JP2008200407A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make a game ball easily pass through a specific start hole provided with a plurality of meanings together among a plurality of start holes for executing the drawing of a first kind big winning game by the entry of a game ball. <P>SOLUTION: The start hole 6A in a first playfield 14a for executing first kind big winning drawing in a second drawing mode wherein the drawing probability of a 15R probability variable big winning game is high when the game ball enters is used also as a start port for opening movable wing pieces 36 and 36 for a prescribed number of times by the entry of the game ball. Then, while a probability variable big winning game is drawn and the prescribed number of times of time shortening games are executed after the end of the first kind big winning game, movable pieces 38a and 38b provided on the start hole 6A are frequently opened and it is made easy for the game ball to enter the start hole 6A. Thus, the opportunities of the entry of the game ball to the second playfield 14b by the opening of the movable wing pieces 36 and 36 are increased and many discharge balls are expected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, and more particularly to a technique including a gaming form rich in gaming properties.

  Conventionally, as one of the gaming machines, a ball game machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine is known.

  In a conventional pachinko machine as a gaming machine, an electric tulip is opened when a gaming ball enters the starting port, and a big hit game is played when the gaming ball passes through a V zone provided in a winning area introduced through the electric tulip. There is a second type game that executes the game, and a jackpot lottery is performed when a game ball enters the starting port, and a first type or third type game that executes the jackpot game when the jackpot lottery is won. Furthermore, in recent years, composite pachinko machines capable of performing the above-described second type games and first type or third type games with a single game machine have begun to be provided.

  In addition, in recent pachinko machines, it is desirable to provide more jackpot lottery opportunities for players, and for this purpose, a plurality of starting holes are provided on the game board, and each starting hole is supported. There is provided one in which identification information is variably displayed. As a conventional example of such a pachinko machine, for example, those described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-26042 (Patent Document 1) and Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2006-181354 (Patent Document 2) are known.

In the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, it is disclosed that when a game ball enters a plurality of starting ports, the fluctuations of a plurality of identification information are synchronized. In Patent Document 2, one of the plurality of starting ports is disclosed. If the big hit lottery that was triggered by the game balls entering one start opening is a win, the variation of the identification information based on the game balls entering the other start opening may be continued. Are listed.
JP 2006-26042 A JP 2006-181354 A

  In the gaming machines described in Patent Documents 1 and 2, by providing a plurality of start openings, a lot of big win lottery opportunities are provided to the player, but a game ball enters each start opening. Since the conditions of the lottery due to the ball are the same, the player does not need to perform an operation such as changing the position aiming at the starting port for entering the game ball, and eventually the conventional pachinko machine In contrast, the game play has not changed much. Further, in the above-described complex type gaming machines, only different types of games can be performed, and a gaming machine having a new gaming form that takes advantage of the characteristics of being a complex type has not been provided. Therefore, it is desired to provide a gaming machine that has a plurality of start openings and can be used for a plurality of types of games and that has a new gaming form rich in gaming properties.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a conventional problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine having a new gaming form rich in gaming properties.

  In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a first game area in which a game ball rolls, and a second game ball in which the first game area is divided and the game ball rolls. A game board provided with a game area, and a game board provided on the game board, wherein a game ball is relatively difficult to enter from the first game area to the second game area. And a lottery to determine whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player when the game ball passes through the first special area provided in the first game area. The special game is executed when the game ball passes through a first special lottery that is performed under relatively unfavorable lottery conditions and a second special area that is provided in the first game area and is different from the first special area. The second lottery means for performing the lottery of whether or not to perform under relatively advantageous lottery conditions; When a game ball passes through one of the special region and the second special region, the state of the first movable member is changed from the first game region to the second game region. Is provided in the game board and the first switching control means for switching a predetermined number of times from a relatively difficult state to a relatively easy state, and it is relatively difficult to pass the game ball in the one special area. And a second movable member that can be switched between a relatively easy state and a relatively easy state, and a state of the second movable member for a predetermined period after the end of the special game. And a second switching control means for switching from a relatively difficult state to a relatively easy state.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 1, one of the first special area and the second special area in which the lottery of the special game is executed by the first lottery means and the second lottery means by passing the game ball. The special area is switched over a predetermined number of times by the first switching control means of the first movable member so that the game ball can easily enter the second game area from the first game area by passing the game ball. It also serves as an area.

  In addition, in a predetermined period after the end of the special game, the state of the second movable member is switched by the second switching control means, so that it is relatively difficult to pass the game ball in one special area. It will be switched to an easy state.

  For this reason, until the predetermined period elapses after the special game ends, the frequency of the game ball passing through one special area is increased by switching the state of the second movable member by the second switching control means, The frequency with which the switching of the state of the first movable member is executed a predetermined number of times by the first switching control means increases.

  Therefore, when the state of the first movable member is switched a predetermined number of times, the chance that the game ball enters the second game area and the game is executed in the second game area is increased, and an increase in the number of balls is expected accordingly. It is possible to provide a player with a gaming machine having a new gaming form that is rich in gaming characteristics.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2 is characterized in that the one special area is the first special area.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 2, during the period from the end of the special game to the elapse of the predetermined period, the first special member is switched by the switching of the state of the second movable member by the second switching control means. A lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is performed by the first lottery means having a relatively unfavorable lottery condition as much as the game balls in the area are easily passed. The frequency with which game balls pass through the area increases.

  For this reason, during the period from the end of the special game to the elapse of the predetermined period, the frequency at which the lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special game is performed under disadvantageous lottery conditions increases.

  Therefore, although the expected number of balls is reduced as much as the lottery conditions are unfavorable, the frequency at which the lottery is won and the special game is executed is increased by the amount that the special game lottery is increased. Therefore, it is possible to expect an increase in the frequency of occurrence of the ball due to the execution of the special game.

  As a result, with regard to games in the first game area, it is possible to enhance the continuity of the game while increasing the player's expectation for winning the special game and suppressing the number of balls as a whole. A gaming machine having a new game form can be provided to the player.

  The gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3 is characterized in that the one special area is the second special area.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention described in claim 3, the second special member is switched by the state of the second movable member by the second switching control means until the predetermined period elapses after the special game ends. The second special drawing in which the lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is performed by the second lottery means having a relatively advantageous lottery condition, as much as the game balls in the region are easily passed. The frequency with which game balls pass through the area increases.

  For this reason, during the period from the end of the special game to the elapse of a predetermined period, the frequency of performing lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special game is increased under advantageous lottery conditions.

  Therefore, as the frequency of the special game lottery is increased, the frequency of winning the lottery and the special game is increased, and it is possible to expect an increase in the frequency of the occurrence of special balls due to the execution of the special game. In addition, the expected number of balls is increased as the lottery conditions are advantageous.

  As a result, with regard to the game in the first game area, it has a new game form rich in gaming that can expect a lot of balls due to the high degree of execution of special games with advantageous game conditions A gaming machine can be provided to a player.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, one of the first special area and the second special area is in a state in which a game ball can be easily passed by switching the state of the second movable member by the second switching control means. Therefore, the passing frequency of the game ball in one special area is increased, and the frequency of switching the state of the first movable member by the first switching control means is increased a predetermined number of times. Opportunities for entering the game area and playing games in the second game area increase. Therefore, it is possible to provide a player with a gaming machine that can be expected to have a lot of balls and has a new gaming form rich in gaming properties.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the following, a pachinko gaming machine will be described as a specific example of the gaming machine.

[Configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 10 includes an outer frame 11 for fixing the pachinko gaming machine 10 to a gaming machine installation base (game island) (not shown) provided in the game hall, and the outer frame 11 A main body frame 12 disposed on the main body frame 12, a light-transmitting game board 14 attached to the main body frame 12, various other parts (not shown), and one side pivoted to the main body frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. And a frame 16. A transparent protective plate 19 made of glass or the like is provided at the opening of the front frame 16.

  As shown in FIG. 2, on the front side of the game board 14, a central second game area 14b and a surrounding first game area 14a are provided. Inside the second game area 14b, a liquid crystal display device 32 and two special symbol indicators 133a and 133b are provided.

  The liquid crystal display device 32 is provided with an effect symbol display area 32a. Further, in the lower left area of the liquid crystal display device 32, there are provided a normal symbol display area 135 and a round number display area 151 related to the first type big hit game (corresponding to the special game in the claims).

  In the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, three columns of identification information of a left column, a middle column, and a right column are displayed in a variable manner and a stop manner. Furthermore, in the effect symbol display area 32a, an effect image and a background image related to the game can be displayed.

  In the normal symbol display area 135, a normal symbol (Ox in this embodiment) as identification information in a normal symbol game, which will be described later, is variably displayed and stopped. The round number display area 151 displays the number of rounds of the jackpot game when the first type jackpot game is being executed as will be described later.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32, two special symbol displays 133a and 133b related to the first type big hit game are provided, and in these special symbol displays 133a and 133b, a special symbol game (the first one described later) 1 type game) is executed.

  Speakers 46L and 46R are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12, and a firing handle 26 is attached to the lower right side. On the back side of the firing handle 26, a launching device 130 (see FIG. 3) having a bullet ball device made of a solenoid or the like is provided. Further, a touch sensor (not shown) is provided on the peripheral portion of the firing handle 26. It is provided that when the player touches the touch sensor, it is detected that the firing handle 26 is gripped by the player. When the shooting handle 26 is gripped by the player and is rotated in the clockwise direction, electric power is supplied to the shooting device 130 according to the rotation angle, and the game balls are sequentially fired onto the game board 14. Is done. It should be noted that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor as long as it can be determined that the player has held the firing handle 26. It doesn't matter.

  In addition, a tray unit 21 including an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 is provided at the lower front portion of the main body frame 12. The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied to the launching device 130, and the game balls exceeding the capacity of the upper plate 20 are supplied to the lower plate 22. Further, various lamps 132 used for effect display and notification are provided above the game board 14.

  The game board 14 is provided with arc-shaped guide rails 30a and 30b on the front surface thereof, and an inner side surrounded by the guide rails 30a and 30b is an outer edge of the first game area 14a. The game ball launched by the operation of the launch handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a, introduced into the first game area 14a, and rolls downward in the first game area 14a.

  A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven on the first game area 14a on the front side of the game board 14, and the flow direction when the game ball flows down from the upper part to the lower part of the first game area 14a is complicated. To change.

  Furthermore, a first game ball guide member 3 and a second game ball guide member 4 that greatly change the flow-down direction of the game ball are arranged in a vertically opposed state at a substantially central position of the first game area 14a. The first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 define the upper edge and the lower edge of the second game area 14b, respectively.

  A pair of movable wing pieces 36 (corresponding to the first movable member in the claims) are pivotally attached to the left and right ends of the second game ball guiding member 4 with the pivot shaft 37 as a fulcrum. Yes. When the pair of movable wing pieces 36 rotate, the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 are opened and closed. The pair of movable wing pieces 36 define the left and right edges of the second game area 14b.

  The first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 and the pair of movable wing pieces 36 constitute a variable winning device 33 surrounding the second game area 14b. A liquid crystal display device 32 is provided.

  Starting openings 6A and 6B are provided in the first game area 14a below the second game area 14b. Among these, the start port 6A (corresponding to the second special area in the claims) is for executing the first type game and the second type game, and one is arranged at the approximate center of the game board 14 in the left-right direction. Has been. On the other hand, the start port 6B (corresponding to the first special area in the claims) is for executing the first type game, and is provided on each side of the start port 6A. Each start port 6B is disposed at a position below the start port 6A in the vertical direction.

  When a game ball enters the start opening 6A described above, first, the movable wing pieces 36, 36 of the variable winning device 33 are opened only once from the closed state. Then, when a game ball enters the second V zone 34 inside the variable winning device 33 while the movable wing pieces 36 are open, the movable wing piece 36 rotates a predetermined number of times or for a predetermined time. A second type round game (second type jackpot game) that repeats an open state and a closed state over a period of time is executed.

  Further, when a game ball enters the start port 6A, when the game ball enters the second V zone 34 while the movable wing pieces 36, 36 are opened only once, the second-type round game ends. After that, when the game ball does not enter the second V zone 34, after the opening of the movable wing pieces 36, 36 only once, the special symbol display is changed and displayed on the special symbol display 133a. A special symbol game is executed. On the other hand, when a game ball enters the start port 6B, a special symbol game is immediately executed. Further, in conjunction with the special symbol game, after the three-digit identification information is variably displayed in the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, a variable display game is displayed in which it is stopped and displayed.

  Here, as will be described later, in a special symbol game executed when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, the second lottery mode shown in FIG. 27 (corresponding to a relatively advantageous lottery condition in the claims). ) Based on the first type big win (corresponding to the lottery of whether or not to execute the special game in the claim), and in the special symbol game executed when the game ball enters the start opening 6B, A first type big hit lottery based on a first lottery mode (corresponding to a relatively disadvantageous lottery condition in claims) shown in FIG. 27 is performed.

