JP2007307131A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which allows the player to play games with fun not only in special pattern games but also in ordinary pattern games by enhancing the game value and amusement of the ordinary pattern game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is composed of: a main RAM 34 which stores therein memory regions determined by lottery out of ordinary pattern memory regions of the main RAM 34, in the order of determination of readout; and a main ROM 33 which can set a predetermined readout order condition on a readout order of ordinary pattern winning determining random values from the memory regions of the main RAM 34. When the readout order stored in the main ROM 33 conforms to the readout order of the ordinary pattern winning determining random values stored in the main RAM 34, the number of random values for the winning ordinary pattern is increased. Further a time period for pattern fluctuation display is set to 5.1 that is shorter than an ordinary display, and blade members 23a, 23b are opened for 1.8×three times that is longer than an ordinary time period. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, for example, a gaming machine that acquires a random number for determination based on a game ball passing through a start gate and stores a predetermined number.

  In a conventional game machine such as a pachinko machine, when a game ball driven into the board surface of the game board passes through the vicinity of the passing gate on the way down the board surface, it is judged per ordinary symbol by random number drawing. Is performed and the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner. The random number for normal symbol determination is stored in the storage area up to a predetermined number every time the game ball passes the passing gate. The stored random numbers for hit determination are read out in the order in which they are stored at the time of normal symbol hit determination, and the determination is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  This variable display game, which is performed with the normal symbol displayed in a variable manner, is called a normal symbol game. If the result of the normal symbol per unit determination is a win, the blade member of the variable winning device is open for a predetermined time. It becomes. When a game ball wins the variable winning device, a special symbol game in which special symbols are displayed in a variable manner is started. In the jackpot determination of the special symbol game, if a predetermined jackpot determination random number value is drawn, the “big hit” is won, and if any other jackpot determination random number value is lottery, the “losing” is won.

  If you win the “Big Bonus”, you will be able to play a special jackpot game that will open the big prize opening following the special symbol game. In this big hit game, you will only get the number of game balls won in the big prize opening. Since a prize ball is obtained, the player can easily obtain a large number of prize balls. That is, the normal symbol hit determination in the normal symbol game has a role of leading the special symbol game and the big hit game. In addition, when the special symbol game is in the probability variation state or the variation time shortening state, the game state of the normal symbol game is changed to the probability variation state or the variation time shortening state in conjunction with this.

JP 2002-191780 A

  However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, the normal symbol game is often regarded as a special symbol game or a big hit game, and is often not watched, and the number of game balls that can be acquired is small. There was a problem of low game value and playability.

  The present invention has been made in view of such a problem. The game value and gameability of a normal symbol game are improved, and a player plays an interesting game not only in a special symbol game but also in a normal symbol game. It aims to provide a gaming machine that can.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is a random number value for determination based on the passage of a symbol display device (for example, a normal symbol display 16) that displays a variation of symbols and a start gate (for example, a passage gate 18) provided in the game board. Random value acquisition means (for example, main CPU 32) for acquiring (for example, a random number for determination per normal symbol) and a plurality of storage areas (for example, the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4)) And a random number value storage unit for determination that stores the random number value for determination acquired by the random number acquisition unit up to a predetermined number in the storage area until a variation start condition that allows execution of variation display of the symbol is satisfied. (For example, the main RAM 34) and the storage in which the determination random number value is stored based on the determination start condition being satisfied when the variation start condition is satisfied. A lottery means (for example, the main CPU 32) for determining a storage area from which the random number value for determination is read out of the area by lottery, a random number for determination of the storage area determined to be read by the lottery means, and a predetermined winning selection Determining means (for example, the main CPU 32) for determining whether or not a numerical value (for example, a random number value for winning normal symbol) matches, and a winning random value setting means (for example, the main RAM 34) for setting the number of winning random number values. ) And the determination means determine that they coincide with each other, an opening control means (main CPU 32) that controls to open the blades (for example, the blade members 23a and 23b) of the variable winning device (for example, the second start port 23). ), A reading order storage means (for example, main RAM 34) for storing the storage areas determined by the lottery means in the order in which the reading is determined; Read order condition setting means (for example, main RAM 34, main ROM 33) capable of setting a predetermined read order condition for the read order of the area, and the read order stored in the read order storage means are the read order condition setting means. Condition determination means (for example, the main CPU 32) for determining whether or not the read order condition set by the above is satisfied, and the winning random value setting means determines that the condition determination means satisfies the read order condition In such a case, a setting is made to increase the number of the winning random numbers.

  With this configuration, regardless of the order of acquisition of the random number for determination by the random number acquisition means and the storage in the determination random value storage means, the determination randomness from the determination random value storage means in an order that the player cannot predict. A numerical value is read out. Further, a predetermined read order condition is set as the order in which the determination random number value is read from the determination random value storage means, and when this read order condition is satisfied, the number of winning random values is increased, and more With probability, the blades of the variable prize-winning device are opened.

  For this reason, the game value and game performance of the normal symbol game are enhanced, and the player can play the game with interest not only in the special symbol game but also in the normal symbol game.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbol display device displays the symbol variation display for a shorter time than usual (for example, 5.1 seconds) based on the fact that the condition determination unit determines that the read order condition is satisfied. The opening control means sets the blades of the variable prize winning device for a longer time than normal when the determination means determines a match based on the fact that the condition determination means determines that the read order condition is satisfied (1). (8 seconds x 3 times).

