JP2008200423A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with a new game conformation full of game perfomance. <P>SOLUTION: In the Pachinko game machine 10, when a game ball enters a start hole 6B, whether or not to execute drawing for determining whether or not to shift to a first kind big winning game is determined. When a game ball enters a start hole 6A or when it is determined that the drawing for determining whether or not to shift to the first kind big winning game is to be executed, the drawing for determining whether or not to shift to the first kind big winning game is executed. <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.

  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.

  To achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application is directed to a game board provided with a game area in which a game ball rolls, and a first special game provided in the game area, which is advantageous to the player. A movable member that switches from a state in which a game ball rolling in the game area is difficult to enter to a state in which it is easy to enter a special game transferable area including a specific area that triggers a transition, and outside the special game transferable area Among the special areas provided in the game area, when the game ball passes through the specific special area, the movable member is moved for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily enter the special game transferable area. Control for performing the first special game when the movable member control means for performing control and the game ball that has entered the special game transferable area pass through a specific area provided in the special game transferable area. The first special game execution control hand to perform When a game ball passes through a specific special area, the second special whether or not to shift from the normal game to the second special game different from the first special game, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. A selection lottery means for determining whether or not to perform a game transfer lottery, and when a game ball passes through a special area other than a specific special area among a plurality of special areas, or the selection lottery means transfers to the second special game When it is decided to perform the lottery, the second special game lottery means for performing the second special game transition lottery and the special area through which the game ball has passed are determined, and according to the determination result, the second special game lottery means The lottery condition changing means for changing the conditions of the second special game transfer lottery and the second special game transfer lottery by the second special game lottery means based on the conditions of the second special game transfer lottery changed by the lottery condition changing means The result was winning And a second special game execution control means for performing control to execute the second special game, and the lottery condition changing means is provided when the game ball passes through one of the special areas. Is characterized in that the lottery condition is changed to a more advantageous condition for the player than when the game ball passes through another special area.

  The invention described in claim 1 is provided with a new game form rich in gameability in which the lottery conditions by the second special game lottery means differ depending on which special area the game ball has passed. Furthermore, the invention according to claim 1 is characterized in that when a game ball passes a specific special area, the movable member is movable and whether or not the second special game transition lottery is determined is determined. New game forms that are rich in Furthermore, when the game ball passes through a specific special area, the movement of the movable member and the determination of whether or not to perform the second special game transition lottery are performed, so that the first special game and the second special game May be executed both. In this case, a game that is more advantageous to the player is provided than when only one of the first special game and the second special game is executed. Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 allows the player to expect both the first special game and the second special game to be executed, and thus to maintain his interest in the game. In particular, the invention according to claim 1 may not perform the second special game transition lottery even if the game ball passes through the specific special area. Therefore, when the game ball passes through the specific special area, The game after the game ball has passed a specific special area can be given a greater change than when the second special game transfer lottery is performed. Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 allows the player to continue to have an interest in the game even in the point that the game after the game ball has passed through the special area can be greatly changed. I can do it.

  Further, the invention according to claim 1 can change the game after passing the game ball in the specific special area and the other special areas. You can continue to have an interest in.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the game ball passes through one special area, the movable member control means moves the movable member for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily enter the special game transferable area. The selection lottery means determines whether or not the second special game transition lottery is performed when the game ball passes through one special area, and the second special game execution control means The second special game transition lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the special area, or when the selection lottery means determines to perform the second special game transition lottery.

  The invention described in claim 2 is provided with a new game form rich in gameability in which the conditions of the lottery by the second special game lottery means differ depending on which special area the game ball has passed. Furthermore, in the invention according to claim 2, when the game ball passes through one special area among the plurality of special areas, the movable member is movable and whether or not the second special game transition lottery is performed is determined. I do. Here, when the game ball passes through one special area, the condition for the second special game transfer lottery is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball passes through another special area. Therefore, when a game ball passes through one special area, there is a possibility that the first special game will be executed, and the conditions for the second special game transition lottery will be advantageous for the player. . However, if it is determined not to perform the second special game transfer lottery, the second special game transfer lottery is not performed in the first place. Thus, since one special area has both advantages and disadvantages, the invention according to claim 2 makes the player interested in the one special area, and the game as a whole. Can maintain interest in.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, when the game ball passes through another special area, the movable member control means moves the movable member for a predetermined time so that the game ball can easily enter the special game transferable area. The selection lottery means determines whether or not to perform the second special game transition lottery when the game ball passes through another special area, and the second special game execution control means The second special game transition lottery is performed when the game ball passes through the special area, or when the selection lottery means determines to perform the second special game transition lottery.

  The invention described in claim 3 is provided with a new game form rich in gameability in which the condition of the lottery by the second special game lottery means differs depending on which special area the game ball has passed. Further, the invention according to claim 3 is the determination of whether or not to move the movable member and whether to perform the second special game transition lottery when the game ball passes through another special area among the plurality of special areas. I do. Here, when the game ball passes through another special area, the condition of the second special game transfer lottery is disadvantageous for the player than when the game ball passes through one special area. Therefore, when the game ball passes through another special area, the conditions for the second special game transfer lottery are disadvantageous for the player. In addition, when it is determined that the second special game transition lottery is not performed, even the second special game transition lottery is not performed. However, the possibility that the first special game is executed remains. Therefore, since the merit and demerit are mixed in the other special areas, the invention according to claim 3 makes the player interested in the other special areas and, as a whole, the interest in the game. Can be maintained.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention has a new gaming form rich in gaming that the lottery conditions by the second special gaming lottery means differ depending on which special area the game ball has passed.

  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 FIGS. 1 and 2, the 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, A main body frame 12 disposed in the frame 11, a game board 14 attached to the main body frame 12, various other parts (not shown), and a front frame 16 that is pivotally attached to the main body frame 12 so that it can be opened and closed. And.

  The game board 14 is provided with a game area 14a, and a liquid crystal display device 32 is provided substantially at the center of the game board 14. The display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 includes a left column, a middle column, The identification information of the three columns on the right column is displayed in a variable manner and stopped. Further, the liquid crystal display device 32 can display an effect image and a background image relating to the game.

  Above the liquid crystal display device 32, two special symbol indicators 133a and 133b related to the first type big hit game (second special game) are provided, and in these special symbol indicators 133a and 133b, A special symbol game to be described later is executed. Also, a normal symbol display 135 and a round number display 151 related to the first type big hit game are provided on the lower left side of the liquid crystal display device 32.

  On the other hand, under the liquid crystal display device 32 in the game area 14a, start openings 6A and 6B (special areas) for executing the first type game are provided, and games are provided in the start openings 6A (other special areas). When a ball enters, a special symbol game is displayed in which the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display unit 133a, and then stopped and displayed, and a three-digit number is displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. After the identification information is variably displayed, a variable display game that is stopped and displayed is executed. Then, as will be described later, in a special symbol game (hereinafter also referred to as “first special symbol game”) due to the game ball entering the start opening 6A, a lottery based on the first lottery mode shown in FIG. 4 is performed. Is called. Similarly, when a game ball enters the start port 6B (a specific special area, one special area), a special symbol game is displayed in which the special symbol is variably displayed on the special symbol display 133b and then stopped. A variable display game is executed that is executed and stopped after the three-digit identification information is variably displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32. Then, as will be described later, in a special symbol game (hereinafter also referred to as “second special symbol game”) due to the game ball entering the start opening 6B, a lottery based on the second lottery mode shown in FIG. 4 is performed. Is called.

