JP2007275412A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of keeping the amusement of a game for long time by preventing the game from becoming monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine has a large winning hole 22 with a special winning hole 26a through which game balls can pass. The state of the large winning hole 22 is changed from the closed state in which entrance of game balls is difficult to the open state in which entrance of game balls is easy. Whenever the counted value of the number of times of variable display of special symbols is "100", the state of a seesaw 25 attached to the large winning hole 22 is determined either as a first state in which game balls are easily guided into the special winning hole 26a or as a second state in which game balls are hardly guided, and the seesaw is driven/controlled in the determined state. When a shutter 22a of the large winning hole 22 is opened, the seesaw 25, which is covered by the shutter 22a at the time, is exposed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine provided with a variable winning device that is opened at a big hit and a small hit.

  In a conventional gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, when a specific symbol is arranged by the symbol display device, a big hit is generated, and a variable winning device called a big prize opening is opened during the big hit gaming state. , We are trying to pay out a lot of prize balls to players.

  By the way, in recent pachinko machines, there is one that can generate a big hit even if a game ball passes through a specific area in the big prize opening. For example, when a big win lottery and a small win lottery are performed at the same time, and a small win is won, the blade members provided in the game area are released a predetermined number of times (twice) in a certain time (0.9S) When a ball passes through the blade member and further enters a V region provided in the game region, there is one in which the game state shifts to a big hit game state.

  In this way, a pachinko gaming machine (1 type 2 type mixing machine) having a function of 1 type (digital pachi) and 2 types (blade mono) is equipped with two elements of a digital pachi and a mono type of pachinko machine. Therefore, it is possible to increase the gameability, but it is necessary to provide components such as a big prize opening and a blade member in one game area, so a space occupied by the game area is necessary to provide these components. It becomes.

  In order to solve such a problem, for example, a condition device operation port is provided in one kind of big prize opening, and a lid (so-called attacker) that opens and closes the big prize opening is divided into right and left to open the lid. There is a pachinko gaming machine in which the route to the condition device operating port is changed according to the situation (for example, see Patent Document 1).

  In this pachinko machine, it is difficult to enter the condition device operation port when the divided left lid is opened, and when the divided right cover is opened, the condition device operation port is opened. The path is changed so that it is easy to enter the ball, and whether or not the game ball is detected by the game ball detection device provided separately in the game area or as a result of the variation of the symbol as the opening mode of the lid of the grand prize opening Etc. are determined.

Then, when a game ball enters the condition device operating port, the small hit game state is shifted to the big hit game state, and a large number of prize balls can be obtained.
This pachinko gaming machine can have a function of mixing 1 type and 2 types so as not to increase the occupied space of the game area by using the big prize opening, The game can be performed while predicting which of the divided lids will be opened depending on the presence or absence of the game ball.
JP 2005-185421 A

However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to easily predict which of the divided lids will be opened depending on the result of the change in the design and the presence or absence of the game ball by the game ball detection device. Therefore, it is easy to predict the game based on the determination result that the right side lid that is easy to enter the condition device operation port is not opened and the game ball detection device does not detect the game ball. Can be prefetched as the door opens.
For this reason, the game tends to be monotonous, and there is a possibility that the game entertainment cannot be maintained for a long time.

  The present invention has been made in view of such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent game monotonization and maintain a gaming interest for a long period of time.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is provided in a game area (for example, the game area 10a) where the game ball can roll, and a start area (for example, the first start port 19, the second start port 23, etc.) through which the game ball can pass. ), A big hit determination means (for example, the main CPU 32) for determining whether or not to enter the big hit gaming state on condition that the game ball has passed through the start area, and that the game ball has passed through the start area As conditions, a small hit determination means (for example, the main CPU 32) for determining whether or not to enter the small hit game state, and a lid member that changes from a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win to an open state where the game ball is easy to win ( For example, a variable winning device (for example, a big winning port 22) having a shutter 22a), a special winning area (for example, a special winning port 26a, etc.) provided in the variable winning device and allowing game balls to pass through. The special Pass detection means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the award area (for example, special winning opening switch 109, etc.), the case where the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined, and the case where the small hit determining means is determined to be a small hit When the passage detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the special prize area, the lid member provided in the variable prize-winning device is opened and closed a predetermined number of times between the closed state and the open state. A variable winning device control means for controlling (for example, a large winning opening solenoid 107) and a second state that is provided in the variable winning device and that is easy to guide the game ball to the special winning area and a second state that is difficult to guide. And a distribution state determination that determines the distribution member as one of the first state and the second state each time a predetermined condition is satisfied. Drive control so as to displace the distribution member between the first state and the second state based on a distribution state determined by a determination unit (for example, the main CPU 32) and the distribution state determination unit Drive control means (for example, seesaw solenoid 110), and the variable prize device control means is controlled by the drive control means when the lid member provided in the variable prize device is controlled to the closed state. When the distribution member is shielded and the lid member is controlled to the open state, the distribution member is controlled to be opened and closed so as to expose the distribution member that is driven and controlled by a drive control means.

  With this configuration, each time a predetermined condition is satisfied, the distribution member provided in the variable winning device is set to one of the first state in which the game ball is easily guided to the special winning area and the second state in which it is difficult to guide. When the lid member of the variable winning device is changed to the open state, the sorting member that has been shielded by the lid member can be exposed.

  For this reason, when the lid member is in the closed state, the state of the sorting member cannot be visually recognized, and when the lid member is in the closed state, it is difficult to predict the state of the sorting member. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while paying attention to the state of the sorting member, to prevent the game from becoming monotonous and to maintain the gaming interest for a long time.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is an effect storage means for storing a first effect that suggests that the sorting member has been displaced to the first state and a second effect different from the first effect. For example, the image data ROM 46 or the like) and the effect determination for determining one of the first effect and the second effect stored in the effect storage means based on the distribution state determined by the distribution state determination means. Means (for example, the sub CPU 42), and when the distribution state determination means determines the first state, the effect determination means has a higher probability than when the second state is determined. It is comprised from what determines the said 1st production.

  With this configuration, when it is determined to displace the sorting member to the first state where it is easy to guide the game ball to the special winning area, the first effect suggesting the first state is selected with high probability. The player can give the player a sense of expectation by visually recognizing the first effect, and can attract the player's interest.

  Further, even when a second effect different from the first effect is selected, the first state of the sorting member may be displaced, so that it is difficult to predict the state of the sorting member. It is possible to prevent the monotony of the game and maintain the game entertainment for a long time.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a symbol variation control means (for example, a special symbol indicator 15, a lamp control circuit 36, etc.) that performs symbol variation control on condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area. The variation number count storage means (for example, the main RAM 34) that counts and stores the number of variations of the symbols that are subjected to variation control by the symbol variation control means, and the distribution state determination means include the variation number count storage as the predetermined condition. The sorting member is configured to determine either the first state or the second state in accordance with the number of symbol fluctuations counted and stored by the means.

  With this configuration, for example, if the lottery that determines the sorting member to be either the first state or the second state is performed every time the counted number of symbol variations reaches 100 rotations, the sorting member Can be displaced in accordance with the number of symbol variations.

  In addition to lottery every 100 times, for example, if lottery is performed in increments of 50 after 300 revolutions, the more the number of symbol variations increases, that is, the more the game continues, the smaller Since it is possible to increase the possibility of being promoted from winning to winning, it is possible to diversify the manner of displacement of the sorting members and improve game play.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention has a first determination ratio that sets a ratio at which the distribution member is determined to be in the first state, and the distribution member is in the first state with respect to the first determination ratio. A determination ratio storage means (for example, the main ROM 33) that stores a second determination ratio that sets the ratio to be determined as an unfavorable ratio, and the distribution state determination means is stored in the determination ratio storage means Based on the first determination ratio or the second determination ratio, the distribution member is determined as one of the first state and the second state, and the variation count storage means stores the symbol When the number of fluctuations is a relatively large number of fluctuations, the distribution member is determined as one of the first state and the second state based on the first determination ratio. Composed There.