  With this configuration, when the reading order condition is satisfied, the symbol variation display ends in a shorter time than usual, so the interval at which the variable winning device blades are opened is shortened, and the variable winning device blades are Since the time for the open state becomes longer, the number of award balls and the number of game balls to be digested can be almost balanced so that the game balls are not reduced. The same state as the variation time shortening state can be created without being related to the state of the special symbol game. In addition, since the reading order conditions cannot be visually confirmed, not only skilled players who have been able to determine the advantages of individual gaming machines by nail reading etc. but also players who are not familiar with games. However, you can fully enjoy the game under the same conditions as the skilled person. Therefore, the game value and playability of the normal symbol game are further increased, and the player can play with interest.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a read order condition changing unit (for example, a setting change switch 111) that changes the read order condition set by the read order condition setting unit.

  With this configuration, the read order condition set by the read order condition setting unit can be arbitrarily changed for each gaming machine by the manager of the hall, so that the reading order condition can be set for each gaming machine without adjusting the nails. It is possible to adjust the so-called winning rate by differently. In addition, by making the reading order condition greatly different for each gaming machine, the player can determine which gaming machine to play, and when playing a game with the determined gaming machine, without losing a sense of tension. You can play games.

  The gaming machine of the present invention provides a gaming machine that enhances the gaming value and gameability of a normal symbol game, and allows a player to play with interest in not only a special symbol game but also a normal symbol game. be able to.

  1 to 19 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 with a main body frame 2, a game board 10 (see FIG. 2) incorporated in the main body frame 2, and the main body frame 2 so as to be rotatable via a rotation shaft 5. The front door 4 provided with the glass member 3 having substantially 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 the firing handle 8 provided on the right side of the lower plate 7. And.

  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 in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 10, and the liquid crystal display device 12 includes a display area 12a, and identification information is variably displayed on the display area 12a. An effect image related to the game is displayed. The entire surface of the game board 10, that is, the game area 10 a may be used as the display area 12 a of the liquid crystal display device 12.

  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). Based on the fact that all of the numbers are derived and displayed in a state where all the numbers are aligned, the game state shifts to a jackpot gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

  In addition, “big hit” is classified into “probable big hit” and “normal big hit” according to the type of identification information constituting the specific stop mode that is a big hit. For example, five types of identification information “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” are “probable variation”, and “2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, The five types of identification information “0” are “normal symbols”.

  “Probability jackpot” is a relatively advantageous gaming state that occurs when a specific stop mode with “probability symbols” is complete. If it is “probability jackpot”, the “big jack game state” ends. In the normal gaming state after this, the probability of jackpot occurrence is high.

  On the other hand, “time and big hit” is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous than the probability variation gaming state that occurs when it becomes “non-specific stop mode” with “normal symbols” aligned, After the “hit game state” is over, the state shifts to the short-time game state.

  Note that the short-time gaming state means that after the “probable big hit” gaming state ends, the “normal big hit” gaming state, which is non-probable, ends, and the “normal big hit” gaming state ends without being probable. Both when (so-called full spec) or only when the "normal big hit" gaming state, which is non-probable after the "probable big hit" gaming state has ended (so-called half spec), After the end of the “big hit” game state, when the display of the decorative symbol is finished in a short time for a predetermined number of games, for example, 100 rotations, and only “O” on the normal symbol display 16 to be described later lights up, it will be described later. It means a gaming state in which the wing members 23a and 23b are opened for a longer time than in a normal game and the game can be advanced 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 unit. 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 may be used as the display unit. 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 derivation display of the special symbol, and the special symbol derived and displayed is displayed in a specific display mode (for example, a mode in which any one of “0” to “9” is derived and displayed, Based on the so-called “hit display mode”), the gaming state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player.

  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.

  In addition, the special symbol that is derived and displayed is a special display mode (for example, a mode in which “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” are derived and displayed, The game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the so-called “probability jackpot”), and when the jackpot gaming state is completed, the game state is shifted to the probability 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. The game state is shifted to a jackpot gaming state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the game is derived and displayed, so-called “time saving jackpot”, and when the jackpot gaming state ends, Will be migrated.

  In the probability variation gaming state as described above, the probability of shifting to the big hit gaming state is improved relative to the short-time gaming state. Note that a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a special display mode, and that shifts to the probable gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is referred to as a special big hit gaming state.

  Further, a game state that shifts to the big hit gaming state when the special symbol that is derived and displayed becomes a non-specific display mode, and that shifts to the short-time gaming state after the big hit gaming state ends is called a normal big hit gaming state.

  Also, in the special big hit that becomes the probability variation gaming state after the big hit gaming state, the big winning opening 22 is shifted to a gaming state that is controlled to open and close, and the upper limit of round control in this big hit gaming state The number of rounds is 15 rounds.

  After the big hit gaming state, even in the normal big hit that becomes the short-time gaming state, the big winning opening 22 is shifted to a gaming state in which the opening / closing control is performed, and the upper limit round number of round control in the big winning gaming state is 15 rounds. Thus, the special symbol display 15 performs variable display of the special symbol (an example of identification information).

  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 decorative symbol is performed in the plurality of symbol rows and the result of the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 15 becomes a specific display mode, the combination of the plurality of decorative symbols thus derived and displayed is It becomes a specific combination (for example, a mode in which all of “0” to “9” are derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, a so-called “hit display mode”), and the game state is determined for the player It will shift to an advantageous jackpot gaming state.