  Speakers 46R and 46L are attached to the upper part of the main body frame 12 shown in FIG. 2, and a launching 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. When the player touches the touch sensor, it is detected that the launch 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. Note that the touch sensor provided on the firing handle 26 may be any sensor that can determine that the player has gripped the firing handle 26. The type of sensor, such as an optical detection sensor or a thermal detection sensor, may be used. 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. In addition, a transparent protective plate 19 made of glass or the like is provided at the opening of the front frame 16, and 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 a game area 14a. The game ball launched by operating the firing handle 26 is guided by the guide rail 30a, introduced into the game area 14a, and rolls downward in the game area 14a.

  A plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are driven on the game area 14a on the front side of the game board 14, so that the flow direction when the game ball flows down the game area 14a from the upper part to the lower part is changed in a complicated manner. I have to.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4 that greatly change the flow direction of the game ball are vertically opposed to each other at a substantially central position of the game area 14a. It is arranged. In the present embodiment, as shown in the figure, a display area 32 a of the liquid crystal display device 32 is provided between the first game ball guiding member 3 and the second game ball guiding member 4. A region surrounded by the first game ball guiding member 3, the second game ball guiding member 4, and the pair of movable wing pieces 36 is a special game transferable region.

  A plurality of game members for playing two types of games having different game forms are arranged in the game area 14a of the game board 14. Here, as the game members for executing the first type big hit 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. In the first type round game executed when winning the seed hit game, the big winning opening 8 that can be opened for a predetermined time and the ball passing as an opportunity to open the movable pieces 58a, 58b provided in the starting opening 6A Detection gates 55a and 55b are provided.

  Furthermore, a variable prize device 33 (movable member) is provided as a game member for executing the second type big hit game (first special game). Further, the variable prize device 33 is provided at the side of the start port 6A. A starting port 6B is provided as an opportunity to open the door. In other words, the start port 6B is an opportunity to start the special symbol game and also an opportunity to open the variable winning device 33. In addition, the game area 14a is entered into any of the plurality of general winning ports 5, which are awarded when a game ball enters, the general winning port 5, the starting ports 6A and 6B, the big winning port 8, and the variable winning device 33. An out port 7 is provided through which game balls that have not been balled are discharged to the outside of the game area.

  For example, a game other than the first type jackpot game and the second type jackpot game is a normal game. 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 game area 14a, a special symbol game is executed by the special symbol display 133a, and the game ball enters the start port 6B. The special symbol game is executed on the special symbol display 133b.

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

  The first type game is a game form in which when a special symbol is displayed in a predetermined winning mode, the game is shifted to a first type big hit game advantageous to the player as a transition condition. In contrast, the number of prize balls that a player can acquire is large, and this is a game form that is highly advantageous for the player.

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

  Here, the 15R normal jackpot game is a game in which the first type round game from the first round to the maximum 15th round is repeated, and then the gaming state shifts to the normal state. The 2RR probability variation jackpot game is a game in which the first type round game from the first round to the second round is repeated, and then the game state shifts to the probability variation state. The probability variation state is a gaming state that has a higher probability of shifting to a jackpot game than the normal state. The 15R probability variation jackpot game is a game in which the first type round game from the first round to the maximum 15th round is repeated, and then the game state shifts to the probability variation state. In the first type round game, a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the big prize opening 8 provided below the start port 6A of the game area 14a. It is a game that only opens.

  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 to make it easier to accept a game ball, and the shutter 40 is closed. Then, the state where the game ball cannot be entered is repeated a predetermined number of times.

  Here, in 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, FIG. As shown, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game and the probability of winning the 15R probability variable jackpot game are set to be different.

  Specifically, in the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6A, the first lottery mode is selected, and in the jackpot lottery executed when the game ball enters the start port 6B. The second lottery mode is selected. When the first lottery mode is selected, the probability of winning the 15R normal jackpot game is 35%, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game is 32%, and the 15R probability variable jackpot game is won. The probability of doing is 33%.

  On the other hand, when the second lottery mode is selected, the probability of winning the 15R normal jackpot game is 35%, the probability of winning the 2R probability variable jackpot game is 0%, and the 15R probability variable jackpot game is won. The probability of doing is 65%.

  Therefore, it is advantageous for the player that the second lottery mode is selected because the probability of winning the 15R probability variable big hit game is relatively high.

  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 in the special winning opening 8. 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 and 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 the 2R probability variation big hit game, the predetermined number is two, for example, and the predetermined time is 0.5 seconds, for example.

  In other words, in the open state, when either a predetermined number of game balls have entered the grand prize winning opening 8 or a predetermined time has passed, the special winning opening 8 is put in a closed state where 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 or 6B, a special symbol game based on the game ball entering one of the start openings is being executed. Special symbol games can be held on condition that the upper limit number of holds has not been reached. That is, when a game ball enters the start port 6A or 6B during execution of a special symbol game based on the game ball having entered one of the start ports, the special symbol being displayed in a variable state is stopped. Until this is done, the execution of the special symbol variation display based on the entry of the game ball into the start port 6A or 6B is suspended.

  More specifically, a maximum of four hold numbers are set for each start port 6A or 6B, and the hold numbers are notified to the player by lighting the hold lamps 134a and 134b shown in FIG. The That is, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, the holding lamps 134a are sequentially turned on, and the number of the holding lamps 134a that are turned on decreases with the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display 133a. When a game ball enters the start port 6B, the holding lamps 134b are sequentially turned on, and the number of the holding lamps 134b that are turned on decreases with the execution of the special symbol game on the special symbol display 133b. When the special symbol game is finished when both the holding lamps 134a and 134b are lit, a special symbol game on the special symbol display 133b, that is, a special symbol game advantageous to the player is preferentially executed. The

  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 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 114a and 114b attached to the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b (see FIG. 3). When the passing of the game ball is detected, an internal lottery is performed, and as a result of the lottery, as shown in FIG. 2, the normal symbol is variably displayed on the normal symbol display unit 135 and stopped.

  Then, for example, when an internal lottery is won and a stop display is displayed with “O” among “O” and “X”, it is attached to the starting port 6A by the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118 (see FIG. 3). The movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven in a predetermined opening / closing pattern.

  In other words, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven from the initial closed state in the opening direction to open the movable pieces 58a and 58b for a predetermined time, so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 6A. When the predetermined time elapses, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are closed again, and the game ball returns to a state where it is difficult to enter the starting 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.

  The normal symbol game is put on hold on condition that the upper limit number of holds is not reached. That is, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b during the execution of the normal symbol game, the execution of the normal symbol game is suspended until the normal symbol game is finished.

  More specifically, a maximum of four hold numbers are set, and the hold number is notified to the player by turning on the hold lamp 135a shown in FIG. That is, when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b, the holding lamp 135a is sequentially turned on, and the number of the holding lamps 135a to be turned on is reduced as the normal symbol game is executed.

  Further, in the second type game in the present embodiment, a game ball enters 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 game area 14a. This is a game form in which a transition is made to a type 2 big hit game that is advantageous to the player, assuming that the ball has been moved. Note that the type 2 game is usually referred to as a “wing game”. In addition, the second type game is a game form that is less advantageous for a player who has a small number of prize balls that the player can acquire as compared with the first type game described above.

  Inside the variable winning device 33, there are a second V zone 34 (specific area) that is a winning port having the second V count sensor 108 (see FIG. 3) and a winning port having the second count sensor 110 (see FIG. 3). A plurality of subsidiary prize winning openings 35 are 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 port 6B provided below the game area 14a, the movable wing piece 36 rotates. The variable winning device 33 is moved to an open state only once in a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  While the variable winning device 33 is in the open state, a game ball enters the variable winning device 33, and when the game ball enters the second V zone 34, a second-type big hit gaming state is generated. To do.