  With this configuration, for example, even if the number of symbol fluctuations increases, such as 800 revolutions, the jackpot is not won in the big hit gaming state, so in the so-called Hamari state, the sorting member is set to the first state with a high probability. Since the allocating member is determined to be either the first state or the second state based on the first determination ratio to be determined, the opportunity to perform a lottery to displace the allocating member to the first state after 800 revolutions Can be increased so that the game is not continued in a state disadvantageous to the player. For this reason, even if it is a case where a game for a long time is performed, the monotonization of a game can be prevented and a game interest can be maintained over a long period of time.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can provide a gaming machine that can prevent game monotonization and maintain the gaming interest for a long period of time.

1 to 21 are diagrams showing an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention, showing an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine.
First, the configuration will be described. In FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided rotatably with a main body frame 2, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the main body frame 2, and a rotation shaft 5. Provided on the right side of the lower plate 7, the front door 4 provided with the glass member 3 having the same area as the game board 10, the upper plate 6 and the lower plate 7 provided below the main body frame 2. And a firing handle 8.

  The firing handle 8 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 2, and a pachinko game can be advanced by operating the firing handle 8 by a player. A firing motor (not shown) is provided on the back side of the firing handle 8.

  In addition, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided at the peripheral portion of the firing handle 8, and when the touch sensor is touched, it is detected that the firing handle 8 is grasped by the player. It has become.

  When the shooting handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting motor according to the rotation angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 6 is played by the game board. 10 fired sequentially.

  It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 8 may be any sensor that can determine that the firing handle 8 has been gripped by the player, such as those that are detected optically and those that are detected by heat. It doesn't matter.

  Speakers 51L and 51R are provided above the main body frame 2. The speakers 51L and 51R output various information related to the game by voice, music, or the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven in the front of the game board 10, and the launched game balls are guided by guide rails 11 provided on the game board 10. After moving to the upper part of the game board 10, the game board 10 falls down below the game board 10 while changing its advancing direction due to the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. As described above, an area surrounded by the guide rail 11 and allowing the game ball to roll is referred to as a game area 10a.

  A liquid crystal display device 12 as a display means is provided on the entire surface of the game board 10, that is, the entire surface of the game region 10a. The liquid crystal display device 12 includes a display region 12a, and each display region 12a has identification information. A variable display or an effect image related to the game is displayed.

  The identification information displayed by the liquid crystal display device 12 constitutes a decorative symbol in the special symbol game. These pieces of identification information are symbols made up of numbers, symbols, and the like. For numbers, for example, numbers from “0” to “9” are used.

  Here, “variable display” is a concept that can be displayed in a variable manner. For example, “variable display” that is actually changed and “stop display” that is actually stopped and displayed are possible. It is what. In addition, “variable display” can be “derivation display” in which identification information is displayed as a result of a special symbol game. Further, the period from the start of the variable display to the derivation display is referred to as one variable display. Further, a plurality of symbol rows, for example, three rows of identification information are variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  In this liquid crystal display device 12, a plurality of columns of identification information are derived and displayed, and the combination of the plurality of columns of identification information derived and displayed is a specific display mode (for example, “0” to “9” for each of the plurality of symbol columns). The game state is shifted to the big hit game state or the small hit game state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the state is derived and displayed in a state where all of the numbers of “1” are all gathered.

  For example, five types of identification information “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are “hit symbols”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, The five types of identification information “0” are defined as “small hit symbols”.

  “Big hit” is a relatively advantageous gaming state that occurs when a specific stop mode with a “big hit symbol” is complete. If “big hit” is reached, after the “big hit gaming state” ends. Transition to the short-time gaming state.

  Note that the short-time gaming state means that after the “big hit” gaming state is finished, the decorative symbol is finished in a short time for a predetermined number of games, for example, 100 rotations, and the normal symbol display 16 described later “ ”Means a gaming state in which a later-described blade member 23a, 23b is opened for a longer time than in a normal game and the game can proceed without reducing the number of possessions.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 including a liquid crystal display panel is employed as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube) May be made of a cathode ray tube, dot LED, segment LED, EL (Electronic Luminescent), plasma, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 12 is used as the display means. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other modes may be used. For example, a drum, a belt, a reel, or the like is used as the display means. Also good.

  Further, a special symbol start memory display 13 is provided above the game board 10, and the special symbol start memory display 13 is composed of four holding lamps 13a to 13d. Further, a normal symbol start memory display 14 in the normal symbol game is provided between the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c, and the normal symbol start memory display 14 is composed of four hold lamps 14a to 14d. .

  A special symbol display 15 is provided between the holding lamp 13b and the holding lamp 13c. The special symbol display 15 is a display capable of 7-segment display, and performs variable display of special symbols in a special symbol game. The special symbol in the special symbol indicator 15 is composed of a single symbol column, but is not limited thereto, and may be composed of, for example, a plurality of symbol columns. This special symbol is a symbol consisting of numbers, symbols, and the like. In the present embodiment, numbers from “0” to “9” and a symbol “−” are used.

  In addition, the special symbol display unit 15 performs special symbol derivation display, and the special symbol derived and displayed has a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed). Based on this, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state advantageous to the player or a small hit gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the big hit gaming state.

  Further, when the special symbol derived and displayed becomes a non-specific display mode (for example, a mode in which “-” is derived and displayed, a so-called “out-of-phase”), the game does not shift to the big hit gaming state.

  Also, the special symbol derived and displayed is a special display mode among the specific display modes (for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed) Based on this, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the big hit gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the short-time gaming state.

  On the other hand, the special symbol derived and displayed is a non-specific display mode (for example, “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”) that is not a special display mode among the specific display modes. Therefore, the game state shifts to a small hit game state which is disadvantageous compared to the big hit game state.

  Further, in the gaming state in which the game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state and is shifted to the short-time gaming state after the end of the big hit gaming state, the upper limit number of round control in the big hit gaming state is 15 rounds. That is, the gaming state is shifted to a big hit gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player.

  On the other hand, in the small hit gaming state, the upper limit round number of round control is 2 rounds. Thus, the special symbol display 15 performs variable display of the special symbol (an example of identification information). The special symbol indicator 15 is designed so that the variable control of the special symbol is performed by the lamp control circuit 36 (see FIG. 4). The special symbol indicator 15 and the lamp control circuit 36 constitute symbol variation control means. Yes.

  In addition, on the liquid crystal display device 12, decorative symbols corresponding to a plurality of symbol rows are variably displayed in accordance with the variable symbol special symbol display on the special symbol indicator 15. In other words, the liquid crystal display device 12 performs variable display of decorative symbols in each of a plurality of symbol rows (display rows).

  When the derivation display of the decoration symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol rows and the result of the variable display of the special symbol in the special symbol display unit 15 is the jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols that are derived and displayed is: Special combination of specific combinations (for example, derivation and display in a state where any one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” is aligned for each of a plurality of symbol strings) The game state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the big hit gaming state is completed, the game state is shifted to the short-time gaming state.

  In addition, when the result of variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 15 is the small hit display mode, the combination of the plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a non-special combination (for example, a specific combination) In other words, each of a plurality of symbol rows is derived and displayed in a state where all of “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, and “8” are aligned), and the gaming state is a big hit gaming state It will shift to a small hit game state that is disadvantageous compared to.

  Further, a normal symbol display 16 is provided on the right side of the special symbol display 15, and this normal symbol display 16 is information consisting of normal symbols such as numbers and symbols. A normal symbol is composed of symbols “,” and “x”, and includes a lamp 16a that displays a symbol “◯” and a lamp 16b that displays a symbol “x”.

In addition, a round number display 17 is provided in the upper right part of the game board 10, and this round number display 17 displays the number of times of opening of a special winning opening which will be described later.
Further, pass gates 18 are provided on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 12. When the passing gate 18 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the normal symbol display on the normal symbol displays 16a and 16b is started. After a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol change display is performed. To stop.