  Further, when the result of variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 15 is the special jackpot display mode, a combination of a plurality of derived symbols that are derived and displayed is a special combination (for example, a specific combination (for example, A mode in which one of “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, and “9” is derived and displayed in each of a plurality of symbol rows, so-called “special jackpot display mode”) Thus, when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player and the big hit gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the probability changing gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the result of variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display 15 is the normal jackpot display mode, the combination of the plurality of decoration symbols derived and displayed is a non-special combination (for example, a specific combination) A mode in which “0”, “2”, “4”, “6”, “8” are all derived and displayed in each of the plurality of symbol rows, so-called “normal jackpot display mode”) Thus, when the gaming state is shifted to the big hit gaming state advantageous to the player and the big hit gaming state is completed, the gaming state is shifted to the short-time gaming state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display (display means) 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 numerals and symbols, In the embodiment, a normal symbol is composed of symbols “O” and “X”, and includes a lamp 16 a that displays a symbol “O” and a lamp 16 b 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, on both sides of the liquid crystal display device 12, passage gates 18 are provided as specific areas. 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 starting port 23 are relatively The disadvantageous closed state (first state) is changed to a relatively advantageous open state (second state), so that the game ball can easily enter the second starting 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.

  The game area 10a on the lower left side and the lower right side of the game board 10 is provided with a general winning port 21 through which a game ball wins, and the game ball that has won the general winning port 21 has a general winning port switch 102 (FIG. 3). ).

  The game area 10 a below the first start port 19 is provided with a special winning opening 22 and a shutter 22 a that can be opened and closed with respect to the special winning opening 22.

  As described above, when the combination of the 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 of the big winning opening 22 Are driven so as to be in a relatively advantageous open state (second state) in which a game ball can be easily received, and the game ball wins a winning area provided in the big winning opening 22.

  The large winning opening 22 includes a game ball winning area provided with a count switch 101 (see FIG. 3). A predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls pass through the winning area, or The shutter 22a is driven to the open state until a predetermined time (for example, 25 seconds) elapses.

  In other words, when either a predetermined number of game balls are won in the grand prize winning opening 22 or a predetermined time has elapsed in the open state, the big winning opening 22 is in a relatively unfavorable closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. (First state).

  Also, below the liquid crystal display device 12, a first start port (start region) 19 having a first start port switch 104 (see FIG. 3) is provided. When a game ball wins the first starting port 19, a special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12 is started, and the state shifts to a variable display state in which a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner.

  The game area 10a on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 12 is provided with a second start port (start area) 23 having a second start port switch 105 (see FIG. 3). When a game ball is won at the second start port 23, a special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12 is started in the same manner as when a game ball is won at the first start port 19, and a plurality of columns of identification information are displayed in a variable manner. Transition to the variable display state.

  Here, as a variable display start condition, in this embodiment, the main condition is that a game ball has won a prize at 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 variable display start condition is satisfied, the identification information is variably displayed.

  Further, in the special symbol game on the liquid crystal display device 12, the first start is made on condition that the game ball wins the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 during the variable display of the identification information (variable display hold condition). Execution (start) of variable display of the identification information based on the winning of the game ball at the mouth 19 or the second start opening 23 is put on hold.

  When the variable display hold condition is satisfied, the execution (start) of the variable display of the identification information is held until the variable display start condition such as the derivation and display of the identification information in the variable display is satisfied. become.

  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, four) is stored as an upper limit in a main RAM 34 (see FIG. 3) 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).

  In addition, when a game ball wins in the winning area and the general area in the first starting port 19, the second starting port 23, the general winning port 21, and the big winning port 22 described above, it is set in advance according to the type of each winning port. The number of game balls that have been made are paid out to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7 (see FIG. 6).

  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.

  The holding lamps 13a to 13d have one start memory number when the game ball wins the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 while the identification information is being displayed in the identification information game on the liquid crystal display device 12. When it increases (when the start memory information for determining the result of variable display of the identification information is stored in the main RAM 34), it is lit 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 liquid crystal display device 12, the game ball is placed at the first start opening 19 or the second start opening 23 while the identification information is displayed in a variable manner. When a winning is awarded 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.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol game, when execution of variable display of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 18 is suspended, the normal symbol game is determined so that the variable symbol normal display can be executed later. The random number value for use is stored as start storage information in a main RAM 34 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit.

  By storing such starting storage information, the variable display of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 18 is suspended, and information for determining the result of the variable symbol variable display is stored. The

  Information recorded in the main RAM 34 when execution of variable display of the normal symbol based on the passing of the game ball to the passing gate 18 and the special winning opening 22 is put on hold is also referred to as start-up storage information.

  In general, the number of pieces of starting memory information (so-called “starting memory number”), that is, the number of executions of the variable display of the normal symbols held is the holding lamp 14a provided in the normal symbol starting memory display 14. Displayed by turning on (light emission) to 14d off (extinguishing).

  The normal symbol starting storage device 14 includes holding lamps 14a to 14d as display objects (light emitting bodies), and each of the holding lamps 14a to 14d is constituted by one LED (light emitting diode) lamp.

  The holding lamps 14a to 14d are used in the normal symbol game of the normal symbol display 16 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18 during the normal symbol variation display and the starting memory number increases by one (variation of the normal symbol). When the start memory information for determining the display result is stored in the main RAM 34), the light is turned on one by one in accordance with the storage area of the main RAM 34 in which the start memory information is stored.