  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 is moved until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls enter the second V zone 34 or the sub winning port 35 inside the variable winning device 33. The second-type round game that is rotated a predetermined number of times is a game mode that 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 group 74, a payout / launch control circuit 126, and other components. It is composed of

  The main control circuit 60 includes a main CPU 66 (movable member control means, first special game execution control means, selection lottery means, second special game lottery means, lottery condition change means, second special game execution control means), main ROM ( A read only memory (68) and a main RAM (read / write memory) 70 are provided. 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 the present embodiment, the main CPU 66 rotates the movable wing piece 36 provided in the game area 14a when executing the second type game. Further, when a game ball enters the second V zone 34 by the rotation of the movable wing piece 36, the second type big hit game is started and the execution of the second type big hit game is controlled. Further, when executing the first type game, the main CPU 66 shifts to the first type big hit game (second special game) in a predetermined lottery mode when a game ball enters the start port 6A or 6B. Whether or not to perform the first type jackpot game is controlled, the execution of the first type jackpot game is controlled. Further, when executing the first type game, the main CPU 66 performs a transition to the first type big hit game when the game ball enters the start port 6A and when the game ball enters the start port 6B. Change lottery conditions.

  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 big hit determination is performed by random number lottery in a special symbol game related to the first type game. A jackpot determination table (see FIG. 4) that is referred to when performing a game, an effect condition selection table that is referred to when selecting an effect, a hit determination table that is referred to when performing a hit determination by random number lottery in a normal symbol game, etc. The various tables are stored.

  Here, in the present 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 storage medium that can be read by a computer equipped with a control means is applicable. For example, it may be recorded on a storage medium such as a hard disk device, a CD-ROM and 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 control state flag, a high probability flag, a second type jackpot game start flag, a first type jackpot determination random number counter, a jackpot symbol determination random number counter, an off symbol determination random number counter, and an effect condition selection random number counter. , Random number counter for winning determination, winning prize opening number counter, winning prize winning counter, variable winning device winning counter, second kind big hit execution number counter, first starting memory number counter, second starting memory number counter, ball passing Memory counter, variable display game waiting time timer, normal symbol game waiting time timer, second type game (wing game) waiting time timer, big winning opening time timer, starting opening time timer, variable winning device An opening / closing time timer, data for supplying a command to the sub-control circuit 200 described later, variables, etc. are set. That.

  The control state flag indicates the control state of the special symbol game. The high probability flag indicates whether or not to relatively increase the probability of shifting to the first type big hit game by executing the first type game. The second type jackpot start flag indicates that it is possible to shift to the second type jackpot gaming 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 have won the variable winning device 33 during one round and passed through the second V count sensor 108 or the second count sensor 110.

  The first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter indicate the number of reserved special game symbols. That is, the first start memory number counter indicates the number of holds of the first special symbol game, and the second start memory number counter indicates the number of holds of the second special symbol game.

  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 gate 55a or 55b but normal symbol variation display cannot be executed, the variation display is suspended, but the number of variations of the regular symbol held is indicated. is there.

  The variable display game waiting time timer, the normal symbol game waiting time timer, and the feather game waiting time timer are for synchronizing the processes executed in the main control circuit 60 and the sub-control circuit 200. . 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 in the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as the special prize opening time). 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 in the open state (hereinafter simply referred to as start port opening time). The variable winning device opening / closing time timer drives the movable wing piece 36 during the second-type big hit gaming state, and opens and closes the variable winning device 33 a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (hereinafter simply referred to as a variable winning device). For measuring the open / close time). 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 the main RAM 70, a first special symbol storage area, a second special symbol area, and a normal symbol storage area are positioned and stored.

  The first special symbol storage area stores data such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value corresponding to one first special symbol game, clear data, and the like. The first special symbol storage area (0 To the first special symbol storage area (4). Every time a game ball enters the start port 6A, the first special symbol memory area in which the clear data is stored and the number is the smallest among the first special symbol memory areas (0) to (4) is a big hit. The random number for determination and the random number for jackpot symbol are stored. When the first special symbol game is finished, the data of the first special symbol storage area (1) to the first special symbol storage area (4) are stored in the first special symbol storage area (0) to the first special symbol storage area (0). Shift to the symbol storage area (3), and clear data is stored in the first special symbol storage area (4). Thereby, the first special symbol storage area is updated.

  The second special symbol storage area stores data such as a jackpot determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, and clear data corresponding to one second special symbol game. The second special symbol storage area (0 To the second special symbol storage area (4). Every time a game ball enters the start opening 6B, the second special symbol storage area (0) to (4) in which the clear data is stored and the second special symbol storage area with the smallest number is a big hit The random number for determination and the random number for jackpot symbol are stored. When the second special symbol game is over, the data of the second special symbol storage area (1) to the second special symbol storage area (4) are stored in the second special symbol storage area (0) to the second special symbol storage area (0). Shift to the symbol storage area (3) and store the clear data in the second special symbol storage area (4). As a result, the second special symbol storage area is updated.

  As with the first special symbol storage area, the normal symbol storage area includes the normal symbol storage area (0) to the normal symbol storage area (4), and the normal symbol storage area is updated.

  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 command for a reset clock pulse generating circuit 62 that generates a clock pulse of a predetermined frequency, an initial reset circuit 64 that generates a reset signal when the power is turned on, and a sub-control circuit 200 described later. IC for serial communication 72 is provided. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62, the initial reset circuit 64, and the serial communication IC 72 are connected to the main CPU 66. The reset clock pulse generation circuit 62 generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (for example, 2 milliseconds) in order to execute a system timer interrupt process to be described later. The serial communication IC 72 corresponds to means for transmitting various commands to the sub-control circuit 200 (various means included in the sub-control circuit 200).

  Various devices are connected to the main control circuit 60. For example, 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 114a, 114b, start winning ball sensors 116a, 116b, second V count sensor 108, second count sensor 110, ordinary electric accessory solenoid 118, large prize opening solenoid 120, seesaw solenoid 122, movable wing piece solenoid 123, backup clear switch 124 It is connected.

  Here, 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 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the first V zone in the special winning opening 8.

  The first count sensor 104 is provided in a general pitch zone different from the first V zone in the special winning opening 8. The first count sensor 104 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the general winning zone at 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 supplies 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 sensor 114a is provided in the ball passing detection gate 55a, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55a. The passing ball sensor 114b is provided in the ball passing detection gate 55b, and supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball passes through the ball passing detection gate 55b.

  The start winning ball sensor 116a is provided in the start port 6A. The start winning ball sensor 116a supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the start port 6A. The start winning ball sensor 116b is provided in the start port 6B. The start winning ball sensor 116b supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when a game ball wins the 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 supplies a predetermined detection signal to the main control circuit 60 when the game ball passes through the second V zone 34 in the variable winning device 33.

  The second count sensor 110 is provided in a secondary winning opening 35 different from the second V zone 34 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 in the variable winning device 33.

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

  The special prize opening solenoid 120 is connected to a shutter 40 (see FIG. 2) 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, thereby providing the special prize opening 8. Is in an open state or a closed state.

  The seesaw solenoid 122 has a plate shape and is connected to a seesaw (not shown) provided inside the shutter 40. The seesaw solenoid 122 is displaced in accordance with a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66 to change the inclination of the seesaw. . As a result of the tilting of the seesaw, the game ball is switched so as to easily pass through the first V zone or to pass through the general entrance zone.