  As described above, the game board 14 is provided with a plurality of game members for performing two types of games having different game forms. Here, as a gaming member for executing the first type jackpot game, in addition to the liquid crystal display device 32, the above-described start openings 6A and 6B that trigger the start of the special symbol game and the special symbol game are the first. A large winning opening 8 that can be opened only for a predetermined time in a first type round game executed when a seed hit game is won, and movable pieces 58a and 58b that are electric accessories provided at the starting opening 6A (claims) Sphere passage detection gates 55a, 55b, etc. are provided as a trigger for opening the second movable member.

  Further, the game board 14 is provided with the variable winning device 33 and the start port 6A described above as game members for executing the second type big hit game.

  In addition, the game board 14 has a plurality of general winning ports 5 and out ports 7 which are awarded when game balls enter as game members not related to either the first type jackpot game or the second type jackpot game. Is provided. This out port 7 is for discharging game balls that have not entered any of the general winning port 5, starting ports 6A and 6B, large winning port 8, and variable winning device 33 to the outside of the gaming area. It is.

  Hereinafter, the first type game, the second type game, and the game members that can execute each game will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the first type game, a special symbol game is executed in which the special symbol is variably displayed on one of the two special symbol indicators 133a and 133b and then stopped. Specifically, when a game ball enters the start port 6A in the first game area 14a, a special symbol game is executed on the special symbol display 133a, and the game ball is stored in the second game area 14b. When the ball enters the starting port 6B, a special symbol game is executed on the special symbol display 133b.

  Furthermore, when each of the above special symbol games is executed, the identification information consisting of symbols or numbers is variably displayed on the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 provided substantially at the center of the game board 14. The variable display game to be displayed after stopping is executed in conjunction with the special symbol game executed by each of the special symbol indicators 133a and 133b.

  The first type game is a game mode in which when a special symbol (identification information) is displayed in a predetermined winning mode, the game is shifted to a first type jackpot game advantageous to the player as a transition condition. This is a game form in which the number of prize balls that can be obtained by the player is large in comparison with the game of hitting a seed, and the degree of advantage is high for the player.

  In this special symbol game, when a game ball launched by a player on the game board 14 enters a start opening 6A, 6B provided below the second game area 14b in the first game area 14a of the game board 14. Then, an internal lottery is performed on whether or not the winning is based on the entry. The lottery result is won, and in the variable display game (in conjunction with the special symbol game) executed in the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32, each three-digit identification information is specified in advance. When displayed in the winning mode, the game shifts to the first type big hit gaming state. In the present embodiment, three types of 15R normal jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, and 15R probability variable jackpot game are set as the first type jackpot game.

  Among these, the 15R normal jackpot game repeats the operation of opening and closing the big prize opening 8 from the first round to the 15th round for a maximum of 15 rounds, and accepts a maximum of 10 gaming balls in one round. After the jackpot game is over, the normal mode is set. In addition, the 15R probability variation jackpot game, like the 15R normal jackpot game described above, repeats the grand prize opening 8 up to 15 rounds from the first round to the 15th round, and up to 10 game balls entered in one round Accept. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the probability change mode is set in which the probability of shifting to the first type jackpot game is set to be relatively higher than in the above-described normal mode. Further, the 2R probability variation jackpot game performs the operation of opening and closing the special winning opening 8 in two rounds of the first round and the second round, and accepts up to three game balls in one round. Then, after the jackpot game ends, the probability change mode is set.

  FIG. 27 shows the first type jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6A and the first type jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6B. Thus, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game is different from the probability of winning the 15R probability variable jackpot game, that is, the lottery conditions are set differently.

  Specifically, in the first type big hit lottery executed when the game ball enters the start opening 6A, the second lottery mode is selected and executed when the game ball enters the start opening 6B. In the first type big hit lottery, the first lottery mode is selected. When the second lottery mode is selected, the possibility of winning either the 15R normal jackpot game or the 15R probability variable jackpot game is set. In the lottery in the second lottery mode, the possibility of winning the 2R probability variation big hit game is not set.

  On the other hand, when the first lottery mode is selected, there is a case where the game shifts to a 2R probability variation big hit game. That is, when the first lottery mode is selected, the possibility of winning either the 15R normal jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, or the 15R probability variable jackpot game is set.

  Therefore, when the game ball enters the start port 6A and the second lottery mode is selected for the first type jackpot lottery, the game ball enters the start port 6B and enters the first type jackpot lottery. The probability of winning the 15R probability variation big hit game is set to be relatively higher than when the 1 lottery mode is selected.

  Note that the probability of winning the 15R probability variable big hit game in the lottery in the second lottery mode is the same as the total probability of winning the 15R probability variable big hit game in the lottery in the first lottery mode and the probability of winning the 2R probability variable big hit game. Set to probability. For this reason, the probability of winning the probability variation big hit game is the same between the lottery in the first lottery mode and the lottery in the second lottery mode. However, the maximum number of rounds of type 1 jackpot game that is executed when winning a promising jackpot game is zero in the case of winning the lottery in the second lottery mode, and the winning probability of 2R probability jackpot game is 15R. Since the winning probability of the probable big hit game is set high, there is a higher probability that the number of rounds will be longer than when the lottery is won in the first lottery mode.

  In the first type big hit game, a special winning opening 8 provided below the start opening 6A of the first gaming area 14a is inserted into a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls. The first type round game that is in an open state only while the player enters the game is a game mode that is performed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  In other words, the prize winning opening 8 is provided with an openable / closable shutter 40. In the first type of round game, the shutter 40 is opened and the shutter 40 is closed. Then, the state where the game ball cannot be entered is repeated a predetermined number of times.

  Further, in this special winning opening 8, a first V zone (not shown) having a first V count sensor 102 (see FIG. 3) and a general area (not shown) having a first count sensor 104 (see FIG. 3) are provided. The shutter 40 is driven to the open state until a predetermined number of game balls pass through these areas or until a predetermined time elapses. When the first type jackpot game is a 15R normal jackpot game or a 15R probability variable jackpot game, the predetermined number is, for example, 10, and the predetermined time is, for example, 30 seconds. On the other hand, in the case of a 2R probability variation game, the predetermined number is, for example, three, and the predetermined time is, for example, 0.5 seconds.

  In other words, when either of a predetermined number of game balls entering the grand prize winning opening 8 or a predetermined time elapses in the open state, the special winning opening 8 is closed so that it is difficult to accept the game balls. . Next, the shutter 40 that has been changed from the open state to the closed state is driven to the open state again on condition that the game ball received in the special winning opening 8 in the open state has passed through the first V count sensor 102. That is, on the condition that the game ball received when the grand prize winning opening 8 is in the open state passes through the first V zone provided in the big winning prize opening 8, it is again opened after being closed. The first type round game can be continued.

  Thus, the player can acquire a winning ball according to the number of game balls that have entered the big winning opening 8 while the big winning opening 8 is open.

  In the first type game, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, 6B during the execution of the special symbol game, the game ball enters the start opening 6A, 6B on condition that the upper limit number of reservations has not been reached. The next special symbol game to be started when the ball enters can be put on hold. That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, 6B during the execution of the special symbol game, the game ball enters the start opening 6A, 6B until the special symbol being changed is displayed. Execution of variable symbol special display based on the sphere is suspended.

  More specifically, a maximum of four hold numbers are set for each of the start ports 6A and 6B. With respect to the number of special symbol games held corresponding to the respective starting openings 6A, 6B, the holding lamps 80a, 80b corresponding to the respective starting openings 6A, 6B, which are respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32, are lit. As a result, the player is notified. That is, when a special symbol game is held due to a game ball entering the start opening 6A, the four hold lamps 80a are sequentially turned on in accordance with the number of held games. Further, as the special symbol game on hold is executed and digested in the special symbol display 133a, the number of the on-hold holding lamps 80a decreases. On the other hand, when a special symbol game is held due to a game ball entering the start openings 6B, 6B, four hold lamps 80b are sequentially turned on according to the number of the hold. Further, as the special symbol game on hold is executed and digested in the special symbol display 133b, the number of the on-hold holding lamps 80b decreases.

  In addition, a pair of movable pieces 58a and 58b, which are electric accessories (so-called electric tulips), are attached to the start opening 6A of the first game area 14a so as to be freely opened and closed. The initial state of the movable pieces 58a and 58b is a closed state, and in the closed state, the game ball enters the start port 6A only from a narrow space between the pair of movable pieces 58a and 58b. When it is driven, the movable pieces 58a and 58b serve as a guide, and the game ball can easily enter the start port 6A.

  In addition, ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b are provided below the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display device 32. Passing ball sensors 114 and 115 attached to the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b (see FIG. 3). When the passing of the game ball is detected by the above, an internal lottery is performed, and as a result of the lottery, the normal symbol is variably displayed in the normal symbol display area 135 and stopped.

  And, for example, when the internal lottery is won and “○” is displayed as “○” out of “O” and “X”, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 3) attaches it to the start port 6A. The movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven in a predetermined opening / closing pattern.

  That is, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven in the opening direction from the closed state in the initial state, and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are opened for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 6A. When a predetermined time elapses, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are closed again, and the game ball returns to a state in which it is difficult to enter the start port 6A. Further, when the above-described internal lottery is deviated, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are not driven. In the present embodiment, such a normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner and stopped, and the operation until the movable pieces 58a, 58b are opened / closed (or maintained in a non-driven state) as a result is called a normal symbol game.

  In the normal symbol game, as in the case of the special symbol game described above, if the game ball passes through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b during the execution of the normal symbol game, it indicates that the upper limit number of reservations has not been reached. As a condition, the next normal symbol game to be started when the game ball passes through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b is put on hold. In this case, the maximum number of holdings is four, and the number of holdings of the normal symbol game is notified to the player by sequentially lighting four holding lamps 81 arranged below the liquid crystal display device 32.

  Also, in the second type game in the present embodiment, a game ball is placed in a winning opening (hereinafter referred to as “second V zone”) 34 provided substantially in the center of the variable winning device 33 provided in the first game area 14a. It is a game form in which the player enters the second type big hit game, which is advantageous for the player, on the condition that the player has entered the ball. Note that the second type game is usually referred to as a “wing game”. Also, the second type game is a game form in which the number of prize balls that the player can acquire is small and the degree of advantage for the player is low as compared with the first type game described above.

  Inside the variable winning device 33, there are a plurality of sub-ports that are a winning opening having a second V zone 34 that has a second V count sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) and a second V zone 34 that has a second counting sensor 110 (see FIG. 3). A winning opening 35 is provided. Further, a pair of movable wing pieces 36 are rotatably attached to both sides of the variable winning device 33 with a rotating shaft 37 as a fulcrum, and the variable winning device 36 is rotated by rotating the movable wing pieces 36. The structure is such that 33 can be in two states, an open state and a closed state.

  In the second type game (wing game), when the game ball launched by the player on the game board 14 enters the start opening 6A provided below the first game area 14a, the first game described above is performed. Prior to the seed hitting lottery, the movable wing piece 36 rotates and the variable winning device 33 is opened only once in a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  While the variable winning device 33 is in an open state, a game ball enters the variable winning device 33, and when the game ball enters the second V zone 34, the first type big hit lottery is performed. Prior to the game, the second type jackpot game is further executed. The starting port 6A is not limited to one, and can be two or more.

  In the second type big hit game state, the movable wing piece 36 of the variable winning device 33 rotates a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), so that the variable winning device 33 repeats the open state and the closed state a predetermined number of times, or While the variable winning device 33 is in the open state, the movable wing piece 36 until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the second V zone 34 or the secondary winning port 35 inside the variable winning device 33. This is a game mode in which the second-type round game in which is rotated a predetermined number of times is performed up to a predetermined number of times.

  As a result, while the variable winning device 33 is in the open state, the player obtains winning balls according to the number of game balls that have entered the second V zone 34 or the secondary winning port 35 inside the variable winning device 33. I can do it.

[Electric configuration of pachinko machines]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a main control circuit 60, a sub control circuit 200, a lamp 74, a payout / launch control circuit 126, and other components. It is configured.

  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. 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. In particular, in this embodiment, the main CPU 66 rotates the movable wing piece 36 provided in the first game area 14a when executing the second type game as the movable member switching control means in the claims. It has a function.

  Further, when executing the first type game, the main CPU 66 has a possibility of winning either the 15R normal jackpot game or the 15R probability variable jackpot game when the game ball enters the start port 6A. In the 2 lottery mode, it has a function as the second lottery means in the claims for performing lottery of whether or not to shift to the first type big hit game. In addition, when the first type game is executed, the main CPU 66 wins either the 15R normal jackpot game, the 2R probability variation jackpot game, or the 15R probability variation jackpot game when the game ball enters the start port 6B. In the first lottery mode having the possibility, a function as the first lottery means in the claims for performing the lottery of whether or not to shift to the first type big hit game is provided.