  That is, in the normal symbol game on the normal symbol display 16, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 18 during the normal symbol variation display and the starting memory number increases by one, the starting memory information is first stored in the RAM 34. A storage area is selected by a random number, and the hold lamps 14a to 14d corresponding to the selected storage area are turned on.

  Further, an upper limit is set for the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display to be held, and in the present embodiment, the number of executions of the variable symbol variable display is held four times each. In addition, you may comprise so that execution of the variable display of a normal symbol may be suspended without setting an upper limit.

  FIG. 3 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.

  A program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 by the main CPU 32 is stored in the main ROM 33. In addition, a jackpot determination table and an effect to be referred to when determining a jackpot by random number lottery are selected. Various tables such as an effect condition selection table (including a game mode table) to be referred to when the game is performed are also stored. Specific programs and tables will be described later.

  The main CPU 32 performs random lottery based on the big hit determination table on the condition that the game ball wins (passes) at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23, and determines whether or not to shift to the big win 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 jackpot determining means and a gaming state transition control means.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 determines that it is a big hit, the game state after the big hit gaming state is determined as one of the probable gaming state and the short-time gaming state.

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the big win game state has been determined as the gaming state after the big hit gaming state, the main CPU 32 controls the big winning port solenoid 107 to control the big winning port 22. Open and close 15 rounds.

  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 status flag, a normal symbol control status flag, a jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, a loss 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 jackpot determination random number counter is for determining whether or not the special symbol game is successful. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter is for determining identification information to be derived and displayed when it is determined that the result of the special symbol game is winning.

  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 each counter 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 special prize opening time timer is for driving the shutter 22a or the shutter 25a and measuring the time for opening the special 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 stores data such as a jackpot determination random number value corresponding to one variable display in the special symbol game by the liquid crystal display device 12, a jackpot symbol random number value, clear data, etc., and the special symbol storage area There is a special symbol storage area (4) from (0).

  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. It 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.

  On the other hand, in the normal symbol storage area, data such as a random number value for normal symbol determination, a random number value for normal symbol corresponding to one variable display in the normal symbol game by the normal symbol display 16, and clear data are stored. As shown in FIG. 7, there are a normal symbol storage area (0) to a normal symbol storage area (4).

  In the normal symbol storage area (0), a random number value for determination per normal symbol corresponding to the variable display currently being executed when the hold condition is not satisfied, that is, when the normal symbol is not displayed in a variable manner. Is remembered. In addition, when the holding condition is satisfied, that is, when the normal symbol variation display is performed, from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4), the variable display currently being executed is performed. Is stored as start-up memory information.

  There are a total of 256 random numbers from 0 to 255 as random numbers for normal symbol determination. There are a total of two random numbers for winning normal symbols, 253 and 254, when the probability is low, and a total number 253 of 2 to 254, when the probability is high. In FIG. 7, 124, 77, and 45, clear data (empty area), and 49 are stored as random numbers for normal symbol determination in the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), respectively. Indicates the state.

  In the present embodiment, when the hold condition is satisfied, the free areas are checked for the four normal symbol storage areas (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4), and the memory determined as the empty areas is stored. The random number value for normal symbol determination is stored in a storage area selected by random number lottery among the areas. Further, when reading the random numbers for determination per normal symbol from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4), the random number value for determination per normal symbol in each storage area is checked before reading. The storage area to perform is determined. Further, the storage area to be read is determined by lottery using random numbers. In addition, when the variable display of the current identification information is completed using the storage information of the normal symbol storage area (0), each data of the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) is stored. As long as the area is not written to or read from, it is stored in the same area as it is. Update processing such as shifting (moving) data between each storage area and storing clear data (creating an empty area) Not done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the order of reading the normal symbol per-design random number value from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) matches a predetermined read order set in advance, The normal symbol per-determination random number value is set to 2 to 254 (total 253) as a high probability time, and the normal symbol per-unit determination in the normal symbol game is performed with a high probability. Further, if the order of reading the random numbers for determination per normal symbol from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) matches a predetermined reading order set in advance, the probability variation gaming state and the short-time game As with the state, the main CPU 32 sets the fluctuation shortening flag (33), sets the normal symbol fluctuation time to 5.1 seconds, and opens the blade members 23a and 23b for 1.8 seconds. Is set to 3 times. Here, the predetermined reading order set in advance is, for example, a normal symbol storage area (4), a normal symbol storage area (2), a normal symbol storage area (1), or the like. This is information indicating the order in which the random number for determination is read out. The initial value is stored in the main ROM 33 and is read out to the main RAM 34 when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is turned on. Further, the predetermined reading order read to the main RAM 34 can be arbitrarily changed by the hall manager or the like by the setting change switch 111.

  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.

  Also, various devices are connected to the main control circuit 31. For example, the count switch 101, the setting change switch 111, the general winning port switch 102, the pass gate switch 103, the first start port switch 104, the second start A mouth switch 105, a movable member solenoid 106, a special prize opening solenoid 107, a backup clear switch 108, and the like are connected.

  The count switch 101 is provided in a winning area at the big winning opening 22 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the winning area.

  The setting change switch 111 is provided on the back side of the game board 10 and is used by a hall manager or the like to change the predetermined reading order of the normal symbol random number value read from the main ROM 33 to the main RAM 34. is there. Note that the setting change switch 111 may be set at a position where the player can operate, and the player himself may change the setting of the predetermined reading order.

  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 passes through the general winning opening 21. .

  The passage gate switch 103 is provided in the passage gate 18, and the passage gate switch 103 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 31 when a game ball passes through the passage gate 18.