  The movable blade piece solenoid 123 is connected to the movable blade piece 36 attached to the variable winning device 33 via a link member (not shown), and the movable blade piece 36 is responded to a drive signal supplied from the main CPU 66. Is turned to bring the variable winning device 33 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.

  In addition, the launching device 130 is provided with a device for launching a game ball such as the launching solenoid (or launching motor) or the touch sensor described above.

  A lamp group 74 is connected to the main control circuit 60. The lamp group includes special symbol indicators 133a and 133b, a normal symbol indicator 135, a round number indicator 151, and holding lamps 134a, 134b and 135a. The main control circuit 60 controls the operation of the lamp group 74.

  Furthermore, the sub-control circuit 200 is connected to the serial communication IC 72. The sub-control circuit 200 performs display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, control of various lamps 132, and the like in accordance with various commands supplied from the main control circuit 60. It mainly controls production display.

  In the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 is configured not to supply commands to the sub control circuit 200 and not to supply signals from the sub control circuit 200 to the main control circuit 60. Not limited to this, the sub control circuit 200 may be configured to transmit a signal to the main control circuit 60.

  The sub control circuit 200 includes a sub CPU 206, a program ROM 208, a work RAM 210, a display control circuit 250 for performing display control in the liquid crystal display device 32, a sound control circuit 230 for performing control related to sound generated from the speakers 46R and 46L, and various lamps. The lamp control circuit 240 performs control 132, and an effect corresponding to the progress of the game is executed in response to 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 in accordance with the progress of the variable display game including the special symbol variation display and the stop display.

  In the sub-control circuit 200 according to the present embodiment, the program ROM 208 is used as a means for storing programs, tables, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a computer-readable storage provided with a means for controlling. As long as it is a medium, another aspect may be sufficient, for example, you may record on storage media, such as a hard disk drive, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM, and a ROM cartridge. Of course, the main ROM 68 may be used as a means for storing. Further, these programs may not be recorded in advance, but may be downloaded after the power is turned on and recorded in the work RAM 210 or the like. Furthermore, each program may be recorded on a separate storage medium.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the main control circuit 60 including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 and the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208 are separately configured. However, the main control circuit including the main CPU 66 and the main ROM 68 is provided. In this case, the program stored in the program ROM 208 may be stored in the main ROM 68 and executed by the main CPU 66. Of course, it may be configured only by the sub control circuit 200 including the sub CPU 206 and the program ROM 208. In this case, the program stored in the main ROM 68 is stored in the program ROM 208 and executed by the sub CPU 206. You may comprise.

  The work RAM 210 has a function of storing various flags and variable values as a temporary storage area of the sub CPU 206. For example, various variables and the like such as an effect display selection random number counter for selecting an effect pattern are positioned.

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

  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 so-called sprite circuit, a screen circuit, a pallet circuit, and the like, 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 the image data in a predetermined storage area of the storage medium, an image is displayed on the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 at a predetermined timing.

  Various image data such as background image data and effect image data are separately stored in the image data ROM 216. Of course, related image data indicating a related image is also stored.

  The VDP 212 reads various image data such as background image data and effect image data from the image data ROM 216 in response to an image display command supplied from the sub CPU 206 and generates image data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display device 32. To do. 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 46R and 46L.

  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 speaker 46 (46R, 46L).

  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.

[Big hit judgment table]
FIG. 4 shows an example of the jackpot determination table. In the second lottery mode selected when the game ball enters the start port 6B, the probability of shifting to the 2R probability variation big hit game is zero. That is, when the second lottery mode is selected, there is a possibility of winning either the 15 normal jackpot game or the 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 6A, 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, there is a possibility of winning either the 15 normal jackpot game, the 2R probability variable jackpot game, or the 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 of winning a 15-probable big hit game is set to be relatively higher when the second lottery mode is selected than when the first lottery mode is selected. .

  In this way, the lottery conditions differ depending on which of the game balls 6A and 6B has entered the game ball. In the present embodiment, the condition when the lottery is performed is referred to as “lottery condition”, but this condition may be referred to as “game condition”.

[Game machine operation]
Below, the process performed with the pachinko machine 10 is demonstrated along the flowchart shown in FIGS. 5-7, FIGS. 9-11, FIGS. 13-21. Moreover, about the state transition of the variable display game control process (FIG. 7) executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10, the state transition of the feather game control process (FIG. 11) executed by the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. Will be described with reference to FIG.

[Main processing]
First, the main process will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the main CPU 66 of the main control circuit 60 executes RAM access permission, backup restoration processing, initialization of the work area, initial setting processing such as a starting memory number counter (step S11).

  Thereafter, the main CPU 66 performs control to execute the first type game (step S12). Further, a control for executing a second type game (wing game) to be described later is performed (step S13). 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. 6, the main CPU 66 executes a random number update process so that the count values of the jackpot determination random number counter, the jackpot symbol determination random number counter, and the like are incremented by “1” (step S21). Then, as will be described in detail later with reference to FIG. 14, the input for detecting the entry or passage of game balls such as the start openings 6A and 6B, the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, the general winning opening 5 and the like related to the first type game. A detection process 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 variable display 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 the solenoid, the motor, the lamp group 74, and the like (step S24). As a result of the processing in step S24, for example, the holding lamps 134a, 134b, 135a are turned on, and the variable winning device 33 is moved. 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 demo display command, an identification information designation command indicating the type of each identification information to be stopped and displayed in the left column, middle column, and right column, and a variable display pattern of each identification information. The identification information variation pattern designation command to be shown is included. 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 a game ball wins a variety of winning holes, 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. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the random number value for hit determination is stored in the normal symbol storage area (0). If the random number for hit determination is stored, the main CPU 66 proceeds to the next process. If the random number value for hit determination is not stored, this subroutine is terminated. Next, the main CPU 66 determines the normal symbol to be stopped and displayed based on the winning determination random number value stored in the normal symbol storage area (0) and the winning determination table. Here, the hit determination table indicates the correspondence between the hit determination random value and the normal symbol. Next, the main CPU 66 outputs data relating to the determined normal symbol to the lamp group 74. Further, when the normal symbol is “◯”, the main CPU 66 outputs data (that is, a drive signal) necessary for driving the movable pieces 58 a and 58 b to the normal electric accessory solenoid 118. The main CPU 66 stores the data stored in the normal symbol storage areas (1) to (4) in the normal symbol storage areas (0) to (3), and stores the clear data in the normal symbol storage area (4). . Thereafter, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine. The normal symbol display unit 135 constituting the lamp group 74 starts the normal symbol variation display when data related to the normal symbol is given, and then stops and displays the normal symbol based on the data. When a drive signal is given, the normal electric accessory solenoid 118 drives the movable pieces 58a and 58b at the timing when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed.

[Special symbol control processing]
The special symbol game control process subroutine executed in step S12 of FIG. 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 7, the numerical values shown at the sides of step S <b> 32 to step S <b> 40 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Will be executed and the special symbol game will proceed.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the main CPU 66 executes a process of loading a control state flag in step S31. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the 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 control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the special symbol game, and enables one of the processes from step S32 to step S40 to be executed.

  In addition, the main CPU 66 executes processing in each step at a predetermined timing determined according to a variable display game waiting time timer or the like set for each step. Before reaching this 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 the details will be described later with reference to FIG. 9, when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the special symbol memory check, the main CPU 66 checks the number of special symbols held and there is a number of holds. In such a case, determination of jackpot determination, special symbols to be stopped and display, variation patterns of identification information, and the like are performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag, and sets a variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined in the current process in the special symbol game waiting time timer. . In other words, after the variation time corresponding to the variation pattern determined this time has elapsed, the setting of step S33 is performed.