  In addition, the main ROM 68 stores various programs for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the main CPU 66. In addition, the jackpot determination is performed by random lottery in a special symbol game related to the first type game. A jackpot determination table (refer to FIG. 27) referred to when performing, a performance condition selection table referred to when selecting a performance, a hit determination table referred to when performing a hit determination by random number lottery in a normal symbol game, etc. The various tables are stored.

  Here, in this embodiment, the main ROM 68 is used as a medium for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any other storage medium can be used as long as it is a computer-readable storage medium. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM, a DVD-ROM, or a ROM cartridge. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded and recorded in the main RAM 70 after the power is turned on. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium. In this embodiment, the main CPU 66, the main ROM 68, and the main RAM 70 are provided separately. However, a one-chip microcomputer in which these are integrated may be used.

  The main RAM 70 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. Specific examples of data stored in the main RAM 70 include the following.

  The main RAM 70 includes a feather game control state flag, a special symbol game control state flag, a normal symbol game control state flag, a high probability flag, a short time flag, a second type big hit game start flag, and a first type big hit determination. Random number counter, jackpot symbol determining random number counter, outlier symbol determining random number counter, effect condition selection random number counter, winning judgment random number counter, large winning opening opening number counter, large winning opening winning counter, variable winning device winning counter, start Memory counter, ball passing memory counter, special symbol game waiting time timer, normal symbol game waiting time timer, second type game (wing game) waiting time timer, big prize opening time timer, start opening release To supply commands to the time timer, variable winning / closing device opening / closing time timer, and sub-control circuit 200 to be described later Of data, variables and the like are set.

  The feather game control state flag indicates the control state of the feather game. The special symbol game control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The control state flag for the normal symbol game indicates the control state of the normal symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not a probability change state is achieved by winning a 15R probability change jackpot game or a 2R probability change jackpot game of the first type game. The time-short flag indicates whether or not the time-short game state has been shifted to a predetermined number of times after the end of the first type big hit game due to the winning of the 15R probability change big hit game or the 2R probability change big hit game of the first type game. The second type big hit game start flag indicates that the state can be shifted to the second type big hit game state.

  The jackpot determination random number counter is a random number counter for determining the first type jackpot in the special symbol game in the first type game. The jackpot symbol determination random number counter determines the special symbol to be stopped and the three-digit identification information to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 when it is determined to shift to the first type jackpot game in the special symbol game. belongs to.

  The random symbol counter for losing symbol determination is for deciding a special symbol to be stopped and displayed when it does not shift to the first type big hit, and identification information. The effect condition selection random number counter is for determining a variable display pattern of the 3-digit identification information. The hit determination random number counter is for determining the hit of the normal symbol game.

  These counters are stored and updated so that the main CPU 66 sequentially increases “1”, and various functions of the main CPU 66 are executed by extracting random numbers from the counters at a predetermined timing. In the present embodiment, such a random number counter is provided, and the main CPU 66 stores and updates the random number counter so as to increase “1” according to a program. You may comprise so that an apparatus like a generator may be provided. Further, although it is out of place, a reach determination random number counter for determining whether or not to reach may be provided.

  The big prize opening number counter indicates the number of times the big prize opening 8 is opened in one type 1 big hit game, that is, the number of round games (so-called round number). 1 ”. Then, when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the first V count sensor 102, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the special winning opening opening number counter to be incremented by “1”.

  The big prize winning prize counter indicates the number of game balls that won the big prize winning opening 8 during one round and passed the first V count sensor 102 or the first count sensor 104.

  The type 2 round game execution number counter indicates the number of type 2 round games executed in one type 2 big hit game (so-called number of rounds). It has become. Then, when a predetermined detection signal is supplied from the second V count sensor 108, the main CPU 66 stores and updates the second type round game execution number counter to increase by “1”.

  The variable winning device winning counter indicates the number of game balls that won the variable winning device 33 during one round and passed the second V count sensor 108 or the second count sensor 110.

  The start memory number counter indicates the number of reserved special symbol games. That is, when a game ball has entered each of the start openings 6A and 6B, but the special symbol game is being executed, when the new special symbol game cannot be started and the special symbol variation display cannot be performed, the special symbol is displayed. The change display is suspended. The start memory number counter indicates the number of fluctuations of the reserved special symbol. By the way, this starting memory number counter is a counter that counts the number of holding of special symbol games accompanying the entry of game balls into the start opening 6A, and a special that accompanies the entry of game balls into the two start openings 6B, 6B. It is divided into a counter that counts the number of symbol games held.

  The ball passing memory number counter indicates the number of reserved regular game (hereinafter also referred to as a ball passing memory number). That is, when a game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b but a normal symbol game is being executed, when a new normal symbol game cannot be started and normal symbol variation display cannot be performed, the normal symbol is not displayed. The change display is suspended. The ball passage memory number counter indicates the number of holding of the normal symbol game accompanying the passage of the game ball of the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b.

  The special symbol game waiting time timer, the normal symbol game waiting time timer, and the second type game waiting time timer are for synchronizing the processing executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200. It is.

  The special prize opening time timer is for measuring the time during which the shutter 40 is driven and the special prize opening 8 is open. The start port opening time timer is for measuring the time during which the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven and the start port 6A is open.

  The variable winning device opening / closing time timer is for measuring the time for driving the movable wing piece 36 during the second big hit game state to open and close the variable winning device 33 a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times). Note that the timer in the present embodiment is stored and updated in the main RAM 70 so as to be subtracted by the predetermined cycle at a predetermined cycle. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the CPU itself may include a timer. .

  In addition, a special symbol storage area and a normal symbol storage area are set in the main RAM 70. Two special symbol storage areas are provided corresponding to each of the two special symbol indicators 133a and 133b.

  Each special symbol storage area stores data such as a random number for jackpot determination, a random number for jackpot symbol, and clear data corresponding to one variation display in the special symbol game. From the special symbol storage area (0) There is a special symbol storage area (4). In the special symbol storage area (0), data corresponding to the variation display of the special symbol currently being executed is stored. In the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4), data corresponding to the subsequent variable display of special symbols, which is executed after the special symbol variable display currently being executed, is completed. (Starting storage information) is stored.

  That is, when all the data in the special symbol storage area (0) to the special symbol storage area (4) is clear data, the special symbol variation display is not currently executed and the special symbol variation is now performed. There is no hold for executing the display.

  In addition, when the special symbol variable display currently being executed in each special symbol display 133a, 133b is finished, the data of each of the special symbol storage area (1) to the special symbol storage area (4) is specially stored. The symbol storage area (0) is shifted to the special symbol storage area (3), and the clear data is stored in the special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the special symbol storage area is updated.

  On the other hand, with respect to the normal symbol storage area, the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4) are provided in the same manner as each special symbol storage area. In addition, as in the case of each special symbol storage area, update control of the normal symbol storage area is performed.

  In the present embodiment, the main RAM 70 is used as a temporary storage area of the main CPU 66. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The main control circuit 60 also has a reset clock pulse generation 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. And a serial communication IC 72 for supplying commands. 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.

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the first V count sensor 102, the first count sensor 104, the general winning ball sensor 106, the passing ball sensor 114, the starting winning ball sensors 116 and 117, the second V count sensor 108, A 2-count sensor 110, a normal electric accessory solenoid 118, a big prize opening solenoid 120, a seesaw solenoid 122, a movable wing piece solenoid 123, and a backup clear switch 124 are connected.

  The first V count sensor 102 is provided in the first V zone in the special winning opening 8. The first V count sensor 102 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the first V zone of the special winning opening 8.

  The first count sensor 104 is provided in the general winning zone at the special winning opening 8. The first count sensor 104 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the general winning zone of the special winning opening 8.

  The general winning ball sensor 106 is provided in the general winning opening 5. The general winning ball sensor 106 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through each of the general winning ports 5.

  The passing ball sensors 114 and 115 are provided at the ball passing detection gates 55a and 55b, respectively. The passing ball sensor 114 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gates 55a and 55b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116 is provided at the start port 6A, and the start winning ball sensor 117 is provided at each of the start ports 6B and 6B. The start winning ball sensor 116 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball enters the start port 6A. Similarly, each start winning ball sensor 117 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball enters each start port 6B.

  The second V count sensor 108 is provided in the second V zone 34 in the variable winning device 33. The second V count sensor 108 outputs a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second V zone 34 of the variable winning device 33.

  The second count sensor 110 is provided at the secondary winning opening 35 in the variable winning device 33. The second count sensor 110 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the auxiliary winning opening 35 of the variable winning device 33.

  The ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 is connected to the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the start port 6A via a link member (not shown), and according to the drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66, the movable pieces 58a and 58b. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to a shutter 40 that opens and closes the special prize opening 8 and drives the shutter 40 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to open or close the special prize opening 8. And

  The seesaw solenoid 122 is connected to a plate-shaped seesaw (not shown) provided inside the shutter 40, and displaces the seesaw and changes its inclination in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. As a result of the inclination of the seesaw being changed, switching is performed so that the game ball can easily pass through the first V zone or can easily pass through the general entrance zone.

  The movable wing piece solenoid 123 is connected to the movable wing piece 36 of the variable winning device 33 through a link member (not shown), and rotates the movable wing piece 36 in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. By doing so, the variable winning device 33 is brought into an open state or a closed state.

  The backup clear switch 124 is built in the pachinko gaming machine 10 and 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.

  The main control circuit 60 is connected to a payout / launch control circuit 126. The payout / firing control circuit 126 is connected to a payout device 128 that pays out a game ball as a prize ball, a launch device 130 that fires a game ball, 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.

  Moreover, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as a launching solenoid and a touch sensor.

  Further, a lamp 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The lamp 74 includes special symbol indicators 133a and 133b for displaying the result of the special symbol game.

  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 46L and 46R, control of various lamps 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. It mainly controls production display.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208 as a storage means, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, and a sound control circuit for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R. 230, a lamp control circuit 240 that controls various lamps 132, and 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 controls the sub control circuit 200 in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. In particular, the sub CPU 206 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32 and functions as various means described later.

  The program ROM 208 stores a program for controlling the game effect of the pachinko gaming machine 10 by the sub CPU 206, and also stores various tables such as a table for making a decision regarding the effect.

  The program ROM 208 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. This effect pattern relates to the progress of the effect display. The effect display by the sub-control circuit 200 is executed according to the progress of the variable display game including the change display of the 3-digit identification information and the stop display.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as commands and a command output from the main CPU 66 of the main controller 60 as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables are set, such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern.

  In the present embodiment, the work RAM 210 is used as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206, but the present invention is not limited thereto, and any readable / writable storage medium may be used.

  The display control circuit 250 includes an image data processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP) 212, an image data ROM 216 that stores various image data, a D / A converter 218 that converts image data as an image signal, and generates a reset signal when the power is turned on. It comprises an initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 described above is connected to the sub CPU 206, the image data ROM 216 storing the image data, the D / A converter 218 that converts the image data into an image signal, and the initial reset circuit 220.

  The VDP 212 includes a circuit such as a so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, and a palette circuit, and is a device that can perform various processes for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. That is, the VDP 212 performs display control for the liquid crystal display device 32. Further, the VDP 212 includes a storage medium (for example, a video RAM) as a buffer for displaying an image on the liquid crystal display device 32. By storing image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed in the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  The image data ROM 216 separately stores various image data such as background image data, effect image data, identification information data, image data indicating the starting memory number, and image data indicating the ball passing memory number.

  Further, the VDP 212 indicates background image data, effect image data, identification information image data, image data indicating the starting memory number, and the ball passing memory number from the image data ROM 216 in accordance with an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206. Various image data such as image data is read out, and image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is generated. Further, the VDP 212 superimposes the generated image data in order from the image data located at the rear, stores it in the buffer, and supplies it to the D / A converter 218 at a predetermined timing. The D / A converter 218 converts the image data as an image signal and supplies the image signal to the liquid crystal display device 32, thereby causing the liquid crystal display device 32 to display an image.

  The audio control circuit 230 includes a sound source IC 232 that controls audio, an audio data ROM 234 that stores various audio data, and an amplifier 236 (hereinafter referred to as AMP) for amplifying audio signals.

  The sound source IC 232 is connected to the sub CPU 206, the initial reset circuit 220, the audio data ROM 234, and the AMP 236. The sound source IC 232 controls sound generated from the speakers 46L and 46R.

  The sub CPU 206 selects an effect pattern and selects one piece of audio data from a plurality of pieces of audio data stored in the audio data ROM 234. Thereafter, the sub CPU 206 reads the selected audio data from the audio data ROM 234 and supplies it to the sound source IC 232. The sound source IC 232 that has received the sound data converts the sound data into a predetermined sound signal and supplies the sound signal to the AMP 236. The AMP 236 amplifies the sound signal and generates sound from the speakers 46L and 46R.

