JP2008183194A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving a taste by a novel game mode by providing a plurality of operation-start holes. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine includes a first specific winning hole attached with a variable member, a second specific winning hole having no variable member, and variable member actuation means having a game ball guide member varying into a state capable of guiding a game ball to the second specific winning hole. When determining that a big win game winning by a big win lottery means is the result of a lottery processing based on the winning in the second specific winning hole, this game machine adds game conditions relatively advantageous for players. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine using a game ball.

  As a representative example of this type of gaming machine, a game ball is launched into a game area of a game board by a player operating a launch handle, and a game is repeated while repeatedly colliding with a number of game nails implanted in the game area. There is known a pachinko gaming machine in which a winning ball is acquired by causing a winning ball provided in the gaming area to win a prize ball while rolling down the ball.

  Conventionally, a general pachinko gaming machine has been provided with a plurality of types of winning holes and a display for displaying a predetermined effect, and a specific winning hole that is one of the winning holes (a so-called “starter”). When a game ball enters, a big win lottery is performed to determine whether or not to shift from a normal game to a big win game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game, and a plurality of symbols serving as identification information fluctuate on the display. After that, the effect display using the effect image such as the character image is displayed in accordance with the change display of these symbols while being stopped and displayed in combination according to the result of the big hit lottery. ing.

  In general, a variable member (a so-called “electric tulip”) is provided at the starting port (for legal regulations, even if a plurality of starting ports are provided, there is only one “electric tulip”. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game ball is changed from a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the start port to an open state in which it is easy to enter the ball.

  When a game from the game ball entering the start opening to the stop through the big hit lottery and the identification information accompanied by the display of the character image or the like until the stop is called a variable display game, in a normal game, Such a variable display game is executed, and the player is notified of whether or not to shift to the jackpot game according to the game result.

  In recent years, it has been considered to provide a plurality of starting holes in the game area in order to provide players with more opportunities for lottery lotteries. However, when there are a plurality of start ports, problems are likely to occur due to the variation timing of the identification information.

In view of this, a gaming machine is provided that displays changes in a plurality of identification information in synchronism when a game ball enters a plurality of starting ports (Patent Document 1). Furthermore, a game machine is provided that continues to fluctuate the identification information at the other start port when the big hit lottery performed when a game ball enters one start port is a win (Patent Literature). 2).
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

However, even if a plurality of start ports are provided as in each of the above gaming machines, the conditions such as the big hit lottery are the same when the game ball wins anyway.
Therefore, the player does not need to perform an operation such as changing the starting port to be aimed according to the game situation, and the game content is not different from the conventional one.
Further, the operation of the variable member (so-called “electric tulip”) attached to one of the plurality of starting ports does not affect the other starting ports, and is not different from the conventional operation.
Therefore, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that is provided with a plurality of start ports and can be improved by a new game form.

  On the other hand, the jackpot game that is won by the jackpot lottery in the pachinko gaming machine described above is a predetermined number of round games in which a predetermined number of round winning games are opened until a predetermined number of game balls enter or open for a predetermined time. In addition, the normal game after the round game has been continued for a predetermined number of times generally takes a game form in which a variable display game is performed in a so-called “short time” state for a predetermined period (predetermined number of times). The number of round games and the period of the “short time” state (the number of executions of the variable display game in the “short time” state) are defined by the type of jackpot game.

  Here, the “short time” state means that the unit time from the start to the end of the variable display game is shorter than the general game mode, and the opening time of the “electric tulip” provided at the start port is Longer than the game mode. Therefore, the opportunity for the game ball to enter the starting port increases, the payout of the prize ball accompanying the entry also increases, and the consumption speed of the game ball is suppressed, so-called “ball holding” becomes longer and variable display Since the game execution time is also shortened, the number of variable display game executions per hour is increased, and the chances of executing the jackpot lottery increase. Therefore, it can be said that “short time” is a gaming state advantageous to the player even in the normal game.

  In addition, in the jackpot lottery that determines whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the jackpot game, in the probability state of either a general low probability state with a low winning probability and a special high probability state with a relatively high winning probability To be done. The fluctuation of the probability state is also determined by the type of jackpot game.

However, in conventional pachinko games, the type of jackpot game described above is associated with a plurality of start ports, and further, a variable member provided at one of the plurality of start ports affects other start ports. There is no such game machine.
In the present invention, the operation of the variable member attached to one of the plurality of specific winning openings (starting openings) affects the other starting openings, and the specific winning opening and the type of the jackpot game are newly associated with each other. An object is to provide a gaming machine capable of creating a game form and solving the above-described problems.

  (1) In the present invention, a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a specific winning port provided among the plurality of winning ports provided in the game region and allowing the game ball to enter, A first specific winning opening provided with a variable member that can be selectively changed between a state in which a game ball easily enters the winning opening and a state in which it is difficult to enter, and a second specific in which the variable member is not provided. The winning member and the variable member are actuated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, making it easy to enter the game ball into the first specific winning port and guiding the game ball to the second specific winning port The variable member actuating means for changing to a certain state, and when the game ball enters the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port and wins, it is more advantageous for the player than the normal game from the normal game A lottery to decide whether or not to shift to jackpot game is executed with the same winning probability The jackpot lottery means and the lottery processing result by the jackpot lottery means are determined based on the winning of the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port. Depending on the result, the game condition adding means for adding a predetermined game condition to the jackpot game executed when the lottery result is won, the execution of the normal game, and the game conditions added by the game condition adding means A game execution control means for controlling the execution of the jackpot game based on the game condition adding means, wherein the game condition adding means is a lottery process based on the winning of the jackpot game won by the jackpot lottery means to the second specific winning opening When it is judged as a result of the above, the gaming machine is added with a gaming condition that is relatively advantageous to the player.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the above (1), the variable member varies between an open state in which a game ball is likely to enter the winning opening and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game, based on the opening operation of the variable member. A game ball guiding member that operates and guides the game ball to the second specific prize opening is provided separately.

  (3) In the gaming machine of the above (2), the game ball guiding member is actuated when the variable member comes into contact with the second specific prize opening during the opening operation of the variable member. It is characterized by guiding to.

  According to the present invention, the operation of the variable member attached to the first specific prize opening has a novel configuration of a gaming member that affects the second specific prize opening, and the first specific prize opening includes Even if you win the game and enter the 2nd special winning opening, even if you win the jackpot, you can realize a novel game form that the game conditions of the jackpot game are different, and increase the player's willingness to play Is possible.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described.
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a specific winning slot among a plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming area and into which a game ball can enter. Thus, a first specific winning opening provided with a variable member that can be selectively changed between a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the winning opening and a state in which it is difficult to enter the winning opening, and a second in which the variable member is not provided. And the variable member is actuated when a predetermined condition is satisfied to make it easier for a game ball to enter the first specific prize opening, and the game ball is introduced to the second specific prize opening. The variable member actuating means for changing the state to the inductible state and when the game ball enters the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port and wins the game, from the normal game to the player rather than the normal game The lottery of whether or not to shift to an advantageous jackpot game has the same winning probability. Determining whether the jackpot lottery means to be executed in step 1 and the lottery processing result by the jackpot lottery means are based on the winning of the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port Depending on the determination result, game condition adding means for adding a predetermined game condition to the jackpot game executed when the lottery result is won, execution of the normal game, and game added by the game condition adding means A game execution control means for controlling execution of the jackpot game based on a condition, wherein the game condition adding means is based on winning a prize to the second specific winning opening when the jackpot game won by the jackpot lottery means When it is determined as a result of the lottery process, a game condition that is relatively advantageous to the player is added.
As a result, the variable member attached to the first specific prize opening is operated to change the game ball to a state in which the game ball can be guided to the second specific prize opening, thereby changing the operation of the variable member to the second specific prize winning. It is possible to relate to the probability of entering the mouth, and even if the player wins the jackpot when the player enters the first specified winning slot and the player enters the second specified winning slot. A novel game form with different game conditions can be realized, and the player's willingness to play can be enhanced.

  The gaming machine is, for example, a ball game machine that fires a game ball such as a pachinko game machine, and includes a game board on which the game ball rolls and a liquid crystal display device having a display area such as a production image. Is. This game board is provided with various game members such as game nails and accessories, and has a game area in which a game ball rolls surrounded by guide rails.

  The first and second specific winning ports are provided in the game area of the game board on which the game ball rolls. The first specific winning opening has a variable member that can be selectively changed between a state in which a game ball is likely to enter the winning opening and a state in which it is difficult to enter. The variable member provided in the first specific winning opening is set in a selected state by a lottery or the like triggered by a game ball entering a passing gate arranged at a specific position on the game board. ing.

  The variable member actuating means activates the variable member with a solenoid, a motor, or the like when a predetermined condition such as a ball entering a passing gate is satisfied, and makes it easy to enter the game ball into the first specific winning opening. , Having a control mechanism such as a game ball guiding member provided with a mechanical link for changing the game ball to a state where the game ball can be guided to the second specific prize opening, an actuator, an electric motor, etc. A control unit that manages the gaming machine is provided with various memories such as a ROM that stores the memory and a RAM that is used as a temporary storage unit for the work area.

  The jackpot lottery means determines whether or not to shift from a normal game to a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game when a game ball enters the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port and wins a prize. The lottery is executed with the same winning probability. In other words, when a game ball launched by the player to the game area by operating the launch handle wins the first specific winning opening or the second specific winning opening, this winning is an opportunity for the player from the normal game. A lottery to determine whether or not to shift to a special game is performed with the same winning probability, and a jackpot game is executed when the lottery result is a win.