  Further, the start memory counter is updated so as to decrement “1”. Then, the main CPU 66 stores data indicating the starting storage number in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70.

  In step S33, a special symbol variation time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (01) indicating special symbol change time management, and when the change time has elapsed, sets the value (02) indicating special symbol display time management to the control state flag. And a waiting time after determination (for example, 1 second) is set in a special symbol game waiting time timer. In other words, after the waiting time after determination has elapsed, the setting of step S34 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S34.

  In step S34, a special symbol display time management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the first type big hit game is won when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating special symbol display time management and the waiting time after the determination has elapsed. To do. The main CPU 66 sets the value (03) indicating the first type jackpot start interval management in the control state flag when the first type jackpot is won, and the time corresponding to the first type jackpot start interval (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 has elapsed, the setting of step S35 is performed.

  On the other hand, the main CPU 66 sets a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game when the first type big hit game is not won. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S40. 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 process, the main CPU 66 sets the big winning opening 8 when the control state flag is a value (03) indicating the first type big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the first type big hit start interval has elapsed. In order to release, the variables set in the main RAM 70 are updated based on the data read from the main ROM 68. In addition, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened in the control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening time (for example, 30 seconds) in the big prize opening time timer. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S37. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S36.

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

  Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the winning status 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 control status flag is a value (04) indicating that the big prize opening is being opened, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the big prize opening prize counter is “10” or more and the upper limit opening time ( It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the big prize opening time timer is “0” is satisfied. 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.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value (05) indicating the super winning ball residual ball monitoring in the control state flag, and sets the special winning game residual ball monitoring time (for example, 1 second) in the special symbol game waiting time timer. . That is, it is set so that the processing of 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 has a value (05) indicating that the control state flag indicates monitoring of the winning ball in the winning prize mouth, and when the monitoring time of the remaining ball in the winning game mouth has elapsed, It is determined whether or not a condition that the ball has not passed or a condition that the special winning opening opening number counter is “15” or more (the final round) is satisfied. When either condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (07) indicating the first type jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and waits for the time corresponding to the first type jackpot end interval for the variable display game. Set to time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the first type big hit end interval elapses, the process of step S39 is set to be executed.

  On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the special winning opening reopening waiting time management to the 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. 10, in this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (07) indicating the first type big hit end interval, and the time corresponding to the first type big hit end interval. When the time has elapsed, a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game is set in the control state flag. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S40.

  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, the main CPU 66 updates the special symbol storage area in order to perform the next variable display when the control state flag is a value (08) indicating the end of the variable display game. Specifically, the main CPU 66 determines that the first special symbol storage area (1) when the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination (this area will be described later) becomes the first special symbol storage area (0). The data stored in (4) is stored in the first special symbol storage areas (0) to (3), and the clear data is stored in the first special symbol storage area (4). On the other hand, when the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination becomes the second special symbol storage area (0), the main CPU 66 transfers the data stored in the second special symbol storage areas (1) to (4) to the second special symbol storage area (0). 2 is stored in the special symbol storage areas (0) to (3), and the clear data is stored in the second special symbol storage area (4). Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check. That is, it is set to execute the process of step S32. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the special symbol game is executed by setting the control state flag. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, the main CPU 66 sets the control status flag to “00”, “01”, “ By setting “02” and “08” in this order, the processing of step S32, step S33, step S34, and step S40 shown in FIG. 7 is executed at a predetermined timing.

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

  Furthermore, when the control to the first type big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “04”, “05”, “06”, and the result is shown in FIG. The processing of step S37, step S38, and step S36 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the first type round game is executed. In the case where the first type round game is being executed and the end condition of the first type big hit game state (first type big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “04”, “05”, “07” By setting in order "" and "08", the processing from step S37 to step S40 shown in FIG. 7 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the first type big hit gaming state is terminated. Note that this type 1 big hit game state means that a game ball has not passed through a specific area (so-called “punk”) or a maximum number of first type round games (this number) In the embodiment, for example, the process ends on the condition that 15 rounds have ended.

[Special symbol memory check processing]
A special symbol memory check subroutine executed in step S32 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as shown in step S51 of FIG. 9, it is determined whether or not the control state flag is a value (00) indicating a special symbol storage check, and the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S52. If it is not determined that the control state flag is a value indicating a special symbol storage check, this subroutine is terminated.

  In step S52, the main CPU 66 determines a condition that both the first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter are “0”. If this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S53. If this condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S52-1.

  In step S52-1, the main CPU 66 determines the condition that the value of the second start memory number counter, that is, the second start memory number is 1 or more, and if this condition is satisfied, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S52-2. If this condition is not satisfied (that is, if the second start memory number becomes “0”), the process proceeds to step S54.

  In step S52-2, the main CPU 66 determines (determines) whether or not to perform a lottery to determine whether or not to shift to the first type big hit game. As a result, if the main CPU 66 determines to perform the lottery, step S54 is performed. If it is determined that the lottery is not performed, the process proceeds to step S52-3. Here, as a method of the determination, for example, a random number value is generated, and based on the random number value and a lottery determination table prepared in advance (a table indicating the correspondence between the random number and whether to perform lottery). It is conceivable to make a determination using

  In step S52-3, the main CPU 66 decreases the value of the second start memory number counter by one. Thereafter, the main CPU 66 proceeds to step S53. Therefore, although the start port 6B is a start port that improves the lottery conditions for the player, even if a game ball enters the start port 6B, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to shift to the first type big hit game. There may not be.

  In step S53, 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 S54, a process of setting a value (01) indicating special symbol variation time management as a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 stores a value indicating special symbol variation time management in the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S55.

  In step S55, a jackpot determination process is executed. Specifically, the main CPU 66 selects the first special symbol storage area (0) as the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination when the first start memory number counter is 1 or more, and the second start memory number When the counter is 1 or more, the second special symbol storage area (0) is selected as the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination, and both the first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter are 1 or more. In this case, the second special symbol storage area (0) is selected as the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. The main CPU 66 uses a jackpot determination random number value stored in the jackpot determination special symbol storage area and a lottery mode corresponding to the jackpot determination special symbol storage area (for example, the jackpot determination special symbol storage area is the first special symbol storage). In the case of the area (0), the lottery of the first type jackpot game is performed based on the first lottery mode) and the jackpot determination table. That is, the main CPU 66 gives priority to the lottery in the second lottery mode when both the first start memory number counter and the second start memory number counter are 1 or more.

  In step S56, it is determined whether or not the first type big hit. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the first type big hit is based on the result of the reference in step S55. If the main CPU 66 determines that it is the first type big hit, it moves the process to step S57, and if it does not determine that it is the first type big hit, moves the process to step S58.

  In step S57, a jackpot symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 determines the type of the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination (that is, whether the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination is the first special symbol storage area (0) or the second special symbol storage area (0)). And a special symbol display for variably displaying the special symbol and the special symbol to be displayed are determined based on the jackpot symbol random number value stored in the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. The main CPU 66 stores data on the determined special symbol and the special symbol display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. Further, the main CPU 66 determines three-digit identification information to be stopped and displayed in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 based on the determined special symbol, and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. To remember. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S59.