  The lamp control circuit 240 includes a drive circuit 242 for supplying a lamp control signal and a decoration data ROM 244 in which a plurality of types of lamp decoration patterns are stored.

[Game machine operation]
The processes executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 are shown in FIGS. 4 to 6, 8 to 12, 14, 15, and 17 to 26 below. Regarding the state transition of the special symbol game control process (FIG. 6) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10, the state transition of the normal symbol game control process (FIG. 12) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 is shown in FIG. The state transition of the feather game control process (FIG. 15) executed in the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 4, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, and initial setting processing such as a start memory number counter (step S11).

  Thereafter, a first type game (special symbol game) is executed, and a variable display game for variably displaying effect identification information displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32 is executed (step S12). Furthermore, the execution process of the 2nd type game (wings game) mentioned later is performed (step S13). Thus, in the main process, after the initial setting process in step S11 is completed, the processes in steps S12 and 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.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so as to increase the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like by “1” (step S21). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 18, the start port 6A related to the first type game and the second type game, the start port 6B related to the first type game, the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, the general winning port 5, etc. An input detection process for detecting entry or passage of a game ball is executed (step S22).

  In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating that the game ball is paid out as a prize ball in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 on condition that a game ball has entered the various winning holes. Then, a special symbol game waiting time timer for synchronizing the main control circuit 60 and the sub control circuit 200, a normal symbol game waiting time timer, and a big winning opening that is opened when the first type big hit game is executed. A prize winning opening timer for measuring the opening time of 8, a variable prize winning device for measuring the opening / closing time of the variable prize winning device 33 that repeats opening and closing a predetermined number of times when a game of the second type jackpot is executed Update processing of various timers such as an open / close time timer is executed (step S23).

  Then, an output process is executed in order to supply a signal for drive control based on various variables to a solenoid, a motor or the like (step S24). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S25.

  In step S25, command output processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 supplies various commands to the sub control circuit 200. Specifically, these various commands include a demonstration display command, and identification indicating each identification information of the variable display game displayed in the left column, the middle column, and the right column of the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Information symbol designation command, identification information variation pattern designation command indicating the variation display pattern of each identification information, start memory number designation command indicating the number of special symbol games held, and variable symbol display in the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32 A normal symbol designation command indicating the type of a normal symbol, a normal symbol variation pattern designation command indicating a variation display pattern of a normal symbol, a ball passing memory number designation command indicating the number of holdings of a regular symbol game, and the like. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S26.

  In the process of step S26, the main CPU 66 executes a payout process such as transmitting a prize ball control command for causing the payout device 128 to pay out a prize ball to the payout / firing control circuit 126. As a result of this processing, when game balls have entered the various winning openings, a predetermined number of award balls set in advance are paid out from the payout device 128. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S27.

  In step S27, a normal symbol game control process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 12, in this process, the main CPU 66 causes the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32 to display the normal symbols in a variably displayed and stopped state, thereby executing the normal symbol game. 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.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol game control process subroutine executed in step S12 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 6, the numerical values shown at the sides of step S <b> 32 to step S <b> 40 indicate the special symbol game control state flags corresponding to those steps, and according to the numerical value of the special symbol game control state flag, One step corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the special symbol game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 6, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a special symbol game control state flag in step S31. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the special symbol game control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S32.

  In step S32 to step S40 described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the special symbol game control state flag. This special symbol game control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and allows one of the processes in steps S32 to S40 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a special symbol game waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S32, a special symbol memory check process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 8, when the control state flag for the special symbol game is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of special symbol games held and holds it. When the number exists, the jackpot determination, the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and the variation pattern of the special symbol are determined.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating the special symbol variation time management to the special symbol game control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process as the special symbol game waiting time. Set to timer. That is, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S43 is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so as to decrease the start memory number counter by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the starting storage number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Data indicating the start memory number designation command set in this way is supplied as a start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 of FIG. .

  As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect and a notification regarding the start memory number in accordance with the received start memory number designation command. On the other hand, if there is no pending number, a demo screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S33.

  In step S33, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (01) indicating that the special symbol game control state flag indicates special symbol variation time management, and a value indicating the special symbol display time management when the variation time has elapsed (02). ) Is set in the special symbol game control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the special symbol game waiting time timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of the next step S34 is executed after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, a special symbol display time management process is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 9, the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol game control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after determination has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the 1 type big hit game is won. The main CPU 66 sets the value (03) indicating the first type jackpot start interval management in the special symbol game control state flag when the first type jackpot is won, and corresponds to the first kind jackpot start interval. Time (for example, 10 seconds) is set in the special symbol game waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the first type big hit start interval elapses, it is set to execute the process of the next step S35.

  Therefore, the main CPU 66 executing step S34 is advantageous to the first type jackpot game, which is advantageous to the player, on the condition that the result of variable display of the special symbol on each special symbol display 133a, 133b becomes a specific special symbol. Control to the state will be performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game when the first type big hit game is not won. That is, it sets so that the process of step S40 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S35.

  In step S35, the first type big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol game control state flag is a value (03) indicating the first type jackpot start interval management and the time corresponding to the first type jackpot start interval has elapsed. In order to open the special winning opening 8, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the special symbol game control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S47 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S46.

  In step S36, a waiting time management process before reopening the big winning opening is executed. In this process, when the special symbol game control state flag is a value (06) indicating the big winning opening reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the main CPU 66 again increases the large symbol. In order to open the winning opening 8, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is being opened to the special symbol game control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) to the special winning opening open timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S37 may be performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the winning situation in each type 1 round game including the big winning mouth winning counter (at least clears the value of the big winning mouth winning counter to “0”). Process). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S37.

  In step S37, a special winning opening opening process is executed. In this process, when the special symbol game control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the special winning opening is open, the main CPU 66 has a condition that the special winning opening winning counter is “10” or more, and the upper limit opening time. It is determined whether or not one of the following conditions is satisfied (the special winning opening opening time timer is “0”). The main CPU 66 updates the variables set in the main RAM 70 in order to close the special winning opening 8 when any of the conditions is satisfied.

  Also, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the special winning game residual ball monitoring to the special symbol game control state flag, and sets the special winning game residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) as the special symbol game waiting time. Set to timer. That is, it is set so that the processing of the next step S38 is executed after the extra ball residual ball monitoring time has elapsed. Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S38.

  In step S38, a special winning opening residual ball monitoring process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol game control state flag is a value (05) indicating monitoring of the winning ball remaining ball in the winning game mouth, and the special winning game port 8 is specified when the remaining winning ball remaining monitoring time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not a condition that the game ball has not passed through the area or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the first type jackpot end interval in the special symbol game control state flag, and specially sets the time corresponding to the first type jackpot end interval. Set to the symbol game waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the first type big hit end interval elapses, it is set to execute the process of the next step S39.

  On the other hand, when neither condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the special symbol game control state flag. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the time corresponding to the interval between rounds in the special symbol game waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S36 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S39.

  In step S39, the first type big hit end interval process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 11, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the special symbol game control state flag is a value (07) indicating the first type big hit end interval, and the first type big hit end interval. When the corresponding time has elapsed, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the special symbol game control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S40 may be performed.

  Further, based on a set of values (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game, the main CPU 66 includes various counters related to the gaming situation in the first type big hit gaming state, including the big winning opening opening number counter and the big winning opening winning counter. Is cleared (a process of clearing at least the big prize opening number counter to “1” and the big prize opening prize counter to “0”). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S40.

  In step S40, a special symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the special symbol game control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it sets so that the process of step S42 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag for the special symbol game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol game control state flag to “00”, “ By sequentially setting “01”, “02”, and “08”, the processing of step S32, step S33, step S34, and step S40 shown in FIG. 6 is executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol game control state flag to “00” when the big hit determination result is the first type big hit when the first type big hit gaming state is not set. By setting “01”, “02”, and “03” in this order, the processing of step S32, step S33, step S34, and step S35 shown in FIG. 6 is executed at a predetermined timing to enter the first type big hit gaming state. Will be executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, when the control to the first type big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the special symbol game control state flag to “04”, “05”, “06”. By setting in order, the processing of step S37, step S38, and step S36 shown in FIG. 6 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the first type round game is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 7, when the first type round game is being executed, the main CPU 66 determines that the first type big hit game state end condition (first type big hit game end condition) is satisfied. , “04”, “05”, “07”, “08” are set in order, the processing from step S37 to step S40 shown in FIG. 6 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the first type big hit gaming state is ended. Will be.

  In the first type big hit gaming state, there is no passing of a game ball to a specific area (so-called “punk”) until a predetermined time elapses, or the maximum number of first type round games (this embodiment) Will end on the condition that, for example, 15 rounds) have ended.

  Further, the current special symbol game control state flag set as described above is changed from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 of FIG. Output as a command.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
A special symbol storage check subroutine executed in step S32 of FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as shown in step S41 in FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the special symbol game control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol memory check, and the special symbol game control state flag is a special symbol. If it is determined that the value indicates a memory check, the process proceeds to step S42. If it is not determined that the special symbol game control state flag indicates a value indicating a special symbol memory check, this subroutine is executed. Exit.

  In step S42, it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol games held is "0". That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the start memory number (that is, “data indicating the number of special symbol games held”) from the start memory number counter, and determines whether or not the start memory number is “0”. If it is determined that the starting memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S43. If it is not determined that the starting memory number is “0”, the process proceeds to step S44. Transfer. In the present embodiment, there are the number of reserved balls based on the start port 6A and the number of reserved balls based on the start port 6B, and “the start memory number is“ 0 ”” means that the hold based on each start port 6A, 6B. Indicates that both balls are zero.

  In step S43, a demonstration display process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 stores a variable for supplying a demonstration display command to the sub control circuit 200 in the main RAM 70. As a result, the display of the demonstration screen is executed in the sub-control circuit 200. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S44, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as the special symbol game control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the special symbol variation time management in the special symbol game control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S45.

  In step S45, a jackpot determination process is executed. In this jackpot determination process, the main CPU 66 determines whether the ball entering the starting port that triggers the change in the special symbol is the starting port 6A or the starting port 6B, and the output source of the detection signal is the starting prize. Judgment is made based on whether the sensor is the ball sensor 116 or the start winning ball sensor 117. If it is the start port 6B, the lottery of the first type big hit game is performed based on the first lottery mode shown in FIG. 27. If it is the start port 6A, the second lottery shown in FIG. A lottery of the first type big hit game is performed based on the mode.

  As shown in FIG. 27, in the second lottery mode selected when a game ball enters the start port 6A, the probability of shifting to a 2R probability variable big hit game is zero. That is, when the second lottery mode is selected, there is a possibility of winning either a 15R normal jackpot game or a 15R probability variable jackpot game.

  On the other hand, in the first lottery mode that is selected when a game ball enters the start port 6B, there is a case where the game shifts to 2R probability variation big hit game. That is, when the first lottery mode is selected, there is a possibility of winning either a 15R normal jackpot game, a 2R probability variable jackpot game, or a 15R probability variable jackpot game.

  In addition, when the first lottery mode is selected and when the second lottery mode is selected, the total probability of winning the first type jackpot game (15R normal, 2R probability variation, 15R probability variation jackpot game) is Furthermore, the probability that the 15-probable big hit game is won is set relatively higher when the second lottery mode is selected than when the first lottery mode is selected. .

  Therefore, the game ball enters the start port 6A and enters the first lottery in the second lottery mode rather than the case where the game ball enters the start port 6B and the first type big hit game lottery is performed in the first lottery mode. In the case where the lottery of the seed hit game is performed, the lottery of the first type jackpot game is performed under an advantageous lottery condition with a high winning probability of the 15R probability variation jackpot game.

  In step S45 in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 stores the jackpot determination random number value extracted at the time of starting winning (when the game ball enters the starting port 6A or 6B) and the main ROM 68. The 27 jackpot determination table is referred to. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the first type jackpot game (15R normal jackpot game, 2R probability variable jackpot game, and 15R probability jackpot game) advantageous to the player is made.

  Note that the jackpot determination table refers to a jackpot determination table to be referred to when the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a non-probability variation state and when the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. It is different. That is, the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the probability variation state has a larger number of jackpot determination values than the jackpot determination table that is referenced in the non-stochastic variation state, and it is easier to determine that the jackpot determination value is a jackpot. When the process of step S45 is completed, the process proceeds to step S46.

  In step S46, it is determined whether or not the first type big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is the first type big hit based on the result of the reference in step S45. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is the first type big hit, it moves the process to step S47, and if it does not determine that it is the first type big hit, moves the process to step S48.