  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 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. Variable control between state and closed state.

  The big prize opening solenoid 107 is connected to the shutter 22a, and drives the shutter 22a in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 32 to variably control the big prize opening 22 between the open state and the closed state.

  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 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, 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).

  Further, the launching device 67 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching motor and the 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 according to 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.

  On the other hand, a normal symbol variation time setting table as shown in FIG. 4 is stored in the main ROM 33. This normal symbol variation time setting table stores the game state and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display 16 in the game state. Associated with variable time.

  In FIG. 4, the normal symbol variation time setting table is set such that the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds at the time of low probability or big hit (during the big hit gaming state) as in the normal gaming state. Further, when the variable time shortening function is activated in which the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened as in the case of the high probability such as the probability variation gaming state and the short time gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 5.1 seconds.

  Therefore, the main CPU 32 controls the normal symbol change time (lottery time) of the normal symbol display 16 by controlling the lamp control circuit 36 during each gaming state based on the normal symbol change time setting table.

  The main ROM 33 stores a normal electric accessory opening time setting table as shown in FIG. 5. The normal electric accessory opening time setting table is a gaming state and the blade members 23a and 23b in the gaming state. Are associated with the opening time and the number of opening times.

  In FIG. 5, the normal electric accessory release time setting table shows that the release time of the blade members 23a and 23b is 0.3 seconds when the low probability or big hit (during the big hit game state) as in the normal game state. The number of times is set to one. Further, when the identification information variation time shortening function is activated and the big hit (during the big hit gaming state), such as when the probability changing gaming state is high probability, the opening time of the blade members 23a and 23b is 1. The number of releases is set to 3 in 8 seconds.

  The main CPU 32 variably controls the blade members 23a and 23b based on the normal electric accessory release time setting table when passing through the game ball or the passing gate 18 during each of the above gaming states.

  The main ROM 33 stores a prize ball number setting table as shown in FIG. In this award ball number setting table, when a game ball wins the first starting port 19, the number of winning balls is set to “3 balls”, and the game ball wins the second starting port 23 and the big winning port 22. In this case, the number of prize balls is set to “15 balls”, and when the 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 on the basis of this prize ball number setting table when a game ball wins at each winning opening. Yes.

  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.

  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 image display examples shown in flowcharts of FIGS. 8 to 19 are control programs executed by the main CPU 32, and this control program is stored in the main RAM 34.

  In the main processing shown in FIG. 8, first, RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and initial setting processing such as initialization of the work area are executed (step S1). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 10, 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 is executed (step S3). In the process of step S3, the main CPU 32 executes a hit determination or the like in the normal symbol game shown in FIG. 15 based on the normal symbol control state flag.

  Next, the main CPU 32 controls the lamp control circuit 36 to execute a symbol display 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. 9 is executed in response to a clock pulse generated every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) from a reset clock pulse generation circuit (not shown).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the system timer interrupt process. In FIG. 9, first, the main CPU 32 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S11).

  Next, as shown in FIG. 12, an input detection process for detecting the 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). .

  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 prize opening time timer for measuring the opening time of the big prize opening 22 that is opened when a big hit occurs, Various timer update processes are 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, as these various commands, a gaming state command indicating whether the gaming state is a normal gaming state or a special gaming state (big hit gaming state), a probability changing command indicating whether it is a probability changing gaming state, A short time command indicating whether or not a short time gaming state is present, a big hit command indicating that the big hit gaming state is won, a normal gaming command indicating a gaming state during the normal gaming state, and the like are included. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S16.

  Then, in the process of step S16, the main CPU 32 pays out a prize ball control command (prize ball control command 1 or prize ball control command 2) for causing the payout device 65 to perform a prize ball, to the payout control circuit 61. Execute the process.

  Further, the main CPU 32 pays out a prize ball control command for performing a predetermined number of prize ball payouts when a game ball wins various winning holes based on the prize ball number setting table shown in FIG. This is supplied to the control circuit 61. 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. 10 shows the special symbol control process executed in step S2 of FIG. In FIG. 10, 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. 11, 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 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, a big hit start interval management process 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, 25 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 opening upper limit time (for example, 25 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 discriminated whether or not the condition of “above (or 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 S15 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. 11 is a flowchart of the special symbol storage check process executed in step S22 of FIG.

  11, 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. As a result, 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 big hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 32 refers to the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot 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 game ball has won the first start port 19 or the second start port 23 to the game ball. It will be judged. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S46, 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. If the main CPU 32 determines that it is a big hit, it moves the process to step S47, and if it determines that it is not a big hit, it moves the process to step S48.

  In step S47, 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.

  Next, the main CPU 32 determines a jackpot type (step S49). In this process, the main CPU 32 determines whether it is a probable big hit or a time-saving big hit based on the big hit symbol determined in step S47 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 34.

  The data indicating the special symbol determined in step S47 and the command indicating the probability variation game or the short-time game stored in this manner are transmitted from the main CPU 32 of the main control circuit 31 to the sub control circuit 41 by the process of step S15 of FIG. It is supplied to the CPU 42 as a decorative symbol designation command, a probability change command, or a time reduction command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S50.

  In step S48, 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 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, that is, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S50.

  In step S50, 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 steps S47 and S48.

  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 S51.

  In step S51, a process of setting a 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 S50 and the change effect time table indicating the change effect time of the change pattern, and uses the change effect time as the change effect time. The indicated value is stored in the waiting time timer.