  In step S58, a missing symbol determination process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 extracts the detachable symbol determining random number value from the losing symbol determining random number counter, and determines the special symbol based on the detaching symbol determining random value. Further, the main CPU 66 determines a special symbol display for variably displaying the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination. The main CPU 66 stores data related to the determined special symbol and special symbol display in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. The main CPU 66 determines the three-digit identification information to be stopped and displayed based on the determined special symbol, and stores data indicating the identification information in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70. By this processing, the result of variable display of the identification information is determined. The special symbol and the data related to the special symbol display stored in the main RAM 70 are output to the lamp group 74 by the process of step S24. The special symbol indicators 133a and 133b determine whether or not to variably display the special symbols based on the data. The special symbol display devices 133a and 133b display the special symbol in a variable manner only when it is determined to display the special symbol in a variable manner, and then stop display the special symbol indicated by the data. Data relating to the identification information stored in the main RAM 70 is output as an identification information designation command by the process of step S25.

  In step S59, the main CPU 66 executes a variation pattern determination process for determining a variation pattern of three-digit identification information that varies in conjunction with the special symbol. 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 step S57 or step S58.

  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 supplied 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 in FIG.

  As a result, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 displays the variable display game of the identification information in the display area 32a of the liquid crystal display device 32 as 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 S60.

  In step S60, the main CPU 66 executes a process of setting the variation time corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the special symbol game waiting time timer. In this process, the main CPU 66 calculates the fluctuation effect time based on the fluctuation pattern determined by the process of step S59 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. In step S61, 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 S62.

  In step S62, the main CPU 66 sets the start memory number counter corresponding to the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination (for example, if the special symbol storage area for jackpot determination becomes the first special symbol storage area (0), (1 start memory number counter) is updated so that "1" is decremented.

[Type 1 jackpot end interval processing]
The first type big hit end interval subroutine executed in step S39 of FIG. 7 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S71 of FIG. 10, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (07) indicating the first type big hit end interval, and the control state flag is the first type big hit. If it is determined that the value indicates the end interval, the process proceeds to step S72. On the other hand, if the control state flag does not determine that the value indicates the first type big hit end interval, this subroutine ends. To do.

  In step S72, a process of setting a value (08) indicating the end of the special symbol game as the 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 control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S73.

  In step S73, 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. 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. 5 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In FIG. 11, the numerical values shown on the sides of step S92 to step S98 indicate the control state flags corresponding to those steps, and one step corresponding to the numerical value according to the numerical value of the control state flag. Is executed, and the feather game (the second type game) proceeds.

  First, as shown in step S91 in FIG. 11, processing for loading a control state flag is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 reads the control state flag. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S92.

  In step S92 to step S98 described later, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not to execute various processes in each step based on the value of the control state flag. This control state flag indicates the game state of the feather game, and enables one of the processes from step S92 to step S98 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 this 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 S92, 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 jackpot gaming state when the control state flag is a value (00) indicating the second kind jackpot start determination.

  The main CPU 66 determines whether or not to shift to the second type big hit gaming state depending on whether or not the second type big hit start flag stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM 70 in the process of step S236 in FIG. If the second type jackpot start flag is ON, a value (01) indicating the second type jackpot start interval management is set in the control state flag, and the time corresponding to the second type jackpot start interval ( (For example, 10 seconds) is set in the wing game waiting time timer, and a process of turning off the second type big hit start flag in the main RAM 70 is performed. That is, after the time corresponding to the second type big hit start interval has elapsed, the setting of step S93 is performed.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets a value (06) indicating the end of the feather game when the second type big hit start flag is OFF. That is, it sets so that the process of step S98 may be performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S93.

  In step S93, the second type big hit start interval management process is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 sets the variable winning device 33 when the control state flag is a value (01) indicating the second type big hit start interval management and the time corresponding to the second type big hit start interval has elapsed. In order to repeatedly open and close, 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 in the control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening / closing time (for example, 20 seconds) in the variable winning device opening / closing time timer. That is, it sets so that the process of step S95 may be performed. Further, the main CPU 66 sets the value of the variable winning device winning counter to “0”. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S94.

  In step S94, variable winning device reopening waiting time management processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 repeatedly opens the variable winning device 33 again when the control status 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 close the variable, 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 in the control state flag, and sets an upper limit opening / closing time (for example, 20 seconds) in the variable winning device opening / closing time timer.

  That is, it sets so that the process of step S95 may be performed. Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the winning status 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 S95.

  In step S95, variable winning device opening / closing processing is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (02) indicating that the variable winning device is open / closed, the main CPU 66 has passed the condition that the variable winning device winning counter is “10” or more and the upper limit opening / closing time (variable). It is determined whether or not any of the conditions that the 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 in the control state flag, and sets the variable winning device reopening management time (for example, 1 second) in the feather game waiting time timer. That is, after the variable winning device reopening management time elapses, the process of step S96 is set to be 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 S96.

  In step S96, variable winning device reopening management processing is executed. In this process, the main CPU 66 has a value (03) indicating that the control state flag indicates the variable winning device reopening management, and the second V zone 34 in the variable winning device 33 when the variable winning device reopening management time has elapsed. It is determined whether or not the condition that the game ball has not passed through and 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 are satisfied. When any of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (05) indicating the second type jackpot end interval in the control state flag, and waits for the wing game for the time corresponding to the second type jackpot end interval. Set to time timer.

  That is, after the time corresponding to the second type big hit end interval elapses, the setting of step S97 is executed. On the other hand, when neither of the conditions is satisfied, the main CPU 66 sets a value (04) indicating the variable winning device reopening waiting time management in the control state flag, and waits for the feather game for the time corresponding to the interval between rounds. Set to time timer. That is, after the time corresponding to the interval between rounds has elapsed, the setting of step S94 is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S97.

  In step S97, the second type big hit end interval process is executed. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, in this process, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to a value (05) indicating the second type big hit end interval, and the time corresponding to the second type big hit end interval. When the time has elapsed, a value (06) indicating the end of the feather game is set in the control state flag. That is, it sets so that the process of step S98 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 includes a second type big win game state including a second type round game execution number counter and a variable winning device winning counter. The process of clearing the values of various counters related to the game situation in the game (the process of clearing at least the second type round game execution number counter and the variable prize device winning counter to “0”) A process of clearing the maximum number of rounds information stored in the area is performed. If this process ends, the process moves to a step S98.

  In step S98, a feather game end process is executed. In this process, when the control state flag is a value (06) indicating the end of the second type game, the main CPU 66 makes the second type big hit start determination for the next execution of the second type round game. The indicated value (00) is set. That is, it sets so that the process of step S92 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. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag to “00”, “06” when the second type big hit start flag is off in the case where the second type big hit gaming state is not set. "" In order, the processing of step S92 and step S98 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing.

  Further, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flag in the order of “00” and “01” when the second type jackpot start flag is on in the case where the second kind jackpot gaming state is not set. Steps S92 and S93 shown are executed at a predetermined timing, and control to the second type big hit gaming state is executed. Furthermore, when the control to the second type big hit gaming state is executed, the main CPU 66 sets the control state flags in order of “02”, “03”, and “04”, as shown in FIG. The processing of step S95, step S96, and step S94 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the second type round game is executed. In the case where the second type round game is being executed and the end condition of the second type big hit game state (second type big hit game end condition) is satisfied, “02”, “03”, “05” By sequentially setting “06”, the processing from step S95 to step S98 shown in FIG. 11 is executed at a predetermined timing, and the second type big hit gaming state is ended. 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 a predetermined time elapses, or the second type round round maximum continuation number The process ends on the condition that the process ends.