  In step S47, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot symbol random number extracted at the time of starting winning, determines the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 133a and 133b based on the jackpot symbol random value, Data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Furthermore, each identification information corresponding to the left column, the middle column, and the right column set in the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is determined, and the data indicating the identification information is obtained by the process of step S25 in FIG. It is output from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 as a symbol designation command of identification information to be stopped by the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200. By this processing, the result of the variation display of the identification information is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S48, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a random symbol value for determining a symbol out of the random symbol counter for determining a symbol out of symbol, and displays a special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 133a and 133b based on the random number value for determining the symbol out of symbol. Then, the data indicating the special symbol is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, identification information corresponding to the left column, middle column, and right column of the effect symbol display area 32a is determined, and the data indicating the identification information is processed by the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 by the process of step S25 of FIG. Is output to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 as a symbol designation command of identification information to be stopped. By this processing, the result of the variation display of the identification information is determined.

  When the left column and the right column have the same identification information, and the left column, the right column, and the middle column have the same identification information, the main CPU 66 sets the identification information of the middle column to a predetermined number of frames. A decision is made to correct only (for example, 3 frames), and control is performed so that the first type big hit game is not made. That is, in the case of detachment, control is performed so that the three pieces of identification information are not aligned. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S49.

  In step S49, a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern of the 3-digit identification information of the effect symbol display area 32a that varies in conjunction with the special symbol is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the identification information of the left column, the middle column, and the right column determined in steps S67 and S68.

  The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is output as an identification information variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 of FIG.

  As a result, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 effects the variable display game of the identification information in the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 shown in FIG. 2 according to the received identification information variation pattern designation command. Will be. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S50.

  In step S50, a process of setting a variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the special symbol game waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S49 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and uses the fluctuation effect time. The indicated value is stored in the special symbol game waiting time timer.

  It should be noted that the main CPU 66 sets a variation effect to be set in the waiting time timer when the hourly flag is a value (00) indicating a non-timer gaming state and when the hourly flag is a value (33) indicating a hourly gaming state. The time is different. In the present embodiment, the variable effect time set in the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variable effect time set in the non-time-short gaming state.

  In step S51, the main CPU 66 executes processing for clearing the storage area used for the current variation display. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S52.

  In step S52, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so that the starting memory number counter is decremented by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the start memory number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the start memory number designation command stored in this way is output as the start memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 of FIG. . As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the received start memory number designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol display time management process]
Next, the special symbol display time management subroutine in step S34 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  First, in step S61, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol game control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management. If it is determined that the special symbol game control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management, the process proceeds to step S62. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special symbol game control state flag is not the value (02) indicating the special symbol display time management, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 checks whether or not the value of the waiting time timer in which the waiting time after determination is set is “0”. If the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after confirmation is set is “0”, the process proceeds to step S63, and the value of the waiting time timer for which the waiting time after confirmation is set is not “0”. In this case, the special symbol display time management process is terminated.

  In step S63, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the result of the first type big hit determination is to shift the gaming state to the first type big hit game (whether or not it is a big hit). As a result, if the game state is to be shifted to the first type big hit game, the process proceeds to step S67. If the game state is not to be changed to the first type big hit game, the process is moved to step S64. .

  In step S64, as will be described later in detail with reference to FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 performs a time-short game end determination process, and then proceeds to step S65. In step S65, the main CPU 201 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game to the special symbol game control state flag, and ends the special symbol display time management process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in the process of step S63 that the first type big hit game is won, the main CPU 66 determines that the high probability flag and the short time flag are in the non-high probability and non-short time games respectively in step S66. (00) indicating the presence is set, and the process proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, the main CPU 66 sets the value (03) indicating the big hit start interval management in the special symbol game control state flag, and moves the process to step S68.

  In step S68, the main CPU 66 sets a time (for example, 10 seconds) corresponding to the big hit start interval in the waiting time timer, and ends this subroutine.

[Time-short game end determination process]
The subroutine of the short time game end determination process executed in step S45 of FIG. 9 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S69 of FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 confirms whether or not the hourly flag is a value (33) indicating the hourly gaming state. As a result of this confirmation, if the time flag is a value (33) indicating a time-saving gaming state, the process proceeds to step S70. On the other hand, when the time-short flag is not a value (33) indicating the time-short game state, the time-short game end determination process is ended.

  In step S70, the main CPU 66 adds “1” to the hour / hour counter (that is, adds “1” to the number of hour / hour games), and proceeds to step S71.

  In step S71, the main CPU 66 confirms the value of the time reduction counter. When the value of the time saving counter has reached the number of time saving games set to the upper limit (for example, 50 times), the process proceeds to step S72 in order to end the time saving game. If the value of the hour / hour counter has not reached the number of hour / hour games set at the upper limit, the hour / hour game end determination process is terminated.

  In step S72, the main CPU 66 sets the hour / hour flag to (00), sets the hour / hour counter to “0”, and shifts the gaming state from the hourly gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, the time-saving game is ended when the number of executions of the special symbol game reaches the upper limit.

[Type 1 jackpot end interval processing]
The first type big hit end interval subroutine executed in step S39 in FIG. 6 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG. First, as shown in step S73 of FIG. 11, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the special symbol game control state flag is a value (07) indicating the first type big hit end interval, and for the special symbol game. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the first type jackpot end interval, the process proceeds to step S74, while the special symbol game control state flag is a value indicating the first type jackpot end interval. If no determination is made, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S74, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the special symbol game control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the end of the special symbol game in the special symbol game control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S75.

  In step S75, the first type big hit related counter clear process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 executes a process of clearing the values of various counters related to the gaming situation in the first type big hit gaming state including the big prize opening number counter and the big prize winning counter. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S76.

  In step S76, the main CPU 66 sets the time-shortage flag to (33) indicating that the time-shortage game is in progress, and in step S77, determines the number of time-shortage games that becomes the upper limit. In other words, when the first type big hit game is finished, the short time game is executed for the preset upper limit number of times.

  In step S78, the main CPU 66 sets the upper limit short-time game number determined in step S77. In step S79, the short-time game start command is set. In the subsequent step S80, the high probability flag is set to the probability change state. Is set to (77) indicating that When the process of step S80 is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol game control processing]
The subroutine executed in step S27 in FIG. 5 will be described with reference to FIG. In FIG. 12, the numerical values shown at the sides of step S <b> 82 to step S <b> 88 indicate the normal symbol game control state flags corresponding to those steps, and according to the numerical value of the normal symbol game control state flag, One step corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the variable display game proceeds.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a normal symbol game control state flag in step S81. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the normal symbol game control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S82.

  In step S82 to step S88, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the normal symbol game control state flag. This normal symbol game control state flag indicates the game state of the normal symbol game, and allows one of the processes in steps S82 to S88 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a normal symbol game waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the variable display game control process is also executed.

  In step S82, a normal symbol storage check process is executed. Although the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 14, when the control state flag for the normal symbol game is a value (00) indicating the normal symbol memory check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of normal symbol games held, When there are numbers, a hit determination, a normal symbol to be stopped, and a variation pattern of the normal symbol are determined.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (01) indicating the normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol game control state flag, and sets the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process as the normal symbol game waiting time. Set to timer. That is, it is set so that the process of step S83 is executed after the fluctuation time corresponding to the fluctuation pattern determined this time has elapsed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 updates the memory so as to decrement the ball passage storage number counter by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a ball passage storage number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the ball passing memory number designation command set in this way is supplied as a ball passing memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 in FIG. Is done.

  As will be described later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect and a notification regarding the number of stored sphere passing memories in accordance with the received sphere passing stored number designation command. On the other hand, if there is no pending number, a demo screen is displayed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S83.

  In step S83, normal symbol variation time management processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol game control state flag to a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management, and a value indicating the normal symbol display time management (02) when the variation time has elapsed. ) Is set in the normal symbol game control state flag, and the waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in the normal symbol game waiting time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S84 after the waiting time after determination has elapsed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S84.

  In step S84, a normal symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the normal symbol game control state flag is a value (02) indicating normal symbol display time management, and the waiting time after determination has passed. In the case of winning, the main CPU 66 sets a value (03) indicating the winning start interval management to the normal symbol game control state flag, and waits for a time corresponding to the winning start interval (for example, 1 second) for the normal symbol game. Set to time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S85 is performed.

  Accordingly, the main CPU 66 executing step S85 starts the start port on the condition that the result of the normal symbol variation display in the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32 is a specific normal symbol (for example, “◯”). Control to open the movable pieces 58a and 58b of 6A is performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the end of the normal symbol game when it is not a win. That is, it sets so that the process of step S88 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S85.

  In step S85, a hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 opens the start opening 6A when the normal symbol game control state flag is a value (03) indicating hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the hit start interval has elapsed. Therefore, based on the data read from the main ROM 68, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the start port is open to the normal symbol game control state flag, and sets the release time (for example, 0.3 seconds) to the start port open time timer and the normal symbol game wait. Set to time timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the opening time of the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the start port 6A has elapsed, the process is set to execute the next step S86. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S86.

  In step S86, the start port opening process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 is positioned in the main RAM 70 in order to close the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the start port 6A when the normal symbol game control state flag is a value (04) indicating that the start port is open. Update the specified variable. Moreover, the main CPU 66 sets the value (05) indicating the hit end interval in the normal symbol game control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the hit end interval in the normal symbol game waiting time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed, the setting of step S87 is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S87.

  In step S87, a hit end interval process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (05) indicating the hit end interval of the normal symbol game control state flag, and a value indicating the end of the normal symbol game when the time corresponding to the hit end interval has elapsed. (06) is set in the normal symbol game control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S88 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S88.

  In step S88, a normal symbol game end process is executed. In this process, when the normal symbol game control state flag is a value (06) indicating the end of the normal symbol game, the main CPU 66 updates the normal symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a normal symbol memory check to the normal symbol game control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S82 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the normal symbol game is executed by setting the normal symbol game control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol game control state flags to “00”, “01”, “02”, and “06” when the result of the hit determination is out of place. By setting in order, the processing of step S82, step S83, step S84, and step S88 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol game control state flags in the order of “00”, “01”, “02”, “03” when the result of the hit determination is win. As a result, the processing of step S82, step S83, step S84, and step S85 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control for opening the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the start port 6A is executed.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 13, when the control for opening the movable pieces 58a, 58b of the start port 6A is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the normal symbol game control state flag to “04”, “05”, By setting “06” in order, the processing of step S86, step S87, and step S88 shown in FIG. 12 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the starting port 6A are opened and closed to thereby perform a normal symbol game. Will be terminated.

[Normal symbol memory check processing]
The subroutine of the normal symbol memory check process executed in step S82 in FIG. 12 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as shown in step S91 of FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol game control state flag is a value (00) indicating a normal symbol memory check. If it is determined that the value indicates a storage check, the process proceeds to step S92, and if it is not determined that the normal symbol game control state flag indicates a value indicating a normal symbol storage check, this subroutine is executed. Exit.

  In step S92, it is determined whether or not the number of held regular symbol games is “0”. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the ball passing memory number (that is, “data indicating the number of holdings of the normal symbol game”) from the ball passing memory number counter, and whether or not the ball passing memory number is “0”. If it is determined that the ball passing memory number is “0”, this subroutine is terminated. If it is not determined that the ball passing memory number is “0”, The process moves to S93. In the present embodiment, there is a game ball that passes through each of the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, and “the number of stored ball passages is“ 0 ”” means that the game passed through both ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b. Indicates that the total number of balls held is zero.

  In step S93, a process of setting a value (01) indicating normal symbol variation time management as the normal symbol game control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the normal symbol variation time management in the normal symbol game control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S94, a hit determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 detects that the game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b by inputting detection signals from the corresponding passage ball sensors 114 and 115, and is used for the hit determination extracted at the time of detection. The random number value and a hit determination table stored in a predetermined area of the main ROM 68 are referred to. That is, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to release the movable pieces 58a and 58b of the start port 6A, which is advantageous to the player.

  In the hit determination, the hit determination table to be referred to is referred to when the high probability flag is a value (00) indicating a non-probability variation state and when the high probability flag is a value (77) indicating a probability variation state. It is different. In other words, the hit determination table referred to in the probability variation state has a larger number of hit determination values than the hit determination table referred to in the non-stochastic variation state, and is thus easily determined to be a hit. When the process of step S94 is completed, the process proceeds to step S95.

  In step S95, it is determined whether or not it is a win. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not it is a win based on the result of the reference in step S94. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is a win, it moves the process to step S96. If it does not determine that it is a win, it moves the process to step S97.

  In step S96, a winning symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a normal symbol (for example, “◯”) set in advance as a winning symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the normal symbol stored in this way is output as a normal symbol designating command to be stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 in FIG. The With this process, the result of the normal symbol variation display is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S98.

