effective period determination table” and a “special operation effective period determination table”, and these tables are stored in the program ROM 302. The table referred to when the operation valid period is determined differs depending on the received game state command. That is, when the received game state command is “00” (when the probability variation game state is in progress), the “special operation valid period determination table” is referred to, and otherwise the “normal operation valid period determination table” is referred to. refer.

  The “special operation valid period determination table” stores an operation valid period longer than the “normal operation valid period determination table”. Therefore, when referring to the “special operation effective period determination table”, that is, when determining the operation effective period during the probability variation gaming state, the operation effective period is determined to be long. As a result, the player has a sense of expectation that the operation means can be operated within the extended operation effective period during the probability variation gaming state, and shows interest by operating the operation means.

  For example, when referring to the normal effective period determination table, if the extracted random number value is a value of 0 to 9, the operation effective period is “the period in which 10 seconds after the determination is 10 seconds after the determination is the operation effective period” A ”is determined. Then, “600 sec” (10 minutes) is set in the standby timer, and “01” which is a value indicating that the operation valid period is in standby is set in the standby flag. Thereafter, when the value of the standby timer reaches “00 sec”, “10 sec” is set in the operation valid period timer. Note that the standby flag is a flag indicating whether or not it is in a standby period until the operation valid period timer is activated.

  Also, when referring to the special effective period determination table, if the extracted random number value is a value of 10 to 19, the operation effective period is an operation effective period of 1 minute 20 minutes after the determination. G ". Then, “1200 sec” is set in the standby timer, and “01” indicating that the operation valid period is in standby is set in the standby flag. Thereafter, when the value of the standby timer becomes “00 sec”, “60 sec” is set in the operation valid period timer.

  When the standby timer is set, “3600 sec” is set in the processing timer. Here, the processing timer is a timer that measures whether or not a predetermined time (for example, 1 hour) has elapsed since the operation valid period was determined. When the value of the processing timer reaches “00”, that is, when one hour has elapsed since the previous determination of the operation effective period, the operation effective period determination means determines the operation effective period. As described above, the operation valid period is determined every hour.

  The determining means is means for determining whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated within the operation effective period determined by the operation effective period determining means.

  Specifically, it is determined whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated after the operation effective period timer is set and before the value of the operation effective period timer reaches “00”.

  When the determination means determines that the operation button 50 has been operated within the operation effective period, when the effect determination means determines the effect, the “special effect table” is referred to. Therefore, if the determination means determines that the operation button 50 has been operated within the operation effective period, the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is a premier effect when the result of the big hit determination is a big hit.

  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 processing of the lamp control circuit 307, data relating to a plurality of types of notifications, a normal effect table and a special effect table that are referred to when determining an effect, and an operation effective period determined by random lottery The normal operation effective period determination table and the special operation effective period determination table which are referred to in FIG.

  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 display control circuit 305 executes a display such as an effect change display on the display area 21a in response to an instruction from the sub CPU 301 (an instruction based on the effect data set in a predetermined work area of the work RAM 303). Yes, image data ROM 305b for storing various image data, and corresponding image data is extracted from the image data ROM 305b in accordance with control from the sub CPU 301. Based on the extracted image data, the decorative pattern change display and effect image A VDP (Video Display Processor) 305a that generates data for executing display of the image, and a D / A conversion circuit (D / A converter) 305d that converts display image data generated by the VDP 305a into an analog signal. To do.

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

  Further, for example, the image data ROM 305b stores effect symbol image data for variably displaying the decoration symbol in the decoration symbol display area, effect image data for displaying the effect 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.

  The lamp control circuit 307 is connected with a decoration 39a and a notification lamp (notification means) 39b. The lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal based on the control of the sub CPU 301. The decoration 39a and the notification lamp (notification means) 39b perform lighting display of lamps and LEDs provided in various places of the gaming machine 1 based on this input signal.