[Type 2 jackpot end interval processing]
The second type big hit end interval subroutine executed in step S97 of FIG. 11 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, as shown in step S111 of FIG. 13, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the control state flag is a value (05) indicating the second type big hit end interval, and the control state flag is the second type big hit. If it is determined that the value indicates the end interval, the process proceeds to step S112. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the 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 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. Further, the main CPU 66 clears the values of various counters related to the gaming status in the second type big hit gaming state including the second type round game execution number counter and the variable winning device winning counter (at least the second type round). The game execution number counter and the variable winning device winning counter are cleared to “0”), and the maximum round number information stored in a predetermined area of the main RAM is cleared. 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. 6 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in step S131 of FIG. 14, the main CPU 66 executes a prize ball related switch check process. 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 passing ball sensor 114a that are switches related to the winning ball. 114b, start winning ball sensors 116a, 116b, and the like, it is detected whether a predetermined detection signal is supplied. 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. Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 15, it is detected whether a predetermined signal is supplied from the first V count sensor 102, the first count sensor 104, and the starting winning ball sensors 116a and 116b 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 S133.

  In step S133, normal symbol related switch input processing is executed. In this process, the passing ball sensors 114a and 114b 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 winning device 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 second V count sensor 108, the second count sensor 110, and the start winning ball sensor 116b 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]
A special symbol-related switch input subroutine executed in step S132 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, as shown in step S151 of FIG. 15, 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, the main CPU 66 receives the predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116a or 116b, 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. 16, the main CPU 66 determines that the number of holdings of the special symbol game, that is, the number of holdings based on the starting port 6A and the number of holdings based on the starting port 6B are each smaller than “4”. In this case, 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 for the start port detection process executed in step S156 of FIG. 15 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. The main CPU 66 performs a start port detection process for each of the start ports 6A and 6B. Since the start port detection time process for the start port 6A and the start port detection time process for the start port 6B are the same, the start port detection time process for the start port 6A will be described here.

  First, as shown in step S171 in FIG. 16, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the number of special symbol games held based on the starting port 6A is “4” or more. That is, in this process, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not the value of the first start memory number counter, that is, the first start memory number is “4” or more. In this process, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first start memory number is “4” or more, the main CPU 66 ends the present subroutine.

  That is, when the number of reserved special symbol games has reached the upper limit, even if a game ball enters the start port 6A, this subroutine is terminated without obtaining a random number value or the like. On the other hand, when the main CPU 66 determines that the first start memory number is smaller than “4”, the main CPU 66 increments the first start memory number counter by “1” in step S172, and moves the process to step S173.

  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 S174, the main CPU 66 stores the extracted jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value in the first special symbol storage area (0) to the first special symbol storage area (4) as clear data. And stored in the first special symbol storage area having the smallest number. The clear data is erased from the first special symbol storage area in which the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are stored. The data indicating the jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing of step S55 and the like in FIG. 9, and it is determined whether or not it is the first type jackpot. The special symbol and the identification information to be stopped are determined.

  In this way, the main CPU 66, when the game ball has entered the start opening 6A or 6B, but when the special symbol game hold condition is satisfied, the special symbol game is executed until the condition for executing the special symbol game is satisfied. Information for determining the result of the game is stored with a predetermined number as an upper limit. When this process ends, the start port detection time process ends.

[Normal symbol related switch input processing]
Next, the subroutine for the normal symbol related switch input process executed in step S133 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S191 in FIG. 17, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not a signal is given from the passing ball sensor 114a or 114b. If it is given, the process proceeds to step S192. Then, the normal symbol related switch input process is terminated.

  In step S192, the main CPU 66 executes a ball passage detection time process, and when this process ends, this subroutine ends. The details will be described with reference to FIG. 18. In the ball passage detection process, the main CPU 66, when determining that the number of ordinary symbol games held is smaller than “4”, extracts a random number for winning determination, The data is 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. 17 will be described with reference to FIG. First, as shown in step S211 of FIG. 18, 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 value of the sphere passing memory number counter, that is, the sphere passing memory number, 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.

  In other words, when the number of held regular symbol games has reached the upper limit, the game ball has passed through the ball passage detection gates 55a and 55b, but this subroutine is terminated without storing the ball passage memory information. It becomes. 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 random number value for determining the hit in the normal symbol storage area in which the clear data is stored in the normal symbol storage areas (0) to (4) and the number is the smallest. Remember. Note that the clear data is erased from the normal symbol storage area in which the hit determination random number value is stored. 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 determines that a predetermined variable display start condition that allows variable display of the normal symbol is executed when the game ball passes the ball passage detection gate 55a or 55b but the predetermined variable display hold condition is satisfied. Until the above is established, information for determining the result of variable display of the normal symbol is stored with the upper limit being four. When this process is finished, the ball passage detection time process is finished.

[Variable winning device related switch input processing]
Next, the variable winning device related switch input subroutine executed in step S134 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 19, in the process of step S231, the main CPU 66 determines whether or not 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 S236, the main CPU 66 turns on a second type jackpot start flag indicating transition to the second type jackpot gaming state. The second type jackpot start flag stored in this way is read out by the main CPU 66 in the processing such as step S92 in FIG. 11, and it is determined whether or not to shift to the second type jackpot gaming 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 6B). In this process, the main CPU 66 receives a predetermined signal supplied from the start winning ball sensor 116b, 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 updates the variables set in the main RAM 70 based on the data read from the main ROM 68 in order to open the variable winning device 33. Thereby, the lottery of whether to shift to the first type big hit lottery and the variable winning device 33 are movable. When this process ends, the main CPU 66 ends this subroutine.

[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 receiving process as shown in FIG.

[Command reception processing]
First, the sub CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 determines whether or not an identification information variation pattern designation command and an identification information designation command have been received, as shown in step S251 in FIG. If the identification information variation pattern designation command and the identification information designation command are received, the process proceeds to step S252. If not received, the process proceeds to step S255.

  In step S252, 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 S253.

  In step S253, 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 S253, and the effect determination table. refer. If this process ends, the process proceeds to step S254.

  In step S254, the sub CPU 206 variably displays the 3-digit identification information based on the selected effect pattern, and stops displaying the identification information based on the identification information designation command.

  In step S255, the sub CPU 206 executes control corresponding to the other received command. When this process is finished, this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the pachinko gaming machine 10 is also referred to as a lottery for determining whether or not to shift to the first type jackpot game (hereinafter referred to as “first type jackpot game transition lottery”), depending on which starting opening the game ball has entered. A new game form that is rich in game play, with different conditions. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a game in which, when a game ball enters the start port 6B, the variable winning device 33 is movable and whether or not the first type big hit game transfer lottery is determined. It has a new game form that is rich in nature. Further, when the game ball enters the start opening 6B, the variable winning device 33 is moved and the decision whether or not to perform the first type big hit game transition lottery is performed. There are cases where two types of big hit games are executed. In this case, a game that is more advantageous to the player is provided than when only one of the first type jackpot game and the second type jackpot game is executed. Accordingly, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can cause the player to expect both the first type jackpot game and the second type jackpot game to be executed, and thus maintain interest in the game. In particular, the pachinko gaming machine 10 may not perform the first type big hit game transition lottery even if a game ball enters the start port 6B, so that whenever the game ball enters the start port 6B, the first ball The game after the game ball has entered the start port 6B can have a greater change than when the type 1 big hit game transfer lottery is performed. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine 10 should keep the player interested in the game even in that the game ball can have a great change in the game after passing through the start port 6B. I can do it.

  Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can change the game after entering the game ball at the start port 6B and the start port 6A, and in this respect also, the player continues to be interested in the game. Can be held.

  Here, when the game ball enters the start port 6B, the condition of the first type big hit game transfer lottery is more advantageous for the player than when the game ball enters the start port 6A. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start port 6B, there is a possibility that the second type big hit game will be executed, and the first type big hit game transition lottery condition is advantageous for the player. It becomes. However, if it is determined not to perform the first type big hit game transfer lottery, the first type big hit game transfer lottery is not performed in the first place. Thus, since the start port 6B has both merits and demerits, the pachinko gaming machine 10 gives the player interest in the start port 6B and maintains the interest in the game as a whole. It can be made.

  On the other hand, the start port 6A has a demerit that the condition of the first type jackpot game transition lottery is disadvantageous for the player, but when the game ball enters, the first kind jackpot game transition lottery is always performed. There are benefits. Therefore, since the strategy of launching the game ball aiming at which of the start openings 6A and 6B is generated, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can maintain the player's interest in the game in this respect as well. .

[Modified example of pachinko gaming machine 10]
Next, a modified example of the pachinko gaming machine 10 will be described. In this modified example, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, the variable winning device 33 is movable and it is determined whether or not to perform the first type big hit game transfer lottery.

  According to this modified example, the pachinko gaming machine 10 has a new game form rich in gameability in which the conditions of the first type big hit game transition lottery differ depending on which starting opening the game ball enters. Prepare. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 10 determines whether or not the variable winning device 33 is movable and the first type big hit game transition lottery is performed when a game ball enters the start port 6A of the start ports 6A and 6B. Make a decision. Here, when the game ball enters the start opening 6A, the conditions for the first type big hit game transition lottery are disadvantageous for the player, compared to when the game ball enters the start opening 6B. Therefore, when a game ball enters the start opening 6A, the conditions for the first type big hit game transition lottery are disadvantageous for the player. In addition, when it is determined not to perform the first type jackpot game transition lottery, even the first type jackpot game transition lottery is not performed. However, there is still a possibility that the second type big hit game will be executed. Therefore, since the start port 6A has both advantages and disadvantages, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can give the player an interest in the start port 6A and maintain the interest in the game as a whole. I can do it.

  On the other hand, the start opening 6B has the advantage that the conditions for the first type jackpot game transition lottery are advantageous to the player, and that when the game ball enters, the first type jackpot game transition lottery is always performed. There is a demerit that the device 33 is not movable. Therefore, since the strategy of launching the game ball aiming at which of the start openings 6A and 6B is generated, the pachinko gaming machine 10 can maintain the player's interest in the game in this respect as well. .

  As mentioned above, although the gaming machine of the present invention has been described based on the illustrated embodiment, the present invention is not limited to this, and the configuration of each part may be replaced with an arbitrary configuration having the same function. it can.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, an example in which a pachinko machine is used as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines such as a ball ball and an arrangement ball can also be used. Can be applied.

  The present invention is used in industries related to gaming machines.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the general view in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the main control circuit and the sub control circuit which are comprised in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a jackpot determination table referred in the pachinko gaming machine of one embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the state transition of the control process performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the game state transition of the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control processing performed in the pachinko game machine of one embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

6A, 6B ... Start opening 8 ... Grand prize opening 10 ... Pachinko machine 11 ... Outer frame 12 ... Main frame 14 ... Game board 14a ... Game area 16 ... Front frame 19 ... Transparent protective plate 20 ... Upper plate 21 ... Dish unit 22 ... Lower plate 26 ... Launching handle 30a, 30b ... Guide rail 32 ... Liquid crystal display device 32a ... Display area 33 ... Variable winning device 34 ... Second V zone 35 ... Sub prize winning port 36 ... Moving blade 37 ... Rotating shaft 40 ... Shutter 46 ... Speakers 46R, 46L ... Speakers 55a, 55b ... Sphere passage detection gates 58a, 58b ... Movable piece 60 ... Main control circuit 62 ... Reset clock pulse generation circuit 64 ... Initial reset circuit 66 ... CPU
68 ... ROM
70 ... RAM
72 ... IC
74 ... Lamp group 102 ... First V count sensor 104 ... First count sensor 106 ... General winning ball sensor 108 ... Second V count sensor 110 ... Second count sensor 114a, 114b ... Passing ball sensor 116a, 116b ... Start winning ball sensor 118 ... Normal electric accessory solenoid 120 ... Large prize solenoid 122 ... Seesaw solenoid 123 ... Moving blade solenoid 124 ... Backup clear switch 126 ... Discharge / launch control circuit 128 ... Discharge device 130 ... Launch device 132 ... Seed lamps 133a, 133b ... Special symbol display 134a, 134b, 135a ... Hold lamp 135 ... Normal symbol display 150 ... Card unit 151 ... Round number display 200 ... Sub control circuit 206 ... CPU
208 ... ROM
210 ... RAM
212 ... VDP
216 ... ROM
218 ... Converter 220 ... Initial reset circuit 230 ... Audio control circuit 232 ... IC
234 ... ROM
236 ... AMP
240 ... Lamp control circuit 242 ... Drive circuit 244 ... ROM
250 ... display control circuit

Claims (3)

A game board provided with a game area in which a game ball rolls;
From a state in which it is difficult for a game ball rolling in the game area to enter a special game transferable area including a specific area that is provided in the game area and is an opportunity to shift to a first special game that is advantageous to the player A movable member that switches to a state where it is easy to enter the ball;
Among a plurality of special areas provided in the game area outside the special game transferable area, when the game ball passes through the specific special area, the movable member can be moved for a predetermined time to transfer the special game. Movable member control means for performing control to make it easy for a game ball to enter the area;
When a game ball that has entered the special game transferable area passes through the specific area provided in the special game transferable area, the first special game execution is performed to perform control to execute the first special game. Control means;
When the game ball passes through the specific special area, the second special whether or not to shift from the normal game to the second special game different from the first special game, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal game. A selection lottery means for determining whether or not to perform a game transition lottery;
When the game ball passes through the special area other than the specific special area among the plurality of special areas, or when the selection lottery means determines to perform the second special game transition lottery, 2 special game lottery means for performing 2 special game transfer lottery,
Lottery condition changing means for determining the special area through which the game ball has passed, and changing the condition of the second special game transition lottery by the second special game lottery means according to the determination result;
When the result of the second special game transition lottery by the second special game lottery means based on the condition of the second special game transition lottery changed by the lottery condition changing means is the winner, A second special game execution control means for performing control to execute the game,
The lottery condition changing means sets the lottery condition when a game ball passes through one of the special areas than when a game ball passes through the other special area. A gaming machine characterized by changing to a condition that is advantageous to a player. The movable member control means performs a control to move the movable member for a predetermined time when the game ball passes through the one special area so that the game ball can easily enter the special game transferable area. Done
The selection lottery means determines whether or not to perform the second special game transition lottery when the game ball passes through the one special area,
The second special game execution control means, when the game ball passes through the other special area, or when the selection lottery means determines to perform the second special game transition lottery, the second special game The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a transfer lottery is performed. The movable member control means performs a control to move the movable member for a predetermined time when the game ball passes through the other special area so that the game ball can easily enter the special game transferable area. Done
The selection lottery means determines whether or not to perform the second special game transition lottery when the game ball passes through the other special area,
The second special game execution control means, when the game ball passes through one special area, or when the selection lottery means decides to perform the second special game transition lottery, the second special game execution control means. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a transfer lottery is performed.

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