  The game condition adding means determines whether the lottery processing result by the jackpot lottery means is based on the winning of the first specific winning opening or the second specific winning opening, and the lottery result is It has a function of adding predetermined game conditions to the jackpot game executed in the case of winning.

  The game execution control means is means for controlling the execution of the normal game and the execution of the jackpot game based on the game conditions added by the game condition adding means, and is similar to the jackpot lottery means, the game condition adding means, etc. In addition, the function is carried by the control unit that manages the gaming machine.

  With the above configuration, for example, when a game ball launched into the game area by the player operating the launch handle wins the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port, the jackpot game is executed with this winning as an opportunity. The control means performs a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a normal game to a special game advantageous to the player. If the lottery result is a win, the jackpot game is played by the game execution control means via the game condition adding means. Will be executed.

  In this way, in a normal game of the gaming machine, when a game ball enters the first and second specific winning holes, the big hit lottery means is executed, and the game execution control means performs, for example, identification information on the liquid crystal display device. The decorative pattern to be changed is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped. During this time, on the liquid crystal display device, for example, an effect display such as a character image is simultaneously performed. In this way, a game from a decorative display variation display to a stop display in a normal game is referred to as a variable display game, and the player wins a jackpot depending on the result of the variable display game, that is, the stop display mode of the decorative design. It is possible to determine whether or not to shift to a game.

  At this time, in the lottery process by the jackpot lottery means, when a game ball enters the first specific prize opening, the first lottery process is executed, and the game ball enters the second specific prize opening. When the ball enters, the second lottery process may be executed.

  And if the result of each lottery process is a win, the game shifts to a jackpot game. At this time, the lottery process is performed in the first lottery process and the case where the lottery process is performed in the second lottery process. Thus, the game condition adding means executes the jackpot game under different game conditions, that is, relatively advantageous game conditions in the case of the second lottery process.

The variable member varies between an open state in which the game ball can easily enter the winning opening and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the game ball. The variable member operates based on the opening operation of the variable member, and the game ball is moved to the second position. A game ball guiding member for guiding to the specific winning opening can be separately provided.
As a result, the movement of the variable member attached to the first specific prize opening affects the movement of the game ball to the second specific prize opening via the game ball guiding member, and the specific prize opening and the jackpot game are affected. It is possible to create a new game form in association with the type of the game.
The game ball guiding member is, for example, a seesaw member provided with a link mechanism that is provided between the first specific winning opening and the second specific winning opening and operates in cooperation with the opening / closing operation of the variable member, an electric motor, A movable accessory such as an impeller or guide plate having a function of changing a flow path of a game ball that is operated by a solenoid, an actuator, or the like and rolls on the game board can be applied.

In addition, the game ball guiding member can be triggered by the contact of the variable member during the opening operation of the variable member to guide the game ball to the second specific prize opening.
Accordingly, the game ball guiding member can be mechanically operated without using an electric system, and the operation reliability can be excellent, and the maintainability can also be excellent.

Note that the jackpot game in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a relatively large prize opening called a big prize opening configured to be openable and closable as described in the section of the problem to be solved by the invention. When a predetermined number of round games are held until a predetermined number of balls have been entered or released for a predetermined time, and when the game is shifted to a normal game after the round game has continued for a predetermined number of times, it is advantageous to the player for a predetermined period (a predetermined number of times). The game mode is such that a game is played in a special game mode in which the player is in a special state.
The number of round games and the period of the special game mode (the number of executions of the variable display game in the normal game executed in the special game mode) are determined by the game condition adding means as the game condition of the big win game. Sometimes added.
Here, the special game mode is a “short time” state described in the problem to be solved by the invention, and is a game state advantageous to the player even in the normal game.

  Also, in the jackpot lottery that determines whether or not to shift from the normal gaming state to the jackpot game, the game is performed in either a general low probability state with a low winning probability or a special high probability state with a relatively high winning probability. This change in the probability state is also added as the game condition.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, the gaming machine is a pachinko gaming machine.

[Composition of gaming machine]
A gaming machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10. FIG. 3 is a front view showing an overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a main body frame 12 having an opening 12a formed on the front surface, various components disposed inside the opening 12a in the main body frame 12, and a main body frame. The door 11 is pivotally attached to the front of the door 12 so as to be openable and closable. As shown in FIG. 1, this door 11 is for closing the opening 12a from the front, and a game is normally performed in the closed state. Further, an upper plate 20, a lower plate 22, a firing handle 26, and the like are disposed on the front surface of the main body frame 12.

  Inside the opening 12a of the main body frame 12, a liquid crystal display device 32 as a display means for displaying an image, a game board 14, a spacer 31 and the like are disposed. In addition, about various components (not shown) other than the game board 14, the spacer 31, and the liquid crystal display device 32, description is abbreviate | omitted for easy understanding.

  The gaming board 14 according to the present embodiment is entirely formed of a plate-shaped resin (a member having a light transmitting property) having a light transmitting property. Examples of the translucent member include various materials such as acrylic resin, polycarbonate resin, and methacrylic resin. In addition, the game board 14 has a game area 15 on the front (front) side where the launched game ball rolls. The game area 15 is surrounded by the guide rail 30 and is an area in which a game ball can roll. A game area outer area 16 is formed outside the guide rail 30. As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are driven into the game area 15. In the present embodiment, the game nail 13 is included in one of various game members. Further, in FIG. 2, a plurality of game nails 13 are partially omitted.

A liquid crystal display device 32, which is an example of display means for displaying an effect image relating to a game, is provided behind the game board 14 with the spacer 31 interposed therebetween. In the present embodiment, the entire game board 14 is formed of a light-transmitting material, but the light-transmitting material may be used for a part of the game board 14, in which case The liquid crystal display device 32 is disposed behind the translucent member of the game board 14.
The liquid crystal display device 32 has a display area 32a that enables display of an image related to the game. The display area 32a is the whole or a part of the spacer 31 and the game area 15, or the whole of the game area outer area 16. Or it can be visually recognized from the player side through a part. In addition, the image regarding the game displayed on the display area 32a refers to various images such as an effect image for effect and an ornament image for decoration.

  The spacer 31 is also formed of the above-described member having translucency, but in order to improve the visibility of the liquid crystal display device 32, a hole having a size corresponding to at least the game area 15 of the game board 14 is used. A portion 31a is formed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, display means such as the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided behind the light-transmitting area in the game board 14. For example, an area where the game nail 13 is planted, an accessory, a decorative member, etc. Since the area where the game members are provided can be increased, the degree of freedom in layout can be further increased.

  Decorative lamps 133a and 133b as light emitting display means are disposed at predetermined positions on the door 11 outside the game board 14, and display a predetermined light emission mode according to the gaming state.

  The door 11 is provided with a light-transmitting protective plate 19 made of a glass plate or the like. The protection plate 19 is disposed so as to face the front surface of the game board 14 with the door 11 closed. Speakers 46R and 46L are arranged on the left and right above the protective plate 19.

  The firing handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12. A firing solenoid (not shown) as a driving device is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral edge of the firing handle 26. When the touch sensor is touched by the player, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is played. It is fired sequentially on the board 14 and the game proceeds.

  Next, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4. In the following description of the overview of the pachinko gaming machine 10 using FIG. 3, the same part as the description using FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 may be omitted. In FIG. 3, the game nail 13 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the game board 14 is provided with two guide rails 30 (30a and 30b), a first game member 55, a second game member 57, a passage gate 54, and a blade member 23 which is a variable member. The first starting port 24 (first specific winning port), the second starting port 25 (second specific winning port) not provided with the blade member 23 which is a variable member, the game ball guiding member 58, the openable and closable A large winning port 39 provided with the shutter 40 and general winning ports 56a to 56d are provided.

  The two guide rails 30 provided on the left side of the game board 14 are composed of an outer rail 30a that partitions (defines) the game area 15 and an inner rail 30b that is disposed inside the outer rail 30a. . The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game area 15, and a plurality of game nails 13 (FIG. 2) and the game area 15 are provided. Due to the collision with the first game member 55 and the like, the game flows down toward the lower side of the game area 15 while changing its traveling direction.

  The first gaming member 55 is formed in an umbrella shape with the left and right ends positioned below the center, whereas the second gaming member 57 is curved with the left and right ends positioned slightly above the center. A part of the game ball that rolls in the game area 15 is temporarily received by the second game member 57 and formed in a concave shape at the center of the second game member 57. It passes through the guide groove 57 a and flows down toward the first start port 24.

The first start port 24 is defined as a first specific winning port, and is provided at a lower portion of the second game member 57 provided substantially at the center of the game area 15 and is provided with a blade member 23 serving as a variable member. ing.
Further, the second starting port 25 defined as the second specific winning port is provided without a variable member such as a blade member on the lower left side of the first starting port 24.
Between the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, the game ball is moved to the second start port 25 in conjunction with the opening operation of the blade member 23 (variable member) provided in the first start port 24. A game ball guiding member 58 for guiding to is arranged.

The game ball guiding member 58 is a characteristic component of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and will be described with reference to FIGS. 14 and 15.
As shown in FIG. 14, the entire game ball guiding member 58 is formed in an approximately L shape, and can be tilted with a shaft portion 58a erected on the game board 14 as a rotation shaft. Such an L-shaped one end 58b of the game ball guiding member 58 is provided in an operating region in the vicinity thereof so as to come into contact with the blade member 23 that opens and closes.
As shown in FIG. 15A, the game ball guiding member 58 is held at a position where it does not interfere with the second starting port 25 when the blade member 23 provided at the first starting port 24 is closed. However, as shown in FIG. 15B, the blade member 23 pushes down the L-shaped one end 58 b of the game ball guiding member 58 in accordance with the opening operation of the blade member 23 provided in the first starting port 24. Become. As a result, the game ball guiding member 58 rotates about the shaft portion 58a as a fulcrum, and the other end 58c of the game ball guiding member 58 moves the game ball flowing down the upper right part of the second starting port 25 to the second starting port. The game ball guide passage is formed on the game board 14 by being rotated to the position where the game ball is guided to 25, and the game ball that rolls is urged to enter the second starting port 25.