  For example, when it is determined by the determination means that the operation button 50 has been operated during the operation effective period, the lamp control circuit 307 generates a signal for turning on the notification lamp 39b, and the notification lamp 39b is turned on. Is displayed. Thereby, the player recognizes that the premier effect is displayed at the next big hit. In addition, although the alerting | reporting means in this Embodiment is the alerting | reporting lamp | ramp 39b, you may display the said determination result on the liquid crystal display device 21 not only this but the liquid crystal display device 21, for example.

  In this way, the speakers 8a and 8b, the decoration 39a, the notification lamp (notification means) 39b, 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. 7A is a flowchart showing a system timer interrupt process procedure executed so as to interrupt the main process at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec), and FIG. 7B 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. Hereinafter, the switch input detection process will be specifically described.

  The main CPU 201 detects the detection signals output from the count switch 19Se, the general prize opening switch 19Sb, the start opening switch 19a, the passing gate switch 19Sa, and the like through the I / O port. Then, the main CPU 201 that detects these detection signals executes the following processes (1) to (3) according to the contents of the detected detection signals.

  (1) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the count switch 19Se, the main CPU 201 adds “1” to the value of the big prize winning prize counter.

  (2) When the main CPU 201 detects a detection signal from the start port switch 19a provided at the start port 18, the main CPU 201 confirms the value of the winning memory counter. When the value of the winning memory counter is, for example, 4 or less, “1” is added to the value of the winning memory counter, and the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol determination random number value are extracted by random lottery. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol determining random number value are stored in the winning storage area of the main RAM 203 as winning storage.

  Further, the main CPU 201 is in a state where the special symbol display unit 24 cannot newly display the variation of the special symbol (for example, when the symbol in the special symbol display unit 24 is already in the variation display), The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display on the special symbol start memory display 22 that the winning memory is present until the variation display can be newly performed.

  When the value of the winning memory counter is 0, the special symbols and decorative symbols are not displayed in a variable manner, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the winning memory counter is 1, it is in a state in which special symbols and decorative symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and the number of winning memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the special symbol or decorative symbol is displayed in a variable state, and the special symbol start memory display 22 indicates that the number of winning memories is four. (In other words, the special symbol start memory display 22 displays a value obtained by subtracting “1” from the winning memory counter).

  (3) 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.

  In addition, the main CPU 201 cannot newly perform the blinking display of the normal symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b (for example, when the symbols on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b are already blinking). If there is, the lamp control circuit 207 is controlled to display on the normal symbol start memory display 23 that the reserved memory exists until the symbols can be blinked on the normal symbol displays 25a and 25b. Do it.

  When the value of the reserved storage counter is 0, the normal symbol display units 25a and 25b do not perform the normal symbol fluctuation display, 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 fluctuation display is being performed, and the number of reserved memories is 0. When the value of the counter is 5, the normal symbol variation 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).

  In step S130, the main CPU 201 displays the remaining variable display time of the special symbol and the production symbol 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 effect 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 S <b> 160, the main CPU 201 outputs an effect command, a gaming state command, a standby state command, other commands, and the like to the sub-control circuit 300.

  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.

  In addition, when the variation pattern or variation display result (stop symbol) of the special symbol is determined in the special symbol storage check process (FIG. 9) described later, the main CPU 201 displays the variation pattern or variation display result as a special symbol display. The lamp control circuit 207 is controlled for display on the display 24. As a result, the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 24 is variably displayed based on the variation pattern determined by the special symbol memory check process, and is stopped at the variation display result (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 issues a payout command for instructing to pay out a predetermined game ball as a prize ball in accordance with the type of a prize opening into which a game ball has entered (such as a general prize opening 12 or a big prize opening 15). A control command such as a signal is output to the payout control circuit 70a.

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

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

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

  In step S20, the main CPU 201 executes a special symbol control process (see FIG. 10) 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 this control state flag.

  In step S20-2, the main CPU 201 performs a special symbol storage check process, which will be described later in detail.

  Here, the main CPU 201 performs jackpot determination based on the jackpot determination random value included in the winning memory. Further, the jackpot symbol, the off symbol, and the variation pattern to be displayed on the special symbol display 24 are determined.