  When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called normal electric accessories) 23a and 23b provided on both the left and right sides of the second start port 23 are in the closed state. It becomes an open state, and it becomes easy for a game ball to enter the second start port 23. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade members 23a and 23b are opened, the blade members 23a and 23b are closed so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter the second start port 23.

  In addition, a game ball general winning port 21 is provided in the lower left and lower right game areas of the game board 10, and the game ball that has won the general winning port 21 is set by a general winning port switch 102 (see FIG. 4). Detected. The game area in the vicinity of the general winning opening 21 is provided with a large winning opening 22 as a winning area and a shutter 22 a that can be opened and closed with respect to the large winning opening 22.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a special winning opening (special winning area) 26a through which a game ball wins is formed in one end side, as shown in FIG. A mouth 26b is formed. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening 22 constitutes a variable winning device.

  In addition, a seesaw (sorting member) 25 that rotates in the clockwise and counterclockwise directions with the central portion of the grand prize winning port 22 as a rotation fulcrum is provided in the grand prize winning port 22. The game ball is guided to either the special prize opening 26a or the specific prize opening 26b according to the rotation position.

  That is, when the seesaw 25 is rotated clockwise and tilted to the first state, the game ball is guided to the special winning opening 26a. In addition, when it is rotated counterclockwise and tilted to the second state, it is made difficult to guide the game ball to the special winning opening 26a by guiding the game ball to the specific winning opening 26b.

  As described above, when the combination of identification information in the liquid crystal display device 12 is a specific display mode, the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state based on the variable display of the identification information, and the shutter 22a Driven into an open state that is easy to accept.

  In the present embodiment, the shutter 22a constitutes a lid member, and is opened and closed between an open state where the seesaw 25 is exposed and a closed state where the seesaw 25 is shielded.

  In addition, the grand prize opening 22 is provided with a count switch 101 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a game ball won in the specific prize opening 26b, and a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are provided in the specific prize opening 26b. ) The shutter 22a is driven to the open state until the count switch 101 detects passing or until a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) elapses.

  That is, in the open state, when a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls to the specific winning opening 26b of the big winning opening 22 or the passage of a predetermined time is satisfied, the large winning opening 22 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the gaming balls. To.

  Further, the special winning opening 22 is provided with a special winning opening switch 109 (see FIG. 4) for detecting a gaming ball to be won in the special winning opening 26a, and it is special that the gaming ball has won the special winning opening 26a. When the winning opening switch 109 detects, the gaming state is promoted from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state (details will be described later). In the present embodiment, the special prize opening switch 109 constitutes passage detection means for detecting that a game ball has won the special prize opening 26a.

  A first start port 19 having a first start port switch 104 (see FIG. 4) is provided below the liquid crystal display device 12. When a game ball wins at the first starting port 19, a special symbol game is started on the special symbol display 15, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. As for the special symbol game, the special symbol may be variably displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Further, a second starting port 23 having a second starting port switch 105 (see FIG. 4) is provided in the winning area below the first starting port 19. Even when a game ball is won at the second start port 23, a special symbol game on the special symbol display 15 is started in the same manner as when a game ball is won at the first start port 19, and the identification information of a plurality of columns is changed. The display shifts to the variable display state. In the present embodiment, the first start port 19 and the second start port 23 constitute a start region.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the predetermined variable display start condition is mainly a game ball winning in the first start port 19 or the second start port 23. In addition, it is also a condition that the identification information is derived and displayed. That is, each time the predetermined variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Further, in the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, as a condition (predetermined variable display hold condition) that the game ball has won the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 during the variation display of the identification information, Execution (start) of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is put on hold.

  When the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied, execution (start) of variable display of the identification information is performed until a predetermined variable display start condition such as the identification information being variably displayed is derived and displayed. Will be put on hold.

  If the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended, execution of variable display of the identification information held is started. Further, the variable display of the identification information executed when the identification information is derived and displayed is one time.

  For example, when the identification information is derived and displayed in a state where execution of variable display of the identification information is held three times, one of the variable display of the held identification information is executed, and the remaining 2 The batch is held.

  When execution of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball to the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended, start memory information is stored so that variable display of identification information can be executed later. A predetermined number (for example, 4) is stored as an upper limit in a main RAM 34 (see FIG. 4) described later.

  By storing such start memory information, the variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball to the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended, and the result of the variable display of the identification information is displayed. Information for determination is stored.

  Note that information recorded in the main RAM 34 when execution of variable display of identification information based on winning of a game ball at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 is suspended is referred to as start storage information.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting storage information (so-called “starting storage number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the held identification information is determined by the holding lamp 13a provided in the special symbol starting storage display 13. Displayed by turning on (light emission) to 13d off (extinguishing).

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the first starting port 19, the second starting port 23, the general winning port 21, and the big winning port 22 described above, a number set in advance according to the type of each winning port. The game balls that have not been won in the first starting port 19, the second starting port 23, the general winning port 21, and the big winning port 22 are placed below the gaming area 10a. It is discharged from the positioned outlet 24.

  The special symbol start storage device 13 includes holding lamps 13a to 13d as display objects (light emitting bodies), and each of the holding lamps 13a to 13d is configured by one LED (light emitting diode) lamp.

  In the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, the holding lamps 13 a to 13 d receive the game ball in the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 during the variation display of the identification information, and the starting memory number is 1. When the number increases (when the start storage information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored in the main RAM 34), the lights are turned on one by one in order from left to right.

  That is, when the hold lamp 13a located at the leftmost position is not lit, in the special symbol game on the special symbol display 15, the game ball is displayed in the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23 while the identification information is being changed. When the winning number is increased and the starting memory number increases by 1, the hold lamp 13a is turned on first, then the hold lamp 13b and the hold lamp 13c are turned on in this order, and the hold lamp 13d is turned on last.

  In addition, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of variable display of identification information held, and in this embodiment, the number of executions of variable display of identification information is held four times. Note that it may be configured such that the execution of variable display of the identification information is suspended without setting an upper limit.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1.
A main control circuit 31 as a game control means includes a main CPU 32, a main ROM (read only memory) 33, a main RAM (read / write memory) 34, etc., which are control means. To control.

  The main CPU 32 is connected to a main ROM 33, a main RAM 34, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the main ROM 33. Thus, the main CPU 32 functions as various means described later.

  The main ROM 33 stores a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 32. In addition, a hit determination table referred to when determining a big hit or a small hit by random number lottery, The seesaw 25 is set to the first determination ratio and the first determination ratio to set the ratio for determining to turn the seesaw 25 to the first state where the game ball is easily guided to the special winning opening 26a. Various tables such as a determination ratio table for determining a second determination ratio for setting the ratio determined to the state of 1 to an unfavorable ratio are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a determination ratio table. As shown in FIG. 6, in the first determination ratio, the ratio for determining the seesaw 25 to the first state is 55%, and the ratio for determining the second state is 45. % Is set. In the second determination ratio, the ratio for determining the seesaw 25 in the first state is set to 45%, and the ratio for determining the second state is set to 55%. In the present embodiment, the main ROM 33 constitutes a determination ratio storage unit. Note that the determination ratio table may be stored in the main RAM 34.

  The main CPU 32 performs a random number lottery based on the hit determination table on the condition that the game ball has won (passed) the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 and determines whether or not to shift to the big hit game state. When it is determined and determined that the game state is a big hit game state, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to the big hit game state, and the big hit game state is controlled. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a big hit determination means.

  Further, the main CPU 32 performs random lottery based on the hit determination table on the condition that the game ball has won the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 and determines whether or not to shift to the small hit game state. When it is determined and it is determined that the small hit gaming state, the normal gaming state is shifted to the small hit gaming state, and the small hit gaming state is controlled. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a small hit determination means.