  When a game ball that rolls while colliding with the first game member 55 or the game nail 13 installed in the game area 15 wins the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, a special symbol game, which will be described later. And the jackpot lottery begins. In other words, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are specific winning ports that trigger the special symbol game and the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a big prize opening 39 is provided at the lower right side of the second starting port 25 and below the first starting port 24. The special winning opening 39 is provided with a shutter 40 that can be opened and closed on the front side (front). In the shutter 40, a specific numeric symbol is stopped and displayed as a special symbol on the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 (FIG. 4), which will be described in detail later. When it is an aspect indicating that the game is shifted to the jackpot game which is a special game, the game ball is driven so as to be in an open state where the game ball can be easily received. As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in an open state where it is easy to accept a game ball.

  On the other hand, a special winning opening 39 provided on the back side (rear) of the shutter 40 includes a specific area (not shown) having a V / count sensor 102 (see FIG. 5) and a count sensor 104 (see FIG. 5). There are general areas (not shown) having a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls, or the shutter 40 is opened until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. Driven. When a condition for winning a predetermined number of game balls in the grand prize opening 39 or elapse of a predetermined time is satisfied in the open state, the shutter 40 is driven so as to be in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept the game balls. . As a result, the special winning opening 39 is in a closed state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball.

  A game from an open state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state where it is easy to accept a game ball to a closed state in which the grand prize opening 39 is in a state in which it is difficult to accept a game ball is called a round game. It is opened during a round game and closed between each round game. In the present embodiment, a game that executes this round game is referred to as a jackpot game. In addition, since the round game is counted as the number of rounds such as “1” round and “2” round, the first round game in the jackpot game may be referred to as the first round and the second round as the second round. .

  Subsequently, the shutter 40 driven from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the big prize opening 39 in the open state has passed through the V / count sensor 102. . In other words, it is possible to continue to the next round game on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 39 in the opened state of the shutter 40 has passed the V · count sensor 102. Note that a gaming state that continues until the (final) round game that cannot continue from the first round game to the next round game is called a jackpot gaming state. The jackpot gaming state is a very advantageous gaming state for the player because a large number of prize balls can be obtained.

  Further, when a game ball wins or passes through the specific area and the general area in the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the general winning ports 56a to 56d, and the large winning port 39 described above, the type of each winning port is set. Accordingly, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as prize balls to the upper plate 20 or the lower plate 22 which are game ball storage units.

In addition, an electrical decoration unit 53 is provided in the vicinity of the lower end of the door 11. As shown in FIG. 4, the electrical decoration unit 53 according to the present embodiment has a first special symbol display 33 and a second start opening corresponding to the first start opening 24 in a display case 37 arranged in the center thereof. The second special symbol display 34 corresponding to 25 is accommodated.
The 1st special symbol indicator 33 and the 2nd special symbol indicator 34 are comprised by 7 segment LED, and when this 7 segment LED wins a game ball to the 1st starting port 24 or the 2nd starting port 25 In addition, when the 7-segment LED of the corresponding first special symbol display 33 or second special symbol display 34 is turned on / off, 10 numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are special symbols. As a variable display. As described above, a game in which a special symbol is variably displayed and then stopped and the game state varies depending on the result is referred to as a “special symbol game” in the present embodiment.

On both the left and right sides of the display case 37, the first special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d corresponding to the first start port 24 and the second special symbol hold lamp corresponding to the second start port 25 are sandwiched between the display case 37. 34a to 34d are provided.
The first special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d are displayed on the first special symbol display 33 when the game ball has already won the first start port 24 while the special symbol is being displayed. The number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the first starting port 24 is suspended (so-called “the number of the reserved balls of the special symbol”) is displayed by lighting until is there. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Similarly to the first special symbol holding lamps 33a to 33d, the second special symbol holding lamps 34a to 34d are displayed in the second special symbol display 34 while the game ball is already in the second start opening during the special symbol variation display. The number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting port 25 is suspended until the special symbol in the variable display is stopped and displayed when the prize is won (so-called “special symbol”). The number of reserved balls of “)” is displayed by lighting. Then, when the special symbol that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, variability display of the special symbol that has been suspended is started.

  Specifically, the first special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d and the second special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d are lit in order from the left according to the number of times the execution of the special symbol variation display is held, When the change display of the special symbol is stopped and displayed, and the next change display of the special symbol that has been put on hold is started, the special symbol hold lamp corresponding thereto is turned off. An upper limit is set for the number of times the execution of the special symbol variable display is suspended. For example, four times (pieces) for winning a game ball to the first start port 24, and the first 2 With respect to the winning of the game ball to the start opening 25, four times (pieces), that is, a maximum of eight times (pieces) in the present embodiment, the variable symbol display is suspended.

  Also, in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, when a game ball is won in the first starting port 24 and the second starting port 25 described above, for example, a number or the like is displayed at the start of the variable symbol display. The variation display of the decorative pattern for the production including is started. In addition, when the game ball wins the first start opening 24 and the second start opening 25 during the variable display related to the special symbol, the first start opening is displayed until the decorative design for effect during the variable display is stopped and displayed. Execution (start) of the variation display of the decorative pattern for effect based on the winning of the game ball to the 24 and the second start opening 25 is suspended. Thereafter, when the decorative design for effect that has been variably displayed is stopped and displayed, the variable display of the decorative symbol for effect that has been put on hold is started. That is, the decorative display variation display and the special design variation display performed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized, and the variation start and variation stop are performed at the same timing. .

  In the present embodiment, both the special symbol and the decorative symbol function as identification information, and the special symbol game which is a unit game from the change display of the special symbol to the stop display is executed in synchronization with the special symbol. The game is a “variable display game” in combination with a game in which the unit game is displayed from the change display of the decorative symbols to the stop display. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a variable display game is played when a game ball is won at the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. A game in which this variable display game is played is called a normal game.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 (see FIG. 3) provided on the left side of the approximate center of the game area 15, the normal symbol display 35 provided on the right side of the second special symbol display 34 Two display lamps composed of symbols such as “◯” and “x” indicating symbols are variably displayed by alternately turning on and off.

  Further, below the display case 37, normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are provided. The normal symbol holding lamps 35a to 35d are turned on or turned off when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54 during the fluctuation of the above-described normal symbols (in this embodiment, symbols such as “O”, “X”). By turning off the light, the number of times that the fluctuation display of the normal symbol being held can be executed (so-called “the number of balls held in the normal symbol”) is displayed. That is, the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on sequentially from the left in accordance with the number of executions of the fluctuation display of the held normal symbols, and when the fluctuation is stopped and displayed, the next normal symbol that has been held is held. Is displayed, and the corresponding normal symbol holding lamp is turned off. Note that an upper limit is set for the number of times that the execution of the variable symbol display is suspended. For example, the upper limit is four times (pieces).

When this normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “◯”, the blade members (so-called “normal electric accessories”) 23 provided as variable members on the left and right sides of the first start port 24 are closed. The game ball easily enters the first start port 24 by changing from the open state to the open state. In addition, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the blade member 23 is opened, the blade member 23 is closed so that the game ball is less likely to enter the first start port 24.
As described above, a game in which the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and the open / closed state of the blade member 23 differs depending on the result is referred to as a “normal symbol game”.

As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the big hit lottery process for determining whether or not to shift to the big win game is performed in response to the winning of the game ball to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. At the same time, based on the result of the lottery, the first special symbol display 33 and the second special symbol display 34 display the change and stop display of the special symbol.
In the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is executed in which a plurality of decorative symbols corresponding to the special symbols to be stopped and displayed are variably displayed and then stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination. The effect display using the effect image etc. accompanying this variable display game is performed. When the lottery result is a win, the game shifts from a normal game to a jackpot game.

  Here, in the present embodiment, as an example of an accessory, an accessory of the big prize opening 39 used at the time of the big hit game is described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more on the game board are described. Any number of objects may be provided.

  In this embodiment, during the jackpot game, the number of rounds from the first round number to the last round game when the round game is continued (the maximum number of continuous rounds) is 15 rounds or 2 rounds. However, the maximum number of consecutive rounds of jackpot games is not limited. For example, the maximum continuous round number is selected from “1” to “15” rounds by lottery by a round number lottery means (main control circuit 60 including a main CPU 66 described later (see FIG. 5)). Any number of rounds may be used.

  In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display device 32 composed of a liquid crystal display panel is used as a portion for displaying an image. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a cathode ray tube including a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), EL (Electronic Luminescent), Other forms such as plasma may be used.

[Electric configuration of gaming machine]
A control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment.

  The control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment mainly includes a main control circuit 60 responsible for game control functions such as variable member actuating means, jackpot lottery means, game condition adding means, game execution control means, and effect control means. And the sub-control circuit 200. The main control circuit 60 controls the entire game, and the sub-control circuit 200 controls effects according to the progress of the game (for example, image display control, sound output control, decoration lamp control, etc.). Is positioned in things.

  As shown in the figure, the main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66, a main ROM (read only memory) 68, and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 which are various control means. The main control circuit 60 controls the progress of the game.