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

  In step S20-4, the main CPU 201 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. 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, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating the process for opening the big winning opening, the value of the big winning opening time timer in which the opening upper limit time is set is “0”. It is confirmed whether or not there is a condition (first condition) or a condition (second condition) that ten or more game balls have entered the big winning opening 15. Here, when either of the first condition and the second condition is satisfied, the main CPU 201 controls the special winning opening solenoid 72S so as to close the door of the special winning opening 15, Then, a value (05) indicating the process for monitoring the winning ball in the winning prize mouth is set in the control state flag, and the monitoring time in the winning prize mouth (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer.

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

  That is, the main CPU 201 has a value (05) indicating that the control status flag indicates the winning ball remaining ball monitoring process and the value of the waiting time timer in which the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time is set is “0”. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the condition (third condition) that the value of the winning prize 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, and one round is a predetermined number of times after the special winning opening 15 is in the first state as described above. A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big prize opening 15 until a time (eg, 29.5 seconds) elapses or after the big prize opening 15 becomes the first state. This is the period until the value of the winning opening winning counter reaches “10”.

  In the big winning opening residual ball monitoring process, when the third condition described above is satisfied, the main CPU 201 sets a value (07) indicating the big hit end interval process to the control state flag and ends the big hit. The time corresponding to the interval is set in the waiting time timer.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 201 that has determined that the third condition described above is not satisfied sets a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management process in the control state flag and waits before the big winning opening reopening The time corresponding to the time 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. The big prize opening solenoid 72S is controlled. 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 an opening time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the special winning opening timer.

  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, when the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state control means, determines that the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is the probability variation gaming state, the high probability flag is set to (77) to shift the gaming state to the probability variation gaming state. Let

  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 value for jackpot determination stored in 0 ″ is used for the jackpot determination in step S20-2.

  Next, the special symbol memory check process in step S20-2 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special symbol storage 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 symbol display operation of the special symbol or the liquid crystal display device 21 and is not in the big hit gaming state. This is generated in the case of

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

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

  The jackpot determination table refers to a jackpot determination table to be referred to when the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a non-probability changing gaming state and when the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability changing gaming state. It is different. In other words, the jackpot determination table referred to in the probability variable gaming state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table referred to in the non-probability variable gaming state, so that it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination table.

  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 (that is, whether or not the jackpot has been won) Confirm). Then, when the result of the big hit determination is that which shifts the gaming state to the big hit gaming state (big hit), the main CPU 201 proceeds to the process of step S20-2-8. 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 that the variation display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 24 is the off symbol.

  In step S20-2-8, the main CPU 201, which is the gaming state determination means, displays the variation display result of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24, the gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state as a probable gaming state (first gaming state). ), Or a process for determining whether the game state after the big hit gaming state is the normal big hit symbol which is the normal gaming state (second gaming state) is performed.

  Specifically, the main CPU 201 refers to the random number value extracted by random number lottery and the gaming state determination table stored in the main ROM 202 to determine the special symbol jackpot symbol in the special symbol display 24.

  When the variation display result of the special symbol is determined to be a probable big hit symbol, a value “00” is generated and set in the gaming state command. On the other hand, when the variation display result of the special symbol is determined to be the normal jackpot symbol, a value “01” is generated and set in the gaming state command.

  In step S20-2-9, the main CPU 201, which is a variation pattern determining means, performs a process of determining a variation pattern for executing the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 24.

  Specifically, the variation pattern determination means determines the variation pattern with reference to the variation pattern table shown in FIG. 4 based on the result of the jackpot determination process in step S20-2-5 and the extracted random number value. To do.

  For example, if the result of the jackpot determination is to shift to the jackpot gaming state (hit), and the extracted random number value is 20 to 59, the “hit pattern 2” is used as the variation pattern of the special symbol. decide. Then, the main CPU 201 controls the lamp control circuit 207 so that the special symbol display 24 displays the fluctuation pattern of “big hit pattern 2” for 30 seconds. Further, the main CPU 201 performs a process of generating and setting an effect command “05” in order to cause the liquid crystal display device 21 to display an effect image corresponding to “big hit pattern 2”.