  In step S97, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a normal symbol (for example, “×”) set in advance as a deviation symbol in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the normal symbol stored in this way is output as a normal symbol designating command to be stopped from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 in FIG. The With this process, the result of the normal symbol variation display is determined. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S98.

  In step S98, a variation pattern determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts a rendering condition selection random value. The main CPU 66 selects a variation pattern distribution table for determining a variation pattern based on the normal symbols determined in steps S96 and S97.

  The main CPU 66 determines a variation pattern based on the rendering condition selection random number extracted from the rendering condition selection random number counter and the selected variation pattern distribution table, and stores the variation pattern in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the variation pattern stored in this way is output as a normal symbol variation pattern designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 in FIG.

  Thereby, the sub CPU 206 of the sub-control circuit 200 displays the normal symbol game in the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32 shown in FIG. 2 according to the received normal symbol variation pattern designation command. Become. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S99.

  In step S99, a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the normal symbol game waiting time timer is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S98 and the fluctuation effect time table indicating the fluctuation effect time of the fluctuation pattern, and uses the fluctuation effect time. The indicated value is stored in the normal symbol game waiting time timer.

  It should be noted that the main CPU 66 sets a variation effect to be set in the waiting time timer when the hourly flag is a value (00) indicating a non-timer gaming state and when the hourly flag is a value (33) indicating a hourly gaming state. The time is different. In the present embodiment, the variable effect time set in the short-time gaming state is made shorter than the variable effect time set in the non-time-short gaming state.

  In step S100, a process of clearing the storage area used for the current variation display is executed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S101.

  In step S101, the main CPU 66 updates the storage so that the ball passage storage number counter is decremented by “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating a ball passage storage number designation command in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The data indicating the sphere passing memory number designation command stored in this way is output as a sphere passing memory number designation command from the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 to the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 by the process of step S25 in FIG. Is done. As will be described in detail later, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 executes an effect according to the received ball passing memory number designation command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Type 2 game (wing game) control processing]
Next, the second type game (wing game) control processing subroutine executed in step S13 of FIG. 4 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 15, the numerical values shown at the sides of step S <b> 103 to step S <b> 109 indicate the wing game control state flag corresponding to those steps, and according to the value of the wing game control state flag, One step corresponding to the numerical value is executed, and the feather game (second type game) proceeds.

  First, as shown in step S102 of FIG. 15, a process of loading a feather game control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the feather game control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S103.

  In step S103 to step S109, which will be described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the feather game control state flag. This feather game control state flag indicates the game state of the feather game, and enables one of the processes in steps S103 to S109 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a feather game waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching the predetermined timing, the process ends without executing the process in each step, and another subroutine is executed. Of course, the system timer interrupt process is also executed at a predetermined cycle.

  In step S103, a second type big hit start determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the second type big hit gaming state when the feather game control state flag is a value (00) indicating the second type big hit start determination.

  The main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the second type big hit game state depending on whether or not there is a second type big hit game start flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the process of step S236 of FIG. If the second type jackpot game start flag exists, a value (01) indicating the second type jackpot start interval management is set in the control state flag for the feather game, and the second type jackpot start interval is set. A corresponding time (for example, 10 seconds) is set in a special symbol game waiting time timer, and a process of clearing the storage area of the second type big hit game start flag in the main RAM 70 is performed. That is, after the time corresponding to the second type big hit start interval elapses, the process of step S104 is set to be executed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the end of the feather game when there is no second type big hit game start flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S109 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S104.

  In step S104, the second type big hit start interval management process is executed. In this processing, the main CPU 66 determines that the feather game control state flag is a value (01) indicating the second type jackpot start interval management and the time corresponding to the second type jackpot start interval has elapsed. In order to repeatedly open and close the variable winning device 33, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating opening / closing of the variable winning device 33 to the feather game control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening / closing time (for example, 20 seconds) to the variable winning device opening / closing time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S106 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S105.

  In step S105, variable winning device reopening waiting time management processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 changes again when the feather game control state flag is a value (04) indicating the variable winning device reopening waiting time management and the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed. In order to repeatedly open and close the winning device 33, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (02) indicating opening / closing of the variable winning device 33 to the feather game control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening / closing time (for example, 20 seconds) to the variable winning device opening / closing time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S106 may be performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the winning situation in each type 2 round game including the variable winning device winning counter (at least clears the value of the variable winning device winning counter to “0”). Process). If this process ends, the process moves to a step S106.

  In step S106, variable winning device opening / closing processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the condition that the variable prize winning device winning counter is “10” or more and the upper limit opening / closing time when the feather game control state flag is a value (02) indicating opening / closing of the variable winning prize device. It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that have passed (the variable winning device opening / closing time timer is “0”) is satisfied. Then, the main CPU 66 updates the variables set in the main RAM 70 in order to end the opening / closing operation of the variable winning device 33 when any of the conditions is satisfied.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (03) indicating the variable winning device reopening management to the feather game control state flag, and sets the variable winning device reopening management time (for example, 1 second) as the feather game waiting time timer. Set to. That is, after the variable winning device reopening management time elapses, the setting of step S107 is executed.

  Note that the main CPU 66 does not execute the above-described processing when none of the conditions is satisfied. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S107.

  In step S107, variable winning device reopening management processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the variable winning device when the feather game control state flag is a value (03) indicating the variable winning device reopening management and the variable winning device reopening management time has elapsed. Whether or not the condition that the game ball has not passed through the second V zone 34 in 33 or the condition that the value of the second type round game execution number counter reaches the maximum number of rounds stored in the main RAM 70 is satisfied. Judging.

  When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets the value (05) indicating the second type jackpot end interval in the feather game control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the second type jackpot end interval to the feather time. Set to the game timer. In other words, after the time corresponding to the second type big hit end interval has elapsed, the process of step S108 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets the value (04) indicating the variable winning device reopening waiting time management to the feather game control state flag, and sets the time corresponding to the interval between rounds to the feather. Set to the game timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S105 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S108.

  In step S108, the second type big hit end interval process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 17, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the feather game control state flag is a value (05) indicating the second type big hit end interval and the second type big hit. When the time corresponding to the end interval has elapsed, a value (06) indicating the end of the feather game is set in the feather game control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S109 may be performed.

  Further, based on a set of values (06) indicating the end of the second type game (wing game), the main CPU 66 performs the second type big hit game including the second type round game execution number counter and the variable winning device winning counter. A process for clearing the values of various counters related to the game situation in the state (a process for clearing at least the second type round game execution number counter and the variable winning device winning counter to “0”) and the main RAM A process of clearing the maximum number of rounds information stored in the predetermined area is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S109.

  In step S109, a second type game end process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines that the second type round game is executed for the next second type round game when the feather game control state flag is a value (06) indicating the end of the second type game. A value (00) indicating the jackpot start determination is set. That is, it sets so that the process of step S103 may be performed. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the second type game (wing game) is executed by setting the control state flag for the feather game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the second type big hit game start flag is not stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the main CPU 66 is not in the second type big hit game state, the main game 66 By setting the control state flag in the order of “00” and “06”, the processing of step S103 and step S109 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the second type big hit game start flag is stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 when the main CPU 66 is not in the second type big hit game state, By setting the flags in the order of “00” and “01”, the processing of step S103 and step S104 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the second type big hit gaming state is executed. .

  Further, as shown in FIG. 16, when the control to the second type big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the feather game control state flags to “02”, “03”, “04”. By setting in order, the processing of step S106, step S107, and step S105 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the second type round game is executed.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 16, when the second type round game is being executed, the main CPU 66, when the second type big hit game state end condition (second type big hit game end condition) is satisfied. , “02”, “03”, “05”, “06” in order, the processing from step S106 to step S109 shown in FIG. 15 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the second type big hit gaming state is terminated. Will be.

  In the second type big hit gaming state, there is no passing of the game ball to the second V zone 34 (so-called “punk”) until the predetermined time elapses, or the maximum number of second type round games continues. It will be terminated on the condition.

[Type 2 jackpot end interval processing]
A subroutine of the second type big hit end interval process executed in step S108 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S111 of FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the feather game control state flag is a value (05) indicating a second-type big hit end interval, and for the feather game. If it is determined that the control state flag is a value indicating the second type big hit end interval, the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the feather game control state flag is a value indicating the second type big hit end interval, this subroutine is ended.

  In step S112, a process of setting a value (06) indicating the end of the second type game as the feather game control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating the second type game (end of the feather game) in the control state flag for the feather game. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Input detection processing]
Next, the subroutine of the input detection process executed in step S22 of FIG. 5 will be described using FIG. First, as shown in step S131 of FIG. 18, the main CPU 66 executes prize ball related switch check processing. In this process, the main CPU 66 includes a first V count sensor 102, a first count sensor 104, a general winning ball sensor 106, a second V count sensor 108, a second count sensor 110, and a starting winning ball sensor that are switches related to the winning ball. It is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied from various sensors such as 116 and 117. Then, the main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals determines the number of prize balls according to the sensor that has supplied the signal, and stores it in the main RAM 70. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S132.

  In step S132, special symbol related switch input processing is executed. As will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 19, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the first V count sensor 102, the first count sensor 104, and the start winning ball sensors 116 and 117 related to the special symbol game. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S134.

  In step S133, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensors 114 and 115 supply a predetermined detection signal to the main CPU 66. Receiving these predetermined signals, the main CPU 66 performs processing such as updating the number of stored sphere passages described later. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S134.

  In step S134, variable input device related switch input processing is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 23, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the second V count sensor 108, the second count sensor 110, and the variable winning ball sensor 112 related to the variable winning device 33. The main CPU 66 that has performed the detection processing of these predetermined signals executes processing as described later. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Special symbol related switch input processing]
The special symbol related switch input processing subroutine executed in step S132 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S151 of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not there is a first count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a first count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the first count sensor 104, in step S152, the main CPU 66 sets the grand prize winning prize counter. The first count switch detection process for updating the memory so as to increase by 1 ″ is executed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a first count switch input, it moves the process to step S153.

  In step S153, it is determined whether there is a first V count switch input. In this process, if the main CPU 66 determines that there is a first V count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the first V count sensor 102, it indicates that it has passed this area in step S154. A flag is established, and the first V count switch detection process is executed to store and update the special winning opening opening number counter to be incremented by “1”.

  Further, in the first V count switch detection process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a first V count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the first V count sensor 102, the big prize winning prize is received. A process of updating the memory so as to increase the counter by “1” is executed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a first V count switch input, it moves the process to step S155.

  In step S155, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input (a detection signal indicating that a game ball has entered the start ports 6A and 6B). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 117 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S156. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S156, a start port detection time process is executed, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 holds the number of special symbol games held, that is, the number of holds based on the game ball entering the start port 6A, and the game ball entering the start port 6B. When it is determined that the number of holds based on the sphere is smaller than “4”, the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are extracted and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Start-up port detection process]
The subroutine of the start port detection time process executed in step S156 of FIG. 19 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as shown in step S171 of FIG. 20, the main CPU 66 sets the number of special symbol games held based on the game ball entering the start port 6A and the special number based on the game ball entering the start port 6B. It is determined whether or not the number of symbol game holds is “4” or more. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the start memory number from the start memory number counter corresponding to each start port 6A, 6B, and determines whether or not the start memory number of each counter is “4” or more. I do. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the starting storage number is “4” or more for each counter, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  That is, when the number of reserved special symbol games has reached the upper limit, even if a game ball enters the start ports 6A and 6B, the present subroutine is terminated without storing the start memory information. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the starting memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the starting memory number counter by “1” in step S172, and moves the process to step S173.

  Specifically, when the number of holdings corresponding to the starting port 6A is smaller than “4”, the starting memory number counter corresponding to the starting port 6A is incremented by “1”, and the number of holdings corresponding to the starting port 6B is “4”. If it is smaller than "", the start memory number counter corresponding to the start port 6B is increased by "1".

  In step S173, the main CPU 66 extracts the jackpot determination random number from the jackpot determination random number counter, and extracts the jackpot symbol random number from the jackpot determination random number counter. In step S 174, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and jackpot symbol random number value in the predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as startup storage information. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S65 and the like in FIG. 8, and it is determined whether or not it is the first type jackpot. The types of identification information to be displayed in the special symbol to be stopped and displayed on the special symbol indicators 133a and 133b and the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 are determined.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 is playing a special symbol game while the game ball has entered the start opening 6A, 6B (if the game ball has entered the start opening 6A, the second type big hit game is being executed). When a special symbol game hold condition is satisfied, a predetermined number of start memory information for determining the result of the special symbol game is satisfied until a condition for executing the special symbol game is satisfied. It will be stored as the upper limit. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S175.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 gives priority to a special symbol game due to the game ball entering the start port 6A over a special symbol game due to the game ball entering the start port 6B. Control to run. That is, when both the number of holdings based on the entrance of the game ball to the starting port 6A and the number of holdings based on the entering of the game ball to the starting port 6B exist, The special symbol game based on the entry will be prioritized and executed.