  When this process is completed, a process for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed (step S52). When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the input detection process executed in step S12 of FIG. In FIG. 12, the main CPU 32 executes a prize ball related switch check process (step S81). 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 S82.

  In step S82, 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 S83.

  In step S83, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, in this 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 S82 of FIG.

  In FIG. 13, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not there is an input from the count switch 101 (step S91), and if there is an input from the count switch 101, the main CPU 32 determines that there is a prize at the big winning opening 22 and step Proceeding to S92, if there is no input from the count switch 101, it is determined that there is no winning in the big prize opening 22, and the routine proceeds to Step S94.

  In step S92, the main CPU 32 executes the count switch detection process and then turns on the count switch input flag (step S93), and then inputs to the first start port switch 104 or the second start port switch 105. It is determined whether or not there is (step S94).

  If there is an input to the first start port switch 104 or the second start port switch 105 in step S94, it is determined that there is a prize at the first start port 19 or the second start port 23, and processing when the start port switch is detected. Is executed (step S95), the subroutine is terminated.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the normal symbol related switch input process executed in step S83 of FIG. In FIG. 14, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not a game ball has passed through the pass gate 18 which is a specific area, based on a detection signal from the pass gate switch 103 (step S101).

  If the main CPU 32 determines that it has passed through the passing gate 18 in step S101, it determines whether or not the number of normal symbols stored in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 34 is "4" or more. However, if the number of stored ordinary symbols is “4” or more, this subroutine is terminated.

  Further, when the main CPU 32 determines in step S102 that the number of stored normal symbols is not "4" or more, the main CPU 32 extracts a normal symbol success / failure random number value for performing a lottery to open the blade members 23a and 23b. After (step S103), the free space is checked in the normal symbol storage area of the main RAM 34 (step S104), and the extracted random number value is stored in the free area (step S105).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets a normal symbol storage designation command in the main RAM 34 (step S106), and ends this subroutine.

  FIG. 15 shows the normal symbol control process executed in step S3 of FIG. In FIG. 15, first, a process of loading the normal symbol control state flag is executed (step S121). In this process, the main CPU 32 reads the normal symbol control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S122.

  In steps S122 to S126, which will be described later, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol control state flag, as will be described later. The normal symbol control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S122 to step S126 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 S122, a normal symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, the main CPU 32 checks the start memory number when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check, and there is a start memory number. Next, the big hit judgment and the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol are determined.

  Further, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating normal 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. In other words, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S123 is performed.

  In step S123, normal symbol variation time monitoring processing is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, the main CPU 32 indicates normal symbol display time monitoring when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management and the variation time has elapsed. The value (02) is set in the control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S124 is executed after the fixed waiting time has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S124.

  In step S124, a normal symbol display time monitoring process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 18, 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 normal symbol display time monitoring and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. Is determined.

  The main CPU 32 sets the value (03) indicating the normal electric accessory release process to the control state flag when the jackpot is big, and sets the process of step S125 to be executed. A value (04) indicating the end of the symbol game is set, and the process of step S126 is set to be executed. When this process ends, the process proceeds to step S125.

  In step S125, an ordinary electric accessory release process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 19, when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating that the normal electric accessory is released, the normal electric accessory winning counter is “4” or more. It is determined whether or not the condition that the upper limit opening time has elapsed (the ordinary electric accessory 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 blade members 23a and 23b when any of the conditions is satisfied. The main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag.

  In step S126, a normal symbol game end process is executed. In the normal symbol game end process, the main CPU 32 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check to the normal symbol control state flag when the normal symbol control state flag is a value (04) indicating the end of the special symbol game. Then, the normal symbol control process ends. As described above, the normal symbol game is executed by setting the normal symbol control state flag.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart of the normal symbol storage check process executed in step S122 of FIG. In FIG. 16, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol storage check (step S131), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol storage check. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating the normal symbol storage check, the subroutine is terminated.

  In step S132, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the starting storage number, that is, the number of holds is “0”, and determines that the data indicating the number of holds is “0”. Moves the process to step S134, and moves the process to step S133 if it is determined that the data indicating the number of holds is not "0".

  In step S134, a normal symbol demo display process is executed. In this normal symbol demo display process, the main CPU 32 stores in the main RAM 34 a variable for supplying a demo display command to the normal symbol display 16 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the demonstration display is executed on the normal symbol display 16. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S133, the main CPU 32 performs a read condition determination process. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, in this read condition determination process, the main CPU 32 reads the random number value for determination per normal symbol from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4). When a storage area is selected by lottery and the reading order of the selected storage area matches a predetermined reading order set in the main RAM 34, the number of random numbers per normal symbol is increased and a variation shortening flag (33) is set. Set.

  In step S135, the main CPU 32 performs a normal symbol hit determination process. In this normal symbol hit determination process, the main CPU 32 compares the normal symbol random number value obtained when the game ball has passed through the passing gate 18 with the normal symbol random number value, and makes a normal symbol hit determination. The process proceeds to step S136.

  In step S136, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag (33) is set. This variation shortening flag (33) is used when the order of reading the random numbers for determination per normal symbol from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) matches a preset predetermined reading order. And a flag that is established when the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state is set. When the fluctuation shortening flag (33) is set, the main CPU 32 determines that the probability variation gaming state or the short-time gaming state is established. Proceeding to step S137, if the variation shortening flag (33) is not set, it is determined that the probability variation gaming state or the time-saving gaming state is not established, and the routine proceeds to step S138.