  The main CPU 66 is connected to a main ROM 68, a main RAM 70, and the like, and has a function of executing various processes according to a program stored in the main ROM 68. Thus, the main CPU 66 functions as various means to be described later, such as functioning as a jackpot game execution means or a jackpot lottery means.

  In the main ROM 68, a program for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66 is stored. In addition, a jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to when a jackpot determination is made by random number lottery. Etc. are stored.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66.

  The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to a transmission unit that transmits various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various units included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Further, the main control circuit 60 includes a display control circuit 76 for controlling various displays and display lamps of the electric decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4). The display control circuit 76 controls the fluctuation of the first special symbol display 33, the second special symbol display 34, and the normal symbol display 35 according to the game state of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with an instruction from the main CPU 66. (For example, start of fluctuation and display stop at a predetermined symbol), and the first special symbol hold lamps 33a to 33d, the second special symbol hold lamps 34a to 34d, and the normal symbol hold lamps 35a to 35d are turned on and This is to turn off the light.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, as shown in the figure, a V / count sensor 102, a count sensor 104, general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, 112, a passing ball sensor 114, a first starting port winning ball sensor 116, a second starting port winning ball sensor 117, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, a special prize opening solenoid 120, and a seesaw solenoid 122 are connected.

  The V / count sensor 102 is provided in a specific area in the special winning opening 39. The V / count sensor 102 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through a specific area in the special winning opening 39.

  The count sensor 104 is provided in a general area different from the specific area in the special winning opening 39. The count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general area at the special winning opening 39.

  The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 are provided in the general winning ports 56a, 56b, 56c, and 56d, respectively. The general winning ball sensors 106, 108, 110, and 112 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins each of the general winning ports 56 a to 56 d.

  The passing ball sensor 114 is provided in the passing gate 54. The passing ball sensor 114 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the passing gate 54.

  A first start opening winning ball sensor 116 which is a game ball detecting means is provided in the first start opening 24. The first starting port winning ball sensor 116 detects that a game ball has won the first starting port 24 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  A second starting port winning ball sensor 117 which is a game ball detecting means is provided at the second starting port 25. The second starting port winning ball sensor 117 detects that a game ball has won the second starting port 25 and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the blade member 23 via a link member (not shown), and makes the blade member 23 open or closed in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. .

  The big prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to the shutter 40 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to make the big prize opening 39 open or closed.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided in the shutter 40 in the shape of a plate. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to tilt the seesaw. change. As a result of tilting the seesaw, the seesaw is switched so as to easily pass through the specific region or to pass through the general region.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a backup clear switch 124 built in the pachinko gaming machine 10. The backup clear switch 124 has a function of clearing backup data in the event of a power interruption or the like in accordance with the operation of the game hall manager, and is also connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126 described later.

  A payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to the main control circuit 60. Connected to the payout / firing control circuit 126 are a payout device 128 that pays out game balls, a launch device 130 that fires game balls, and a card unit 150.

  The payout / launch control circuit 126 receives a prize ball control command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and a lending ball control signal supplied from the card unit 150, and transmits a predetermined signal to the payout device 128. Then, the payout device 128 pays out the game ball. Further, the payout / launch control circuit 126 performs a control of launching a game ball by supplying a launch signal to the launch device 130.

  In addition, the launching device 130 includes a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid and the touch sensor described above. When the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the firing solenoid according to the rotational angle, and the game ball stored in the upper plate 20 is fired. The game board 14 is sequentially fired by the solenoid.

  On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of the decoration lamps 133a and 133b, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. Do.

  In the present embodiment, the command is supplied from the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 and the signal cannot be supplied from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub-control circuit 200 is a sub-CPU 206 that functions as various control means such as variable display control means and sound generation control means, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, and a display control circuit for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32. 250, a sound control circuit 230 that controls the sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and a lamp control circuit 240 that controls the decorative lamps 133a and 133b. Then, the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the progress of the game in accordance with a command from the main control circuit 60.

  A program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, and the like are connected to the sub CPU 206. The sub CPU 206 has a function of executing various processes according to the program stored in the program ROM 208. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs various effects control according to various command signals supplied from the main control circuit 60, as will be described later. The sub CPU 206 functions as various means described later.

  In the program ROM 208, a plurality of types of effect image data associated with the image display of the liquid crystal display device 32 executed by the sub CPU 206 in connection with the variable display of the special symbol of the pachinko gaming machine 10, and a round game during the jackpot game A plurality of types of effect image data to be executed are stored, and in addition, various tables such as a time table that defines the effect display period are also stored.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables are positioned such as a timer variable for controlling the reach effect time, an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern, and the like. Here, the reach in the present embodiment refers to a state of transition to the aforementioned jackpot game when one decorative symbol that is changing is stopped and displayed with the same symbol as the other decorative symbols that are stopped and displayed. Normally, a special reach effect display according to the reach state is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 until the decorative pattern being changed stops.

  The display control circuit 250 is executed in association with a plurality of types of effect patterns that are supplied from the sub CPU 206 and accompanied by the progress of effect display that is executed in relation to the variable display of special symbols, and in the round game during the jackpot game. Control is performed to cause the liquid crystal display device 32 to display images of effect image data such as a plurality of types of effect patterns.

  The sound control circuit 230 generates sound from the speakers 46R and 46L in response to a sound generation command supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  The lamp control circuit 240 performs light emission control of the decorative lamps 133a and 133b according to a program stored in the program ROM 208 supplied from the sub CPU 206.

  In the present embodiment, in the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10, the main control circuit 60 as the game control means and the sub control circuit 200 as the effect control means are configured separately, but the main control circuit 60 And the sub-control circuit 200 may be configured on the same substrate.

  In this embodiment, the main control circuit 60 uses the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 uses the program ROM 208 as storage means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this. As long as it is a storage medium readable by a computer equipped with a computer, a program, a table, and the like are recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and a DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. May be. 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 70 in the main control circuit 60 and the work RAM 210 in the sub control circuit 200. . In this embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as the temporary storage area of the main CPU 66 and the work RAM 210 is used as the temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  Here, the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10 in the present embodiment will be briefly described. In the present embodiment, the games of the pachinko gaming machine 10 are roughly divided into normal games (games that consume game balls while performing jackpot lottery, games that are disadvantageous to the player compared to jackpot games) and jackpot games (games). The player can expect to acquire a large amount of game balls in a short time, so-called a game advantageous to the player). The normal game is divided into a normal mode, a probability change mode, and a short-time mode according to a change in the game of the pachinko gaming machine 10, although details will be described later.

  Further, a plurality of types of jackpot games are set. That is, the jackpot to which a predetermined game condition is added, respectively, by a specific number symbol that is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34, which is selected in the special symbol control process described later. Three types of jackpot games are determined as the game: “15R probability variation jackpot game”, “2R probability variation jackpot game (so-called“ surprise ”jackpot game)” or “15R normal jackpot game”.

  In the probability variation mode or the short time mode in the normal game, the variation time until the special symbol and the normal symbol start displaying the variation and is stopped is set shorter than that in the normal mode, and the result of the normal symbol lottery Is "winning" (that is, when the display lamp is stopped and displayed as "O" in the normal symbol display 35 described above), the opening time of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 is normal. It is set longer than the mode. As a result, game balls can be easily won at the first starting opening 24, so that the number of lottery wins per unit time is significantly increased as compared to the normal mode, and the payout of winning balls for winning at the first starting opening 24 is also increased. Therefore, there is little loss of game balls (so-called “ball holding” is in a good state), which can be said to be an advantageous state for the player.

Further, the time reduction mode has a predetermined duration, for example, a normal mode (a mode in which the most basic normal game is realized in the pachinko gaming machine 10) when the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is digested a predetermined number (for example, 100 times). ). Accordingly, the normal game executed in the time reduction mode shifts to the normal game executed in the normal mode.
On the other hand, in the probability change mode, this probability change mode is maintained until the next jackpot game is won. Furthermore, in the probability variation mode, as shown in the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6, the winning probability of the jackpot lottery is set to be higher than the normal mode and the short-time mode.

The three types of jackpot games (15R probability variable jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, or 15R normal jackpot game) in the present embodiment are usually referred to the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) in the special symbol control process described later. Depending on the game (normal mode, time reduction mode or probability change mode), lotteries are drawn with different lottery probabilities. At this time, when the jackpot game is won, the special symbol stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 33 and the second special symbol display 34 is, for example, a special symbol of “7” in the case of 15R probability variable jackpot game. Is displayed, and in the case of a 2R probability variation jackpot game, for example, a special symbol of “3” is displayed. In the case of 15R normal jackpot game, for example, a special symbol of “5” is displayed. Then, after the 15R probability variable jackpot game or the 2R probability variable jackpot game ends, the normal game is set to the probability change mode, and after the 15R normal jackpot game ends, the normal game is set to the time reduction mode.
That is, in the 15R probability variable jackpot game or the 2R probability variable jackpot game, the normal game is set to the probability variation mode after the jackpot game ends, and is therefore a jackpot game advantageous to the player. In particular, the 15R probability variable jackpot game is a round game. Since the game lasts up to 15 rounds, this is the most advantageous game.
On the other hand, the 2R probability variation jackpot has only two round games, and the duration of the jackpot game is the shortest game among the jackpot games, so when the normal game after the winning game is in the probability variation mode However, it cannot be said that it is a jackpot game preferable for the player.

  Hereinafter, the processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 in accordance with the change in the gaming state described above is shown in FIGS.