  In step S175, the main CPU 66 reads the data indicating the starting memory number, and sets the data indicating the starting memory number based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol related switch input processing]
Next, the subroutine of the normal symbol related switch input process executed in step S134 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S191 in FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not there is a ball passing switch input. In this processing, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a ball passage switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the passage ball sensors 114 and 115, in step S192, the main CPU 66 executes a ball passage detection time processing. When the processing is finished, this subroutine is finished. Although the details will be described with reference to FIG. 22, in the ball passage detection time process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of holdings of the normal symbol game is smaller than “4”, the winning determination random value and the winning symbol A random value is extracted and stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 sets various commands in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Processing when detecting ball passage]
Next, the subroutine executed in step S192 in FIG. 21 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in step S211 of FIG. 22, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of ordinary symbol games held is “4” or more. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 reads the sphere passing memory number from the sphere passing memory number counter and determines whether or not the sphere passing memory number is “4” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the number of stored ball passages is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  That is, when the number of ordinary symbol games held reaches the upper limit, even if a game ball passes through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, this subroutine is terminated without storing the ball passage memory information. It will be. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 determines that the ball passing memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the ball passing memory number counter by “1” in step S212, and moves the process to step S213.

  In step S213, the main CPU 66 extracts a winning determination random number value from the winning determination random number counter. In step S214, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted hit determination random number value in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 as ball passing storage information. The data indicating the random number value for winning determination stored in this way is read by the main CPU 66, it is determined whether or not it is a winning, and a normal symbol to be derived and displayed is determined.

  As described above, the main CPU 66 executes the normal symbol game when the game ball passes through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, but the normal symbol game is being executed, and therefore the holding condition for the normal symbol game is satisfied. Until the condition is met, the ball passing storage information for determining the result of the normal symbol game is stored with the upper limit being four. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S215.

  In step S <b> 215, the main CPU 66 reads data indicating the number of stored sphere passages, and sets data indicating the number of stored sphere passages based on the data in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Variable winning device related switch input processing]
Next, the variable winning device related switch input subroutine executed in step S134 of FIG. 18 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S231, the main CPU 66 determines whether there is a second count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a second count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the second count sensor 110, in the process of step S232, the variable winning device winning counter The second count switch detection process for updating the memory so as to increase “1” is executed. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a second count switch input, the main CPU 66 shifts the processing to step S233.

  In step S233, it is determined whether there is a second V count switch input. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a second V count switch input according to a predetermined signal supplied from the second V count sensor 108, the main CPU 66 sets the second V zone 34 in the process of step S234. The second V count switch detection time process is executed to establish a flag indicating that the game has passed and to update the memory so that the second type round game execution number counter is incremented by “1”.

  In the second V count switch detection process, when the main CPU 66 determines that there is a second V count switch input in accordance with a predetermined signal supplied from the second V count sensor 108, the variable prize winning device winning is obtained. A process of updating the memory so as to increase the counter by “1” is executed. And when this process is complete | finished, a process is moved to step S235. On the other hand, if the main CPU 66 does not determine that there is a second V count switch input, it moves the process to step S237.

  In step S235, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the second-type round game execution number counter is “1”. If it is determined that the value of the type 2 round game execution number counter is “1”, the process proceeds to step S236 to shift to the type 2 big hit game state, while the type 2 round game execution is performed. If it is determined that the number counter is not “1” (exceeds “1”), it is determined that the state has already shifted to the second type big hit gaming state, and the process proceeds to step S237.

  In step S <b> 236, the main CPU 66 stores a second type big hit game start flag indicating a shift to the second type big hit game state in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The second type big hit game start flag stored in this way is read by the main CPU 66 in the processing such as step S103 in FIG. 15, and it is determined whether or not to shift to the second type big hit game state. .

  In step S237, it is determined whether or not there is a start port switch input (whether or not a game ball has entered the start port 6A). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116 and determines whether or not there is a start port switch input. If the main CPU 66 determines that there is a start port switch input, it moves the process to step S238. If it does not determine that there is a start port switch input, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  In step S238, a start port detection time process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start port 6A based on a predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116. In order to release it only once, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

  The main CPU 66 determines the opening time of the variable winning device 33 depending on whether the hour / hour flag is a value (00) indicating a non-hour / hour gaming state or when the hour / hour flag is a value (33) indicating a hour / hour gaming state. It is different. In the present embodiment, the opening time of the variable prize-winning device 33 is extended in the time-saving gaming state than the variable effect time set in the non-time-saving gaming state.

[Operation of sub-control circuit]
On the other hand, the sub control circuit 200 receives various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 60 and executes a command reception process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not a start memory number designation command has been received, as shown in step S251 in FIG. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S252. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the start memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S253.

  In step S252, the sub CPU 206 executes a start memory number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets start memory information, data indicating the start memory number before the update, and data indicating the start memory number after the update in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the start memory number based on the start memory number designation command received from the main control circuit 60, and updates the data indicating the start memory number positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the update is performed regardless of the increase / decrease in the starting memory number. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S253, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not an identification information variation pattern designation command has been received. If an identification information variation pattern designation command is received, the process proceeds to step S254. If not received, the process proceeds to step S256.

  In step S254, the sub CPU 206 executes reach determination processing. In this processing, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the variation pattern is a reach based on the variation pattern. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S255.

  In step S255, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern, the reach determination result, and the effect determination table, and selects an effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 206 uses the variation pattern included in the identification information variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60, the determination result of determining whether or not to reach in step S254, and the effect determination table. refer. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S256, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a ball passing memory number designation command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has received a ball passing memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S257. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the ball passing memory number designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S258.

  In step S257, the sub CPU 206 executes a ball passage storage number update process. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets the ball passage storage information, the data indicating the ball passage storage number before the update, and the data indicating the ball passage storage number after the update in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210.

  Then, the sub CPU 206 determines the sphere passing memory number based on the sphere passing memory number designation command received from the main control circuit 60, and updates data indicating the sphere passing memory number positioned in a predetermined area of the work RAM 210. In this process, the update is performed regardless of the increase or decrease of the number of stored balls passing. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S258, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a normal symbol variation pattern designation command has been received. In this process, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the normal symbol variation pattern designation command has been received from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S259. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that it has not received the normal symbol variation pattern designation command from the main control circuit 60, it moves the process to step S260.

  In step S259, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern and effect determination table and selects an effect pattern. In this process, the sub CPU 206 refers to the variation pattern included in the normal symbol variation pattern designation command supplied from the main control circuit 60 and the effect determination table. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In step S260, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a time saving game start command has been received. If a time-short game start command is received, the process proceeds to step S261. If not received, the process proceeds to step S262.

  In step S <b> 261, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data corresponding to the time-saving game start data in the work RAM 210. Thereby, the effect image during the short-time game is displayed in the effect symbol display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In step S262, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a time saving game end command has been received. That is, in the process of step S73 of FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the time counter has reached the upper limit time count. If a time-short game end command is received, the process proceeds to step S263. If not received, the process proceeds to step S264.

  In step S263, the sub CPU 206 sets effect data corresponding to the time saving game end command in the work RAM 210. Thereby, the end effect image of the short-time game is displayed in the display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  In step S264, the sub CPU 206 executes control corresponding to the other received command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Identification information change start processing]
Further, in the sub control circuit 200, an identification information variation start process different from the command reception process, the hold number display process, and the like is executed at a predetermined timing. This identification information variation start process will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S271 shown in FIG. 25, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the startup storage information remains. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the number of starting memories, and determines whether or not the starting memory information remains depending on whether or not the data is “0”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the start memory information remains, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S272. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the starting storage information does not remain, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S272.

  In step S272, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a game ball has entered the start ports 6A and 6B. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has entered the start ports 6A and 6B depending on whether or not the start memory number has changed from “0” to “1”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has entered the start ports 6A and 6B, the sub CPU 206 moves the process to step S273. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has not entered the start ports 6A and 6B, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine.

  In step S273, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined holding condition regarding the variable display game is satisfied. As described above, when the game ball enters the start openings 6A and 6B, the predetermined hold condition reaches the upper limit of the number of variable display games that are suspended because the special symbol game is being executed. The special symbol is variably displayed on at least one of the special symbol indicators 133a and 133b, or the second type big hit game is being played. The fact that the type 2 jackpot game is in progress means that the latest special symbol game control state command stored in the work RAM 210 is set as a feather game control state flag set in the main RAM 70 during the type 2 jackpot game. This is determined by any of “02”, “03”, and “04”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the hold condition regarding the predetermined variable display game is established, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the holding condition regarding the predetermined variable display game is not established, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S274.

  In step S274, the sub CPU 206 executes a variable display game identification information change start process executed in the effect symbol display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the variation pattern of the identification information in the work RAM 210. This variation pattern of the identification information is based on an identification information variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the variation pattern of the identification information to the VDP 212 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the variable display game is effect-displayed on the effect symbol display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

[Normal symbol variation start processing]
The sub-control circuit 200 executes a normal symbol variation start process different from the command reception process, the hold number display process, the special symbol variation start process, and the like at a predetermined timing. This normal symbol variation start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in step S291 in FIG. 26, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the ball passage storage information remains. In this process, the sub CPU 206 reads data indicating the number of stored sphere passages, and determines whether or not the sphere passage storage information remains depending on whether the data is “0”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the ball passage storage information remains, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S292. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the ball passage storage information does not remain, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S293.

  In step S292, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not a predetermined holding condition regarding the normal symbol game is satisfied. As described above, when the game ball passes through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, the predetermined hold condition is set so that the number of normal symbol games that are suspended because the normal symbol game is being executed is the upper limit. In other words, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner in the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32 without reaching. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the holding condition relating to the predetermined normal symbol game is established, the sub CPU 206 ends the present subroutine. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the holding condition regarding the predetermined normal symbol game is not satisfied, the sub CPU 206 shifts the processing to step S294.

  In step S293, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b. In this process, the sub CPU 206 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b depending on whether or not the ball passage storage number has changed from “0” to “1”. If the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, it moves the process to step S294. On the other hand, if the sub CPU 206 determines that the game ball has not passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, the sub CPU 206 ends this subroutine.

  In step S294, the sub CPU 206 executes a normal symbol variation start process of the normal symbol game executed in the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32. In this process, the sub CPU 206 sets data indicating the variation pattern of the normal symbol in the work RAM 210. This normal symbol variation pattern is based on a normal symbol variation pattern designation command. Then, the sub CPU 206 supplies data indicating the fluctuation pattern of the normal symbol to the VDP 212 at a predetermined timing. As a result, the normal symbol game is effect-displayed on the normal symbol display area 135 of the liquid crystal display device 32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment having the above-described configuration, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A provided below the first game area 14a, the movable wing piece 36 is rotated to make a variable prize device. 33 becomes open for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy for a game ball rolling on the first game area 14 a outside the variable prize apparatus 33 to enter the second game area 14 b inside the variable prize apparatus 33.

  When the game ball that has entered the second game area 14b enters the second V zone 34, the movable wing piece 36 of the variable winning device 33 is rotated a predetermined number of times, so that the variable winning device 33 is released a predetermined number of times. The second type big hit game that repeats the closed state is executed, and while the movable wing piece 36 is rotated a predetermined number of times until a predetermined number of game balls enter the second V zone 34 or the auxiliary winning opening 35, the game ball When the player enters the second V zone 34 again, the second type big hit game is continuously performed up to a predetermined number of times.

  For this reason, when the game ball enters the start port 6A, the variable winning device 33 is opened for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily enter the second game area 14b. It is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that can create a chance for a game ball to enter the second V zone 34.

  In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, 6B provided below the first game area 14a, the first type big hit lottery is executed, and the lottery When winning, either the 15R normal jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, or the 15R probability variable jackpot game is executed as the first type jackpot game.

  For this reason, by entering the game balls into the start openings 6A and 6B, the first type big hit lottery that triggers the execution of the first type big hit game is executed, and the point of the outgoing ball is more than the second type big hit game. It is possible to further give the player a sense of expectation that can create a possibility that the first type jackpot game that is highly advantageous is executed.

  Moreover, the rotation of the movable wing piece 36 accompanying the entry of the game ball into the start port 6A may affect the rolling path of the game ball in the first game region 14a. The first type game in 14a can be made more complicated, and the game performance can be improved.

  Against the background of such advantages, the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment further exhibits the following excellent advantages.

  That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the start port 6A, the lottery of the first type big hit game is the second lottery mode in which the winning probability of the 15R probability variation big hit game with the most outgoing balls is high. In addition, the movable wing pieces 36 and 36 that allow the game balls to enter from the first game area 14a to the second game area 14b are opened.