  Further, when the result of the jackpot determination is out of order and the extracted random number value is 0 to 19, “out of pattern 1” is determined as a special symbol variation pattern. Then, on the special symbol display 24, the fluctuation display for 10 seconds is performed with the fluctuation pattern of “offset pattern 1”. Further, the production command “01” is generated and set.

  For example, when the variation pattern determining means determines that the variation pattern of the special symbol is “offset pattern 2”, the production command “02” is generated and set. When the variation pattern is determined as “big hit pattern 3”, the production command “06” is generated and set.

  Then, the set determination command is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 300 by command transmission means described later.

  In step S20-2-10, the main CPU 201 sets the variable display time corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the process of step S20-2-9 in the waiting time timer.

  For example, when the variation pattern is determined as “big hit pattern 1” by the process of step S20-2-9, “20 sec” is set in the waiting time timer.

  In step S20-2-11, 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, a main process by the sub-control circuit 300, a command reception interrupt process executed so as to interrupt the main process upon receipt of a command from the main control circuit 200, at a predetermined cycle (for example, 2 msec) A timer interrupt process executed so as to interrupt the main process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of command reception interrupt processing according to the present embodiment, FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing timer interrupt processing by the sub-control circuit of the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 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.

  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 S <b> 201, the sub CPU 301 saves information stored in the register in order to interrupt a process that is currently being executed (a main process to be described later).

  In step S <b> 202, the sub CPU 301 stores a command (for example, an effect command, a game state command, a standby state command, etc.) received from the main CPU 201 via the command input port 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 timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S301, the sub CPU 301 saves the information stored in the register.

  In step S302, the sub CPU 301 performs timer update processing, which will be described later in detail. Here, the sub CPU 301 updates values such as an operation valid period timer, a standby timer, and a processing timer.

  In step S303, the sub CPU 301, which is an operation valid period determining unit, performs an operation valid period determining process. A specific description of the operation valid period determination process will be described later.

  In step 304, the sub CPU 301 performs a switch input process to be described later in detail. Here, the sub CPU 301 serving as a determination unit determines whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated within the operation effective period.

  In step S305, the sub CPU 301 restores the information saved in step S301 to the register.

  Here, the timer update process in step S302 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S302-1, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the value of the standby flag is “01” (that is, during the standby period until the standby timer is set and the operation valid period timer is activated). As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the standby flag is “01”, the process proceeds to step S302-2. On the other hand, if the value of the standby flag is not “01”, the process proceeds to step S302-5.

  In step S302-2, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the value of the standby timer set in the work RAM 303 is “00”. As a result of the confirmation, if the value of the standby timer is “00”, the process proceeds to step S302-3. On the other hand, if the value of the standby timer is not “00”, the process proceeds to step S302-5.

  In step S303-3, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for setting an operation validity period timer. Specifically, the sub CPU 301 sets a value corresponding to the operation valid period determined by the process of step S303 in the operation valid period timer.

  For example, when the operation effective period is determined as any one of “period A to period E” by the process of step S303, “10 sec” is set in the operation effective period timer. Then, through the determination process in step S304, it is determined whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated for 10 seconds, which is the operation effective period.

  If the operation effective period is determined as any one of “period F to period J” by the process of step S303, “60 sec” is set in the operation effective period timer. Then, through the determination process in step S304, it is determined whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated for one minute, which is the operation valid period.

  In step S302-4, the sub CPU 301 sets a value of “00” in the standby flag.

  In step S302-5, the sub CPU 301 performs a process of updating values such as an operation valid period timer, a standby timer, and a process timer.

  Next, the operation valid period determination process in step S303 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S303-1, the sub CPU 301 checks whether or not the value of the processing timer stored in the work RAM 303 is “00”.

  Here, the processing timer measures a predetermined time after the sub CPU 301 determines the operation valid period last time. In the present embodiment, the value of the processing timer becomes “00” when one hour has elapsed since the last valid operation period was determined.