  In addition, when the game state shifts to the small hit game state, the main CPU 32 confirms that the special winning opening switch 109 has won the special winning opening 26a when the shutter 22a is controlled to the open state. On the condition that it is detected, the gaming state is promoted to the big hit gaming state.

  In the present embodiment, the main ROM 33 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

  Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the main RAM 34 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 32, the main ROM 33, and the main RAM 34 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 34 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 34 include the following.

  The main RAM 34 includes a control state flag, a normal symbol control state flag, a hit determination random number counter, a hit symbol determination random number counter, a miss symbol determination random number counter, a presentation condition selection random number counter, a big prize winning prize counter, and a waiting time. A variable relating to an output in which data such as a timer, a special winning opening time timer, data indicating the starting memory number in the special symbol game, data indicating the starting memory number in the normal symbol game, and the like are located. The main RAM 34 is also positioned with data, variables, and the like for supplying commands to the sub-control circuit 41 described later.

The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the control state of the normal symbol game.
The hit determination random number counter is used to determine whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The winning symbol determination random number counter determines identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is determined to be a big win or a small win.

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when the result of the special symbol game is not determined to be winning. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variation display pattern of the identification information.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 32 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 32 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing.

  In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 32 is configured to store and update the random number counter to increase by “1” according to the program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a random number generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The waiting time timer is for synchronizing processing executed in the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41. The big prize opening time timer is for measuring the time for driving the shutter 22a and opening the big prize opening 22. The timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 34 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU or the like itself may include a timer. good.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 22 is opened in a big hit gaming state (so-called “round number”). The grand prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 22 during one round and passed through the count switch 101.

In addition, the data indicating the starting memory number is held when the game ball is won at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 but the variation display of the identification information cannot be performed. The number of times the identification information is changed (including the start memory number) is indicated.
In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored in the main RAM 34.

  The special symbol storage area includes a jackpot determination random number value, a small hit determination random number value, a big hit symbol random number value, a small hit symbol random number value corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game by the special symbol display 15, Data such as clear data is stored, and there is a special symbol storage area (0) to a special symbol storage area (4).

  In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variable display currently being executed is stored. The special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) store data (starting storage information) corresponding to the variable display executed after the currently executed variable display is completed. .

  That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the current variable display is not executed and a hold for executing the variable display is also performed. Will not be.

  When the variable display of the current identification information is finished, each data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is transferred from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area ( 3), and clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

In the present embodiment, the main RAM 34 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 32. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.
The main control circuit 31 also includes a command output port 37 for supplying commands to the initial reset circuit 35 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, the lamp control circuit 36, and the sub-control circuit 41. The initial reset circuit 35, the lamp control circuit 36, and the command output port 37 are connected to the main CPU 32.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 31. For example, the count switch 101, the general winning opening switch 102, the passing gate switch 103, the first starting port switch 104, the second starting port switch 105, the movable A member solenoid 106, a special winning opening solenoid 107, a backup clear switch 108, a special winning opening switch 109, a seesaw solenoid 110, and the like are connected.

The count switch 101 is provided in the specific winning opening 26b in the special winning opening 22 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball wins the specific winning opening 26b.
The general winning opening switch 102 is provided in the general winning opening 21, and the general winning opening switch 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball wins the general winning opening 21. .

The passage gate switch 103 is provided in the passage gate 18, and the passage gate switch 103 detects that a game ball has passed through the passage gate 18 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31.
The first start port switch 104 is provided in the first start port 19, and the first start port switch 104 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the first start port 19. 31.

  The second start port switch 105 is provided in the second start port 23. The second start port switch 105 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit when a game ball wins the second start port 23. 31.

  The backup clear switch 108 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 1 and has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power failure or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager.

  The special winning opening switch 109 is provided in the special winning opening 26a, and this special winning opening switch 109 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball wins the special winning opening 26a. .

  The movable member solenoid 106 is connected to the blade members 23a and 23b shown in FIG. 2 via a link member (not shown), and opens the blade members 23a and 23b in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32. State or closed.

  The special prize opening solenoid 107 is connected to the shutter 22a shown in FIG. 2, and opens and closes the shutter 22a in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32. Specifically, the grand prize winning port 22 is driven to the open state so that the seesaw 25 is visible, and the big prize winning port 22 is driven to the closed state to shield the seesaw 25 from being visible. The shutter 22a is controlled to open and close. In the present embodiment, the special winning opening solenoid 107 constitutes a variable winning device control means.

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the gaming state is the jackpot gaming state as described above, the upper limit round number of the number of times the shutter 22a is opened during the jackpot gaming state is 15 rounds, and the upper limit opening time per round is The special winning opening solenoid 107 is driven to control the opening / closing of the shutter 22a so as to be 29.5 seconds. As a result, during the big hit gaming state, the number of times the shutter 22a is opened and the opening time are advantageous to the player.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 determines that the small hit gaming state is set as described above, the upper limit round number of the number of times the shutter 22a is opened during the small hit gaming state is two rounds, and the upper limit opening time of one round is The special winning opening solenoid 107 is driven to control the opening / closing of the shutter 22a so as to be 0.9 seconds. As a result, during the small hit gaming state, the number of times the shutter 22a is opened and the opening time are disadvantageous for the player as compared to the big hit gaming state.

  Then, in the small hit gaming state, the main CPU 32 wins the gaming state when the opening of the shutter 22a is completed twice when the gaming ball wins the special winning opening 26a when the shutter 22a is opened. The game is promoted to a gaming state, and then the game proceeds to a jackpot gaming state for 13 rounds, and the upper limit of the opening time of the shutter 22a per round is changed to 29.5 seconds. Control the state.

  The seesaw solenoid 110 rotates between a position that rotates in the clockwise direction so as to guide the game ball to the special winning opening 26a and a position that rotates in the counterclockwise direction so as to guide the game ball to the specific winning opening 26b. The seesaw 25 is rotated to constitute a drive control means.

  The lamp control circuit 36 is connected to the special symbol start memory display 13, the normal symbol start memory display 14, the special symbol display 15, the normal symbol display 16, and the round number display 17. Performs the lighting display control of the special symbol start memory display 13, the normal symbol start memory display 14, the special symbol display 15, the normal symbol display 16, and the round number display 17 based on the drive signal from the main CPU 32.

  Further, the main CPU 32 drives the lamp control circuit 36 on the condition that a game ball has won the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 and starts the special symbol variation control by the special symbol display 15. However, the main CPU 32 counts and stores the number of fluctuations of the special symbol at this time in the main RAM 34.

  The main CPU 32 determines the rotation position of the seesaw 25 based on the determination ratio table shown in FIG. 6 every time the number of changes in the special symbol counted and stored in the main RAM 34 becomes, for example, “100 rotations”. By driving the seesaw solenoid 110 in accordance with the result, the seesaw 25 is turned to the turning position for guiding the game ball to the special winning opening 26a (first state) or to the specific winning opening 26b (second state). ).

  In the present embodiment, as a predetermined condition, the rotation position of the seesaw 25 is lottered every time the number of fluctuations of the special symbol reaches “100 rotations”, and either the first state or the second state is selected. Distribute.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 32 constitutes a distribution state determination unit, and the main CPU 32 transmits a seesaw state command to the sub control circuit 41 in accordance with the distribution state of the seesaw 25. This seesaw state command is appended with an identifier for identifying whether the seesaw 25 is in the first state or the second state.

  When the number of changes in the special symbol counted and stored in the main RAM 34 is equal to or less than “800 rotations”, the main CPU 32 performs a lottery at the second determination rate in the determination rate table of FIG. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol counted and stored is “800 rotations” or more, the lottery is performed with the first determination ratio in the determination ratio table of FIG. The lottery ratio is varied according to the situation.

  On the other hand, a payout control circuit 61 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a payout device 65 for paying out game balls is connected to the payout control circuit 61.

  In addition, a launch control circuit 62 is connected to the main control circuit 31, and a launch device 67 for launching a game ball and a launch handle 8 are connected to the launch control circuit 62.