  In step S137, after setting the 5.1 second fluctuation pattern command data normal symbol waiting time timer to 5.1 seconds, the main CPU 32 sets a value (01) indicating normal symbol fluctuation time monitoring to the normal symbol control state flag. (Step S139). Next, the main CPU 32 clears the storage area used for the current fluctuation (step S140) and ends the present subroutine.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart of the read condition determination process executed in step S133 of FIG. In FIG. 17, first, the main CPU 32 determines the storage area for reading the random number value for normal symbol determination and the order thereof by lottery (step S141), and sets the read random number value for normal symbol determination (step S142). .

  Next, the order of reading the random numbers for normal symbol determination determined in step S141 from the storage area is stored in the main RAM 34 (step S143), and it is determined whether or not this order satisfies a predetermined reading order set in advance. (Step S144). If the order of reading the random numbers for normal symbol determination from the storage area does not match the predetermined reading order, this subroutine is terminated, and if they match, the number of random numbers for normal symbols is changed and set (step S146). Specifically, among the 256 normal random number values per normal symbol from 0 to 255, for example, the random number value per normal symbol is increased from two totals 253 and 254 to a total 253 from 2 to 254.

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets the fluctuation shortening flag (33) (step S146), clears the reading order stored in step S143 (step S147), and ends this subroutine.

  As a result, if the order of reading the random numbers for normal symbol determination from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) matches a predetermined read order set in advance, the probability variation gaming state and the time reduction Similar to the gaming state, the variation time of the normal symbol is set to 5.1 seconds, and the chances for the game ball to win the second starting port 23 increase.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart of the normal symbol variation time monitoring process executed in step S123 of FIG. In FIG. 18, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (01) indicating normal symbol change time monitoring (step S151), and the normal symbol control state flag is normal symbol change. If it is determined that the value indicates time monitoring, the process proceeds to step S152. If it is determined that the normal symbol control state flag is not a value indicating normal symbol variation time monitoring, this subroutine is terminated. .

  In step S152, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. If the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 32 ends the present subroutine and sets the normal symbol waiting time. If the timer is "0", a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring is set in the normal symbol control state flag (step S153).

  Next, the main CPU 32 sets the waiting time after determination (0.5 s) in the normal symbol waiting time timer (step S154), and ends this subroutine.

  FIG. 19 is a flowchart of the normal symbol display time monitoring process executed in step S124 of FIG.

  In FIG. 19, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time monitoring (step S161), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal symbol display. If it is determined that the value indicates time monitoring, the process proceeds to step S162. If it is determined that the value does not indicate normal symbol display time monitoring, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S162, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol waiting time timer is “0”. If the normal symbol waiting time timer is not “0”, the main CPU 32 ends the present subroutine and sets the normal symbol waiting time. If the timer is “0”, it is determined whether or not the hit flag (77) is set (step S163).

  When the main CPU 32 determines that the winning flag (77) is not set, the main CPU 32 sets a value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game to the normal symbol control state flag (step S164), and executes this subroutine. If it is determined that the winning flag (77) is set, the process proceeds to step S165.

  In step S165, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the fluctuation shortening flag (33) is set. If the determination result is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S166, and the determination result is “NO”. In that case, the process proceeds to step S168.

  In step S166, the main CPU 32 executes processing for setting the normal electric accessory release setting for probability change / short time. The process of setting the normal electric accessory opening at the time of probability change / short time is set to “1.8 seconds as the opening time and the number of times of opening the blade members 23a and 23b, which are normal electric accessories, from the normal electric accessory opening time setting table shown in FIG. X3 "is extracted and set in the main RAM 34.

  Next, after setting the normal electric release time timer to “6.7 seconds” (step S167), the main CPU 32 sets a value (03) indicating normal electric accessory release to the normal symbol control state control flag ( Step S170) This subroutine is finished.

  On the other hand, in step S168, the main CPU 32 executes processing for setting the normal ordinary electric accessory release setting. In the normal normal electric accessory release setting process, “0.3 seconds × 1” is extracted from the normal electric accessory release time setting table shown in FIG. 5 as the opening time and the opening frequency of the blade members 23a and 23b. Set in the main RAM 34. Next, the main CPU 32 sets the normal electric release time timer to “0.3 seconds” (step S169), and then proceeds to step S170.

  As a result, if the order of reading the random numbers for normal symbol determination from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) matches a predetermined read order set in advance, the probability variation gaming state and the time reduction As in the gaming state, the blade members 23a and 23b are set to be released in 1.8 seconds × 3 times, and the normal symbol variation time is set to 5.1 seconds as described in FIG. Therefore, the chance that a game ball wins the second start opening 23 increases. Note that the normal symbol is started on the condition that the order of reading the random numbers for determination per normal symbol from the normal symbol storage area (1) to the normal symbol storage area (4) coincides with a predetermined read order set in advance. The probability variation gaming state and the short-time gaming state in the game are terminated when the storage areas for reading the random numbers for determination per normal symbol are selected in duplicate.

  FIG. 20 is a flowchart of the ordinary electric accessory release process executed in step S125 of FIG. In FIG. 20, first, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal symbol control state flag is a value (03) indicating the release of the normal electric accessory (step S181), and the normal symbol control state flag is the normal electric accessory. If it is determined that the value indicates that the object is released, the process proceeds to step S182. If it is determined that the value is not the value that indicates that the normal electric accessory is released, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S182, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the ordinary electric goods winning counter is “4” or more. If the determination result is “YES”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S184, and the determination result is “ If "NO", the process proceeds to step S183.