[Main processing]
As shown in FIG. 7, first, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, and work area initialization (step S11). As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, the special symbol game progress, the special symbols displayed on the first special symbol display 33 and the second special symbol display 34, respectively, are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. A special symbol control process for the decorative symbol is executed (step S12). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 11, the normal symbol control process relating to the progress of the normal symbol game and the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 35 is executed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in step S12 and step S13 are repeatedly executed.

[System timer interrupt processing]
Further, the main CPU 66 may interrupt the main process and execute the system timer interrupt process even when the main process is being executed. The following system timer interrupt process is executed in response to a clock pulse generated from the reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds). This system timer interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 8, first, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process for updating each lottery value such as a jackpot lottery random value (step S21). Then, the main CPU 66 executes an input detection process for detecting a winning of a game ball to the first start port 24, the second start port 25, etc. (step S22). In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 data for paying out the game balls (winning the game balls) on the condition that the game balls have won the various winning ports.

Further, in this input detection process (step S22), when the main CPU 66 detects a winning of a game ball to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, the random number updated in the random number update process (step S21). The numerical value is read out and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 with a maximum of four as the upper limit of the number of reservations for each first start port 24 or second start port 25.
Then, the winning and the random number value of the game ball to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 here are the special symbol storage check process (see FIG. 10) described later. It will be referred to in the jackpot lottery process (step S64). When this process ends, the process moves to a step S23.

  In step S23, timer update processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is a waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, and a large time for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 39 that is opened when a big hit game is generated. Update processing of various timers such as a prize opening timer. Then, when this process ends, the process proceeds to step S24.

  In step S24, an output process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies a signal for drive control based on various output requests stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 to a solenoid, a motor, and the like. That is, in each process described later, the main CPU 66 outputs signals to various driving game members (game members that are arranged in the game area 15 of the pachinko gaming machine 10 and change their forms according to the game state). When the request is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, a signal corresponding to the request is output. For example, the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 for opening or closing the blade member 23 attached to the first start opening 24, or the big winning opening for opening or closing the shutter 40 attached to the big winning opening 39. When there is a drive request for each solenoid such as the solenoid 120, a control signal is output to perform a process of driving various drive game members. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various command signals to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various command signals include a demo display command signal, a derived symbol designation command signal indicating the type of special symbol that is derived and displayed, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command signal for causing the payout device 128 to play a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. Specifically, the main CPU 66 supplies to the payout / launch control circuit 126 a prize ball control command signal for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls as a result of the game balls winning in various winning holes. . 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.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the random number value updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) in the random number update process (step S21) is played to the first start port 24 or the second start port 25. It is read at the timing when the ball is won, and is used as a random value for the big hit lottery, but the means for acquiring the random value is not limited to the configuration of the present embodiment, for example, a dedicated random number generator or the like In the main control circuit 60, a random number value that is randomly updated within a predetermined range (for example, 1 to 30000) is read out at a timing when a game ball wins the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, You may make it use as a random value concerning a big hit lottery.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol control process executed in step S12 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in the process of step S31, the main CPU 66 loads a special symbol control flag. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol control flag and moves the process to step S32.

  In step S32, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (00). If the special symbol control flag is not (00), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S34. If the special symbol control flag is (00), the process proceeds to step S33 to perform a special symbol storage check process. In this special symbol memory check process, the details will be described later, but the number of special symbols held is checked, and if there is a reserve, lottery of “big hit”, special symbol variation start, special symbol variation timer is set, etc. Then, (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the special symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S34, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (01). If the special symbol control flag is not (01), the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S40. When the special symbol control flag is (01), special symbol variation time monitoring processing is performed. That is, in step S35, it is determined whether or not the special symbol variation timer is timed up (that is, "0"). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, the main CPU 66 performs a special symbol stop process in step S36 and updates the special symbol holding number stored in the main RAM 70 so as to decrease by "1". Further, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal game is in the time reduction mode, and in the case of the time reduction mode, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so that the number of time reductions stored in the main RAM 70 is decreased by “1”, and the time reduction number is “0”. When it is “(that is, the end of the time reduction mode), the normal game is set to the normal mode and the time reduction mode is ended.

  Next, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol is a big hit in step S37. If not, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag in step S39 (that is, the value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process). Set) to finish the process. If the special symbol is a big hit, a special winning opening release waiting process in step S38 is performed. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating waiting for the special winning opening to the special symbol control flag, and sets a waiting time (for example, 1 second) in the special winning opening release waiting timer. End the process.

  In step S40, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (02). If the special symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S43. When the special symbol control flag is (02), a special winning opening release process is performed. In the special prize opening process, first, the main CPU 66 determines in step S41 whether the special prize opening waiting timer is timed up (that is, “0”). If the time is not up, the process is terminated. If the time is up, a special winning opening opening process is performed in step S42. In this special winning opening opening process, the main CPU 66 first sets the opening of the special winning opening 39 (stores the opening instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and then the big hit Depending on the type, the opening time of the big prize opening 39 is set in the big prize opening timer (for example, 30 seconds if the big hit is 15R probability variation big hit or 15R normal big hit, and 1 second if the 2R probability big hit is 2). Then, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (03) indicating the special winning opening release monitoring process, and the process ends.

  In step S43, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol control flag is (03). If the special symbol control flag is not (03), the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S50. When the special symbol control flag is (03), a special winning opening opening monitoring process is performed. In the special winning opening release monitoring process, first, the main CPU 66 determines whether the special winning opening release timer has timed out (that is, “0”) in step S44, or whether a predetermined number of game balls have won the special winning opening 39. Judge whether or not. Then, when the time of the grand prize opening timer expires, and at the same time, if the prescribed number of game balls have not won the grand prize opening 39, the processing is terminated. Then, when the time of the winning opening opening timer expires or when a prescribed number of game balls in the large winning opening 39 satisfy one of the conditions for winning, the process proceeds to step S45.

  In step S45, the main CPU 66 executes a special winning opening closing process (stores a closing instruction of the special winning opening solenoid 120 by the shutter 40 in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70), and moves the process to step S46.

  In step S46, the main CPU 66 counts the number of times that the special winning opening is opened (the so-called number of rounds), and whether or not the specified number of times (15 times for the 15R normal jackpot or 15R probability variation jackpot, 2 times for the 2R probability variation jackpot) has been reached. In step S49, the special symbol control flag is set to a value (04) for requesting the jackpot end process, and the process ends. On the other hand, if the number of times of opening of the big prize opening has not reached the prescribed number, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the game ball that won the big prize opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area in step S47. When the game ball that has won the big prize opening 39 does not pass through the predetermined specific area (when the V / count sensor 102 does not detect the passage of the game ball), the special symbol control flag is terminated in step S49. A value (04) for requesting processing is set, and the processing ends. On the other hand, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S48 when the game ball that has won the special winning opening 39 has passed a predetermined specific area (that is, the V / count sensor 102 has detected the passage of the game ball).

  In step S48, the main CPU 66 performs a special winning opening opening waiting process. In the special winning opening release waiting process, the special symbol control flag is set again with a value (02) for requesting the opening of the special winning opening 39, and the waiting time (for example, 1 second) is set in the special winning opening release waiting timer. Exit.

  In step S50, the main CPU 66 performs jackpot end processing. In the jackpot end processing, when the jackpot symbol is 15R probability variation jackpot or 2R probability variation jackpot, the normal game is set to the probability variation mode, and when the jackpot symbol is 15R regular jackpot, the normal game is set to the time reduction mode, and the special in the time reduction mode. An upper limit (for example, 100 times) of the number of symbol variations is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Finally, the main CPU 66 clears the special symbol control flag (that is, sets a value (00) for requesting the special symbol storage check process), and ends the special symbol control process.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
The special symbol memory check process executed in step S33 in FIG. 9 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the first start port 24 is “0”, and the number of special symbols held is determined. Is “0”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when the number of special symbols to be held is not “0” (that is, when there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbols held when the game ball is won at the second starting port 25 is “0”. If “0”, the process proceeds to step S73. If the number of special symbols to be reserved is not “0” (that is, when there is a special symbol change request), the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S73, the main CPU 66 executes a demo display process. In this process, the main CPU 66 sends a demo display command signal to the sub-control circuit 200 in order to perform a demo display. As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 can recognize that the customer waiting state (predetermined waiting state) has been reached. When this process ends, the special symbol storage check process ends.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) for requesting special symbol variation time management to the special symbol control flag, and moves the process to step S64.

  In step S64, a jackpot lottery process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the winning of the game ball that triggers the jackpot lottery is the winning of the starting port of the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25, and the pachinko gaming machine 10 One jackpot lottery table is selected from a plurality of jackpot lottery tables (see FIG. 6) having different jackpot values based on the current game mode (normal mode, probability change mode, time reduction mode). Then, with reference to the jackpot lottery random value extracted when the game ball wins the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25 and the selected jackpot lottery table, the jackpot lottery (15R probability variation big hit 2R (Determine one of the probable jackpots, 15R normal jackpots, or “out of”). That is, the first lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the first start port 24, and the second lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the second start port 25.

Here, the jackpot lottery table according to the present embodiment will be described.
This jackpot lottery table shows a specific jackpot game (2R probability variable jackpot) in which the duration of the jackpot game is set relatively short among the lottery probabilities applied in the first lottery process corresponding to the first start port 24. The winning probability is set to be higher than the winning probability applied in the second lottery process corresponding to the second start port 25. That is, it is set so that it is more advantageous for the player to enter the game ball into the second start port than to enter the game ball into the first start port.