  In step S303-2, the sub CPU 301, which is an operation valid period determining unit, performs processing for determining an operation valid period.

  Specifically, the operation validity period determining means refers to the operation validity period determination table (FIG. 6) stored in the program ROM 302 based on the received gaming state command and the extracted random number value. Determine the validity period.

  Here, there are two types of operation effective period determination tables, a “normal operation effective period determination table” and a “special operation effective period determination table”, which are stored in the program ROM 302. The table that is referred to when determining the operation valid period differs depending on the received game state command. That is, when the received game state command is “00” (when the probability variation game state is in progress), the “special operation valid period determination table” is referred to, and otherwise the “normal operation valid period determination table” is referred to. refer.

  The “special operation valid period determination table” stores an operation valid period longer than the “normal operation valid period determination table”. Therefore, when referring to the “special operation effective period determination table”, that is, when determining the operation effective period during the probability variation gaming state, the operation effective period is determined to be long.

  For example, when referring to the normal effective period determination table, if the extracted random number value is a value from 0 to 9, the operation effective period is “the period during which the operation effective period is 10 seconds after 10 minutes from the determination. A ”is determined. If the operation button 50 is operated for 10 seconds after 10 minutes from the determination, it is determined in step S304 that the operation has been performed.

  Further, when the value of the received gaming state command is “00” and the extracted random number value is a value of 10 to 19 when referring to the special effective period determination table, the operation effective period is determined according to the determination. After 20 minutes, 1 minute is determined as “period G” during which the operation is valid. If the operation button 50 is operated for one minute from 20 minutes after the determination, it is determined in step S304 that the operation has been performed.

  In step S303-3, the sub CPU 301 performs processing for setting predetermined values in the standby timer and the processing timer.

  Here, the standby timer is a timer that measures the time from when the operation effective period is determined in step S303-2 until the determined operation effective period is reached.

  For example, when the operation valid period is determined as “period H” by the process in step S303-2, the sub CPU 301 sets “1800 sec” for measuring 30 minutes in the standby timer. The value of the waiting timer is subtracted every second. At the same time, the sub CPU 301 sets a standby flag “01” indicating that the standby timer is set and the operation valid period is waiting. Then, when 30 minutes have elapsed and the value of the standby timer becomes “00”, the sub CPU 301 sets “60 sec” to the operation valid period timer.

  Further, the sub CPU 301 sets “3600 sec” for measuring one hour in the processing timer.

  Next, the switch input process in step S304 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S304-1, the sub CPU 301 determines whether or not an operation valid period timer is set. If the operation valid period timer is set, the process proceeds to step S304-2. If the operation valid period timer is not set, the switch input process is terminated.

  In step S304-2, the sub CPU 301 serving as a determination unit performs a determination process for determining whether or not the operation button 50 is operated.

  In step S304-3, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not it has been determined that the operation button 50 has been operated by the processing in step S304-2. If it is determined that the operation button 50 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S304-4. If it is determined that the operation button 50 has not been operated, switch input processing is performed. Exit.

  In step S304-4, sub CPU301 performs the process which sets the special effect table for referring in the effect determination process in step S220.

  Next, the main process of the sub control circuit 300 of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

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

  Next, the command analysis processing in step S220 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 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. As a result of the determination, if the command is stored in the reception buffer area, the process of 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 determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer area is an effect command. If the result of this determination is an effect command, the process proceeds to step S220-3. On the other hand, if it is not an effect command (if it is another command), the process proceeds to step S220-4.

  In step S220-3, the sub CPU 301 which is an effect determining unit performs an effect determining process. Specific description of the effect determination process will be described later.

    In step S220-4, the sub CPU 301 executes predetermined processing based on the read command. For example, the process of determining the stop symbol of the decorative symbol displayed in the display area 21a of the liquid crystal display device 21 corresponding to the symbol command is performed. In addition, effect data corresponding to the read command (for example, standby state command) is set in the work area of the work RAM 303.

  Next, the effect determination process in step S220-3 will be described with reference to FIG.