  In addition, a ball lending operation panel 63 is provided below the front door 4, and this ball lending operation panel 63 is connected to a card unit 64 provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  A prepaid card (or cash) is inserted into the card unit 64, and a payout signal for a game ball corresponding to a certain amount is transmitted to the payout control circuit 61 in accordance with the operation of the ball lending operation panel 63. . When the payout signal from the card unit 64 is input, the payout control circuit 61 causes the payout device 65 to pay out a certain number of game balls.

  In addition, the launch control circuit 62 controls the launch of the game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 67. The ball lending operation panel 63 also performs a card withdrawal operation (or cash refund operation).

  In addition, the launching device 67 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and touch sensor described above, and the launching handle 8 is gripped by the player and rotated in the clockwise direction. When this is done, electric power is supplied to the launch motor in accordance with the rotation angle, and the game balls stored in the upper plate 6 are sequentially launched into the game area 10a by the launch motor.

  Further, the main CPU 32 performs a predetermined lottery based on detection information from the pass gate switch 103 when the game ball passes through the pass gate 18, and drives the movable member solenoid 106 in accordance with the lottery result. Thus, the blade members 23a and 23b are variably controlled between the open state and the closed state.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passage gate 18, the main CPU 32 controls the ramp control circuit 36 to control the normal symbol display 16 to display the normal symbol variation display and stop display. .

  Specifically, the main CPU 32 performs a lottery based on the normal symbol variation time setting table stored in the main ROM 33 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18, and drives the lamp control circuit 36 during the lottery. The normal symbol display 16 changes the normal symbol, and when the lottery result is obtained, the lamp control circuit 36 is controlled and the normal symbol display 16 changes the normal symbol. The main CPU 32 drives the variable member solenoid 106 to open the blade members 23a and 23b at the timing when the normal symbol on the normal symbol display 16 is stopped.

  When the game ball wins the first start opening 19, the number of winning balls is set to “3 balls”, and the game ball wins the special winning opening 26a and the special winning opening 26b of the big winning opening 22. In this case, the number of prize balls is set to “15 balls”, and when a game ball wins the general prize opening 21, the number of prize balls is set to “12 balls”. The main CPU 32 determines the number of prize balls to be paid out from the payout device 65 by controlling the payout control device 61 when a game ball wins at each winning opening.

  A sub control circuit 41 is connected to the command output port 37. The sub control circuit 41 controls the sub CPU 42, the program ROM 43, the display control circuit 45 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 12, the sound control circuit 50 that performs control related to sound generated from the speakers 51L and 51R, and the decoration lamp 54. A lamp control circuit 53 is provided, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 31. Although the decorative lamp 54 is not shown, it is provided on the front door 4.

  A program ROM 43, a work RAM 44, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 42, and the sub CPU 42 has a function of executing various processes in accordance with programs stored in the program ROM 43.

  In particular, the sub CPU 42 controls the sub control circuit 41 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 31. The sub CPU 42 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 43, a program for controlling the game effects of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the sub CPU 42 is stored, and in addition, various tables such as a table for making decisions regarding effects are also stored. A specific program will be described later.

  In the present embodiment, the program ROM 43 is used as a storage means for storing programs, tables and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge.

The work RAM 44 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. For example, various variables such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.
In this embodiment, the work RAM 44 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 42. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

The display control circuit 45 includes an image data ROM 46 and a VDP (Video Display Processor) 4.
7. A D / A conversion circuit 48 and a VRAM (video ram) 49 are provided.

  The image data ROM 46 stores various image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 such as decorative symbol image data indicating decorative symbols, background image data, presentation image data, and the like. It is read in accordance with an image display command supplied from the CPU 42.

  The VDP 47 reads various image data in the image data ROM 46 according to the parameters set by the sub CPU 42 and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12.

  The D / A conversion circuit 48 performs D / A conversion on the image data generated by the VDP 47 and displays it on the liquid crystal display device 12. The VRAM 49 is used as a temporary storage unit when an image is formed by the VDP 47.

  On the other hand, in the image data ROM 46, the image of the production 1 (first production) that suggests that the seesaw 25 is displaced to the first state and the image of the production 2 (second production) different from the image of the production 1 are displayed. ) Is stored, which constitutes the effect storage means.

  The program ROM 43 stores an effect determination table (see FIG. 5). When the seesaw 25 is in the first state, this effect table has a ratio of determining the image of effect 1 by 90% and effect 2 The ratio for determining the image is set to 10%.

  In this effect table, when the seesaw 25 is in the second state, the ratio for determining the effect 1 image is set to 10%, and the ratio for determining the effect 2 image is set to 90%. That is, when the seesaw 25 is in the first state, the effect 1 image is selected at a rate of 90%.

  When the sub CPU 42 receives a seesaw state command from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31, the seesaw 25 is displaced to the first state by analyzing the contents of the command and referring to the effect determination table. In this case, the image data of effect 1 is read from the image data ROM 46 with high probability, the image of effect 1 is generated by the VDP 47, and the effect image is displayed in the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12. Therefore, it can be suggested that the seesaw 25 is in the first state by displaying the effect 1 image in the display area 12a.

  Further, when the seesaw 25 is displaced to the second state, the image data of effect 2 is read from the image data ROM 46 with high probability, and the image of effect 2 is generated by the VDP 47 to display the display area of the liquid crystal display device 12. The effect image is displayed at 12a. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 42 constitutes an effect determining means.

  The audio control circuit 50 is composed of a sound source IC (not shown) that performs control related to audio, an audio data ROM (not shown) that stores various audio data, and the like. The voice control circuit 50 selects one voice data from a plurality of voice data stored in the voice data ROM in accordance with a voice generation command supplied from the sub CPU 42. The audio control circuit 50 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM, converts the audio data into a predetermined audio signal, amplifies the audio signal, and generates audio from the speakers 51L and 51R.

  The lamp control circuit 53 includes a drive circuit (not shown) for supplying a lamp control signal, a decoration data ROM (not shown) in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns and the like are stored, and the like. Based on a command supplied from the CPU 42, light emission control of the decoration lamp 54 is performed.

  Next, processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 to 19 and image display examples shown in FIGS. 7 to 16 are control programs executed by the main CPU 32, and this control program is stored in the main RAM 34.

  FIGS. 17 to 19 are control programs executed by the sub CPU 42, and this control program is stored in the program ROM 43.

  In the main process shown in FIG. 7, first, initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup recovery processing, and work area initialization is executed (step S1). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, a special symbol control process relating to the progress of the special symbol game and the identification information is executed (step S2). Next, a normal symbol control process related to the progress of the normal symbol game such as a hit determination in the normal symbol game is executed (step S3).

  Next, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute a symbol display device control process for controlling the special symbol display 15 and the normal symbol display 16 (step S4). In the main process, after the initial setting process in step S1 is completed, the processes from step S2 to step S4 are repeatedly executed.

  Further, the main CPU 32 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. A system timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 8 is executed in accordance with a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the system timer interrupt process. In FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 32 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the hit determination random number counter, the hit symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S11).

  Next, an input detection process for detecting winning or passing of game balls such as the first starting port 19 and the second starting port 23, the passing gate 18 and the general winning port 21 is executed (step S12). This input detection process will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  In this process, the main CPU 32 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 34 data indicating that a game ball is to be paid out (prize ball) on condition that the game ball has won a variety of winning holes.

  Next, a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 31 and the sub control circuit 41, a big winning opening opening time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 22 that is opened when a big hit or a small hit occurs. Update processing of various timers such as a timer is executed (step S13).

  Next, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor, and the like (step S14). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S15.

  In step S15, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 41. Specifically, these various commands include a gaming state command indicating whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state, a big hit gaming state, or a small hit gaming state, and after the big hit gaming state ends. A notification mode command for notifying that the time-short gaming state is in effect, a seesaw state command indicating the rotation position of the seesaw 25, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  Then, in the process of step S <b> 16, the main CPU 32 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 65 to play a prize ball to the payout control circuit 61.