As shown in FIG. 6, for example, in the jackpot lottery table in the normal mode or the short-time mode and the jackpot lottery table in the probability variation mode, a lottery that is a jackpot lottery is set while the range of random values used for the lottery is set to 1 to 30000. The value is set in the range of 29901 to 30000 in each of the normal mode and the short time mode, that is, the lottery probability in the case of a big hit is set to “100/30000”, whereas in the probability variation mode, it is 29001 to 30000. The lottery probability in the range, that is, the big hit, is set to be “1000/30000”.
That is, in the case of the jackpot lottery including the 2R probability variation jackpot (so-called “surprise”), which is a jackpot game with a small number of round games and a short duration of the jackpot game, that is, the jackpot game, The probability of winning is 1/300 in the normal mode and the time reduction mode, but is set to 10/300 (1/30) in the probability variation mode.
In other words, depending on the game mode (normal mode and short-time mode and probability change mode), the probability of shifting to jackpot game is different, and if the normal game is played under probability change mode, the probability of transition to jackpot game is The probability variation mode can be said to be a very advantageous state for the player because it is 10 times higher than the normal mode and the time reduction mode.

  In the jackpot lottery table of this embodiment, a first lottery process when a game ball wins the first start port 24 and a second lottery process when a game ball wins the second start port 25, respectively. The selected lottery probabilities are different. Here, the lottery value of “2R probability variation jackpot” having a relatively short duration of the jackpot game is made different between the first start port 24 and the second start port 25.

That is, when the normal game state is the normal mode and the short time mode, in the big hit lottery when the game ball wins the first start port 24, the lottery value of “2R probability variation big hit” is “15/30000” of 29901-29915. And the ratio of winning in the overall jackpot winning is set to “15/100”, that is, 15%.
On the other hand, in the jackpot lottery when the game ball wins at the second starting opening 25, the lottery value of “2R probability variation jackpot” is set to “3/30000” of 29901 to 29903, and the winning prize occupies the entire jackpot winning prize The ratio is set to “3/100” which is 1/5 times, that is, 3%.
In other words, in the jackpot lottery when the game ball is won at the first start port 24, when the jackpot game is won, the “2R probability variation jackpot” in which the game duration is relatively short is executed even in the jackpot game. The probability is set to be five times that when a game ball wins the second start opening 25.

In addition, the lottery value of “15R probability variation big hit” is “50/30000” of 29916 to 29965 in the table when the game ball is won at the first start port 24 when the normal game state is the normal mode and the time reduction mode. The ratio of winning the “15R probability variable jackpot” to the entire jackpot winning is set to 50%.
On the other hand, in the table in the case where a game ball is won at the second starting opening 25, the lottery value is “62/30000” of 29904 to 29965, and the winning percentage of “15R probable big hit” occupying the big win win is 62%. Is set to

  In other words, in this embodiment, when winning the first starting port 24, the probability of winning the “2R probability variation jackpot”, which is disadvantageous to the player, is higher than when winning the second starting port 25. The probability of winning the “15R probable big hit”, which is the most advantageous to the player, is low, and the case where the ball enters the second start port 25 is set to be more advantageous than the case where the ball enters the first start port 24. Will be.

In addition, even when the normal game state is the probability change mode, the lottery value of “2R probability variable big hit” in the selected big hit lottery table is the first corresponding to the first start port 24, as in the normal mode and the time reduction mode. The table used in the lottery process is different from the table used in the second lottery process corresponding to the second start port 25.
That is, in this probability variation mode, when a game ball wins the first start port 24, for example, the lottery value that becomes the 2R probability variation big hit is set to “150/30000” of 29001 to 29150, whereas the second start When a game ball wins the mouth 25, the lottery value is set to “30/30000” of 29001 to 29030.
Therefore, also in this case, the probability that the game ball is won at the first start port 24 and the “2R probability variation jackpot” is executed is five times that when the game ball is won at the second start port 25.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the first lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the first start port 24, and the second lottery process is performed when a game ball is won at the second start port 25, respectively. It is executed using the lottery table, and the rate at which the “2R probability variation big hit” with a short game period is determined by the big hit lottery differs depending on the start opening where the game ball wins, The degree of advantage with respect to the player is made different from that of the second start port 25.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first start port 24 and a game ball is won at the second start port 25, the game ball is won at the second start port 25. It is set so that the occurrence frequency of “15R probability variation big hit” with a larger number of rounds is higher. For this reason, when the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are compared, the player who wins the game ball in the second start port 25 will provide a lottery for the jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player. .

  In the jackpot lottery table used in the present embodiment, as described above, in the probability variation mode, the probability variation jackpot (“2R probability variation jackpot” and “15R probability variation jackpot”) is selected in comparison with the normal mode and the time reduction mode. Although the value is set to 10 times (that is, the winning probability is 10 times), among 3 types of jackpot games, the probability variation jackpot ("2R probability variation jackpot" and "15R probability variation jackpot") and the normal jackpot (15R normal) The ratio to the jackpot) is the same at 65:35 in both the probability variation mode, the normal mode, and the time reduction mode.

By the way, when the lottery process is performed by the first lottery process corresponding to the first start port 24 and when the lottery process is performed by the second lottery process corresponding to the second start port 25, the number of round games is determined. It is also possible to make the second lottery process more advantageous (longer) by making sure that they are different.
In that case, in the first lottery process, the lottery value of 15R probability variation jackpot or 15R normal jackpot is always set to zero, while the lottery value of “2R probability variation jackpot” in the jackpot lottery table referred to in the second lottery process is set to zero. For example, a lottery table can be set. Also, here, the number of rounds is set to only 2 rounds and 15 rounds, but this is subdivided (further, 5 rounds, 8 rounds, etc. are set), and in the second lottery processing, a jackpot game exceeding 8 rounds is set. In the first lottery process, a jackpot game having a smaller number of rounds may be set.

  Returning to the description of the special symbol memory check process shown in FIG. When the jackpot lottery process in step S64 using the jackpot lottery table described above is completed, the main CPU 66 shifts the process to step S65.

  In step S65, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 moves the process to step S66 if the lottery result in the jackpot lottery process in step S64 described above is a big win, and moves the process to step S67 if not the big win.

  In step S66, a special symbol determination process that is a jackpot symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol to be displayed corresponding to the jackpot type determined in step S64. For example, “7” is determined for the special symbol for “15R probability variation jackpot”, and for “2R probability variation jackpot”, the special symbol is “3” or for “15R normal jackpot”. The special symbol is determined corresponding to each jackpot, such as “5” for the special symbol. Then, the determined special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thereby, in the electrical decoration unit 53 (refer FIG. 4), in the 1st special symbol display 33 or the 2nd special symbol display 34 corresponding to each starting port (the 1st starting port 24 or the 2nd starting port 25). The special symbol corresponding to the jackpot is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S67, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol (for example, a number other than “7”, “3”, “5”) corresponding to the off symbol and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Thereby, in the electrical decoration unit 53 (refer FIG. 4), in the 1st special symbol display 33 or the 2nd special symbol display 34 corresponding to each starting port (the 1st starting port 24 or the 2nd starting port 25). The special symbol corresponding to the deviation is derived and displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S68.

  In step S68, a gaming state determination process is performed. In this gaming state determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the current normal game is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode. If the probability change mode or the time reduction mode is in effect, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, if it is determined that the current normal game is not in the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), the special symbol variation time (for example, 10 seconds) in the normal mode is set in the special symbol variation timer in step S69. And stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 sets a special symbol variation time in the probability variation mode or the short time mode (a time shorter than the special symbol variation time in the normal mode, for example, 5 seconds) in the special symbol variation timer. Store in the area. Then, the process proceeds to step S71.

In step S71, the main CPU 66 responds to the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the first starting port 24 or the second starting port 25 where the game ball has won. The request for starting the variable display is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and the process proceeds to step S72.
By this processing, the first special symbol display corresponding to each start port (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) according to the variation time set in the special symbol variation timer in step S69 and step S70. The special symbol fluctuation display is performed on the device 33 or the second special symbol display 34, and after a predetermined time has elapsed (after the special symbol fluctuation timer has timed out), the “big hit” determined in the above step S66 and step S67 or The special symbol “Lose” will be stopped.

  In step S72, the decoration pattern displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 and the effect time determination process are performed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the liquid crystal display device is based on the “big hit” or “out of” data stored in step S66 or step S67 and the special symbol variation time stored in step S69 or step S70. The decorative design and effect time displayed in the display area 32a of 32 are determined, stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70, and this subroutine is finished.

  The decorative design and effect time displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 stored here are transmitted from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub control circuit 200 by the command output process in step S25 of FIG. To the sub CPU 206 as a derived symbol designation command signal. Thereby, in the sub control circuit 200, the decorative symbol is derived and displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, and the variation time of the decorative symbol is also determined. That is, in the electrical decoration unit 53 (see FIG. 4), the first special symbol display 33 or the second special symbol display 34 corresponding to each start port (the first start port 24 or the second start port 25) is derived. The variation time of the special symbol to be displayed and the variation time of the decorative symbol derived and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 are synchronized.

Further, in the special symbol memory check process described above, when a plurality of game balls are won in the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, that is, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are held simultaneously. When there is a number (in other words, when there is a special symbol lottery request), the number of the first start port 24 is first checked, and when the number of the first start port 24 is not stored, The reserved number of the start opening 25 is checked.
In this embodiment, when a game ball is won at the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, as described above, the player who wins the game ball at the first start port 24 is This is because a special symbol lottery condition (see the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6) is provided, so that the special symbol lottery process by winning a game ball to the first start port 24 is given priority.
In the opening / closing process of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24, which is executed in the normal symbol control process (see FIG. 11) described later, the opening frequency of the blade member 23 is determined by the priority of the first start port 24. In many game modes with long open times (that is, the probability variation mode and the short time mode), there are many chances for winning a game ball to the first start port 24. Therefore, based on a lottery condition of a special symbol advantageous to the player. The lottery processing of special symbols is executed relatively frequently.