  In step S220-3-1, the sub CPU 301 confirms whether or not the special effect table is set. If the special effect table is set as a result of the confirmation, the process proceeds to step S220-3-3. If the special effect table is not set, the process proceeds to step S220-3-2.

  In step S220-3-2, the sub CPU 301 serving as an effect determining unit performs a process of determining an effect to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 with reference to the normal effect table (FIG. 5). Specifically, based on the received effect command, the normal effect table is referred to determine whether the effect to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is the premier effect (specific effect) or the normal effect.

  For example, when the received effect command is “04”, “normal effect 4” is determined. Then, “normal effect 4” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 for 20 seconds.

  In step S220-3-3, the sub CPU 301, which is an effect determining means, performs processing for determining an effect to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 with reference to the special effect table (FIG. 5). Specifically, based on the received effect command, the special effect table is referred to determine whether the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 is the premier effect (specific effect) or the normal effect.

  For example, when the received effect command is “03”, “normal effect 3” is determined. Then, “normal effect 3” is displayed for 30 seconds on the liquid crystal display device 21.

  If the received effect command is “04”, “Premier Effect 3” is determined. Then, “Premier effect 3” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 21 for 20 seconds.

  The received effect command “04-06” indicates that the result of the big hit determination is a big hit. The effects corresponding to the effect commands “04 to 06” are all premium effects. Therefore, when determining an effect with reference to the special effect table, if the result of the big hit determination is a big win, the determined effect is always a premier effect.

  Again, a description will be given with reference to FIG. In step 230, the sub CPU 301 as display control means confirms the effect data set in the command analysis process (FIG. 12), and executes the image display control process based on the effect data.

  For example, when the effect data related to the variation pattern is set in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 301 displays data for instructing the VDP 305a over time so as to variably display the decorative symbols included in the set effect data. Change. By executing the above instruction transmitted by the VDP 305a every predetermined time, the decorative symbol corresponding to the variation 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 audio 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. 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. 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.

  The lamp control circuit 307 performs control to turn on the notification lamp 39b when the sub CPU 301 determines that the operation button 50 is operated in the determination process. Thus, the player is notified that the premier effect will be executed when it is determined next that the big hit.

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

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when the determination unit determines that the operation button 50 is operated during the operation effective period, the effect determination unit refers to the special effect table and the liquid crystal display device The effect to be displayed at 21 is determined. And when determining an effect with reference to a special effect table, if the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means is a jackpot, the premium effect is always determined. Thereby, compared with the conventional game machine, the opportunity that a premiere effect is displayed can be increased.

  Moreover, the notification of when the operation valid period is not performed. Therefore, since the player who wants to see the premier effect repeats the operation of the operation button 50, the opportunity to operate the operation means can be increased, and the operation means can be operated within the operation effective period that is unknown. Can be given to the player.

  The effect control means displays a premier effect or a normal effect via the liquid crystal display device 21. Thereby, it can appeal to a player's vision and can increase the interest of a game more. Also, if the production is performed by voice or the like, it may be erased by the in-store broadcast of the game store and the player may not notice that the production is being executed, but in the case of visual production such a thing is Absent. Furthermore, since the display means for displaying the image is the place where the player pays the most attention during the game, the player can be more attracted to the game by displaying the effect.

  The notification lamp 39b is turned on when the determination unit determines that the operation button 50 is operated during the operation effective period. Thereby, it is notified that the premier effect is performed when it is determined that the next big hit. Then, the player who knows that the notification lamp 39b is turned on continues to play the game until the big hit is determined in order to see the premier performance. Therefore, the operating rate of the gaming machine can be improved.

  The program ROM 302 stores two types of operation effective period determination tables, a normal operation effective period determination table and a special operation effective period determination table in which an operation effective period longer than the normal operation effective period determination table is stored. Has been. Only during execution of the probability variation gaming state, the operation effective period is determined with reference to the special operation effective period determination table.

  As a result, the player has a sense of expectation that the operation means can be operated within the extended operation effective period during the probability variation gaming state, and shows interest by operating the operation means. In addition, since the premier effect is easily executed when a big hit is made during the probability variation gaming state, the probability that the player can see the premier effect can be further increased.