  Further, the main CPU 32 supplies the payout control circuit 61 with a prize ball control command for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning ports. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished, the address is returned to the address before the occurrence of the interrupt, and the main process is executed.

FIG. 9 shows the special symbol control process executed in step S2 of FIG.
In FIG. 9, first, a process for loading a control state flag is executed (step S21). In this process, the main CPU 32 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S22.

  In steps S22 to S30 described later, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag, as will be described later. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S22 to step S30 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 32 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S22, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 32 checks the starting memory number when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check, and if there is a starting memory number, Big hit determination, small hit determination, and identification information variation pattern determination.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the waiting time timer.

  That is, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S23 is performed. On the other hand, when there is no start memory number, a demonstration screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management, and when the variation time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. Set the waiting time after confirmation (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S24 is executed after the fixed waiting time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S24.

  In step S24, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed.

  In the case of a big hit, the main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the control state flag, and sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S25 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when it is not a big hit. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S30. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S25.

  In step S25, the big hit start interval management process shown in FIG. 11 is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 has a value (03) indicating that the control status flag indicates the jackpot start interval management, and when the time corresponding to the jackpot start interval has elapsed, the main CPU 32 Based on the data read from the ROM 33, the variables positioned in the main RAM 34 are updated.

  The main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the control state flag, and sets an open upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S27. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 sets the special prize opening number counter when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big prize opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. Update the memory so that it increases by 1 ".

  The main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. The main CPU 32 sets an open upper limit time (for example, 29.5 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S27. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 32 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more, and the opening upper limit time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big winning opening opening time timer is “0” is satisfied.

  The main CPU 32 updates a variable positioned in the main RAM 34 in order to close the special winning opening 22 when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 32 sets a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball residual ball in the control state flag.

  The main CPU 32 sets the special winning opening residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S28 after the winning ball remaining ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 32 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S28.

  In step S28, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 indicates that the control status flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball, and when the remaining winning ball monitoring time elapses, the winning game opening number counter is set to “15”. It is determined whether or not the condition of above is (the final round) is satisfied.

  When the above-described conditions are satisfied, the main CPU 32 sets a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and sets a time corresponding to the jackpot end interval in the waiting time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the big hit end interval has elapsed, the process of step S29 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 32 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management in the control state flag when the above condition is not satisfied. The main CPU 32 sets a time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S26 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S29.

  In step S29, a big hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 controls the value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the jackpot end interval and the time corresponding to the jackpot end interval has elapsed. Set the status flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S30. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S30.

  In step S30, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 32 stores and updates the data indicating the starting memory number so as to subtract “1”.

  Further, the main CPU 32 stores data indicating the start memory number display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34. The start memory number display command here is a command for instructing to turn on or off the hold lamps 13a to 13d.

  The data indicating the start memory number display command stored in the main RAM 34 is used to control the special symbol start memory display 13 by driving the lamp control circuit 36 by the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 by the process of step S4 in FIG. Then, on / off display control of the holding lamps 13a to 13d is performed.

  Then, the main CPU 32 performs a process of shifting (storing) the data of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) from the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (3). And execute processing for setting clear data in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the data in the special symbol storage area is updated, that is, the starting memory number is updated.

Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S22. When this process ends, the special symbol control process ends.
As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process executed in step S22 of FIG.

  In FIG. 10, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check (step S41), and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S42. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S42, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the starting storage number, that is, the reserved number is “0”, and determines that the data indicating the reserved number is “0”. Moves the process to step S43, and moves the process to step S44 if it is determined that the data indicating the reserved number is not "0".

  In step S43, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 32 stores in the main RAM 34 a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 41 in order to perform demonstration display. Thus, the demonstration screen is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S44, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 stores a value indicating the special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 32 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the hit determination table extracted at the time of starting winning. That is, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to shift to the big hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the identification information on condition that the gaming ball has won the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23. Judgment will be made. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, a small hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 refers to the random number value for small hit determination and the hit determination table extracted at the time of starting winning. That is, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to shift to the small hit gaming state based on the result of variable display of the identification information on condition that the gaming ball has won the first starting port 19 or the second starting port 23. Will be judged. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S47.

  In the hit determination table, the probability of winning a big hit is set to about “1/300”, the probability of winning a small hit is set to about “1/50”, and the probability of winning a big win is set. The probability is low compared to the probability of winning a small hit.

  In step S47, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a big hit based on the result of the reference in step S45. When the main CPU 32 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S48, and when it determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to step S49.

  In step S48, the big hit symbol is determined. In this process, the main CPU 32 extracts the jackpot symbol random value extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol indicator 15 based on the jackpot symbol random value, and the identification information thereof. Is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  In step S49, it is determined whether or not the game is a small hit. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not it is a small hit based on the result of the reference in step S46. If the main CPU 32 determines that it is a small hit, it moves the process to step S50, and if it determines that it is not a small hit, it moves the process to step S51.

  In step S50, a small hit symbol is determined. In this process, the main CPU 32 extracts the random number value for the small hit symbol extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 15 based on the random number value for the small hit symbol, Data indicating the identification information is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  The data indicating the special symbols determined in steps S48 and S50 stored in this way is derived from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the processing of step S15 in FIG. Supplied as

  In step S51, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines a missing symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display 15 and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  The data indicating the identification information stored in this way is supplied as a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S15 in FIG. By executing such processing, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 32 determines the variation pattern based on the identification information determined in step S48, step S50, and step S51.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter, and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is supplied as a variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S15 in FIG.

  The sub CPU 42 of the sub control circuit 41 executes an effect display according to the received variation pattern designation command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S53.

  In step S53, a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the waiting time timer (t) is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 determines the change effect time based on the change pattern determined by the process of step S52 and the change effect time table indicating the change effect time of the change pattern, and sets the change effect time. The indicated value is stored in the waiting time timer.

  When this process is completed, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S54). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the jackpot start interval management process executed in step S25 of FIG.
11, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (03) indicating jackpot start interval management (step S61), and the control state flag is a value indicating jackpot start interval management. If it is determined that there is, the process proceeds to step S62. If it is determined that the control state flag is not a value indicating the big hit start interval management, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S62, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the waiting time timer (t) is “0”, and determines that the waiting time timer (t) is “0”. If the process proceeds to step S63 and it is determined that the waiting time timer (t) is not "0", the present subroutine is terminated.

  In step S63, the main CPU 32 executes a process for setting a special winning opening and then proceeds to step S64 to set a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open in the control state flag. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the special winning opening opening time timer (s) in the main RAM 34 (step S65), and then ends this subroutine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the input detection process executed in step S12 of FIG.
In FIG. 12, the main CPU 32 executes prize ball related switch check processing (step S71). In this processing, the main CPU 32 receives predetermined detection signals from various sensors such as the count switch 101, the general winning opening switch 102, the first starting opening switch 104, and the second starting opening switch 105, which are switches related to the winning ball. Detect whether is supplied.

  Then, the main CPU 32 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 34. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S72.

  In step S72, a special symbol related switch input process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, in this special symbol related switch input processing, a predetermined signal is supplied from the first start port switch 104, the second start port switch 105, etc. related to the identification information as the special symbol. Detect whether or not The main CPU 32 that has performed detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In the normal symbol related switch input process, the pass gate switch 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 32. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 32 performs processing such as normal symbol start-up storage. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the special symbol related switch input process executed in step S72 of FIG.
In FIG. 13, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 101 (step S81), and when there is an input from the count switch 101, there is a prize at the specific prize opening 26b of the big prize opening 22 The process proceeds to step S82, and if there is no input from the count switch 101, it is determined that there is no winning in the specific winning opening 26b of the big winning opening 22, and the process proceeds to step S83.

  In step S82, after executing the count switch detection process, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not there is an input to the special prize opening switch 109 (step S83).