  In step S183, the main CPU 32 determines whether or not the normal electric accessory release time timer is “0”. If the determination result is “YES”, the main CPU 32 proceeds to step S184, and the determination result is “NO”. If so, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S184, after setting the value (04) indicating the end of the normal symbol game in the normal symbol control state flag, the main CPU 32 performs the closing setting of the ordinary electric accessory (step S185) and ends this subroutine. In step S185, the driving of the variable member solenoid 106 is stopped and the blade members 23a and 23b are shifted to the closed state.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the main RAM 34 stores the storage areas determined by the lottery among the normal symbol storage areas of the main RAM 34 in the order in which the reading is determined, and the normal symbol hit determination from the storage area of the main RAM 34 is performed. Main ROM 33 capable of setting a predetermined reading order condition for the random number reading order, and the reading order stored in the main ROM 33 matches the reading order of the random numbers for normal symbol determination stored in the main RAM 34. In this case, since the random number value for the normal symbol is increased, the normal symbol per unit determination is performed from the main RAM 34 in an order that the player cannot expect regardless of the order of acquisition of the random value for determination per normal symbol and the storage in the main RAM 34. The random number value for use will be read out. In addition, a predetermined reading order condition is set as the order of reading the normal symbol per-design random number value from the main RAM 34. When this reading order condition is satisfied, the number of per-normal symbol random values is increased. The blade members 23a and 23b are opened with a high probability.

  For this reason, the game value and game performance of the normal symbol game are enhanced, and the player can play the game with interest not only in the special symbol game but also in the normal symbol game.

  In the present embodiment, when the reading order condition is satisfied, the symbol variation display is performed for 5.1 seconds, which is a shorter time than usual, and the blade members 23a and 23b are operated for a time longer than normal 1 .8 seconds × 3 times, so that when the reading order condition is satisfied, the symbol variation display ends in a shorter time than usual, so the interval at which the blade members 23a and 23b are opened is increased. Since the time required for the blade members 23a and 23b to become open is shortened and the number of award balls and the number of game balls to be digested are substantially balanced, a game state in which the number of game balls does not decrease can be achieved. In the normal symbol game, the same state as the probability variation state or the variation time reduction state can be created without being related to the state of the special symbol game. In addition, since the reading order conditions cannot be visually confirmed, not only skilled players who have been able to determine the advantages of individual gaming machines by nail reading etc. but also players who are not familiar with games. However, you can fully enjoy the game under the same conditions as the skilled person. Therefore, the game value and playability of the normal symbol game are further increased, and the player can play with interest.

  Further, in the present embodiment, since the setting change switch 111 is provided so that the hall manager or the like can change the predetermined reading order of the random numbers for normal symbol determination read from the main ROM 33 to the main RAM 34, the nail Even without adjustment, the so-called winning rate can be adjusted by changing the reading order condition for each gaming machine. In addition, by making the reading order condition greatly different for each gaming machine, the player can determine which gaming machine to play, and when playing a game with the determined gaming machine, without losing a sense of tension. You can play games.

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 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 normal symbol change time setting table of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the normal electric accessory opening time setting table of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The figure which shows the prize ball number setting table of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The conceptual diagram of the normal symbol storage area provided in the main RAM of the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present 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 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 normal 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 normal symbol control processing performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal 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 normal symbol change time monitoring process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal symbol display time monitoring process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention The flowchart which shows the normal electric accessory release process performed in the main control circuit of the pachinko machine of one embodiment of this invention

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
10a Game area 16 Normal symbol display (symbol display device)
18 Passing gate (starting gate)
23 Second start port (variable winning device)
23a, 23b Blade member (blade)
32 main CPU (random number acquisition means, lottery means, determination means, release control means, condition determination means)
33 Main ROM (reading order condition setting means)
34 Main RAM (determination random value storage means, winning random value setting means, read order storage means, read order condition setting means)
111 Setting change switch (reading order condition change means)

Claims (3)

A symbol display device for performing variable display of symbols;
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number for determination based on passage of a start gate provided on the game board;
Determination that has a plurality of storage areas, and stores the determination random number value acquired by the random number acquisition means up to a predetermined number in the storage area until a change start condition that allows execution of change display of the symbol is satisfied Random number value storage means,
A storage area for reading the random number for determination from the storage area in which the random number for determination is stored based on the determination start condition being satisfied when the variation start condition is satisfied Lottery means for determining by lottery,
Determination means for determining whether or not a random number for determination of a storage area that is determined to be read by the lottery means matches a predetermined winning random number value;
Winning random value setting means for setting the number of winning random values;
An opening control means for controlling the blades of the variable winning device to be opened when the determination means determines a match;
A reading order storage means for storing the storage areas determined by the lottery means in the order in which the reading is determined;
A reading order condition setting means capable of setting a predetermined reading order condition in the reading order of the storage area;
Condition determining means for determining whether the read order stored in the read order storage means satisfies the read order condition set by the read order condition setting means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning random number setting means performs setting to increase the number of winning random values when the condition determining means determines that the read order condition is satisfied. The symbol display device performs the symbol variation display for a shorter time than usual based on the fact that the condition determining means determines that the read order condition is satisfied,
The opening control means controls the blades of the variable prize winning device to be opened for a longer time than usual when the determination means determines a match based on the condition determination means determining that the read order condition is satisfied. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a read order condition changing unit that changes a read order condition set by the read order condition setting unit.

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