  It should be noted that the effect control means in the embodiment described above displays the determined effect on the liquid crystal display device 21. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, an effect by operating a decorative member of a gaming machine or an effect by sound through a speaker or the like may be performed.

  The operation effective period is measured by a timer, and for example, it is determined whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated for 10 seconds of the operation effective period. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the operation effective period may be measured based on the number of variations of the decorative design, and it may be determined whether or not the operation button 50 has been operated during the predetermined number of variations.

  The operation means is the operation button 50, but is not limited thereto, and may be a touch panel or a lever, for example.

  In addition, although the notification of when the operation effective period is not performed, the present invention is not limited to this, and the operation effective period may be notified by lighting a lamp or the like.

  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 figure which shows an example of the fluctuation | variation pattern table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the production table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the operation validity period determination table which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main control circuit 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 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 timer interruption process by the sub control circuit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the main process by the sub control circuit which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the timer update process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the operation valid period determination process which concerns on this Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the switch input process 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 a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect determination process which concerns on this Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 2 Game board 2a Game area 3 Game machine main body 3a Base door 3b Base frame 4 Glass door 5 Tray unit 5a Upper plate 5b Lower plate 6 Rail 7 Handle 8 Shutter lever 8a, 8b Speaker 9 Operation panel 12 General prize opening 13 Passing gate 14 Start opening 15 Large winning opening 16 Out opening 18 Normal electric accessory 18a Variable wing 19Sa Passing gate switch 19Sb General winning opening switch 19Se Count switch 19a Start opening switch 21 Liquid crystal display device 21a Display area 22 Special symbol start memory display 23 Normal symbol start memory indicator 24 Special symbol indicator 25a Normal symbol indicator 26 Round number indicator 39a Decoration lamp 39b Notification lamp 70a Discharge control circuit 70b Launch control circuit 71S Movable member solenoid 72S Big prize opening solenoid 74 Backup clear switch 81 card unit 82 dispensing device 90 launcher 200 main control circuit 201 main CPU
202 Main ROM
203 Main RAM
204 Initial reset circuit 206 Command output port 207 Lamp control circuit 300 Sub control circuit 301 Sub CPU
302 Program ROM
303 Work RAM
305 Image control circuit 305a VDP
305b Image data ROM
305d Conversion circuit 306 Audio control circuit 307 Lamp control circuit

Claims (5)

Effect storage means for storing a plurality of types of effects;
Effect determining means for determining any of the effects from the plurality of types of effects stored by the effect storage means on condition that the game ball has passed through a start area through which the game ball can pass;
Operation means that can be operated by the player;
Operation valid period determining means for determining an operation valid period for validating the operation of the operation means;
Determining means for determining whether or not the operating means has been operated within the operation effective period determined by the operation effective period determining means;
The effect storage means stores, as the plurality of types of effects, a normal effect and a specific effect that has a lower probability of being determined by the effect determining means than the normal effect,
The effect determining means determines the specific effect from the plurality of types of effects stored in the effect storage means when it is determined that the determination means is operated during the operation effective period.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to shift to a jackpot gaming state advantageous to the player on the condition that the game ball has passed through the starting area,
The effect determining means determines that the specific effect is determined when it is determined that the determining means is operated during the operation effective period, and when it is determined that the jackpot determining means shifts to the big hit gaming state. ,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. Display means capable of displaying a predetermined image;
An effect control means for controlling the execution of the effect determined by the effect determination means via the display means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. Provided with a notifying means for notifying that the determining means has been operated;
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the gaming machine is characterized by that. When it is determined by the big hit determination means that the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state, the gaming state after the big hit gaming state is set to the first gaming state advantageous to the player, or the first to the player A game state determining means for determining whether the second game state is more disadvantageous than the gaming state of
Game state control means for controlling execution of the gaming state determined by the gaming state determination means,
When the gaming state control means is executing the control of the first gaming state, the operation valid period determining means is when the gaming state control means is executing the control of the second gaming state. Compared to, the operation valid period is determined longer,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that:

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