  If there is an input to the special winning opening switch 109 in step S83, the special winning opening switch detection process shown in FIG. 14 is executed (step S84), and then the first start opening switch 104 or the second start opening switch 105 is set. It is determined whether or not there is an input (step S85).

  If there is an input to the first start port switch 104 or the second start port switch 105 in step S85, it is determined that there is a prize at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23, and the start port shown in FIG. After executing the switch detection process (step S86), this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the special prize opening switch detection process executed in step S84 of FIG.
In FIG. 14, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the small hit is made (step S91), and if it is determined that the small hit is not made, this subroutine is terminated and the small hit is made. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S92.

  In step S92, after the main CPU 32 is promoted from the small hit gaming state to the big hit gaming state, the number of times of opening the shutter 22b and the opening time of the big winning opening 22 are set to the number of opening times (13 rounds) and 1 By setting the opening time per round (29.5 seconds), the big hit gaming state is controlled (step S93), and this subroutine is finished.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the start-port switch detection process executed in step S86 of FIG.
In FIG. 15, first, the main CPU 32 refers to the special symbol storage area of the main RAM 34 to determine whether or not the number of starting memories is four or more, that is, whether the reserved balls are stored in the special symbol storage area up to the upper limit value. (Step S101), and when there are four or more start memories, this subroutine is finished.

  That is, when the starting memory number reaches “4” (the upper limit number), even when the game ball wins the first starting port switch 104 or the second starting port switch 105, the storing of the starting memory information is performed. Is not done.

  On the other hand, if the main CPU 32 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 32 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” (step S102), and moves the process to step S103. The main CPU 32 that executes this process performs control to increase the number of starting memories by “1” because the starting memory information is set in step S105 described later.

  In step S103, the main CPU 32 extracts the jackpot determination random number value from the hit determination random number counter, extracts the jackpot symbol random number from the hit determination random number counter, and proceeds to step S104.

  In step S104, the random number value for small hit determination is extracted from the random number counter for winning determination, the random number value for small hit symbol is extracted from the random number counter for winning symbol determination, and the process proceeds to step S105.

  In step S105, the main CPU 32 stores the extracted big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value, or the small hit determination random number value and the small hit symbol random number value in the predetermined area of the main RAM 34 as start-up storage.

  The data indicating the big hit determination random number value and the big hit symbol random number value or the small hit determination random number value and the small hit symbol random number value stored in this way is stored in the main CPU 32 in the processing of step S45 and step S46 in FIG. Thus, it is determined whether the game is a big hit or a small hit.

  Next, the main CPU 32 stores data indicating the start memory number display command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34 (step S106). Here, the data indicating the start memory number display command includes data indicating that the start memory number increases by “1” and data indicating that the hold lamps 13a to 13d are turned on or off. Next, the special symbol variation number storage process shown in FIG. 16 is executed (step S107), and this subroutine is terminated.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the variation number storage process executed in step S107 of FIG.
In FIG. 16, first, the main CPU 32 performs control to increase the number of fluctuations of the special symbol by “1” in the main RAM 34 (step S <b> 111). That is, the main CPU 32 counts and stores the number of changes in the main RAM 34 every time the special symbol changes.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol stored in the main RAM 34 has reached a predetermined number of “100 rotations” (step S112). If the number of fluctuations is less than “100 rotations”, this subroutine is terminated. When the number of fluctuations reaches “100” rotation, the number of fluctuations is confirmed (step S113).

  It should be noted that whether or not the number of fluctuations here has reached “100 revolutions” is not only a determination of whether or not the number of fluctuations of the special symbol has been counted from “0 revolutions” and has reached “100 revolutions”. By determining whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached "200 revolutions" since reaching "100 revolutions", and whether or not the number of fluctuations has reached "900 revolutions" after reaching "800 revolutions" Yes, the number of fluctuations is determined in increments of “100 rotations”.

  Next, the number of fluctuations is confirmed (step S113). Specifically, in step S113, it is confirmed whether the total number of fluctuations is “100th rotation” or “800th rotation”.

  Next, the determination ratio is determined based on the confirmation of the total number of fluctuations (step S114). Specifically, the main CPU 32 selects the second determination ratio in the determination ratio table of FIG. 6 until the total number of fluctuations reaches “800 rotations”, and when the total number of fluctuations exceeds “800 rotations”. Selects the first determination ratio in the determination ratio table of FIG.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines the state of the seesaw 25 based on the selected determination ratio (step S115). For example, when the first determination ratio is determined, the seesaw 25 is displaced to the first state with a probability of 55%, so that the game ball can easily win the special winning opening 26a.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the main process performed by the sub control circuit 41.
In FIG. 17, the sub CPU 42 initializes various settings stored in the work RAM 44 (step S121), and then performs random number update processing (notice determination random number) related to various effects (step S122).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 19, the sub CPU 42 executes a command analysis process for analyzing the command received from the main CPU 32 (step S123), and then performs a control process for the display control circuit 45 (step S124). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 controls the display control circuit 45 to display a notice image, a background image, and the like together with the identification information on the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 controls the audio control circuit 50 (step S125). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 outputs sound effects, sounds, and the like from the speakers 51L and 51R by controlling the sound control circuit 50.

  Next, the sub CPU 42 controls the lamp control circuit 53 (step S126). Specifically, the sub CPU 42 controls the lamp control circuit 53 to turn on / off the decorative lamp 54 in a predetermined pattern.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the command interrupt process. The command interrupt process is executed by interrupting the main process even when the sub CPU 42 is executing the main process. It is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from the clock pulse generation circuit.

  In FIG. 18, after subtracting the register (step S131), the sub CPU 42 stores the command input from the main CPU 32 in the reception buffer (step S132), and then restores the register (step S133). End the interrupt process.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the command analysis process executed in step S123 of FIG.

  In FIG. 19, the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not there is a received command (step S141). This determination is performed by determining whether or not the command transmitted from the main CPU 32 is stored in the reception buffer. If no command is received, this subroutine is terminated.

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that the command has been received, after reading the command from the reception buffer (step S142), the sub CPU 42 determines whether or not the read command is a seesaw state command (step S143). .

  If the sub CPU 42 determines that the read command is a seesaw state command, the sub CPU 42 determines an effect based on the effect determination table shown in FIG. 5 (step S144).

  That is, if the seesaw state command includes an identifier indicating the first state, the first state is selected from the effect determination table and a lottery is performed. At this time, since the probability of selecting the effect 1 image is 90%, when the effect 1 is won, the sub CPU 42 generates the effect 1 image by the VDP 47 and displays the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 12. .

At this time, as shown in FIG. 20, an image in which the girl is delighted is displayed in the display area 12a, which suggests to the player that the seesaw 25 has been displaced to the first state.
If the seesaw state command includes an identifier indicating the second state, the second state is selected from the effect determination table and a lottery is performed. At this time, since the probability of selecting the effect 2 image is 90%, when the effect 2 is won, the sub CPU 42 generates the effect 2 image by the VDP 47 and displays the effect image on the liquid crystal display device 12. .

At this time, as shown in FIG. 21, an image in which the girl is disappointed is displayed in the display area 12a, which suggests to the player that the seesaw 25 has been displaced to the second state.
If the main CPU 32 determines in step S143 that the seesaw state command has not been received, the main CPU 32 performs processing corresponding to other commands such as a gaming state command and a notification mode command (step S145), and ends this subroutine. To do.

  Therefore, in the small hit gaming state, when the seesaw 25 is displaced to the first state because the seesaw 25 is positioned in either the first state or the second state when the shutter 22a is opened. When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 26a, the game is promoted from the small hit game state to the big hit game state, and then 13 rounds of big hit game are performed.