[Normal symbol control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S13 in FIG. 7 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main CPU 66 loads a normal symbol control flag in step S101. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol control flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S102.

  In step S102, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol storage check request. If the normal symbol control flag is not (00), the process proceeds to step S104. . If the normal symbol control flag is (00), the normal symbol storage check process in step S103 is performed. This normal symbol memory check process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 12, but the main CPU 66 checks the number of reserved normal symbols, and if there is a number of reserved symbols, the main CPU 66 determines whether the normal symbol is hit, starts changing the normal symbol, The normal symbol variation timer is set, etc., and (01) which is the processing request for the next step is set in the normal symbol control flag, and the processing is terminated.

  In step S104, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (01). If the normal symbol control flag is not (01), the process proceeds to step S107. If the normal symbol control flag is (01), it is determined in step S105 whether the normal symbol variation timer has timed up (that is, “0”). If the time has not expired, the process ends. . On the other hand, when the normal symbol variation timer expires, the main CPU 66 performs a normal symbol stop process in step S106. In this normal symbol stop process, the main CPU 66 sets a request to stop the fluctuation to the normal symbol display 35 and stores it in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. As a result, the normal symbol display 35 displays the determination result of “success” or “displacement” of the normal symbol determined in the normal symbol storage check process. When this process is completed, the stored number of normal symbols stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 is updated so as to decrease by “1”. Then, (02) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S107, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (02). If the normal symbol control flag is not (02), the process proceeds to step S111. If the normal symbol control flag is (02), the process proceeds to step S108 to determine whether or not the normal symbol is a hit. If the main CPU 66 determines that the normal symbol is a winning symbol, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to the ordinary electric charge releasing process in step S109. On the other hand, when determining that the normal symbol is not a hit, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check to the normal symbol control flag and ends the processing in step S110.

  In the ordinary electric accessory release process in step S109, the main CPU 66 performs an opening process of the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory (stores the release of the ordinary electric accessory in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Furthermore, according to the gaming state of the game table, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory (wing member 23) (for example, 3 seconds when the game mode is the probability change mode or the short time mode, 0.2 seconds when the game mode is the normal mode) The normal electric accessory release timer is set, the normal symbol control flag is set to (03), and the process is terminated.

  In step S111, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol control flag is (03). If the normal symbol control flag is not (03), the process proceeds to step S114. If the normal symbol control flag is (03), the process proceeds to step S112 to determine whether the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out (that is, "0"). Then, when the normal electric accessory release timer has not expired, the process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that the normal electric accessory release timer has timed out, in the normal electric accessory closing process of step S113, the blade member 23, which is an ordinary electric accessory, is closed (normally in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70). Memorize the closing of the electric accessory). Then, (04) is set in the normal symbol control flag and the process is terminated.

  In step S114, the main CPU 66 clears the normal symbol control flag (that is, sets the value (00) for requesting the normal symbol storage check) and ends the process.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine executed in step S103 in FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S121, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol holding number is “0”. If it is determined that the normal symbol holding number is “0”, the normal symbol storage check is performed. The process ends. This normal symbol holding number is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When it is detected that a game ball has passed through the passing gate 54, the normal symbol holding number increases by "1" with the predetermined number (for example, "4") as an upper limit. When the variable display of the normal symbol in the normal symbol game is completed, “1” is subtracted and the memory is updated. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the number of normal symbols held is not “0”, in step S122, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) of the normal symbol variation timer monitoring request to the normal symbol control flag, and proceeds to step S123. Move processing.

  In step S123, a normal symbol hit determination process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol per-determining random number extracted when the normal symbol starting region passes (by passing the game ball through the passing gate 54) and the normal symbol per-unit determination stored in the main ROM 68. Refers to the value. Then, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per ordinary symbol matches the determination value per ordinary symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the winning symbol (for example, “◯” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. On the other hand, as a result of the reference, when the random value for determination per normal symbol does not match the determination value per normal symbol as a result of the reference, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating an off symbol (for example, “×” symbol) in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. The winning symbol and the off symbol stored in this way are supplied to the normal symbol display 35 as a derived normal symbol designation command in the illumination unit 53 (see FIG. 4). As a result, the normal symbol display 35 starts normal symbol variation display (for example, “◯” and “x” symbols are alternately blinked). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S124.

  In step S124, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal game is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode. If the normal game is in the probability change mode or the time reduction mode, in step S126, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal game is in the normal mode. A shorter normal symbol fluctuation stop time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the normal symbol fluctuation timer, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the game mode is not the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode (that is, the normal mode), in step S125, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol variation stop time (for example, 30 seconds) longer than the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode to the normal symbol variation timer. Set to ending.

[Sub control circuit main processing]
On the other hand, the sub-control circuit 200 executes the sub-control circuit main process. The sub control circuit main process will be described with reference to FIG. The sub-control circuit main process is a process that starts when the power is turned on.

  First, in step S201, the sub CPU 206 executes initial setting processing such as RAM access permission and work area initialization. That is, the sub CPU 206 performs a predetermined initial setting for normally playing the game based on the power being turned on. In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 206 that executes step S201 corresponds to an example of an initial setting unit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  In step S202, the sub CPU 206 executes random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 updates various random number values positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S203.

  In step S203, the sub CPU 206 executes command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 206 analyzes various commands (for example, a derived symbol designation command) sent from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60, and executes a process according to the analyzed command. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S204.

  In step S204, the sub CPU 206 executes display control processing. In this process, when the sub CPU 206 receives a derived symbol designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 in the command analysis process, the sub CPU 206 performs image display control such as a decorative symbol according to the derived symbol designation command. This is performed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 executes sound control processing (step S205) for controlling sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L and lamp control processing for controlling light emission of the various decorative lamps 133a and 133b (step S206). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S202.

  As described above, in the sub control circuit main process, after the initial setting process in step S201 is completed, the processes from step S202 to step S206 are repeatedly executed.

[First start port 24 and second start port]
Here, the configuration of the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 that characterize the present embodiment will be described, and the first start port 24 controlled in the above-described normal symbol control process (see FIG. 11) will be described. A change in the flow of the game ball due to the opening / closing operation of the blade member 23 will be described. FIG. 14 is an explanatory view of the game ball guiding member 58 forming the main part of the present embodiment, and FIG. 15 is an explanatory view showing a change in the flow of the game ball due to the opening / closing operation of the blade member 23 attached to the first starting port 24. is there.

As shown in FIG. 14, a second game member 57 is provided at a substantially central portion of the game area 15, and a first start port 24 to which a blade member 23 is attached is provided at an appropriate interval below the second game member 57. ing.
Furthermore, the 2nd starting port 25 is provided in the lower left position. That is, the game ball fired on the game board 14 rolls due to a collision with the plurality of game nails 13 and the first game member 55 provided in the upper part of the game area 15, and a part thereof is the second game member 57. Thus, the other game balls flow down above the first start port 24 or below the game area 15 while repeating rolling.
As described above, the second game member 57 is formed in a stage shape that gently curves downward, and a guide groove 57a is formed at the center position that is the bottom. For this reason, the game ball received by the second game member 57 and falling from the guide groove 57a has a higher probability of winning the first start port 24 than the game ball falling from other parts. On the other hand, the second start port 25 is configured to have a low probability of entering due to its position and the arrangement of the game nails 13.

A game ball guiding member 58 is disposed between the second start port 25 provided obliquely below the first start port 24 and the first start port 24.
The game ball guiding member 58 formed in a substantially L shape as a whole constitutes a guiding mechanism for guiding the game ball to the second starting port 25 in cooperation with the blade member 23 attached to the first starting port 24. An operation region in which the L-shaped one end 58b of the game ball guiding member 58 is in contact with the blade member 23 that opens and closes by tilting with the shaft portion 58a erected on the game board 14 as a rotation shaft. Is provided inside.
Thus, in the normal game mode, the game ball guiding member 58 is held at a position where it does not interfere with the second starting port 25 (FIG. 15A). However, due to the opening operation of the blade member 23, the tip of one of the blade members 23 (here, the left side when viewed from the front) comes into contact with the L-shaped one end 58b of the game ball guiding member 58 and pushes it down (FIG. 15B). ).
Then, the game ball guiding member 58 rotates about the shaft portion 58a as a fulcrum, and the other end 58c of the game ball guiding member 58 is tilted toward the second starting port 25 and the posture is maintained. In this way, the game ball guide member 58 forms a guide path for the game ball reaching the second start port 25 on the game board 14 and prompts the rolling game ball to enter the second start port 25.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10, the winning of the game ball to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 described above is an opportunity for “big hit game”, which is the greatest profit for the player. The player usually plays a game by adjusting the firing strength of the launch handle 26 so that the game balls are concentrated around the first start port 24 and the second start port 25.

  In the configuration described above, as shown in FIG. 15 (b), when the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 is opened, it is provided between the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. The game ball guiding member 58 thus made is rotated in conjunction with the movement of the blade member 23 to form a game ball guiding path. Thus, in a state where the blade member 23 is opened, the winning rate of the game ball to the second start opening 25 is greatly increased.