  For this reason, along with the entry of the game ball into the start port 6A, together with the lottery of the first type jackpot game, the game ball enters the second V zone 34 and the second type jackpot game can be started. By opening and closing the movable wing pieces 36, 36, there is a possibility that two types of jackpot games of the first type jackpot game and the second type jackpot game are executed, and the player increases the number of balls to be played. Can make you expect.

  Moreover, in the present embodiment, movable pieces 58a and 58b are provided at the start port 6A, and the game is movable with a high probability of winning a normal symbol game during a short-time game that is performed a predetermined number of times after the first type big hit game is completed. The pieces 58a and 58b are opened more frequently than during non-short-time games, and the opening time of the movable pieces 58a and 58b is extended once, so that the frequency at which the game balls enter the starting port 6A is increased. .

  For this reason, the movable wing pieces 36, 36 are frequently released, and the number of game balls entering the secondary winning opening 35 in the second game area 14b is increased, and the game balls to the second V zone 34 are increased. The pachinko gaming machine 10 having a new game form rich in gaming that can cause the player to expect a further increase in the number of outgoing balls by executing the type 2 jackpot game accompanying the entering of the game, Can be provided to the player.

  In the present embodiment, when a game ball enters, the start ball 6A in which the lottery of the first type jackpot game is performed in the second lottery mode in which the winning probability of the 15R probability variation jackpot game having the largest number of outgoing balls is high is used as the game ball. It is configured to also serve as a start port for opening the movable wing pieces 36 and 36 that allow the game balls to enter the first game area 14a from the first game area 14a by the passage of.

  However, in the first lottery mode in which the lottery of the first type jackpot game is performed in the first lottery mode with the lowest winning probability of the 15R probability variation jackpot game with the most balls, the second game is played from the first game area 14a by passing the game ball. It is good also as a structure which serves as the starting port by which the movable wing pieces 36 and 36 which enable the game ball to enter the region 14b are opened.

  Then, as in the present embodiment, if the start opening 6A also serves as a start opening in which the movable wing pieces 36, 36 are opened by the passage of the game ball, in the first type big hit game, the 15R probability variable big hit game When 2R probability variable jackpot game is won, the number of game balls entering the starting port 6A is increased by frequent opening of the movable pieces 58a and 58b during the short-time game for a predetermined number of times after the probability variable jackpot game ends. The number of first-type jackpot games will be increased in the second lottery mode in which the winning probability of the 15R probability variation jackpot game with the most balls is increased.

  For this reason, the degree to which an increase in the number of balls that can be expected in the first type jackpot game by winning the 15R probability variable jackpot game is increased, and the second type by entering the game ball into the second V zone 34 of the second game area 14b. Coupled with an increase in the possibility of executing the jackpot game, the number of balls that are played when the jackpot game is executed can be increased as a whole, and the player can expect a lot of balls to be played.

  On the other hand, if the start port 6B is configured to also serve as a start port in which the movable wing pieces 36, 36 are opened by the passage of the game ball, the most balls are emitted by the game ball entering the start port 6A. Since the first lottery game lottery is performed in the second lottery mode, where the winning probability of 15R probability variable jackpot game is high, the player's satisfaction with the winning of 15R probability variable jackpot game is rather high. Become.

  In addition, due to the game balls entering the start opening 6B, the first type jackpot game lottery is performed in the first lottery mode in which the winning probability of the 15R probability variable jackpot game with the most balls is low. Since the number of balls to be played is reduced, the number of opportunities for game balls to enter the start port 6B increases, so that the first lottery game lottery is executed more frequently. The degree of winning a lottery game is also increased.

  For this reason, it is possible to increase the player's expectation for winning the first type jackpot game and suppress the number of balls as a whole, while the game balls enter the second V zone 34 of the second game area 14b. The continuity of the game can be enhanced in combination with an increase in the possibility of executing the two-type jackpot game and an increase in the possibility of obtaining a corresponding ball.

  Further, in the present embodiment, only when a 15R probability variation jackpot game or 2R probability variation jackpot game is won in the first type jackpot game lottery, a predetermined number of short-time games in which the movable pieces 58a and 58b are frequently opened are jackpot games. Although it is assumed that the game is executed later, a configuration may be adopted in which a short-time game is always performed a predetermined number of times after the end of the first type big hit game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the start port 6B is arranged at a position below the start port 6A in the vertical direction. However, the start port 6B is arranged at a position above the start port 6A in the vertical direction. Alternatively, it may be arranged at the same height as the start port 6A in the vertical direction.

  However, as with the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the start port 6B is arranged at a lower position in the vertical direction than the start port 6A, a game ball that rolls downward from above the first game area 14a is obtained. The winning probability of the 15R probability variable jackpot game with the most balls is higher than the starting port 6B where the lottery of the first type jackpot game is performed in the first lottery mode with the low winning probability of the 15R probability variable jackpot game with the most balls. In the second lottery mode, the start opening 6A where the first type big hit game lottery is performed is easier to aim because the game ball reaches first.

  For this reason, it is more expected that the first type jackpot game is started with a relatively large number of expected balls than the first type jackpot game is executed with a relatively small number of expected balls. Can be given to the player and the continuity of the game can be improved, which is advantageous.

  Moreover, as in the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the start port 6B is arranged at a lower position in the vertical direction than the start port 6A, the first type big hit game or the first Even if a game ball that is aimed at the start opening 6A, which can trigger the start of a two-type jackpot game, fails to enter the start opening 6A, there is a relatively small expected number of outgoing balls. This is advantageous because it can enter the start opening 6B that can be a trigger and the opportunity to start the first type big hit game can be sufficiently left although there are relatively few balls.

  In the present embodiment, the start openings 6A and 6B are arranged at positions below the second game area 14b in the vertical direction. However, the start openings 6A and 6B are arranged above the second game area 14b in the vertical direction. It is good also as a structure arrange | positioned in a location.

  However, as with the pachinko gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, if the start ports 6A and 6B are arranged at positions below the second game area 14b in the up-down direction, the game ball is located outside the second game area 14b in the first direction. After rolling further downward in the game area 14a, the player approaches the start ports 6A and 6B that can trigger the start of the first type big hit game and the second type big hit game.

  For this reason, there is an advantage that it is possible to maintain the player's attention for the rolling of the game ball for a long time and to improve the game performance. In addition, since the movable wing pieces 36, 36 of the variable winning device 33 are normally closed, the game ball passing outside the second game area 14b does not enter the second game area 14b as it is. Since one game area 14a rolls downward, the game ball can be reliably rolled to the vicinity of the start openings 6A and 6B, and the player's expectation for entering the start openings 6A and 6B can be maintained for a long time. Is advantageous.

  Further, the start ports 6A and 6B are not limited to the type into which the game ball enters, but may be the type through which the game ball simply passes, similar to the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b.

  In the present embodiment, the movable pieces 58a and 58b that are opened for a predetermined time by winning the internal lottery associated with the passage of the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b are attached to the start port 6A. The object to which 58b is attached may be changed to the start port 6B, and all of the start ports 6A and 6B may be attached to the movable pieces 58a and 58b.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the first winning jackpot game is configured such that the shutter 40 of the big prize opening 8 is opened. However, the first winning game is the same as the second winning game. Alternatively, the movable wing piece 36 of the variable winning device 33 may be opened so that the special winning opening 8 and the shutter 40 are omitted.

  Moreover, although this embodiment demonstrated the case where the movable member switching control means in a claim, the 1st lottery means, and the 2nd lottery means were all comprised by the single main CPU66, each of these means It is good also as a structure by which one part or all is implement | achieved by an individual element.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the first type jackpot game and the second type jackpot game can be executed simultaneously, the second kind jackpot game is preferentially executed, and the first kind jackpot game is the second type. Although it is assumed that the game is executed after the jackpot game, the first type jackpot game may be executed in preference to the second type jackpot game.

  Moreover, in this embodiment, although the probability of winning the probability variation jackpot game is the same in the first lottery mode and the second lottery mode, the winning probability of the 15R probability variation jackpot game is higher in the second lottery mode than in the first lottery mode. Since it is higher, it can be said that the second lottery mode is more advantageous than the first lottery mode in that the lottery of the game conditions of the first type big hit game executed at the time of winning the lottery is performed. Therefore, the item referred to as “lottery condition” in this specification can also be referred to as “game condition”. Therefore, in the scope of the claims attached to the application together with the present specification, the matter expressing that “the lottery whether or not to execute the special game is performed under a relatively advantageous (unfavorable) lottery condition” is In other words, “a lottery is performed to determine whether or not a special game is executed under a relatively advantageous (unfavorable) game condition”.

  In the present embodiment, the first type game is performed in the first game area 14a together with the second type game (second type big hit game) performed in the second game area 14b, and the game balls are started at the start ports 6A and 6B. The pachinko gaming machine 10 in which the first type big hit game is executed when the lottery executed after entering the ball is won has been described as an example.

  However, the present invention is a pachinko machine that can perform the second type game and the third type game by one unit, and a pachinko machine that can perform all of the first type game, the second type game, and the third type game by one unit. The present invention can be widely applied to a wide variety of gaming machines that can play a plurality of types of games including second type games such as gaming machines.

  A first movable member that can be switched between a state in which entry of a game ball from the first game region to the second game region is difficult and an easy state, and whether or not to execute a special game when the game ball passes In a gaming machine having a plurality of special areas in which a lottery is executed, each of the plurality of special areas has a unique characteristic, and in particular, the specific special area has a plurality of characteristics at the same time. In the area, a second movable member that switches to a state in which a game ball can easily pass (including entering a ball) for a predetermined period after the end of the special game is provided to increase the interest in the game and improve the gameability. Very useful.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. 1 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit and a sub control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the game state performed in the pachinko gaming machine of one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the jackpot determination table used in the case of the jackpot determination of the 1st type jackpot lottery performed by the main CPU of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

3 First game ball guiding member 4 Second game ball guiding member 5 General winning opening 6A, 6B Start opening 7 Out opening 8 Large winning opening 10 Pachinko machine 11 Outer frame 12 Main body frame 14 Game board 14a First gaming area 14b First 2 gaming area 16 front frame 19 transparent protective plate 20 upper plate 21 plate unit 22 lower plate 26 firing handle 30a, 30b guide rail 32 liquid crystal display device 32a production symbol display region 33 variable winning device 34 second V zone 35 secondary winning port 36 movable Blade piece 37 Rotating shaft 40 Shutter 46L, 46R Speaker 55a, 55b Sphere passage detection gate 58a, 58b Movable piece 60 Main control circuit 62 Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 Initial reset circuit 66 Main CPU
68 Main ROM
70 Main RAM
72 IC for serial communication
74 lamps 80a, 80b hold lamp 81 hold lamp 102 first V count sensor 104 first count sensor 106 general winning ball sensor 108 second V count sensor 110 second count sensor 114, 115 passing ball sensor 116, 117 starting winning ball sensor 118 normal Electric character solenoid 120 Grand prize opening solenoid 122 Seesaw solenoid 123 Movable blade piece solenoid 124 Backup clear switch 126 Discharge / launch control circuit 128 Discharge device 130 Launch device 132 Lamp 133a, 133b Special symbol display 135 Normal symbol display area 150 Card unit 151 Number of rounds display area 162 Entrance hole 163 Communication port 164 Winning electrical accessory 165 Obstacle nail 166 Out port 200 Sub control circuit 206 Sub CPU
208 Program ROM
210 Work RAM
212 VDP
216 Image data ROM
218 D / A converter 220 Initial reset circuit 230 Audio control circuit 232 Sound source IC
234 Audio data ROM
236 Amplifier (AMP)
240 Lamp control circuit 242 Drive circuit 244 Decoration data ROM
250 Display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board provided with a first game area in which a game ball rolls, and a second game area in which the first game area is partitioned and the game ball rolls;
A first movable member provided on the game board and movable to be switched from a relatively difficult state to a relatively easy state from the relatively difficult state of entering the game ball from the first game region to the second game region; ,
When a game ball passes through the first special area provided in the first game area, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute a special game advantageous to the player is performed under a relatively unfavorable lottery condition. Lottery means;
When a game ball passes through a second special area which is provided in the first game area and is different from the first special area, a lottery for determining whether or not to execute the special game is performed under a relatively advantageous lottery condition. Second lottery means to perform;
When a game ball passes through one of the first special region and the second special region, the state of the first movable member is changed from the first game region to the second game region. First switching control means for switching a predetermined number of times from a relatively difficult state to a relatively easy state,
A second movable member provided on the gaming board and movable to be switched between a relatively difficult state and a relatively easy state for passing the game ball in the one special area;
Second switching for switching the state of the second movable member from a state in which the passing of the game ball in the one special area is relatively difficult to a relatively easy state for a predetermined period after the end of the special game. Control means;
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the one special area is the first special area.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the one special area is the second special area.

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