As described above, in this embodiment, the seesaw 25 provided at the special winning opening 22 is easily guided to the special winning opening 26a every time the count value of the variation number of the special symbol reaches “100 rotations”. When the shutter 22a of the big prize opening 22 changes to the open state, it is controlled by the shutter 22a until that time is determined. Since the shielded seesaw 25 is exposed, when the shutter 22a is in an open state, the seesaw 25 that has not been visible by the shutter 22a until then can be seen.
For this reason, the state of the seesaw 25 cannot be visually recognized when the shutter 22a is in the closed state, and it is difficult to predict the state of the seesaw 25 when the shutter 22a is in the closed state. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while caring about the state of the seesaw 25, to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and to maintain the gaming interest for a long time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, an image of effect 1 that suggests that the seesaw 25 has been displaced to the first state and an image of effect 2 that is different from the image of effect 1 are stored in the image data ROM 46, and When the seesaw 25 is displaced to the first state in which it is easy to guide the game ball to the winning opening 26a, the image of the production 1 suggesting the first state is selected with high probability. It is possible to give a player a sense of expectation and to attract the player's interest.

  Further, even when an image of effect 2 different from the image of effect 1 is selected, the state of the seesaw 25 may be displaced, so that it is difficult to predict the state of the seesaw 25. It is possible to prevent the monotony of the game and maintain the game entertainment for a long time.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the number of changes in the special symbol is counted and stored in the main RAM 34, and the seesaw 25 is set in the first state and the first state every time the counted number of variations in the special symbol reaches “100 rotations”. Since the lottery for determining one of the two states is performed, the seesaw 25 can be displaced in accordance with the number of times the special symbol is changed.

  It should be noted that the number of fluctuations in which the state of the seesaw 25 is drawn is not limited to the lottery every time “100 rotations”. For example, after “300 rotations”, lottery may be performed in “50 times”. In this way, as the number of changes in the special symbol increases, that is, as the game continues, the possibility of promotion from small hit to big hit can be increased. To improve game playability.

  In the present embodiment, the first determination ratio for setting the ratio for determining the seesaw 25 in the first state and the ratio for determining the seesaw 25 in the first state are disadvantageous with respect to the first determination ratio. The second determination ratio to be set to a proper ratio is stored in the main ROM 33, and the seesaw 25 is set to the first state and the second state based on the first determination ratio or the second determination ratio stored in the main ROM 33. When the number of fluctuations of the special symbol stored in the work RAM 34 is a specific number of fluctuations such as “800 revolutions”, the seesaw 25 is moved to the second position based on the first determination ratio. One of the first state and the second state is determined.

  For this reason, even if the number of times the special symbol fluctuates, such as “800 revolutions”, the big hit is not won during the small hit gaming state. It is possible to increase the chances of performing a lottery that shifts to the state of (1), so that the game is not continued in a state disadvantageous to the player. For this reason, even if it is a case where a game for a long time is performed, the monotonization of a game can be prevented and a game interest can be maintained over a long period of time.

  In this embodiment, when the five types of identification information “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are gathered, the game is shifted to the big hit gaming state as “big hit symbol” When 5 types of identification information “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “0” are gathered, the game is shifted to the small hit gaming state as “small hit symbol”. When five types of identification information “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are gathered, the game shifts to the big hit gaming state as “probability variation”, and “2”, “4”, “6” It is also possible to shift to the big hit gaming state with “normal symbol” when five types of identification information “8” and “0” are gathered.

  In addition, when the “probable variation” is complete, in the probability variation gaming state after the jackpot gaming state has ended, the probability of winning the jackpot shifts to the probability variation gaming state, and when the “normal symbol” is complete, the jackpot gaming state ends. After that, it shifts to the short time gaming state.

  In addition, when the game is shifted to the big hit game state when the “probability change symbol” and the “normal symbol” are prepared, specific identification information, for example, “1, 3, 1”, “7, 3, 7”, “3, 3, , 7 ”, etc., when the so-called reach is reached, it is sufficient to shift to the small hit gaming state. In this way, one type of pachinko gaming machine 1 can enjoy a promiscuous game, a short-time game, and a small hit game, and the pachinko gaming machine 1 with even higher gaming properties can be provided.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The front view of the game board of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention (A) is a block diagram of the big winning opening of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a longitudinal sectional view inside the big winning opening. 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit configured in a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The figure which shows the production | presentation determination table of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the determination ratio table of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the system timer interruption process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the jackpot start interval management process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the input detection process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the special symbol related switch input process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the special prize opening switch detection performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the process at the time of the start opening switch detection performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the memory | storage process of the fluctuation number performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the main process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the command interruption process performed in the sub control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the command analysis process performed in the sub-control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention An effect image suggesting that the seesaw has been displaced to the first state in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. An effect image suggesting that the seesaw in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention has been displaced to the second state.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
10a game area 15 special symbol display (design variation control means)
19 First start opening (starting area)
22 Grand Prize Winner (Variable Prize Winner)
22a Shutter (lid member)
23 Second start opening (starting area)
25 Seesaw (sorting member)
26a Special prize opening (special prize area)
32 main CPU (big hit judging means, small hit judging means)
33 Main ROM (Decision rate storage means)
34 Main RAM (variation frequency counting storage means)
36 Lamp control circuit (design variation control means)
42 Sub CPU (Direction determining means)
46 Image data ROM (effect storage means)
107 grand prize opening solenoid (variable winning device control means)
109 Special prize opening switch (passage detection means)
110 Seesaw solenoid (drive control means)

Claims (4)

A starting area provided in a gaming area in which a gaming ball can roll and through which a gaming ball can pass;
A jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to enter a big hit gaming state on condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area;
Small hit determination means for determining whether or not to enter a small hit gaming state on condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area;
A variable winning device including a lid member that changes from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win to an open state in which a game ball is easy to win;
A special winning area provided in the variable winning device, through which a game ball can pass;
Passage detecting means for detecting that a game ball has passed through the special winning area;
The variable prize is determined when the big hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined, and when the small hit determining means determines that the big hit is determined and the passage detecting means detects that the game ball has passed through the special winning area. Variable prize-winning device control means for controlling opening and closing of the lid member provided in the device between a closed state and an open state over a predetermined number of times;
A sorting member that is provided in the variable prize-winning device and is displaced between a first state in which a game ball is easily guided to the special prize-winning region and a second state in which guidance is difficult to guide;
Each time a predetermined condition is satisfied, a sorting state determining unit that determines the sorting member as one of the first state and the second state;
Drive control means for drivingly controlling the sorting member so as to be displaced between the first state and the second state based on the sorting state determined by the sorting state determining means;
The variable prize-winning device control means shields the sorting member driven and controlled by the drive control means when the lid member provided in the variable prize-winning device is controlled to the closed state, and the lid member is in the open state. When the control is performed, the game machine is controlled to be opened and closed so as to expose the sorting member that is driven and controlled by the drive control means. Effect storage means for storing a first effect that suggests that the sorting member is displaced to the first state and a second effect different from the first effect;
An effect determining means for determining one of the first effect and the second effect stored in the effect storage means based on the distribution state determined by the distribution state determining means,
The effect determining means determines the first effect with a higher probability when the distribution state determining means determines the first state than when determining the second state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. Symbol variation control means for performing symbol variation control on condition that a game ball has passed through the starting area;
A variation number counting storage unit that counts and stores the number of variations of the symbol that is subjected to variation control by the symbol variation control unit;
The distribution state determining means sets the distribution member as either the first state or the second state according to the number of fluctuations of the symbols counted and stored by the fluctuation number counting storage means as the predetermined condition. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is determined as one. A first determination ratio that sets a ratio for determining the distribution member to be in the first state, and a ratio that determines the distribution member in the first state is a disadvantageous ratio with respect to the first determination ratio. A determination ratio storage means for storing a second determination ratio to be set;
The distribution state determination unit determines whether the distribution member is in the first state or the second state based on the first determination ratio or the second determination ratio stored in the determination ratio storage unit. Decide on one side,
When the number of fluctuations of the symbol stored in the fluctuation number counting storage means is a relatively large number of fluctuations, the sorting member is moved to the first state and the second based on the first determination ratio. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein one of the states is determined.

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