That is, in the present embodiment, when the game mode of the normal game is “probability change mode” or “time reduction mode”, the opening frequency of the blade member 23 attached to the first start port 24 increases, and the opening time is also long. Therefore, as compared with the case where the game mode is the “normal mode”, the game ball flow path changes in accordance with the first start port 24 and the open / close state of the blade member 23 at the first start port 24. 2 The winning rate of the game ball to the start opening 25 changes greatly.
Therefore, in the open state of the blade member 23, the winning opportunity to the second start opening 25 that is easy to win the jackpot game to which the winning is added with game conditions advantageous to the player increases. Can continue the expectation for the advantageous jackpot game for a long time.

By the way, as shown in the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6, the game proceeds to all the “jackpot games” when the game ball wins the first start port 24 and when the game ball wins the second start port 25. The lottery probabilities (the sum of the lottery probabilities of “2R probability variation jackpot”, “15R probability variation jackpot”, and “15R normal jackpot”) are set to be the same.
However, in the case where a game ball is won at the second start opening 25, the winning ratio to the “15R probable big hit” which is advantageous to the player is set to be higher, and at the same time the “2R which is disadvantageous to the player” It is set so that the percentage of winning the “probable jackpot” is low. (See the jackpot lottery table in FIG. 6).

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is relatively free for the player when it is determined that the jackpot game won by the jackpot lottery means is the result of the lottery process based on the winning at the second start opening 25. An advantageous game condition is added. That is, it is set so that the winning at the second starting port 25 is more advantageous for the player than the winning at the first starting port 24.
Thus, although both the first start opening 24 and the second start opening 25 are specific winning openings that trigger the jackpot lottery, they have a configuration that can be differentiated with respect to winning game balls, which is not new A game form can be provided. Moreover, as described above, the operation of the blade member 23 attached to the first starting port 24, which is disadvantageous to the player, can improve the probability of entering the second starting port 25, which is advantageous to the player. it can. Therefore, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 provided with a plurality of start ports, a completely new game form is provided to a player who expects a jackpot game, and the game entertainment is greatly enhanced.

16 and 17 are explanatory views of a modified example of the game ball guiding mechanism in FIG. 15 that operates in cooperation with the blade member of the first starting port.
The game ball guiding member 58 ′ of Modification 1 shown in FIG. 16 is formed in a substantially rectangular plate shape, and is configured to be able to rotate with its central shaft portion as a fulcrum. In this modification, the second start port 25 is arranged directly below the first start port 24 unlike the embodiment.
The game ball guiding member 58 ′ is interlocked with the opening / closing operation of the blade member 23 of the first start port 24 via the variable member actuating means of the main control circuit 60.
That is, the lottery process is performed in response to the entry of the game ball into the passing gate 54, so that the blade member 23 and the game ball guiding member 58 ′ are operated in synchronization.
In a normal state, as shown in FIG. 16 (a), the game ball guiding members 58 'arranged on the left and right sides face each other in parallel, so that they do not interfere with the movement of the game ball falling from above. . However, as the blade member 23 is opened, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), the left and right game ball guiding members 58 'rotate in an inverted eight-character shape with the shaft portion as a fulcrum.
As a result, the number of game balls guided to the second starting port 25 via the game ball guiding member 58 ′ increases.

  In the second modification shown in FIG. 17, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are arranged so that their positional relationship is the same as that of the previous embodiment (see FIGS. 3, 14, and 15). In addition, a long wing member 23 ′ is attached to the first start port 24 to form a game ball guiding mechanism. In other words, the gaming ball guiding mechanism according to this modification is configured such that the tip of the blade member 23 ′ is positioned above the second start port 25.

The opening / closing operation of the blade member 23 ′ is controlled by the main control circuit 60 functioning as a variable member actuating means, similar to the blade member 23 described so far, and triggered by the game ball entering the passage gate 54. The lottery process is performed, and the blade member 23 'is operated assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied by winning the lottery.
In a normal state, as shown in FIG. 17 (a), the blade members 23 'arranged on the left and right of the first start port 24 are held by upright bodies facing each other in parallel (closed state). On the other hand, game nails are planted in a predetermined arrangement above the second start opening 25 so that it is difficult to enter the start opening 25.
When the tip of the blade member 23 'is opened to the left and right, as shown in FIG. 17 (b), the row of game nails 13 and the left blade that normally prevented entry into the second starting port 25, as shown in FIG. A game ball guiding channel capable of guiding the game ball to the second starting port 25 is formed in cooperation with the member 23 ′, and is guided to the second starting port 25 through the open blade member 23 ′. The number of game balls can be increased. That is, in the second modification, the blade member 23 ′ itself, which is a variable member, is caused to function as a game ball guiding member controlled by the variable member actuating means.

The following gaming machines are realized by the above embodiment.
That is, a game board 14 having a game area 15 on which a game ball rolls, and a specific prize opening provided in the game area 15 and allowing a game ball to enter, A first specific winning port (for example, the first starting port 24) provided with a variable member (for example, the blade member 23) that can be selectively changed between a state where it is easy to enter the winning port and a state where it is difficult to enter the winning port. And a second specific winning opening (for example, the second start opening 25) in which the variable member is not provided, and a variable member is operated when a predetermined condition is satisfied, and a game ball is placed in the first specific winning opening. Variable member actuating means (for example, main control circuit 60, main CPU 66) that makes it easy to enter the ball and changes the game ball to a state that can be guided to the second specific winning port, and the first specific winning port or the first If a game ball enters the specific prize opening in 2 and wins, A jackpot lottery means (for example, a special symbol memory check process based on the jackpot lottery table) that executes a lottery to determine whether or not to shift from a game to a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game with the same winning probability It is determined whether the main control circuit 60) to be executed and the lottery processing result by the jackpot lottery means are based on the winning of the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port. In accordance with the determination result, game condition adding means for adding a predetermined game condition to the jackpot game executed when the lottery result is won (for example, the main control circuit 60, the jackpot lottery table shown in FIG. 6), Game execution as part of the main control circuit 60 for controlling execution of the normal game and execution of the jackpot game based on the game condition added by the game condition adding means Control means (for example, the main control circuit 60), wherein the game condition adding means is a result of a lottery process based on a prize winning to the second specific prize opening, wherein the jackpot game won by the jackpot lottery means A game machine (pachinko game machine 10) that adds a game condition that is relatively advantageous to the player if determined.

  The variable member (blade member 23) fluctuates between an open state in which a game ball can easily enter the winning opening and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball, and operates based on the opening operation of the variable member, A pachinko gaming machine 10 (game machine) characterized in that a game ball guiding member 58 (58 ′) for guiding to a second specific winning opening (second start opening 25) is separately provided.

  The game ball guiding member 58 ′ is actuated by the contact of the variable member during the opening operation of the variable member (blade member 23) to move the game ball to the second specific prize opening (second start port). 25) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 10) to be guided to.

In addition, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above. For example, the game board 14 does not necessarily need to be formed of a member having translucency.
In the embodiment, the specific jackpot game with a relatively short duration of the jackpot game is “2R probability variation jackpot”, and the lottery process corresponding to the first start port 24 and the lottery process corresponding to the second start port 25 In the jackpot lottery table (see FIG. 6) referred to in FIG. 6, the lottery values such as “2R probability variation jackpot” are different, but such a jackpot lottery table shows an example of the present invention. Is not limited to those of these numerical data.
In addition, various variations in pachinko games, etc. by dynamically changing each numerical value in the jackpot lottery table within the allowable limit range according to game conditions such as the operation history and game time zone of the gaming machine Can also be created.
The effects described in the embodiments of the present invention are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and are not limited to those of the embodiments.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a disassembled perspective view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a front view which shows the electrical decoration unit in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a big hit lottery table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the main process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the system timer interruption control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the special symbol memory | storage check process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the normal symbol memory | storage check process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the sub control circuit main process performed in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a perspective view of the principal part in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the game ball guidance mechanism which makes the principal part in the pachinko game machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 1 of a game ball guidance mechanism. It is explanatory drawing which shows the modification 2 of a game ball guidance mechanism.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
14 Game board 23, 23 'Blade member (variable member)
24 1st start opening (1st special winning opening)
25 2nd start opening (2nd specific winning opening)
54 Passing gates 58, 58 'Game ball guiding member 58a Shaft portion 58b One end 58c The other end 60 Main control circuit 200 Sub control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board having a game area in which a game ball rolls;
A specific winning slot out of a plurality of winning holes provided in the gaming area where a gaming ball can enter, and selectively selected for a state in which the gaming ball is easy to enter the winning hole and a state in which it is difficult to enter A first specific prize opening provided with a variable member that can be changed, and a second specific prize opening without the variable member,
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the variable member is operated to make it easier to enter the game ball into the first specific prize opening, and the game ball can be guided to the second specific prize opening. Variable member actuating means,
When a game ball enters the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port and wins, a lottery for determining whether or not to shift from a normal game to a jackpot game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game A jackpot lottery means to run under the same winning probability,
It is determined whether the lottery processing result by the jackpot lottery means is based on the winning of the first specific winning port or the second specific winning port, and depending on the determination result, the lottery Game condition adding means for adding a predetermined game condition to the jackpot game executed when the result is winning;
Game execution control means for controlling execution of the normal game and execution of the jackpot game based on the game conditions added by the game condition addition means;
With
The game condition adding means includes
When the jackpot game won by the jackpot lottery means is determined to be the result of the lottery process based on winning the second specific winning opening, a game condition that is relatively advantageous to the player is added. Gaming machine.   The variable member fluctuates between an open state in which a game ball is likely to enter the winning opening and a closed state in which it is difficult to enter the ball, and operates based on an opening operation of the variable member, and the game ball is moved to the second specific prize The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a game ball guiding member for guiding to a mouth.   3. The game ball guiding member is operated when the variable member is in contact with the variable member when the variable member is opened to guide the game ball to the second specific winning opening. Game machines.

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